2017 Softail Slim S Review - Harley Davidson

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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  • @BigMoeFo
    @BigMoeFo7 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Mitch Clyman We are not old...

  • @Motonewbrider

    @Motonewbrider

    7 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Gene Coppola Correction....older. 😏

  • @rimasgaupsas3910
    @rimasgaupsas39107 жыл бұрын

    Final straw...I am buying this bike.

  • @KzLollapalooza

    @KzLollapalooza

    3 жыл бұрын

    How's the ride?

  • @aidanB.
    @aidanB.7 жыл бұрын

    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. 😉

  • @tonymcmanus6668
    @tonymcmanus66686 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Aglassact77
    @Aglassact775 жыл бұрын

    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 !!!

  • @williamhoule4494
    @williamhoule44946 жыл бұрын

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

  • @workingmansdead44-ug8hl
    @workingmansdead44-ug8hl7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tonye2695
    @tonye26957 жыл бұрын

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

  • @redangrevival
    @redangrevival2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidskaggs9914
    @davidskaggs99145 жыл бұрын

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

  • @vitoraimondi2626
    @vitoraimondi26267 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @andresta2you
    @andresta2you6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley6897 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheFunkhouser

    @TheFunkhouser

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @owenfarmer4197

    @owenfarmer4197

    2 жыл бұрын

    East Sussex best kept secret in The UK

  • @AlshahriW
    @AlshahriW6 жыл бұрын

    Incredible sound.. and nice review.

  • @cwbaldwin61
    @cwbaldwin617 жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnnymossville
    @johnnymossville6 жыл бұрын

    That bike just looks great. The proportions are perfect.

  • @mp5222
    @mp52224 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tattooedbill1
    @tattooedbill17 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @laz8872
    @laz88722 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew19535 жыл бұрын

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

  • @glasgowharleyrider
    @glasgowharleyrider7 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @JDM_DAISUKI
    @JDM_DAISUKI7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mightyxxwhitey
    @mightyxxwhitey7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jowelch2493
    @jowelch24935 жыл бұрын

    Sick review! Keep it up

  • @onlyhereonce7290
    @onlyhereonce72907 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic review. ! ! Thanks man 😎

  • @joelsweatman1503
    @joelsweatman15037 жыл бұрын

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

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington12514 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @diggergeensen860
    @diggergeensen86010 ай бұрын

    Sounds amazing when you get into it.

  • @Neocleese
    @Neocleese7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kamikazekunze
    @kamikazekunze7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lenmatthies9626
    @lenmatthies96265 жыл бұрын

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

  • @skwaskwa8217
    @skwaskwa82177 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Same, it just changed way too suddenly

  • @super1million11
    @super1million116 жыл бұрын

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

  • @laurentlaussucq1464
    @laurentlaussucq14644 жыл бұрын

    Nice colour, beautifull & the engine Waouh !

  • @lorenzzi
    @lorenzzi5 жыл бұрын

    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 ?

  • @IAmNoeyes
    @IAmNoeyes2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MavEryckS

    @MavEryckS

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @p2o8wer
    @p2o8wer4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TCKIDD
    @TCKIDD2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MavEryckS

    @MavEryckS

    Жыл бұрын

    Buy it!

  • @softailspringer9915
    @softailspringer99157 жыл бұрын

    Great bike review, mate!

  • @Motonewbrider

    @Motonewbrider

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you :)

  • @prometheus5311
    @prometheus53117 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Cerebrum72
    @Cerebrum726 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dry509
    @dry5095 жыл бұрын

    How was the suspension over bumps?

  • @CosgroveNotts
    @CosgroveNotts7 жыл бұрын

    Why is the exhaust blowing on a new bike?

  • @olds98123
    @olds981235 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bike !

  • @xjumpmaster82
    @xjumpmaster824 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mvrdamonxy7942

    @mvrdamonxy7942

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @michaelsmith1094
    @michaelsmith10947 жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnnyblaze2257
    @johnnyblaze22575 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @duude197
    @duude1975 жыл бұрын

    what kind of camera do you use ??

  • @schraubfix69
    @schraubfix696 жыл бұрын

    Great!!! Do it again! Nice!

  • @THEBIGCHULETA
    @THEBIGCHULETA7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stephenstowe1719
    @stephenstowe17197 жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertmorgan9242

    @robertmorgan9242

    6 жыл бұрын

    Stephen Stowe indian scout less

  • @ironkid8836
    @ironkid8836 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome bike ❤

  • @emlynn4070
    @emlynn40707 жыл бұрын

    Dream bike

  • @mbosaz
    @mbosaz6 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mrwansabah
    @mrwansabah7 жыл бұрын

    can you kindly tell me about your gloves ?

