My Slim is here!
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From: Apache Junction
I bought my FSX about 3 months ago and I had to wait overnight for it and that sucked. I would be going nutzo if I were you lol. I'm interested to see these Slim's start being modded and the different directions people are gonna take them. Cool bikes. Congrat's on the purchase!
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From: Alamogordo, NM
i thought i wanted a Wide Glide until i rode it, eff that front tire. a buddy of mine has a Fat Bob and that thing rides like a dream, but i hate the rear fender. Thought about the Fat Boy or Lo and they just look like too much bike for me and everyone has one around here, i like the stripped down bare essentials type of bike so when the slim came out it was about prefect. im a skinny kid so it kinda fits me too. rides great, i love it.
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The Slim is THE look I'd want from a Softail. Beautiful bike and great choice! I sat on one the other day and loved it! Gotta keep my bob for the twisties, but the Slim is the best looking HD on the market IMO, 48 second best, RK 3rd, Streetbob - Crossbones - Fatboy Lo tied for 4th, all great for different reasons. I wound up with a Fatbob because, as you said, it rides like a dream...just a great handling bike even though aesthetics aren't perfect for my taste....can't see it when I'm riding it though 
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I agree that the slim is an awesome bike. Harley had a demo ride set up going on in laconia last weekend, so I was able to ride a couple different bikes. I own a deuce now, but sat on the slim and loved the feel of it, very low and comfortable. So, when I saw one at the demo ride, I had to give it a try. I have to say, I was blown away with how great it rides. The fat front tire, floorboards, and low seat make it very controllable, and the suspension felt solid even on rough back roads. For comparison, I also rode a street glide and was not impressed at all. It rode so much rougher than the slim. I thought I would love the street glide and want to switch to a touring bike, but I'm definitely still firmly devoted to softails for sure now. Good luck with your new ride. If I were in the market for a new bike, I would have a slim in my garage right now after getting to ride one the other day.
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From: 'Merica
i read this post last week before i bought mine and felt bad for you have to wait, now i feel bad for me. I have my bike IN MY GARAGE, and cant ride it for 2 weeks when i can get it plated. i think thats worse, bc i have to sit and look at it lol
congrats on getting urs. i dont imagine youll probably even see these comments until the next time it rains since youll be riding instead of on the comp lol
congrats on getting urs. i dont imagine youll probably even see these comments until the next time it rains since youll be riding instead of on the comp lol