2019 Softail Slim Review Harley Davidson Here are my thoughts on my first ride experience of the 2019 Softail Slim. A great bike overall! My social media / motonewbrider / motonewbrider / motonewbrider
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@danbailey12295 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving the Slim some love. I have a 2018 Slim and am completely in love with it. New seat is the only thing I’ve done. 👍
@fabiors105 жыл бұрын
I have a Mustang Wide VIntage on my Blackline that I absolutely love, I bet it fits on the new Slim with some minor adaptations (if so) since the Blackline and the Slim were sister bikes on the previous frame. I can't think about living without it. Enjoy your bike and ride safe!
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
It’s a great bike, plenty of character!
@danbailey12295 жыл бұрын
Motonewbrider I’m an older guy 66 and not quite ready for a bagger. I get the look I want with the touring capability for overnight trips or longer. Keep up the great content.
@olivierreiners68485 жыл бұрын
I ordered my 2019 Slim the week you posted this! I agree, that there are other bikes in HD's lineup that are better suited for in depth customizing, but subtle changes can still upgrade the looks of the Slim, while keeping the concept intact. I went with blacked, shortened pipes and switched the black tank for the rugged gold one (fenders remain black denim). So, kind of a grown up sportster 48. Now I'm totally hyped for spring to come, and swing it through the Ardennes! Even more so after watching you review.
@93ghost5 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh would love to see that 2019 Slim please ;-) Hello from Fr.
@jamesallen55915 жыл бұрын
Ha! I just discovered your channel, and I love it. I'm a long time rider of two wheels (motorcycles and bicycles) who's been off motorcycles for a bit, and am looking at the Iron 883 or 1200 Custom to get me back on the road. Listening to your commentary is kind of like the good old days of listen to Phil and Paul covering the Tour de France. That's a compliment, by the way.
@frankcarlo73 жыл бұрын
I have the 2020 softail slim and I love it handles well and has POWER! With a stage 1 kit installed it’s a totally different beast!!!! I put apes on it and looks even better. Ride well and safe my friend great video
@adrianbolton24475 жыл бұрын
The slim is great to customise. I have a 200 rear tyre, new fender, 2 up seat, detachable sissy bare and rack, and a few other cosmetic things done on my slim s and it looks fantastic. Oh and of course a full stage one Huge fan of your vids mate, keep it up.
@spencerb86095 жыл бұрын
Great review, I have a 2018 Softail Slim. I put Vance and Hines exhaust on. Sounds sweet.
@davemagee5 жыл бұрын
Cool bike ive got a 2018 Slim great bike I have put 15inch apes Vance and Hines slip ons Screaming Eagle Air Filter and put the rego plate on the left side. Traveled 12000 kilometers in 7months Very happy with my bike. Ride hard
@TattooedAlex705 жыл бұрын
Great review as always! I love my Slim. The only thing I have added was a sissy bar and replaced the stock seat and it had bags when I bought it. The only other thing I am looking to add is a windshield to block all the bugs and rain on our trip back to Sturgis again next summer.
@pemtax5573 жыл бұрын
What a fun road test ... Your enthusiasm is contagious and I love it. You definitely get what riding is all about. I'm looking hard at a Slim and this video is going a long way to convincing me it's the right bike for my needs. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts, ride on and be safe. Cheers, Dave
@thomasmears42165 жыл бұрын
Amazing review brother! I'm torn between this and the street bob! Greetings from Tennessee!!😎
@douglastanney25095 жыл бұрын
The Slim is a great bike, but I beg to differ with you. That bike screams for customization. I believe that’s why Harley introduced it.
@frankcarlo73 жыл бұрын
I agree. I own this and put apes on it. When you put a stage 1 kit in it’s a totally different beast!!!! Harleys aren’t at there full potential out the door I agree
@QU13TMAN5 жыл бұрын
The slim is a bit of a dark horse for me. I have been thinking about an upgrade for some time and the slim is always back there lurking in the periphery. When I see vids like this it pushes that bike squarely in front of my face! Arrrggghhh. Thank you MNR!
