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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by elizer
Honestly, i love the slim look. Ill get a 150 when i replace my rear tire. But down the road when i get a real bug to customize i will definitely look to the heartland kit. (that is if i dont just go to a bagger)
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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So would that be called a Softail fat?
No. It would be called a Softail Custom.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by elizer
Honestly, i love the slim look. Ill get a 150 when i replace my rear tire. But down the road when i get a real bug to customize i will definitely look to the heartland kit. (that is if i dont just go to a bagger)
Slim bagger?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteNoise
No. It would be called a Softail Custom.
true, but it would be a FLSC or maybe a FLSTC
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jam436
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@jam-dont know which is yours ...the one with the heartland kit or the one with the black forks and light kit. imho, perfect bike would be the first one with the black front and light pack of the second.

@softslim-like your thinking, but have no advice. im planning on putting the wheel/tire from the slim on a night train w/the 200 rear. actually posted thread yesterday for advice.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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I'm diggin' your bike Jam. You're right, Heartland is pricey, but they make quality stuff.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bkb5
i'm diggin' your bike jam. You're right, heartland is pricey, but they make quality stuff.
thanx...
 
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