My New Softail Slim
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My New Softail Slim
I finally broke down and bought a Harley Softail Slim (ABS). Its quite a nice machine. Well made, great old school look, and easy to drive, fits me well.
Its the right tool for my current kind of riding - less touring and more just minibike around town.
The forward controls are comfortable and fits my 5'8" frame well. I can just push off the seat over bumps, but of course its no dirt bike!
Yes, the lean angle sucks (I scraped the floorboards exiting the dealer.) I have only 75 miles to date, so I can tell really how well it runs. It has a nice pull off the line, easy to manouver, and well balanced until it scrapes. Very predictable.
A couple pictures above the brochure pics:
Warmest regards,
Z
Its the right tool for my current kind of riding - less touring and more just minibike around town.
The forward controls are comfortable and fits my 5'8" frame well. I can just push off the seat over bumps, but of course its no dirt bike!
Yes, the lean angle sucks (I scraped the floorboards exiting the dealer.) I have only 75 miles to date, so I can tell really how well it runs. It has a nice pull off the line, easy to manouver, and well balanced until it scrapes. Very predictable.
A couple pictures above the brochure pics:
Warmest regards,
Z
Last edited by Zanotti; Dec 2, 2012 at 08:40 PM.
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Welcome to the brotherhood, my friend. Congratulations on the Slim. Looks like a beautiful ride.
Grab yourself a classic Philly cheesesteak and wash it down with a brew to celebrate.
Boog
Grab yourself a classic Philly cheesesteak and wash it down with a brew to celebrate.
Boog
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