Harley Davidson Softail Slim thoughts 1 year later

[@Britishshooter]

I have been a bit anti- HD all my biking life but when I saw this model I just fell in love with it. When you see a vehicle that is perfectly executed you have to respect it even if you are biased. One of the best looking bikes ever made in my opinion. The only Harley I have ever lusted after. Must count for something.

[@igotthis449]

I can't believe I own this thing. I got exactly what I wanted. My favorite stock looking bike by FAR! Yes I'm biased so suck it!!!!

[@zacharyweidenhammer8104]

I agree man. I have a 2013 softail slim and I love the bike very much. Great power , fun to ride and it’s a comfortable ride (after you get a new seat😂)

[@darcyoneill9377]

Fantastic machine. From 2012 Slim FLS, 60,000 perfect miles to 2018 Deluxe FLDE now. Ride safe.

[@scottmckeen3908]

Originally was thinking Sport Glide to buy this coming year, but REALLY digging the Slim - you've done a beautiful job on the Stage 1.

[@TonysGarage]

Thanks for watching Scott👊

[@gertklay4648]

Got mine about a month and a half ago and nobody can wipe the smile off my face... Traded in my Roadster for it, because I got tired of sitting cramped up on it with the mid-controls. I'm 6,2 and with the forward controls and floorboards it's perfect for me. Bought it as a demo with the Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde exhaust system on it and just love it to peaces! All I did as for mods is some RSD grips which I also had on my Roadster (the stock grips look ridiculous and they stick right from the start) and I bought a detachable windshield for long rides on the motorway and the side mount for the plate (all bikes in the Netherlands come with ugly fender mounts). Like to do some mods on the tank trim and gascaps, the headlight trim and maybe a different seat because I feel the edge of the stock seat in my bottom after long rides... Anyway, lets keep in touch, I like your videos!

[@TonysGarage]

Congrats on the new bike! I changed the grips also same day I took delivery. In need of a better seat just can’t settle on one yet. Ride safe!

[@dipack999]

Waiting for my 2019 softail slim in a weeks time can’t wait 😊 ✌️ from London 🇬🇧 thanks for detailed breakdown of softail slim 🥃🥃

[@TonysGarage]

Congrats on the slim!!!! Thanks for watching! Ride safe.

[@shaneduncan3020]

U will love it mate I just got mine cheers from nz

[@stevengodfrey891]

Getting mine in a week too....2021 Billiard Red

[@davemagee]

Hi Tony Mine is coming up to a year in July I agree with everything you said I'm up to 16000 ks now it's been trouble free and so much fun to ride I've been riding for 37 year's and have owned many many bikes and this is the best for me. Happy riding Tony

[@markhenry192]

She is a beauty of a motorcycle. If I were in the market for a new bike then it would be either the Slim or the Lowrider. However I love my 48 too much to part with her, besides I don't need more of a motorcycle, 48 is plenty. Love the colour of your Slim. Happy riding Sir.

[@TonysGarage]

Thank you and thanks for watching!! The 48 is a great bike love those sportys.

[@danbailey1229]

I love mine even more 1 year later, is it perfect no not yet buy getting there.

[@slyguyaction]

Still not a fan of the Milwaukee 8 for many reasons. I’ve always been a huge fan of the Slim. It’s a gorgeous bike. Glad it’s treating you well and ride safe!

[@TonysGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisscharfenberger6007]

Why are you not a fan of the Milwaukee 8? What are the many reasons ? Give details please.

[@slyguyaction]

Chris, A quick Google search will provide lots more detail than I can but generally speaking, the fluid migration from the transmission into the Primary, Stage 2, 3 and 4 kits having oil pump issues that starve the engine of oil killing them, dual counterbalancers that almost eliminate the classic Harley shake at idle and they don’t sound like any Harley engine before them.

