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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 07:03 AM
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Hey guys, new to the forum. New to Harley!!! Just bought my first bike,
2014 Softail Slim! So far i've put about 500 miles on it. I have 0 complaints on it, just super excited about it!







As of right now all i really wanna do is get cruise control. Anyone successfully fitted the 2016 kit on a 14?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 07:17 AM
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That's the best Slim I've seen on this site.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 07:17 AM
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Good on you! Welcome to the forum and nice looking bike, ride safe. I got nothin on cruise control.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 07:25 AM
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Nice ride! An exiting time for you for sure! The ’16 model has a throttle-by-wire system and an completely different ECU etc to support it, and thats how the stock cruise control works, so that route is a practical non-starter. Perhaps there are other options, but I cant help you there. Have fun being broke for the rest of your life!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Whtwolf14
That's the best Slim I've seen on this site.
Thanks Man!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Otter
Nice ride! An exiting time for you for sure! The ’16 model has a throttle-by-wire system and an completely different ECU etc to support it, and thats how the stock cruise control works, so that route is a practical non-starter. Perhaps there are other options, but I cant help you there. Have fun being broke for the rest of your life!
Lol, I'd rather have fun than money.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 08:12 AM
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Welcome and congrats on your nice bike.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 08:14 AM
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Nice choice! Welcome to the Softail family brother!!
 
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Congratulations! Enjoy it in good health.

You mention being your first bike? If you are new to riding a motorcycle, please sign up for a local Motorcycle Safety Course... money well spent.

Have fun and be safe out there.
 

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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 09:43 AM
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Congrats....VERY nice!!!
 
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