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
QU13TM4N ha ha 👍. Check it out in the black it looks amazing.
@frankcrawford4165 жыл бұрын
Dude. I love how you love this bike. I don't own a bike but the slim is my first love on a bike.
@sheritheroux63405 жыл бұрын
I bought this bike in black and I LOVE IT!!!!! Working on adding the Defiance line of accessories and I added the reach seat (I am five feet tall). I will also be adding a rack and sissy bar. This bike is SO MUCH FUN!!!!!
@cdcd2255 жыл бұрын
how do you like the reach seat? i just bought this bike in black also...but i ordered a saddleman seat, im 5'3
@endyayala93863 жыл бұрын
My favorite thing about this bike is the shotgun exhaust. Perfection
@dixiedoo58763 жыл бұрын
Sir, you have probably sold many of these bikes! I already wanted one but now I've just gotta have one! I love your enthusiasm! Thanks for this review!
@everette8185 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Slim. To me the few musts are, 4.5" pull back risers, 16" defiance floorboards and mustache engine guard(great for stretching legs) I am gonna replace seat, after a 3.5 hour ride your butt does get sore.
@yamasakimotovlog34315 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the voice of the navigator in the rally car racing.... really cool way to review a bike and different perspective on a Harley than other reviews good job!!
@draganm78235 жыл бұрын
A nice upgrade with the 107 over the 103. I have ridden both and the 107 has a nice increase in power over the 103 which I found to be quite sufficient.
@nickmurray7212 жыл бұрын
Bought my 2020 softail slim from Sykes last year, can’t recommend the dealer service and staff highly enough! Now running stage 2 (FP3, V&H 300 pipes, RSD clarity air cleaner and SE power cam), whilst I’m lucky enough to have other bikes, it’s the slim that gets used every time
@BRUISER15 жыл бұрын
Its a strange but complete bike. If you want more, go Breakout or Fatboy, if you want less go streetbob, 48 or the old dyna range. Its probably not the most popular seller but it continues in production.
@robh.31245 жыл бұрын
BOMBER it’s not strange at all.
@Paul206615 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful motorcycle and place
@brianheffernan89822 жыл бұрын
I've got the exact same bike...even the color is the same. I love it! Great video.
@banzaiburrito48015 жыл бұрын
Top review as always and thank you. I have been out of riding for 10 years following a pretty severe coming together with the M27 on a Fat Boy. 🤕 I had just made the decision in August to get a bike when I suffered a health setback that prevents me from driving (and riding) for 12 months. Your blogs and sincerity are really helping me through this rubbish time and the wait for the return of my license. Now if you could review the Deluxe and compare it to the Slim that would be great 👍🏻. I love the style of the D but the chrome is a bit dated now perhaps... Cheers
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
Banzai Burrito you are a gent Banzai! Recover well sir and I will get the deluxe sorted ASAP 👍
@fabiobertinipaes71225 жыл бұрын
I have one as the review 18 and I loved 👌🏻. For me it’s the most beautiful new softail. Amazing ride position, performance, bad ass look. I just did some little things: 01. custom license plate fender. 02: front led turn signals and black lens. 03. Soon stage 1. Regards from Brazil...
@saddle8bag5 жыл бұрын
I rode one of these right after riding the Fat Bob. No contest. The Fat Bob was better in every way except the floorboards. I'd put the foot controls from this one on a Fat Bob and call it a day.
@Jonathan-L5 жыл бұрын
What was the difference? Performance? Handling? Other?
@MavilikaGubhela5 жыл бұрын
Great insightful review 👍🏾 Got myself a softail slim s after your previous model review
@kylefrye62655 жыл бұрын
Love the content, I look forward to seeing your bike and the build on it! Thanks for the slim review, I feel like it’s a Street Bob with low wide bars, does Harley really need so many models, especially with so many customization accessories available?
