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I came from a Sportster Low and find that the Slim feels more nimble, maybe because of the low CG. Love the bike as it is easy in town traffic and enjoyable on back country roads. The stock seat had to go though. I replaced it with a Danny Gray BC Solo and can now ride with comfort. Love the looks too!
Last edited by misterslim; Apr 22, 2016 at 10:15 AM.
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I came from a Sportster Low and find that the Slim feels more nimble, maybe because of the low CG. Love the bike as it is easy in town traffic and enjoyable on back country roads.
Same here.
After deciding to get back into riding following a long hiatus I went for a SuperLow. That quickly became too small, as in two weeks quickly.
I ended up running into a factory rep at a dealer, and he spent a couple of hours with me talking about how and where I rode.
He told me I belonged on a Softail and I left that afternoon on a Slim...
They're not getting this one back.
I have had 26 H-D's since 1991. I often have three at a time. I cannot recall a bike more fun to ride and just run around on. I have it as a second bike, you have to know what you are getting into. The seat, saddlebag, sissy bar options are all limited and have various hoops to jump thru. I started to set mine up as a sport-touring bike to do my 100 mile commute on. I ended up realizing that the fitment issues were quite the challenge. I found a Windvest that works and looks amazing well. I gave up on the sissy bar option, just wanted one to strap my back pack too so not worth the expense and bother.
With that said for a bad azz little bar hopper it cant be beat for the fun to ride and cool factor! Others will def be better off on a heritage or deluxe for the easier ability to customize for touring/comfort.
I know this is a Slim thread but I would let her ride a new Low Rider before buying the Slim. The Low Rider was made to accommodate people of different sizes. The handle bars and risers are totally adjustable. The seat comes with a removable pad which is good for shorter or tall riders. Even the hand grips are a tad smaller in diameter to accommodate smaller hands. Add a removable windshield and a set of Leather Pro bags and your wife will be set up for awesome touring or cruising for a long long time. After being absent from the lineup for five years the new Low Riders are very popular. You can pick up a low mileage 2014 bike for around $10 or $11,000.
I LOVE the look of the Slim. I constantly look at the Slim photo thread and shake my head at what great mods you guys do. May be the nicest looking of all the current Harley's. I would own one today if I didn't scrape the boards on the first turn of my test ride and I know my style of riding wouldn't work with the Slim over the long haul.
One last thing: The new Low Rider S is getting rave reviews. Maybe???
Worth looking at the Low Rider IMHO.
Good Luck with whatever bike she chooses!
Last edited by Antonio Balls; Apr 24, 2016 at 10:56 PM.
I am 5'7 and I used to have a Street Glide. (tons of mods) I didn't ride it too often. Long story short, I just wasn't comfortable on the SG. I test rode a Slim and traded my SG in. I put more miles on the Slim in a couple months last year then I did in a couple years on the SG. The options are limited as far as accessories go. (I have a QD windshield for a Slim for sale) I only have a swing arm bag for now. And I need a different windshield but I couldn't be happier.
I cant figure out why pic is sideways. I rather make them bigger.
Love my 2012 Slim. Very comfy with a mustang wide tripper. I rode from Ohio to Vegas and back last June with no problems at all.
This bike is amazing. I love the look of the Slim. I almost bought one, but the Mrs wouldn't fit too well. Ended up with the Fatboy. Only had it for a few days. I am starting some minor work on it this week.
I love mine. I am a bigger guy and mine is lowered and it still does fine. I ride it for extended trips no problem as well, but I am used to bikes with terrible seats so maybe I am not the guy to ask on that. And I do scrape the boards, but if you retrain yourself to lean your upper body more and shift your butt over, you will be able to handle twisties quite well. I started in dirt, and then sportbikes years ago and I have noticed that guys who started with cruisers tend to push the bike over further than needed rather than use upper body to hammer the turns. The bike actually does quite well if you learn to use your body more. I've put 5,000 miles on it since October 15 and love it more and more every day.
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