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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
look at that seat compared to mine, that has no back support compared to mine, even without the backrest.

Despite my jest(s), "note smileys ", Breakouts with a set of apes on em are an easy riding, easy maneuvering machine. You can't tell much about the seat by looking and with apes, an upright posture, and feet forward, few would have issues with long trips IMHO. The main drawback in that regard is that storage is non-existent and BO's, IMHO, don't look good with bags on em.
 
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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EagleRay
With the stock dragbars on the Breakout (not those on the CVO) there's no use of a backrest. And the lower back support of the seat would only be needed to prevent you from sliding onto the fender when twisting the throttle. It's about riding a bike, no relaxation lounger
wait till you're 50, you'll think differently, lol
 
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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by HKMark23
Despite my jest(s), "note smileys ", Breakouts with a set of apes on em are an easy riding, easy maneuvering machine. You can't tell much about the seat by looking and with apes, an upright posture, and feet forward, few would have issues with long trips IMHO. The main drawback in that regard is that storage is non-existent and BO's, IMHO, don't look good with bags on em.
i have this for trips
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SADDLEMEN-SA...xUWmx-&vxp=mtr
 
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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:22 PM
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Myself, I'm slowing down due to getting older and fatter....I bought a Slim S a few months back and love it....I can putt around and lug when I want to or I can get on it like a pimple faced kid on a rice rocket.....Can't go wrong with a Slim.....excellent bikes....I bought my wife the Lowrider S....it's another nice bike and growing on me but I just can't get comfortable on it......I like the electronic cruise control.....rides and cruises like a dream.....

Let me add....before buying, I looked at all of them...the Break Out....the Dyna Bob.....Heritage....Fatboy.....but there was just something about the Slim....and the Slim S they had there I got for a steal.....I think it retailed for 21 or 22k...I got it for 17.5k.....
 

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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:38 PM
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i too like the slim,although i'd change those spokes to a cast rim..the apes look good on yours ^^^
 
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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MysticTraveler
My Heritage without bags, in the tag line below. I switch between saddlebags on and off fairly often. I'm biased, but I like Heritages in solo mode!
It does clean them up without the bags. The old Hen doesn't have any interest in riding so mine is all solo including removing passenger foot pegs, etc. Yours is a nice looking motor.
 
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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hellbilly562
Myself, I'm slowing down due to getting older and fatter....I bought a Slim S a few months back and love it....I can putt around and lug when I want to or I can get on it like a pimple faced kid on a rice rocket.....Can't go wrong with a Slim.....excellent bikes....I bought my wife the Lowrider S....it's another nice bike and growing on me but I just can't get comfortable on it......I like the electronic cruise control.....rides and cruises like a dream.....

Let me add....before buying, I looked at all of them...the Break Out....the Dyna Bob.....Heritage....Fatboy.....but there was just something about the Slim....and the Slim S they had there I got for a steal.....I think it retailed for 21 or 22k...I got it for 17.5k.....
Nice ride. I like the looks of the Slim blacked out.
 
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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:56 PM
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Yeah....I'm trying to keep it old skool looking....I put a different intake cover on it and haven't done much since....deciding on exhaust it the hardest thing for me....I wanted the old look with the flex pipe into a single fish tail (like the old WLA's).....but the 2 into 2 options out there just keep me from clicking that buy button on ebay.....I still have that young part in me that loves those loud *** pipes....
 
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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:58 PM
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I picked up this old bobber style for free....just had to buff the scratches out and throw a coat of paint on it....


 
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Old 11-14-2016 | 02:59 PM
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