@75Miah5 жыл бұрын
You guys do a good job with the bike reviews, but seriously that 240 Volvo wagon! gotta do a quick walk around about that one day.
@tirant70235 жыл бұрын
from SPENCER MA USA love you're reviews
@P.L.C.9.35 жыл бұрын
Tirant70 hey another fellow masshole! Hello from Framingham!
@bryceheistand234926 күн бұрын
I just picked one up today, i love it as my first bike edit: the only grip is finding neutral is a little more challenging than other bikes ive tried
@seraphim34695 жыл бұрын
Well done video. You let us feel what it was like to be riding it. What an amazing motorbike! I can't wait to own my own Softail Harley.
@craigpennington12515 жыл бұрын
P.S. Forgot- get rid of that speedo electronic crap on the tank. Not necessary. Needs a Speedo and a Tach up front up 4" from the bars and 4" in dia. That way you can see it in bright sunlight. And you don't have to take your eyes off the road ahead to read them.
@93ghost5 жыл бұрын
Hello from France and thank you so much for your review. I've seeing almost all of your tests ride and the question I have in terms of handling, touring, comfy stuff what would be your number one? The new Slim or the Fat Bob? I tried both of them and I love them both for different reasons. I feel the Slim is less harder on the road. I had the feeling to sometimes fight with the handle bar in the turns. What is your opinion on that please ? Again thank you so much. Love all the vids and come ride in France you're welcome even though I know you did already;-). Best regards.
@VSkeezix692 жыл бұрын
I’m picking up a 2021 in a couple weeks and this just made me want to ride so bad! Too bad winter is almost upon us here
@FranBunnyFFXII5 жыл бұрын
Those roads make me nervous as shit.
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
FranBunnyFFXII lol 😂
@nigelmarsden19815 жыл бұрын
Good review as always .. but I really want to see you review some common aftermarket parts .. like 16 inch apes etc. something that we all consider to our bikes ..
@frankkemble21035 жыл бұрын
Strange that I should find a review all the way from Britain for this bike. I have to say though that apart from riding on the left, the roads look ideal for testing motorcycles.
@user-qx2me1os5l5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful view!!! On mine point of view, it is best picture on your channel!! Thank you very match! And good luck on the road!!!
@craigpennington12515 жыл бұрын
Headlight, handle bars, forward control, floor boards. rear fender, exhaust, all must be changed out, Plus change wheels for all triple chromed spokes , rims, and hubs. Those LED lights give me a splitting head ache and I'm not the only one affected by them. Nothing wrong with conventional lighting systems, plus they're not freakin BLUE in color. Harley does make a great engine & trans though. They do need to pump up the HP factor.
@mp52225 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike but I can’t get past the fact HD’s design engineers collectively decided a fcuking faux gas cap was a good idea. Fail.
@maxgiii_beach_street_photo71613 жыл бұрын
Always good to watch your videos. It’s quiet long time you don’t post, I sent it?
@brianblair78525 жыл бұрын
The slim was actually designed to be a blank canvas so you can modify it how you want cheaply. No need to buy a bike with a lot of stuff just to take it off lol happy trails
@BigMoeFo5 жыл бұрын
Wow it's been a while...since I bought my Guzzi Bobber I've stayed away from Harley's.....but I friggin love the Slim....love it. Just raw no frills. At 6.1 230 lbs might be a bit tight. Gotta go ride one. What's the difference between the 2018 and 2019?
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
Mitch Clyman just the colour schemes schemes.
@seangreenlund20445 жыл бұрын
Idk if you've pulled the trigger yet boss but- I'm 6'2" 205 lbs. I fit fine, although I wish the foot controls were just a tad bit more forward. Where they are now, it is okay. I can ride comfortably but itd be even better forward. If I'm cruising on the highway I like to stretch out and just rest my heels in the outside edge of the floorboard for more comfort
@liamroose77685 жыл бұрын
First n love the reviews my man
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
Liam Roose thanks fella
@JP19705 жыл бұрын
Oh, man.....I just can't decide! Harley has so many cool bikes!
