Slim-S - Almost Where I want it
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 177
Likes: 12
From: Canada
SLV
434ci small block 595HP/565ft-lb. I prefer by far, a small block in order to keep the front lighter than a big block. That being said, big block produces big numbers much easier. There are pros and cons on both side! To be honest, I've got my hands full just to keep that beast on the road with these numbers.
I also improved braking and handling. Next step a full pro-touring kit! But to do so, I will have to stop adding parts to my Slim LOL!!!!Life is all about making choices
....And now back to our regularly scheduled programming :-)
Cheers
434ci small block 595HP/565ft-lb. I prefer by far, a small block in order to keep the front lighter than a big block. That being said, big block produces big numbers much easier. There are pros and cons on both side! To be honest, I've got my hands full just to keep that beast on the road with these numbers.
I also improved braking and handling. Next step a full pro-touring kit! But to do so, I will have to stop adding parts to my Slim LOL!!!!Life is all about making choices
....And now back to our regularly scheduled programming :-)
Cheers
Last edited by Loonie; Nov 10, 2015 at 07:47 PM.
Originally Posted by Loonie
SLV
434ci small block 595HP/565ft-lb. I prefer by far, a small block in order to keep the front lighter than a big block. That being said, big block produces big numbers much easier. There are pros and cons on both side! To be honest, I've got my hands full just to keep that beast on the road with these numbers.
I also improved braking and handling. Next step a full pro-touring kit! But to do so, I will have to stop adding parts to my Slim LOL!!!!Life is all about making choices
Cheers
434ci small block 595HP/565ft-lb. I prefer by far, a small block in order to keep the front lighter than a big block. That being said, big block produces big numbers much easier. There are pros and cons on both side! To be honest, I've got my hands full just to keep that beast on the road with these numbers.
I also improved braking and handling. Next step a full pro-touring kit! But to do so, I will have to stop adding parts to my Slim LOL!!!!Life is all about making choices
Cheers
My last car was a '70 Skylark 455. I was always on the fence with big blocks until the Buick. Like you, I preferred a lighter front and the sound of a 350 based striker is hard to beat too. The torque made the Buick a great driver and I found myself loving the lower RPM stoplight romps.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,721
Likes: 103
From: St. Louis, MO
Great work, very clever solution with the bag under the seat! I think your bike looks terrific.
V-Twin makes a cover for the battery & computer for the twin cam but I think it's for the narrow 150 tire like my bike, probably would need to be sectioned for a wider tire and if you can section it, you can build your own out of sheet metal.
V-Twin makes a cover for the battery & computer for the twin cam but I think it's for the narrow 150 tire like my bike, probably would need to be sectioned for a wider tire and if you can section it, you can build your own out of sheet metal.
Originally Posted by Joe_G
Great work, very clever solution with the bag under the seat! I think your bike looks terrific.
V-Twin makes a cover for the battery & computer for the twin cam but I think it's for the narrow 150 tire like my bike, probably would need to be sectioned for a wider tire and if you can section it, you can build your own out of sheet metal.
V-Twin makes a cover for the battery & computer for the twin cam but I think it's for the narrow 150 tire like my bike, probably would need to be sectioned for a wider tire and if you can section it, you can build your own out of sheet metal.
And the tractor seat is very comfortable. I could ride all day on that thing.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 271
Likes: 28
From: WitsEnd
And dont forget the floating brake rotors...
I've basically done all the things you get with a slim-s except the engine/tranny cases
and if I had t guess (I really dont wanna know), it's probably more than the cost of
the FLS-S. So bascially, its almost like getting a larger spigot case'd CVO 110 motor
for free....
T.
I've basically done all the things you get with a slim-s except the engine/tranny cases
and if I had t guess (I really dont wanna know), it's probably more than the cost of
the FLS-S. So bascially, its almost like getting a larger spigot case'd CVO 110 motor
for free....
T.
Actuated by the hydraulic clutch which is lighter than the tourers.
The black brake and clutch levers are the tourer type too.
The extra money is more than made up with engine components.
Not to mention the axle covers.
Offers good value for money. It's a sleeper for sure.
Great work SLV, I love your example.
Had the C-G seat on an FLD; perfect.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,997
Likes: 2,083
From: Newport,TN area
Ok, I've started on it. Hows this for a flat ECM Cover? (work in progress)
Test fitting/trimming tomorrow....
T.
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