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Mar 8, 2014 | 10:52 AM

#11

jam436

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

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Originally Posted by Crusader45

Jam, to be honest...Saw your slim in the pics section and loved the looks of it, that's the look we're going going after. Hope you don't mind

Hell no, and thanks...

Mar 8, 2014 | 11:06 AM

#12

Village Idiot™

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From: Martinsburg, WV

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Originally Posted by DeeRides

I started out with my brand new Fat Boy Lo. First bike after a 30 year lay off. Like your wife, it was bought before I ever took a class. Yes, she's likely to drop it a time or two but with the engine guard about all she'll do is scuff the guard, mirrors and grip tips. If ya'll can live with that, you're good to go!

I really like the looks of the Slim, it came out right after I got my Lo. I would have taken a serious look at it at the time.

Tell your wife good luck....great choice!

Hopefully, because far worse things can happen and are more likely to happen to a person without experience on a big bike that doesn't handle well.

Mar 8, 2014 | 02:53 PM

#13

Blk and Chrome

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From: Connecticut

The Slim is a good bike, easy to handle, the bike just rolls under you. I think it's better than a sporty. The center of gravity is high and they tip easier than a low softail. IMO

Mar 8, 2014 | 05:13 PM

#14

Warp Factor

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From: Detroit

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Originally Posted by Crusader45

Just got my hands on a highway legal scooter that we can use as long as necessary. Not exactly a motorcycle but it's something. After she gets her permit, I think it will give her some valuable experience with the basics of riding on two wheels.

Good goin'.
I tried to find a reasonably priced smaller bike for my wife to get more practice on, but struck out, so she went directly from the basic safety course to several hour-long sessions with the softail in a parking lot.

After that, we got her on some back roads, early Sunday mornings when there was little traffic with me following her in a car. She's turned out to be a very competent rider, and I really enjoy her as a riding buddy.