New softail "Softail Slim" on HD website:pic

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Feb 11, 2012 | 08:49 AM

#121

Steel_Wings

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Sweet bike man! Enjoy, and ride safe!

Feb 11, 2012 | 09:17 AM

#122

outgood

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Originally Posted by DDEAL

well not sure what all the negativity is all about! I've got one coming in ember sunglow red and have some plans for it! Will post pics. When as i go! I think it is one of the best platforms for customization and personalizing that h.d. Has come out with in along time!!!! Got mine bought right as far as the last few new bikes i've purchased! I'm a big fan of the 150 to 180 rear set-ups and can see alot of potential in this bike! But thats why they make so many bikes. Different strokes for different folks!!!

Well put. Everyone had to accept the wide tire look when it came on scene, even though it doesn't handle as well. The stock 180 on my SG is more than wide enough. Everyone has been trending on fat rear meat so long they seem not to realize the blackline or slimline rear is an appropriate width rear tire for best handling. It's not even narrow, its normal. In the 70's & 80's we were building rigids with 16's, but usually ran a flat fender supported by a sissy bar. Occasionally a fatbob fender. Harley is trying to retro the rear with a 16, but using a big factory fender which makes the tire appear even narrower. Choppers, bobbers were built by discarding everything unecessary, and keepin it simple. Thats the look they did with the Blackline. Somewhat retro and simple. Its stripped down with no show. .

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Feb 11, 2012 | 09:49 AM

#123

norton

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I went in the dealership yesterday to possibly ogle the Switchback again (gone) and saw the Slim instead. Never been a big fan of Fatboys but the bike really surprised me. I like it! Really like the handlebars.

Probably have hard time making it a 2 person bike so the ole lady could ride also though.

Feb 11, 2012 | 10:14 AM

#124

Kowan

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It wouldn't be difficult to set it up for two-up.
Passenger pegs and mounts and a re-moveable passenger pad.
Comfort wise for her though, a two-up seat or thicker padded pad would be needed.

Feb 11, 2012 | 12:36 PM

#125

HD7585

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I like the slim, the only thing i don't like is the boat trailer front fender

Feb 11, 2012 | 12:48 PM

#126

jaybull

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Originally Posted by folly-17

Here's a few pics i took at the dealer of my new ride....

WOW thats gonna be sweet! F the haters. Old farts stuck in there ways. It looks sweet man.

Feb 11, 2012 | 01:59 PM

#127

RICHIEMACK

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Originally Posted by jreichart

both new bikes are great blank canvases. To me, that's what a factory bike should be. I'm not a big fan of any of the stock harleys. Even the train, in stock form, begs to be massaged and customized. When the night train was first released, it got the same reception as the blackline, and now people are begging them to bring it back. Everyone has different tastes, and if the moco tried to make a bike for everyone, there would 500+ models out there. I don't like either of these new bikes off the line, but i'm sure someone out there will make them look great!

......well said..i feel the same,but we are train owners lol