Softtail SLIM - Let's see the Pics!!!
#581
03-16-2013, 01:02 PM
Hey Jam, do you see thru the windshield or over it? how tall are you? They say you're supposed to see just over it but I sit on my buddies deluxe with a 16in shield and it's just perfect for me and I'm 6ft. Idk how that's going to work when I'm sitting on a low seat like the slim...
I'd have to cut it down a good 2, maybe 3" to see over it - that is, in my usual bar-stool slouch riding position. If I sit up straight, the top is eyeball level.
This one (H-D P/N 57400111 - pg. 199 in the catalog) is listed as 18".
Geezus, the 21"er must be like a barn door...!
I haven't ridden it yet, still waiting on better weather.
The only drawback I see to looking through, might be in rain.
I traded in a Switchback last year, and that screen was, I believe 16" (?).
I was able to just see over that windshield, of course the seat was completely different, so we'll see how it goes.
I can still always cut it down or replace it with an H-D 16" replacement, or a Long Ride Shields screen if it's a problem...
I'll know more after a first ride...
Regardless, this is strictly a part-time addition, for day-trips, highway use and bad weather...
Last edited by jam436; 03-16-2013 at 04:42 PM.
#582
03-17-2013, 08:31 AM
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I'm 5' 7" w/ a 30" inseam (I used to be closer to 5' 10" before a car wreck a few years ago but that's another story...) and I'm definitely looking THROUGH it, big time.
I'd have to cut it down a good 2, maybe 3" to see over it - that is, in my usual bar-stool slouch riding position. If I sit up straight, the top is eyeball level.
This one (H-D P/N 57400111 - pg. 199 in the catalog) is listed as 18".
Geezus, the 21"er must be like a barn door...!
I haven't ridden it yet, still waiting on better weather.
The only drawback I see to looking through, might be in rain.
I traded in a Switchback last year, and that screen was, I believe 16" (?).
I was able to just see over that windshield, of course the seat was completely different, so we'll see how it goes.
I can still always cut it down or replace it with an H-D 16" replacement, or a Long Ride Shields screen if it's a problem...
I'll know more after a first ride...
Regardless, this is strictly a part-time addition, for day-trips, highway use and bad weather...
I'd have to cut it down a good 2, maybe 3" to see over it - that is, in my usual bar-stool slouch riding position. If I sit up straight, the top is eyeball level.
This one (H-D P/N 57400111 - pg. 199 in the catalog) is listed as 18".
Geezus, the 21"er must be like a barn door...!
I haven't ridden it yet, still waiting on better weather.
The only drawback I see to looking through, might be in rain.
I traded in a Switchback last year, and that screen was, I believe 16" (?).
I was able to just see over that windshield, of course the seat was completely different, so we'll see how it goes.
I can still always cut it down or replace it with an H-D 16" replacement, or a Long Ride Shields screen if it's a problem...
I'll know more after a first ride...
Regardless, this is strictly a part-time addition, for day-trips, highway use and bad weather...
I am with Jam, l intend to use the windshield in colder weather or or for extended all-day rides.
T.
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#588
03-19-2013, 01:25 PM
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So I posted my slim on here before looking one way but something told me that I should go back to what the bike originally looked like. so with 4 months of shopping and getting everything I want I almost have it finished.
Took off the luggage rack, spring solo seat, back mounted plate, and solo bag. which is all for sale haha!
Added, axle license plate model a light, toolbox, original stock seat but reupholstered and cut foam dish to make seat a little more slim and lower. painted the auxiliary lights. Added RSD levers, and straighter floorboards like how the deluxe has. Next week is spring break so I will be going out to LA to get that shotgun shock
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Took off the luggage rack, spring solo seat, back mounted plate, and solo bag. which is all for sale haha!
Added, axle license plate model a light, toolbox, original stock seat but reupholstered and cut foam dish to make seat a little more slim and lower. painted the auxiliary lights. Added RSD levers, and straighter floorboards like how the deluxe has. Next week is spring break so I will be going out to LA to get that shotgun shock
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03-19-2013, 02:02 PM