2017 Softail Slim S Review - Harley Davidson

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июн 2017
  • 2017 Softail Slim S Review - Harley Davidson
    Such a great looking bike! It has it's great features, however there are some flaws from my perspective. I would be interested to know what you guys think of the Slim S from HD?
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Комментарии • 130

  • @BigMoeFo
    @BigMoeFo 7 лет назад +75

    Compliments!There's tons of guys out there doing reviews but none so enthusiastically. Long story short, I'm 51 years old, In my 20's I had 3 bikes, Harley Shovel, Triumph Bonnie and an unmentionable. After a serious accident I hadn't been on a bike for 25 years. I owe a great deal to you because of that enthusiasm and love of riding that I'm back on a bike again...a XL1200 CB Custom. So keep it up you're even inspiring us old guys!!!

    • @genecoppola4420
      @genecoppola4420 7 лет назад +6

      Mitch Clyman
      We are not old...

    • @Motonewbrider
      @Motonewbrider  7 лет назад +7

      Hey Mitch,
      Seen your comments a few times on my channel - mate thank's for your kind words, I genuinely love riding these machines. And i'm grateful that you guys and gals watch my stuff. It makes the labour of this channel worth while :).
      Thanks again mate :)

    • @BigMoeFo
      @BigMoeFo 7 лет назад +2

      Gene Coppola Correction....older. 😏

  • @rimasgaupsas3910
    @rimasgaupsas3910 7 лет назад +58

    Final straw...I am buying this bike.

  • @Aglassact77
    @Aglassact77 5 лет назад +1

    Seeing this machine in a video really doesn’t do it enough justice. I’ve ridden and seen this bike in person and it’s absolutely Stunning!!! Harley got an A+ on this thing ... And the sound with Vance Hines exhaust is complete Asphalt Orchestra !!!

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 5 лет назад

    That's getting closer to what I like terms of looks and sound.

  • @johnnymossville
    @johnnymossville 6 лет назад +1

    That bike just looks great. The proportions are perfect.

  • @tonymcmanus6668
    @tonymcmanus6668 6 лет назад +1

    What a great, enthusiastic review. This video is instrumental in my decision to buy my own Softail Slim S. Well done and thanks.

  • @mp5222
    @mp5222 4 года назад +1

    The slim is one of my favs but that paint job is the bomb love it damn.

  • @aidanB.
    @aidanB. 7 лет назад +10

    Enjoyable review, as usual. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I've never really considered a Harley, but one's definitely on the card's. I'm always looking out for that little pub near the 'chicane' on your test route. Maybe pop in for half a shandy sometime. 😉

  • @tonye2695
    @tonye2695 7 лет назад +9

    That's a sweet bike and sounds terrific. Thank you for the review

  • @workingmansdead44-ug8hl
    @workingmansdead44-ug8hl 7 лет назад +1

    its nice to hear a limey give an exceptional good review to an american product especial a national treasure like Harley Davidson

  • @williamhoule4494
    @williamhoule4494 6 лет назад +1

    Good review...diggin' the short shots so I think you have helped me decide on pipes

  • @emlynn4070
    @emlynn4070 6 лет назад +15

    Dream bike

  • @lenmatthies9626
    @lenmatthies9626 4 года назад

    I own one. I absolutely love it. Gets a lot of attention.

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 7 лет назад +8

    Not only is this an informative review, the scenery is gorgeous.

    • @TheFunkhouser
      @TheFunkhouser 7 лет назад +2

      But dang those roads are narrow.. after a while endless trees on the road ride could be a bit mundane

    • @owenfarmer4197
      @owenfarmer4197 2 года назад +2

      East Sussex best kept secret in The UK

  • @AlshahriW
    @AlshahriW 6 лет назад +4

    Incredible sound.. and nice review.

  • @davidskaggs9914
    @davidskaggs9914 5 лет назад

    Nice review 👍 just got a 2019 107ci and I love the power and comfortable suspension

  • @andresta2you
    @andresta2you 6 лет назад

    Got this bike love it! Im in love. Thanks for the review

  • @diggergeensen860
    @diggergeensen860 9 месяцев назад

    Sounds amazing when you get into it.

  • @skwaskwa8217
    @skwaskwa8217 7 лет назад +24

    Seeing how I'm American and not used to the roads switched like that I felt like I was tripping watching this

    • @crowmagnon
      @crowmagnon 4 года назад +1

      Same, it just changed way too suddenly

  • @IAmNoeyes
    @IAmNoeyes 2 года назад +1

    This is the exact motor bike I dream about . I will soon have it.

    • @MavEryckS
      @MavEryckS Год назад +1

      I bought one just like this last week. You're going to love it!

  • @cwbaldwin61
    @cwbaldwin61 7 лет назад +1

    Good review for a gorgeous bike. Love the test course!