[@garyc9030]

A few thousand miles on my Stage 4 Slim.... no oil migration at all. No problems at all. I agree in stick trim with lack of vibration is.... add Stage 4 and a full pipe like my Public Enemy 2 into 1 and you get s lot of that Harley feel back. Bike is a rocket now

[@ricardobenaventetupper7643]

Love this bike, I owned it two years ago, it’s still with me and probably I will not find a better bike for me, the color that I chosed was vivid black.

[@garyc9030]

Tony, glad see you are loving the bike. I do wanted to keep the stick seat for the look but at 6 ft 250.... not comfortable at all for me over 100 miles. Plus on freeway with my mini apes felt like I was gonna get blown off that little seat. Try a Stage 4 and you’ll be amazed! Power is crazy.... but it’s all 4000 RPM and above. I’d suggest Stage 3 if you don’t want to ride high RPM. Next for me is a club style fairing and shield.

[@TonysGarage]

Sounds like a fun bike. I have problems sliding off the back of the seat also.

[@garyc9030]

VB333 Gem what’s your email and I’ll send a few pics

[@chaltaloma]

Great Video Tony and Love Your Bike(am New Sub From Last Week) its Between This Bike and The Street Bob For My First Harley....Tough Choice Both Great Bikes !! Just Finished My Harley Rider Academy 3 Weeks Ago and Now Have My M1 Here in California.....Thanks Tony and Stay Safe........Carlos

[@shoomapadoo1141]

Totally agree with this assessment of the slim. Great job. Very honest review. Thanks for the video 🙂

[@nicholaszeller3559]

Have the same bike, and I love it. Being a shorter, guy changing the shift peg to the square ones Harley offers was a great $30 to spend to help give a litter extra space forward to your feet.

[@maxgiii_beach_street_photo7161]

thanks for ur videos. I m thinking to get or the street bob or the slim...the only thing about the slim is those floorboard that i think in the twits could be just a disturb and the street could be more easy to drive, don't know. The look of the slim makes accelerate my heart.

[@charlesharper7292]

If Harley continued the Slim into 2022 I would have got one instead of my 2022 Street Bob. Rode an FXDL for over a 100K miles.

[@GreatEgret]

When I test rode the Slim, I was so surprised how comfortable it was. If I get one, I'm not sure I'd change anything on it other than add a one piece two up seat and a sissy bar.

[@GreatEgret]

And of course some pipes! 😀

[@lawrencescurlock1327]

Facts 👍

[@shaneduncan3020]

I finally got that low fat look on a bike it's my 6th HD and this slim has it with the 103 motor 2014 slim i think i will keep this one

[@spencerb8609]

I am 5'7" and this bike is perfect for me. Not sure if I will change the seat.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Great to hear your perspective after owning it for a year! I agree Floorboards are crazy comfy for long trips on cruisers! lol I don't think they'd be great on my ADV bikes though XD

[@TonysGarage]

👍 thanks for watching!

[@danield831]

Thanks for the valuable feedback. I love the new softail lineup and I'm undecided between the Slim and the Softail Standard. I really thought I was going to get the Standard but the more I learn about the Slim the more impressed I am. Thanks to your video and others like it I'm really leaning towards the Slim now. Another reason is the difference in size between the two bikes in fuel tank/ride range. I love the bigger tank on the Slim but love the aesthetic of the Standard tank. My question to you is after owning the bike for over a year did you notice a significant loss in fuel economy/mpg after doing the stage one??

[@carlosbenitez6438]

Hey brother i just picked up one up! Im so excited. Your reviews helped me get there for what its worth. Thank you for the great content!!

[@TonysGarage]

Hey man congrats on the new bike! Glad the vids where helpful!!!!! Ride safe👊👊

[@thomasritz4863]

Go with the solo seat and pillion. The Seat is the only part of my 2016 Slim that I hated. Harley can do a better job with that seat. Other than that I will NEVER sell this bike.

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

Thank you for your review. Very helpful.

