Slim scraping
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Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Asheville. NC
My 15 was dangerously low, I couldn't wait to get rid of it. The lack of rear suspension travel hurt my back every time I rode it. The new (18+) frame I hear is night and day better than the 17s back. I'm looking forward to trying one out.
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From: Arizona
I have a heavy 200 rear Softail, it's a grinder, and I'm always reminding myself to take it easy. Softails are designed to style and they do that well. Nature of the beast.
I have no idea how guys get around on lowered Softails, very carefully I guess. You just adapt to the machine.
I have no idea how guys get around on lowered Softails, very carefully I guess. You just adapt to the machine.
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Joined: Sep 2017
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From: PNW
Sounds like youre a floorboard guy, so you probably wont like my answer either 😏
But.... I dont like boards. When I bought my 13 slim I told myself Id give em a chance. Scraped all the time, flat out hated the heel shifter (which I didnt use) being in my way. So I went with pegs. The dealer will tell you they dont fit, but the conversion kit for a fat boy bolts right on. I read some posts that said the kickstand needed to be moved, but I had no issues with just putting it back on as it was.
If youre gonna stick with boards nevermind, but it sure is nice not scraping .... 👍🏼
Winston
But.... I dont like boards. When I bought my 13 slim I told myself Id give em a chance. Scraped all the time, flat out hated the heel shifter (which I didnt use) being in my way. So I went with pegs. The dealer will tell you they dont fit, but the conversion kit for a fat boy bolts right on. I read some posts that said the kickstand needed to be moved, but I had no issues with just putting it back on as it was.
If youre gonna stick with boards nevermind, but it sure is nice not scraping .... 👍🏼
Winston
Last edited by WinstonSmith; Nov 26, 2018 at 09:09 PM.
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From: Lansing mi
Sounds like youre a floorboard guy, so you probably wont like my answer either 😏
But.... I dont like boards. When I bought my 13 slim I told myself Id give em a chance. Scraped all the time, flat out hated the heel shifter (which I didnt use) being in my way. So I went with pegs. The dealer will tell you they dont fit, but the conversion kit for a fat boy bolts right on. I read some posts that said the kickstand needed to be moved, but I had no issues with just putting it back on as it was.
If youre gonna stick with boards nevermind, but is sure is nice not scraping .... 👍🏼
Winston
But.... I dont like boards. When I bought my 13 slim I told myself Id give em a chance. Scraped all the time, flat out hated the heel shifter (which I didnt use) being in my way. So I went with pegs. The dealer will tell you they dont fit, but the conversion kit for a fat boy bolts right on. I read some posts that said the kickstand needed to be moved, but I had no issues with just putting it back on as it was.
If youre gonna stick with boards nevermind, but is sure is nice not scraping .... 👍🏼
Winston
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