  • @vitoraimondi2626
    @vitoraimondi2626 7 лет назад +1

    Fantastic review as usual! I have the same exact bike (although 2016) and enjoy it very much. I've nicknamed it "The General". The aesthetics and performance as a cruiser are spot on. I am also blessed to have a Hard Candy Big Red Flake 2013 HD Dyna Street Bob ("The Redhead") and a Black 2012 HD Sportster Nightster ("The Black Knight") as well. The rides all have different personalities for the type of ride I'm intending to have for the day. HD have it dialed in right for me. As they say, "Four wheels move the body, two wheels moves the soul." Many thx for the great vids!

  • @redangrevival
    @redangrevival Год назад

    This is a fantastic video 👍 Congrats my friend, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this!!! 😁 Honest/pure/great description and great fun.

  • @laz8872
    @laz8872 2 года назад +3

    I love this bike but I would change the bars for a 14" apes.
    Nice review 👊

  • @tattooedbill1
    @tattooedbill1 7 лет назад +2

    Great review mate. Love my Softail S especially with some tweaks. I have a feeling that the brakes on your test bike were not quite right as mine are very sharp and powerful.

  • @mightyxxwhitey
    @mightyxxwhitey 6 лет назад

    Great review. I love that bike. But ended up getting the low rider s instead. For the same reasons you stated.

  • @JDM_DAISUKI
    @JDM_DAISUKI 7 лет назад

    that bike looks the business!! no singing but liked the "come with me if you want to live"

  • @super1million11
    @super1million11 6 лет назад +3

    this is the exact harley i want that and a gixxer 750 in black is what i want in my garage

  • @jowelch2493
    @jowelch2493 5 лет назад

    Sick review! Keep it up

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 4 года назад

    Trash bin those floorboards and redo the foot controls and you've got yourself a very nice handling ride. I do wish that H.D. would go to the 18 x 5.5" rims. That would bring it up and then you can rip the corners without scraping $ off the bike. As always a great cruise about. Can't get out to ride much anymore but these videos help so much. Thank you.

  • @laurentlaussucq1464
    @laurentlaussucq1464 4 года назад

    Nice colour, beautifull & the engine Waouh !

  • @TCKIDD
    @TCKIDD 2 года назад +1

    Looking at the exact motorcycle near me, it’s very beautiful and it sounds absolutely amazing

  • @onlyhereonce7290
    @onlyhereonce7290 7 лет назад

    What a fantastic review. ! ! Thanks man 😎

  • @joelsweatman1503
    @joelsweatman1503 7 лет назад +3

    I loved the review and that is a nice looking bike , thanks for sharing...................peace

  • @glasgowharleyrider
    @glasgowharleyrider 7 лет назад +8

    another great review fella. got my drift and mic so gonna do similar soon, on triumph bobber probably as HD seem to have an issue with me testing now... all about the sales...

    • @Motonewbrider
      @Motonewbrider  7 лет назад

      you'll get a handle with the dealership mate. It's all about networking etc and them seeing some benefits. I remember my first review on the 48 I told Shaw Harley Davidson I was thinking of buying it LOL

  • @kamikazekunze
    @kamikazekunze 7 лет назад +1

    Love to see that motor and paint scheme on the Forty Eight. So is your handle Motonew”Bride”r?

  • @softailspringer9915
    @softailspringer9915 7 лет назад +2

    Great bike review, mate!

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell7463 2 года назад

    It's like the song that goes walk this way talk this way give me a kiss

  • @THEBIGCHULETA
    @THEBIGCHULETA 7 лет назад

    cool, I'll be sure to consider the dyna low rider S before I make a final decision.

  • @olds98123
    @olds98123 5 лет назад

    Beautiful bike !

  • @johnnyblaze2257
    @johnnyblaze2257 5 лет назад

    I have a 2014 fls softail slim, i was speeding alittle and leaning switching lanes when it went into a death wobble.
    I side swiped a SUV and it slowed me down enough to control tthe wobble.

  • @Neocleese
    @Neocleese 7 лет назад

    Nice vlog. Can you do a review of The Road King Special?

  • @schraubfix69
    @schraubfix69 6 лет назад

    Great!!!
    Do it again!
    Nice!

  • @victorleonardobarbosa8020
    @victorleonardobarbosa8020 5 лет назад

    I LOOOOOOVVVVVVEE THIS BIKE VERY MUCH !!!

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell7463 2 года назад

    That is a sweet sound

  • @Cerebrum72
    @Cerebrum72 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for the video. Good one. :-)

  • @jarredr6622
    @jarredr6622 6 лет назад

    Never road a harley but i want one now

  • @prometheus5311
    @prometheus5311 7 лет назад +3

    You say the engine feels a bit less powerfull than the fxdls, i find that the rubbermounted engines on dynas are just a bit quicker in general than the counterbalanced ones on softails.

