Rabid Hedgehog reviews the 2019 HD Softail Slim 

Yeah it is not a bad bike just wish it has some options at the price or a lower price.

You're welcome and thank you for the support!

Glad you're getting out there and enjoying! Ride safe!

I have rode a Street Bob with the forward change and I like it way more in that configuration. But this bike would be the one to change it in the long haul. I do need to put a general question out to all about voiceover vs. live.

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To me the seat was nice and comfy. But that depends on the person riding.

Thank you and ride safe out there!

@@RabidHedgehog sure thing. thanks for reply. just earned a subscriber

Much better than the old.

It is kind of a controversial view for some. They see the Street Bob as something that sells well. However, when I sold Harleys the Street Bob would set a bit before someone would pick one up. It was basically the red headed step child of the line, not a Sportster so not cheap enough, not a higher end Dyna or softail, so not desirable enough, but was a big twin with a decent enough price tag to sucker people in. And since they set discounts.... So that is why they are out there. The Slim on the other hand before the change sold well. It was comfortable, had the floor boards and better riding position, sat low enough for smaller riders and long enough for taller. Just a great overall cruiser, and had that 110 Slim S version that was a decent little screamer. So it had more going for it then, to me still more going for it now.

I hope they listen and do some shifting too.

Some dealers may, keep an eye out.

Right but the heritage and other touring models also have the forward controls as well vs the Street Bob's mids and that's where it gets awkward. This bike with slightly taller bars would not be a bad thing either.

That's a good price! I would not mind taking it at that price.

Must have been a used one.

The price didn't drop instead went up have a 2019 and love it. Thanks for the video

@@Tuesdaysgonewtw It had 5 mile on it. So it wan't used. Wow!

Did you make it to the 5 minute mark where the all around pics were?

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I have rode them all and I actually have to say that each one has their own unique flavor and you can be a purist and ride any brand and be passionate.

Agreed. Bring the FXDR back down to Breakout price ish...

Not half bad since that's OTD. I'd say that's more in line.

@@RabidHedgehog it's between that or a vivid black street bob for $13700. Seems like the slim is still the better deal.

More comfortable in the long haul than a Street Bob.

Yup... Harley has the market cornered for dang sure, on used equipment.

Have a good seat in mind?

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I mean when you have the Fat Boy and the FXDR and the Fat Bob is there really any room for the Breakout on this chassis? Older break out, especially the Pro Street, yes those were awesome and a bit more unique. Current gen is seriously not worth having around.

Rabid Hedgehog I’ve ridden the fat boy and breakout in the last month. They are two completely different bikes for sure.

Well, it’ll help us owners minimise deprecation!

That is the sad reality of life.

Yeah they need to be lower since they really do not have any real options. 15K for color, destination, and ABS would be a better place to be though.

Technically it would have docs for pegs since the frame is shared with Breakout that is forward mounted.

Rabid Hedgehog what’s your favorite out of the new Softail lineup?

To each their own. The floorboards are one of the features that draw me to this bike. Had a 2012 Fat Bob with forward mounted pegs and my feet kept blowing off the pegs at highway speeds. It became very fatiguing to ride trying to keep feet on the pegs. Floorboards cure the problem.

Totally agree. It is my favorite in the line but it is not in the price point of anything. Heck there are baggers out there for that price with cruise control, fairings, radio, and just more stuff.

In a way

Thanks for the feedback. I might have to put out a general question to everyone to see what format is better.

@Incubus Rising There's something that keeps drawing me to the Softail Slim ... and as you say, if anything isn't quite perfect, it's easily improved or upgraded. The thing I like about the Softail Slim is that is doesn't have overly wide wheels ... I like something that's flickable and feels nimble. Having said that, I've not ridden any of the model range to compare how they handle.

@Incubus Rising Hey Incubus Rising, if you keep talking like that, you might persuade me into owing a Softail Slim. Anyway, let's see what shows up in 2020. Good luck in your quest to fulfil your HD passion! :)

@Incubus Rising It's unlikely I'll buy one (due to marital status), so I'll just have to make comparisons between the models. I like the Softail Slim for what it is, but would prefer it to have a 114 engine. The Fat Bob has an ugly exhaust system, but I like the idea of it having the 114 engine & twin disc brakes up front. The wide tyres of the Fat Boy somehow make me think that it isn't nimble enough, however I've not ridden one, so I'm not qualified to comment on that. Maybe 2020 will have something for us!

@Incubus Rising I must admit, my local HD dealer here in Perth, Western Australia seems like a really friend bunch of guys, so no problems with getting a test ride. I'll go back some time and see what models they have on display. I know they have a Fat Boy and a Breakout, plus others on the floor (not a huge dealership, but been there since 1992). My brother is about to take delivery of a used 2015 Softail Fat Boy Lo that he got for about 2/3 the price of what it originally cost. But the current models with the Milwaukee 8 engine & new frame really stir my blood just thinking about them!

@Incubus Rising That's a good agenda you have. I've been riding bikes since the early 70s, but never owned or ridden a Harley. Yes, I've ridden a 1200 Sportster Powered Buell in 1998 and a Buell XB9R in 2002, but not a real HD. Now I have a strong lust for them, helped by RU-vid clips like this one, plus my brother's upgrade from his 36 year old chain driven 883 Sportster he's had for 16 years to the 2015 Fat Boy Lo 103 due to be on the road in a week's time. I think it's important that blokes need their toys; even in their mature years. I'd be curious to see how much it would cost to buy a 2019 model in 5 years time, and how well they hold their value. It seems here that a 5 to 10 year old HD sells for about 60% of it's original price, then 'levels out' ... therefore a good used HD can be 'money in the bank' (ie, you keep it for a while & get your money back if you decide to sell it). Of course, I wouldn't want to be buying anything pre 'Milwaukee 8' based models. There's probably a lot of guys who bought new twin cam 103 models and the next year said to themselves, "damn, I should have waited another year". When you buy used, it's not such an issue when you consider the lesser amount spent.

I know I got two! With a $4200 ceiling left over so technically I could shove in one more. My CB1100ex and Rebel 500 were bought at 5199 and 7599 respectively. So I agree totally.

Or an Indian Chief Classic.

@keechmabreeks Or I just know where to get a stellar deal.

Yup just a bit.