2012 harley softtail slim
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Colorado
Thats is some serious sick *** stuff right there! The more I see the slims the more I want one! I planned on getting a street glyde, but I may just bag my fat boy and get a slim for my round town crusing! How much is hearltand setting you back for the 200 kit? Just struts/fender/rockgaurd/seat right? 2200$ seems awfully steep for just 4 pieces........I do love the look of their stuff tho, I'd go 250!
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Ewa Beach, HI
im confused as to why you just didn't buy a fatboy lo? wouldn't that have saved you $$$ because then you'd already have the 200 rear to begin with.
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Arlington, TN
The FB also sits just a little higher, which is why my wife chose the slim for her bike.
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From: Ewa Beach, HI
yeah but changing out the bars and the front fender of a fatboy Lo is a much cheaper route then swapping out the entire rear end. also lowering the ride and wheels is something that can be changed easily also. i'm not trying to flame but isn't the skinny tire what makes the slim a slim?
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From: Johnson City, TN
ummm....yes....slim, minimal, low....It has a 140 from the MoCo on the rear(how big do you really need) but biggest dif is the Spoked Wheels......Thank you H-D
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Colorado
I dig the slim, I've got 18"/21" spoke combo on the way for my lo......The slim has the bobbed rear fender, same as the blackline, but a traditional fat boy front end, not the ultra skinny 21", I am going to hard bag my fat boy lo and get a slim for short runs, will probably get a heartland 250 kit, 14" apes and go clarity line all around
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: virginia
yeah but changing out the bars and the front fender of a fatboy Lo is a much cheaper route then swapping out the entire rear end. also lowering the ride and wheels is something that can be changed easily also. i'm not trying to flame but isn't the skinny tire what makes the slim a slim?
I really like my slim , I agree with your statment, if you go and change too much of the slim then its no longer what it was ment to be. I for one like that old school bobber look with the bars and wheels.