  • @xjumpmaster82
    @xjumpmaster82 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the Review. My wife won't let me get another Harley after I sold my last one so this is as close as I can get to the experience again. 🥺

    • @xjumpmaster82
      @xjumpmaster82 4 года назад

      Update. She let me buy this one lol. I already did lots of upgrades but kept it simple 😁

    • @mvrdamonxy7942
      @mvrdamonxy7942 4 года назад +2

      @@xjumpmaster82 does it only come with that paint scheme can you get it in all black and if your wife won't let you do something you probably married the wrong one buddy your a man act like one.

  • @benlinus9
    @benlinus9 7 лет назад +2

    Awesome... when I want to ride a bike, but don't know shit about them, and I just think this one looks cool

  • @owenfarmer4197
    @owenfarmer4197 2 года назад

    I’ve come back to this review after a few years. I’m looking for something a bit different for a two month trip around the Med… this could be the bike.. bizarre but the other option is a Himy 400….

  • @geoffozevans4500
    @geoffozevans4500 7 лет назад

    Although I have the -103 Fatboy lo Special I would opt for the Dynamic Low Rider S, not kern on the army paint job👍😄

  • @ironkid8836
    @ironkid8836 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome bike ❤

  • @stephenstowe1719
    @stephenstowe1719 7 лет назад +1

    Love the Softail slim, great looking bike but far too expensive. Great review.

  • @jeffallen5758
    @jeffallen5758 5 лет назад

    Your the only one I’ve ever heard liked the stock seat.

  • @p2o8wer
    @p2o8wer 4 года назад

    Them short shots sounds very good. Doesn’t seem too loud like the guys who take the baffles out. Which baffles are in the do you know? I hate the sound when someone gets on it and then lets it’s run out and it starts A rattle sound at the end of the gear

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell7463 2 года назад

    It is the sound of independence freedom

  • @lorenzzi
    @lorenzzi 5 лет назад

    Let me ask you... what do you feel about the plataforms ? I'm sort of used to the traditional pedals... This plataform seens odd, specially for lane spliting. WHat is your opinion ?

  • @mattioli180
    @mattioli180 4 года назад

    Es una belleza de máquina

  • @callumbrooks5989
    @callumbrooks5989 5 лет назад

    I WANT THIS BIKE SOOO BAD!!!!!!

  • @michaelsmith1094
    @michaelsmith1094 7 лет назад

    Also, are your roads as narrow as they look on the video?Or is it an optical illusion from the over hanging trees?

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell7463 2 года назад

    That is the sound of sovereignty

  • @dry509
    @dry509 5 лет назад

    How was the suspension over bumps?

  • @CosgroveNotts
    @CosgroveNotts 7 лет назад

    Why is the exhaust blowing on a new bike?

  • @TheFunkhouser
    @TheFunkhouser 7 лет назад +5

    Gotta be one of the best looking Harley's! All 1700cc of it.
    edit// Subbed :)

  • @mbosaz
    @mbosaz 6 лет назад

    Hey, thanks for the reviews... just posted a question on the low rider s video... the question about the slim s would be on the turning angle. If I am not wrong you touched the floor with the low rider s on a tight turn. How bad is the slim s on turns? Thanks!!

    • @Motonewbrider
      @Motonewbrider  6 лет назад

      Mariano Agustín Bosaz you will touch the foot boards on the slim s on the roundabouts - however you can remove these and just have pegs - it’s a great bike.

  • @wolfgangt25
    @wolfgangt25 7 лет назад +3

    look nice bike......i'm jealous that you ride this bike

    • @benz4026
      @benz4026 6 лет назад +1

      wolfgangt25 *rode

    • @jarrodhowell1101
      @jarrodhowell1101 6 лет назад

      Less rotating mass. The 103B (softail motor) isnt as snappy as the 103. But still has plenty of potential to make big power

  • @duude197
    @duude197 5 лет назад

    what kind of camera do you use ??

  • @SuperPussyFinger
    @SuperPussyFinger 6 лет назад +2

    Classic American style. Fuck yeah.

  • @mrwansabah
    @mrwansabah 7 лет назад

    can you kindly tell me about your gloves ?

  • @Wesleycreardon
    @Wesleycreardon 4 года назад

    Old video, but was there a huge difference riding the new milwaukee 8 slim compared to this 110? I'm looking for one but cant decide if the extra 4-6k is worth it to get a M8

    • @royz6872
      @royz6872 Год назад

      I had a 117 stage 3 M8 Fatbob went well and did everything brilliantly but lost some of its character I think, so sold that but kept my Fatboy S (still feels like a Harley)

  • @alfonsotapia3660
    @alfonsotapia3660 7 лет назад +2

    What gloves are those ? They look great? Where could I purchase them please mate?

