Slim/Blackline ?s
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Slim/Blackline ?s
Ok folks convince me on the Slim? Blackline? (05FXDLI owner) I had been planning to source and build a softail EVO, I am leaning towards slim already has boards-drawback is internal wired bars which are 1" and switching to mini apes
I made the big mistake of walking into the dealership both the slim and Blackline fit me, only initial project would be Mini apes for them stage 1 pipes then additions as I go Fatboy Lo brings the price up to where I could put the # scalloped paint set on the slim.
carl
I made the big mistake of walking into the dealership both the slim and Blackline fit me, only initial project would be Mini apes for them stage 1 pipes then additions as I go Fatboy Lo brings the price up to where I could put the # scalloped paint set on the slim.
carl
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Thank you all for the positive talk & insight of the slim. The big thing is it fits! I am vertically challenged, And it offers floor boards! The rear brake needs a little message to be 100% comfortable and removing the heel shifter all done in less then an hour.
Now to pick out pipes? Was thinking Bassani road rage 2, V&H pro-pipe V&H 2-2 big radius
Straight shots, Bassani Firesweep Turnouts ? Thoughts?
Oh and I did go through all of the pics for the Slim Nice looking rides!
carl
Now to pick out pipes? Was thinking Bassani road rage 2, V&H pro-pipe V&H 2-2 big radius
Straight shots, Bassani Firesweep Turnouts ? Thoughts?
Oh and I did go through all of the pics for the Slim Nice looking rides!
carl
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Don't know if you are just going off looks or considering ride too. I test drove a blackline and overall the front end on the slim seems much more soft and stable at higher speeds. I do like the floorboards too. I think if I were looking for something along the blackline side of things I'd pick something out of the dyna line.
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I have a Lowrider I looked at the new Dynas but since both the slim and Blackline fit
I thought a softail may be the way to go neither needed seat or suspension tweaking right out of the box, really leaning Slim
I thought a softail may be the way to go neither needed seat or suspension tweaking right out of the box, really leaning Slim
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I can only vouch for the slim but I love it. I came from a sportster and triumph so the slim was a great departure but I really like the old school feel to it. You will also find s great community of slim owners here on the forum for a technical advice.
