2016 Harley Davidson Softail Slim S - Test Ride Review

[@RedMephis]

I liked your review so much, I decided to go ahead and order a custom Softail a few months ago. It just arrived 2 days ago, and I haven't stopped enjoying it! Thanks for the review!

[@arch417powersports]

That's awesome to hear. I saw one at a gas station two days ago and it reminded me of how beautiful the bike actually is in person.

[@RedMephis]

I totally agree. I get a lot of looks in my town. It's a work of art, this bike. One of the best, and most joyful purchases I've ever made!

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

Should have used the heal toe shifter, you wouldn’t have to kick up a gear everytime. The heal shifter makes the shifting easier, quicker and it’s way shorter to kick. But those floorboards need to go, forward controls are the way to go because the Softail Slim is so low that any twisty roads you’re on you just constantly scrape the boards and it gets really old really fasts. But I love the Slim, they look and ride so nice!

[@nicejams]

Bought a 2017 slim S in vivid black. Watched this review and others about 20 times before I purchased it. Thanks for the info! Love this bike!

[@jordanrodriguez650]

I went from a 2018 Sportster Anniversary to this 2016 Softail Slim S. I love it!

[@pieterliebenberg7155]

How does these two compare?

[@ridabusa1]

just got back from the dealership they have the same exact one. after watching your vid, I'm picking it up tomorrow!!!!

[@Fmandan77]

I've never owned a Harley, but I'm considering this bike. I love the look, and I enjoyed your review.

[@RedMephis]

I'd recommend it.

[@J.A.Chamberlain]

Your video helped the decision. I bought this one, delivers in 3 weeks. Thank you!

[@arch417powersports]

That's awesome to hear. Congrats!

[@J.A.Chamberlain]

+archinuk417 Just thought I would update~ Having so much fun, Tokyo is a different ride but wow! Love the bike. Thanks again

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Can I ask, which bike do you think is better, the Softail Slim S or the Indian Dark Horse? Thanks...

[@arch417powersports]

I really had fun with the Dark Horse and I would prefer that bike.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

+archinuk417 Really nice of you to reply. Thanks...

[@hoodini37]

Nice looking ride. Love the mate military theme.

[@dianascott6147]

I have same bike in vivid black .I love it trade my street glide in .it's just so comfortable riding sweet

[@GalvTexGuy]

Yeah, it's definitely got some torque. I rode one today at a Harley Demo Days. Nice bike. Great review, BTW.

[@dry509]

Out of all the bikes you rode which was the most fun?

[@Moo57.]

Would this be a decent starter bike? I'm looking at this or a Ninja 300. I'm really leaning toward a cruiser though

[@Moo57.]

+Atom Lusyfur hell yeah man,got pics of it? I'm just learning to ride and like CBRs and stuff but cruisers just stand out to me

[@Moo57.]

+Atom Lusyfur I followed you

[@chriskreiner1535]

I bought a halrey 48 sportster 1200 and the only thing I hate about it is its not stable on the highway around 75 with other traffic and wind.

[@chriskreiner1535]

+Atom Lusyfur my friends have told me it's normal thing to see me wobble on past em on the highway lol

[@dry509]

What was the other one you could not relax your arms?

[@ozzysukut3973]

So you think its suitable for long rides? maybe like trips up to 8-11 hrs

[@roadrash76]

Looks like Arrowhead Harley Davidson off of Bell Road and the 101.

[@thehappymanatee1734]

What was the bike in front of you at about 3:58? Anyway nice vid. Love this bike.

[@gatesb7757]

Nice review. Think you'd get a chance to review the low rider s?

[@thomasc6604]

Thinking about getting one soon. Been watching and reading reviews, all I have yet to do is test ride. Currently on a sportster so I feel the street bob is too similar. Did you scrap the floorboards when turning? Or did you only notice them when accelerating from a stop?

[@francoistremblay2692]

Would you get this softail slim s or a victory high-ball ?

[@thomasreading2653]

i like the harley davidson military theme paint work. harley davidson are a big supporter of the military

[@mstiuseco]

Do you know anything about turning radius for this bike? I was watching a video where they were saying the floor boards would scrape at times...

[@RedMephis]

I own this bike myself, and the turn radius is a bit difficult with the floorboards. You can't make aggressive turns, nor can you lean too much. I'd prefer pegs, but haven't gotten around to finding out if they can be removed and swapped safely.

[@petermorrissey8155]

Novus Kahn

[@addicted2myfz8fun61]

Nice vid and lots of good tips. I just want to test ride this bike.

[@rebazuki]

is it ok if it was my first bike to ride?

[@NikolausLamb]

Nice review. Will you do a review of the Fat Boy S next? There are no review on KZbin about that beautiful bike.

[@arch417powersports]

The dealers don't have the Fat Boy S for demo, probably because it is too similar to the Softail Slim S. The Softail Slim S and the Fat Boy S have the same engine so they would be similar in power delivery. The Fat Boy S is heavier and about $1200 more than the Softail Slim S.

[@romanlopez6423]

Would you recommend it for a first bike?

[@AdamParnell]

It was my legit first actual bike in my name. I've ridden hondas, and a couple dirtbikes. This thing is a fucking beast. I love it though. Haven't had any problems so far, other than staying off the throttle.

