Picked up my new slim

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May 31, 2013 | 09:39 AM

CanuckSlim

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Picked up my new slim

Picked up my new Slim yesterday. Vivid Black ordered without ABS and security.

Coming from a 1200C Sporty I love the low seating position and wide stance of this bike. At 6'2" this bike is a much better fit.

So far I have removed the front refelectors, removed the heel/toe shifter and added the spline cover (size 14 feet). Added SE SP slip ons (I like the look of the stock exhaust), Motherwell solo rack, SE red plug wires, and the HD Solo bag. Might add a Mustang Vintage Solo but I hope to just keep the stock seat. I'll decide after I get an extended ride in.

Next up is a SE Stage 1 Intake and Outlaw Breather Bolts after my PV2 shows up. Other than that I will leave this bike as is. Looks great out of the box IMO.

Can't wait to rack up some miles on this baby! And of course, pics:

Last edited by CanuckSlim; May 31, 2013 at 09:44 AM.

May 31, 2013 | 10:07 AM

jam436

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Ya done good - welcome to the club.
The more I see those Motherwells, the better I like 'em.
and good choice on the swingarm bag - it's nice to have at least a little storage...

May 31, 2013 | 10:13 AM

CanuckSlim

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Thanks. I like the Lick's bags but I couldn't wait. Like you said a little storage is a must. I had a Lick's solo on my Sportster and I think this bag has about twice the storage space.

The Motherwell rack is nice it follows the line of the fender nicely. Just need to get some nicer bolts than what came with it. Also needed to add the fender insert for the rear bolt it wasn't supplied.

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May 31, 2013 | 10:30 AM

Dead Creek Cycles

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Nice new Slim. Congrats and good luck with it.

If you're interested, we offer a hard mount kit for your solo bag that lets you mount it solidly on the swingarm and you can do away with using the straps or tie wraps that can damage the powdercoat on your swingarm. Plus, it helps the bag hold its shape better and you can safely carry more stuff in it without it slumping down.

Here's a link:

http://www.deadcreekcycles.com/Dead-...ls_p_1099.html

We're also running a $5 off discount for forum members right now. Just use code: hd5bucks when you check out.

May 31, 2013 | 11:28 AM

SoCalSoftailSlim

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Noice lookin Slim. Big congrats.

You might wanna take Dead Creek up on the offer. The swingarm bag straps will wear into your powdercoat pretty quickly otherwise. You can also make your own mount, which I did. But I wish I had just bought one.

Ride on!

Last edited by SoCalSoftailSlim; May 31, 2013 at 11:32 AM.