2016 Harley-Davidson Slim

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Low fat tire look

What motivated you to start your project?

I wanted the wife to have a nice bike, I have always had mine customed some way or another, i figured she supported me in the building of my bikes that id put some touches to hers.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Almost all the parts bought and used except rear fender was bought from craigslist or facebook market place

What are you most proud of?

The way my wifes eyes light up when she sees it, cant wait for seat to come in so she can ride it

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

They didn’t relize u could put a 200mm tire on a stock swing arm softail

One Comment

Salty Dog's Cycle Shop says:

December 26, 2021 at 6:24 am

Nice job! I love the fat tire look! I bought a 2012 Slim when they first came out, I like the bobber style. Looks like you did a nice job. Be safe, have fun and enjoy your ride.

God Bless,
Salty

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Specifics

Classification: Bolt-on/Daily Rider

Make, Model & Year: 2016 Harley-Davidson Slim

Time spent: 100 to 150

Motorcycle cost: Bought 2 yrs old for 14,000

Money spent: 2500

Engine: Harley davidson 103, s&s 585 cam , bassani 2 in to 1 exhaust, tuner

Intake: Efi throttle body with tune

Exhaust: Basani 2 into 1

Transmission: Harley 6 speed with screamin eagle performance clutch and spring

Frame: Stock harley davidson

Suspension: Lowered front rear 2 inches

Wheels, tires and brakes: Stock 16 spoke front wheel, nightrain upgraded solid rear wheel with rsd 9 inch wide fender to clear tire

Finish – Paint: Painted by my wifes uncle, its blackcherry pearl flat, the paint came from hot rod flatz

Accessories: 14inch apes, windsheild, digital dakota speedo, rsd seat, and rsd fender