[@greenus111]

Good job. Someone said the heat from the motor coming up the front of the seat was bad. Do you think that's true?

[@arch417powersports]

Could be. But if I didn't mention it, then it wasn't on my mind. Which means for me, the heat wasn't a problem. The weather was pretty cool that day so that helped.

[@greenus111]

+archinuk417 Thanks bro.

[@CactusJack252]

Any problems with the lean angle? Ive heard people complian about scraping the floor boards a lot on the slim.

[@arch417powersports]

Not during this city ride. I could see the floorboards scraping under high speed turns like canyons or hard city riding.

[@markoneill3702]

+Jacob James ive been riding mine in England for 12 months now, Its scrapes the footboards for fun but i just use that as a guide for the amount of lean i have. but it is soooo much fun to ride.

[@mikefisher7574]

mark oneill thanks for calling them foot boards. That's what the motor company calls them. Not floor boards for all the other people calling them that.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

The boards scrape way too early. I love the look of the bike and the test ride ruined it for me. If they bring this back with the new softails, I might have to go for it.

[@Burzurk1987]

This bike doesn’t feel heavy at all, but it’s well over 700 pounds! It’s just balanced very well!

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

where is the shock absorber located? The bikes a work of art

[@MavEryckS]

These year softails still had the dual shocks under the bike.

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

@@MavEryckS thanks bradda! i just subscribed to your channel. i live in mililani mauka on oahu.

[@MavEryckS]

Howzit? I just came back from riding on Kauai 🤙🏽

[@41BeachComber]

I have a friend looking at a used one for her. It sits low enough that she can flat foot both feet. She likes that.

[@ronwoodkenzy3302]

hey arch which cruiser do you think has the most power? The victory gunner? the dark horse? the vrod or the softail slim s?

[@ronwoodkenzy3302]

+Ron Woodkenzy I prefer power more over torque because I just don't like how you get passed by the majority of cars on freeways

[@arch417powersports]

Well I think the VRod is the fastest and feels most powerful.

[@ronwoodkenzy3302]

ok thanks!

[@1982robby]

which one did you like the most, softail slim or indian dark horse?

[@arch417powersports]

I think I liked the Dark Horse a little better but they are very similar bikes.

[@TheAutoRanch]

+archinuk417 Thanks for the good videos. What did you like better about the dark horse?

[@akuzwanz-7573]

i like this bike bcoz i have one👍👍👍

[@Dave-sw2dm]

I wanted one until I went on the highway on ramp and couldn't lean the bike over far enough to make the curve.

[@PhatGamer-yk3yy]

Does this bike ride better to the Breakout?

[@MavEryckS]

I've owned a 2014 Breakout and now a 2018 Breakout. I also just bought this same Softail Slim S. The ride is different than the Breakout. I love my Breakout, but I really enjoy riding the Slim too. Not better or worse, just different.

[@mfhoran83]

awesome 2016 bike

[@darrenrainey2294]

ripsaws Groundpouder's Screaming eagle pipes,or exetreme Sounds or Patriot pipes help it move and sound bettter With Air breathers....

[@amine_d]

0-60 mph ?

[@MrTadreis1]

Nice review

[@徐達預]

Sorry how tall are you?

[@arch417powersports]

I'm 5 foot 11 inches

[@torysuriya96]

super review Thank You.

[@cuzimaluzer777]

like your reviews

[@arch417powersports]

Thanks!

[@cuzimaluzer777]

triumphs next

[@austinbroxterman9157]

How tall are you?

[@arch417powersports]

5'11

[@austinbroxterman9157]

Thanks. My mom just bought a 2015 Softail Slim yesterday under my advisory. Your video gave me some good info on it. Ride far and ride safe.

[@dianascott6147]

ty for video !!!

[@roguemoto8262]

thnx

[@eastoncrigger7641]

nice

[@guglielmoguidi6885]

I like Fat Boy and Softail Slim but.....don't tell my father! I would change only the color...black!

[@Lnek]

nice video archinuk417

[@karthickeesa3111]

Um renegade commando absolutely copied it

[@hnchr1007]

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[@djohnson3678]

the throttle has to be touchy, reason : to pull you out of a cats ass. lol

[@americandevildog6659]

army green....really....I mean, come on man. lol. I like the video but that made me laugh. olive bud. it's olive.

[@VikingWolf84]

Harley designed this bike specifically after the WWll Army Service bikes. So yea Olive or OD Green is Army green. I am retired Army and also work for Harley so i see these beauties daily and It even has the Army Star on the tank lol.

[@hoodini37]

Nice looking ride. Love the mate military theme.

[@romanlopez6423]

Would you recommend it for a first bike?

[@arch417powersports]

Probably not.

[@sydnosito]

+archinuk417 what would you recommend for a first bike? (Harley Davidson) something like this too.

[@arch417powersports]

All4onegamer Sportster 883 or 1200 would be better for beginners than this bike.

[@sydnosito]

+archinuk417 wow thanks for the very quick response, ill look into those bikes.

[@arch417powersports]

All4onegamer I've ridden both and have reviews of them on my channel :)