  • @hussainfadwani3828
    @hussainfadwani3828 3 года назад

    As an American, the white lines differentiating the way road give me anxiety. We use yellow here, white is for differentiating the lanes on the same side of the road.

  • @Atrociousnes
    @Atrociousnes 7 лет назад

    so what harley would you recomend to a new rider but nothing lower the 1200cc

    • @somebodysomewhere4943
      @somebodysomewhere4943 6 лет назад

      hunterkiller1221 If you're starting out, you shouldn't have something over 1200cc, an 883 is a good option

  • @kristijanvidovic2243
    @kristijanvidovic2243 7 лет назад

    what song ?

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell7463 2 года назад

    And that is something people take for granted and they will lose if they continue to do that

  • @werner861
    @werner861 6 лет назад

    A second hand slim S or the 2018 slim? both end up costing roughly the same. Thoughts>?

    • @Motonewbrider
      @Motonewbrider  6 лет назад +1

      Aussie Rider personally I’d probably go for the slim S

    • @werner861
      @werner861 6 лет назад

      Motonewbrider ok. So slim s vs fat bob?

  • @johnkoster462
    @johnkoster462 7 лет назад

    she looks great anyways!

  • @faithbiker8262
    @faithbiker8262 7 лет назад

    Not really a fan of the slim. My neighbor was looking at one. Looks like the bike belongs in the military. Great demo my friend.

    • @draganm7823
      @draganm7823 7 лет назад +1

      faith biker so get a different color, doesn't have to be the military look.

  • @MikeFromOz
    @MikeFromOz 6 лет назад

    Dammit, wish this bike wasn't so short. Us bigger chaps who want this kind of classic look with modern machinery will have to look elsewhere...

  • @lucasmakowski1939
    @lucasmakowski1939 6 лет назад

    Hey man, absolutely love your reviews! I need ask a huge favor. Can you contact your local dealer and see if they have a part for this bike? I bought it back in November of last year and cannot find the luggage rack and I'm about to go on a trip, I would love to have it. It's part number 54298-11. Really would like to know as soon as possible. Again, thanks for the awesome reviews!

  • @samjohnson2801
    @samjohnson2801 3 года назад +1

    Im 5"5 can i ride this bike

  • @ajvass96
    @ajvass96 4 года назад

    Would it be worth re-spraying the color to black instead of having the olive green?

  • @neganssavior9327
    @neganssavior9327 6 лет назад

    How many pounds(weight) is the bike? Is it on the lighter side?

    • @runaway2me80
      @runaway2me80 6 лет назад

      Negan's Daughter it is for a Harley. Not saying much but it weighs in a little over 700lbs

  • @1vanchoo513
    @1vanchoo513 3 года назад

    Intro song?

  • @owenfarmer4197
    @owenfarmer4197 2 года назад

    I’m guessing three figures come up on that screen pretty quickly

  • @mrj3795
    @mrj3795 6 лет назад

    The best HD, stock pipes enough for me.

  • @FarazMustafaKhan
    @FarazMustafaKhan 7 лет назад

    Check out my sportster 48 ride In india video! Thanks!!

  • @runelarsen8656
    @runelarsen8656 6 лет назад

    Nice review! Nice bike! Nice sound! But a horrible looking seat!

    • @robertmorgan9242
      @robertmorgan9242 6 лет назад

      Rune Larsen I have one thinking about putting solo spring seat on

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell7463 2 года назад

    That is music

  • @AOE5578
    @AOE5578 4 года назад

    My friend this is very dangerous road to test drive

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell7463 2 года назад

    The Harley is not making any noise

  • @randymableson7882
    @randymableson7882 2 года назад

    107

  • @stanwilds
    @stanwilds 3 года назад

    Если бы не левостороннее движение, видя состояние дорог, я бы подумал, что это Россия.

  • @markgiles8527
    @markgiles8527 6 лет назад

    I see alot of Harley Davidsons at auction with the front forks pushed back into the frame. Please, people, don't ride your Harley like this.

  • @mvrdamonxy7942
    @mvrdamonxy7942 4 года назад

    Do they only come with that wannabe army paint job i like the bike i just think the whole M*A*S*H paint scheme is kinda.... well not my thing.

  • @amanwithnoname2744
    @amanwithnoname2744 4 года назад

    Must suck to bike in the uk

  • @michaelsmith1094
    @michaelsmith1094 7 лет назад

    I am thinking that most of you guys are from the British Isles. You have such civil tongues copared to the American bikers. We are such an angry country.

  • @trisnaandrian8747
    @trisnaandrian8747 5 лет назад

    To much tolkinb

  • @wilfriedbreuer2535
    @wilfriedbreuer2535 6 лет назад

    Die laberei geht auf die Eier ......