[@TonysGarage]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@steveimper.8839]

Mustang just came out with a solo seat i just installed on my slim 2018 like riding on air.I have the same bike and pipes and i love mine also.One thing just try that Mustang seat Tony ill love it and it looks great on the bike also.

[@bytestream]

Can't believe you still have that seat Tony! my ass was numb after 30 mins every ride. I upgraded to a mustang standard touring solo seat with seperate passenger, like sitting on a cloud compared to stock.

[@buddylove9484]

I want one...yellow!

[@CaptainCullen]

Avoid the Harley sundowner 2up seat. It wobbles very badly. Harley won't do anything to fix or replace it.

[@gerardotrevino287]

I just get My 2019 softtail bike today😀

[@TonysGarage]

Congrats on the new bike it’s a good one!

[@steveimperial7760]

Never mind T. the dealership picked up the bike and there going to take care of my baby for free,i just got a little scared....shes my baby.and i love her more than life it's self.

[@TonysGarage]

Glad they are taking care of it for you.

[@kimschaefer7855]

Just bought a new 2020 roadglide limited on December 19 and haven’t had a chance to ride it because of snow and salt. Hope I like it.

[@TonysGarage]

Congrats on the bike! Shouldn’t be much longer spring is right around the corner. Ride safe!

[@charlesharper7292]

Check out the seats from Whiplash.

[@prosedi17]

did you guys notice a vibration through handlebars.rode the heritage 114 .mabe different from 107

[@steveimperial7760]

LONG LIVE SLIMS.

[@bobsaget3874]

your intros are LOOOUD. good content though :)

[@Axl_colts]

For some reason the insurance for this bike is higher than softails with the 114. Weird.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Well said. Going to do an out and about road review?

[@TonysGarage]

Thanks Andrew! Really never thought about it but it is a really good idea 💡. Thank for the comment. Ride safe!

[@tomedwards159]

have you replaced the oil pump and cam chest yet?

[@chrisarciero7115]

I have a 2017 . And I say the same

[@kidmoto22]

Ascetics of a motorcycle are important to me also based in the fact that most of my most have been about that...I’ve always wondered with the old school bobber look that you like and that bike has would you consider white wall tires after you have to change them out? I think they would be a good look on that bike and add to the overall design.

[@TonysGarage]

Yeah Ryan, I agree white walls would be pretty sweet.

[@petertaylor2148]

Hi .. Very interesting vlog.. with your stage 1 have you found the the engine pulls evenly through the rev range.. has it improved performance above 3000 rpm ?

[@TonysGarage]

Yes sir, I don’t have any hard data this is just the way the bike feels. It feels much stronger in the higher rpm range. That could also differ according to your stage one part selection. Thanks for watch, ride safe!

[@petertaylor2148]

I like the m8 but i find it flat in higher rev range so your reply is great new forme .. thank you very much. You have a beautiful bike there !!

[@TonysGarage]

Peter Taylor Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@steveimperial7760]

I agree.I have the same one,Its like it grows on the rider now I'm married to it.

[@bighorn4x479]

hey Tony, what kind of miles are you getting out of the 5 gal tank? Reason I'm asking is because I'm on the fence about getting a street bob or slim Thank

[@TonysGarage]

I’m getting about 45 per gallon. Usually gas up around the 200 mile mark with gas to spare.

[@psycho8181]

hahahahahaaaaaaaa got 2007 fxdB LUV’em hahahahahaaaaaaaa RECENTLY got 2016 fls LUV’em again...

[@frenchiechanel64]

Is there an aftermarket to make the shifter Toe and heel ?

[@TonysGarage]

Harley and few others have one.

[@djmysticalone321]

I'm 6.1 will this bike fit me.good

[@TonysGarage]

It should, best thing is go give one a test ride

[@djmysticalone321]

@@TonysGarage awesome looking bike

[@knockayblockov6206]

;)

[@Ron-kv3yn]

Show the bike not your face.

[@miketodd9581]

you talk too much