  • @benlinus9
    @benlinus97 жыл бұрын

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

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell74632 жыл бұрын

    That is a sweet sound

  • @owenfarmer4197
    @owenfarmer41972 жыл бұрын

    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….

  • @kristijanvidovic2243
    @kristijanvidovic22437 жыл бұрын

    what song ?

  • @victorleonardobarbosa8020
    @victorleonardobarbosa80205 жыл бұрын

    I LOOOOOOVVVVVVEE THIS BIKE VERY MUCH !!!

  • @TheFunkhouser
    @TheFunkhouser7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertmorgan9242

    @robertmorgan9242

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheFunkhouser 1800

  • @johnbellizzijr.2351

    @johnbellizzijr.2351

    6 жыл бұрын

    1802 to be exact, LOL

  • @MrLoveglov

    @MrLoveglov

    3 жыл бұрын

    110 cvo 1802

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell74632 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Wesleycreardon
    @Wesleycreardon5 жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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)

  • @geoffozevans4500
    @geoffozevans45007 жыл бұрын

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

  • @alfonsotapia3660
    @alfonsotapia36607 жыл бұрын

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

  • @vitoraimondi2626

    @vitoraimondi2626

    6 жыл бұрын

    They look like Roland Sands Design.

  • @Atrociousnes
    @Atrociousnes7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @somebodysomewhere4943

    @somebodysomewhere4943

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jarredr6622
    @jarredr66226 жыл бұрын

    Never road a harley but i want one now

  • @jeffallen5758
    @jeffallen57585 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mattioli180
    @mattioli1804 жыл бұрын

    Es una belleza de máquina

  • @samjohnson2801
    @samjohnson28013 жыл бұрын

    Im 5"5 can i ride this bike

  • @wolfgangt25
    @wolfgangt257 жыл бұрын

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

  • @benz4026

    @benz4026

    6 жыл бұрын

    wolfgangt25 *rode

  • @jarrodhowell1101

    @jarrodhowell1101

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell74632 жыл бұрын

    It is the sound of independence freedom

  • @1vanchoo513
    @1vanchoo5133 жыл бұрын

    Intro song?

  • @callumbrooks5989
    @callumbrooks59895 жыл бұрын

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

  • @werner861
    @werner8616 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Motonewbrider

    @Motonewbrider

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @werner861

    @werner861

    6 жыл бұрын

    Motonewbrider ok. So slim s vs fat bob?

  • @hussainfadwani3828
    @hussainfadwani38283 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SuperPussyFinger
    @SuperPussyFinger6 жыл бұрын

    Classic American style. Fuck yeah.

  • @neganssavior9327
    @neganssavior93276 жыл бұрын

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

  • @runaway2me80

    @runaway2me80

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lucasmakowski1939
    @lucasmakowski19396 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @ajvass96
    @ajvass964 жыл бұрын

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

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell74632 жыл бұрын

    That is the sound of sovereignty

  • @faithbiker8262
    @faithbiker82627 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnkoster462
    @johnkoster4627 жыл бұрын

    she looks great anyways!

  • @MikeFromOz
    @MikeFromOz6 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @owenfarmer4197
    @owenfarmer41972 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FarazMustafaKhan
    @FarazMustafaKhan7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell74632 жыл бұрын

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

  • @runelarsen8656
    @runelarsen86567 жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertmorgan9242

    @robertmorgan9242

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mrj3795
    @mrj37957 жыл бұрын

    The best HD, stock pipes enough for me.

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell74632 жыл бұрын

    That is music

  • @AOE5578
    @AOE55784 жыл бұрын

    My friend this is very dangerous road to test drive

  • @randymableson7882
    @randymableson78822 жыл бұрын

    107

  • @michealmcconnell7463
    @michealmcconnell74632 жыл бұрын

    The Harley is not making any noise

  • @stanwilds
    @stanwilds3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @markgiles8527
    @markgiles85276 жыл бұрын

    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
    @mvrdamonxy79424 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @michaelsmith1094
    @michaelsmith10947 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @amanwithnoname2744
    @amanwithnoname27444 жыл бұрын

    Must suck to bike in the uk

  • @trisnaandrian8747
    @trisnaandrian87475 жыл бұрын

    To much tolkinb

  • @wilfriedbreuer2535
    @wilfriedbreuer25356 жыл бұрын

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