@1964DAVODAVO5 жыл бұрын
Love the content lately , well done
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
David winter thanks man appreciate that.
@frankcrawford4165 жыл бұрын
I like all the colors they have this year.
@maxgiii_beach_street_photo71614 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy ur rides, pls stop ur bike and show us those beautiful cliff once
@lorenzosalcone5565 жыл бұрын
Hi!! I’m 6,2 foot..is this slim too small for me? :(
@22Royston4 жыл бұрын
You say the 117 is an absolute beast when comparing to a 114 when in fact factory outputs are very similar- the difference you likely notice is that a stock 117 has already had cam work. Note also that 107 taken to stage 2 will have a similar output to a factory CVO 117. Small points maybe but accurate.
@avruvimtu22045 жыл бұрын
Man, I felt the ride.
@markgiles766011 ай бұрын
I still don't get why every HD owner feels the need to replace the stock exhaust for a louder one. What's the point? Imagine if everyone who purchased a car said, "Now I need to replace the exhaust for a louder one." Why? Makes absolutely no sense.
@ChitownRon5 жыл бұрын
Rode today 25 degrees F here outside Chicago cold
@mr.b31685 жыл бұрын
Let's ride
@markhenry1925 жыл бұрын
I love the Slim, I would leave it stock too. Just the price, where would your average Jo get £16k?! Thanks
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
I was taught from a young age that if you want to have the nice toys in life you need to work hard. I started as a pot washer earning minimum wage at 14. The fact is harley is an expensive brand and if you want to ride new toys then you need to be prepared to bay the money... Even the 2017 softail slim S is still selling at 15 k second hand.
@splodge57145 жыл бұрын
I got a nice 1200 Sportster with 5000 miles for £5,000. I love it. Enjoy whatever it is you can afford.
@snapascrew5 жыл бұрын
First bike recommendation? Grew up riding dirt bikes... 26 years old now and want something like this bad. Really don’t want to waste money on buying and selling a 500
@thakurpankaj25253 жыл бұрын
I loved this bike lucky you! It's available IN the UK , BDY that's really a beautiful place you are riding the bike in , what part is it ?
@scottdurning42515 жыл бұрын
So which one do you like better? The slim S or the new slim M8...
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
scott durning tough question - still love the twin cam 110 screaming eagle engine - it’s a brute. And the slim s had a cracking army US colour scheme. But the new slim has the newer technology and ultimately its a better bike. I’d have to go for the 2018 M8 slim in a black colour with a stage 1.
@scottdurning42515 жыл бұрын
Motonewbrider I was hoping you were gonna say the former. Haha! I’m switching to Harley next season from triumph(I need more pull)and I’m really looking for that authentic Harley experience. Do you still get that from the M8? Thanks for the reply. Killer vids.
@ArcticNinja845 жыл бұрын
what would you recommend the slim or the street bob?
@fabiors105 жыл бұрын
I love both, but that digital speedo and smaller tank on the Street Bob disappointed me
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
In stock form I much prefer the slim. Check it out in vivid black it looks awesome.
@Axl_colts5 жыл бұрын
@@Motonewbrider I'm leaning towards getting a slim...I just wish it didn't have spoked wheels.
@manmeetsharma26325 жыл бұрын
Great ride n review. Do you think it can be good commuter, filtering through traffic??
@carlosandrehancock33944 жыл бұрын
Excelent review Congrats 👍👏👏👏
@_-Spoons-_5 жыл бұрын
Great review mate Keep'em coming 😉
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
lee baker thanks buddy 👍👍
@Dave-sw2dm5 жыл бұрын
I love everything about the slim except tube tires.
@whittlad3 жыл бұрын
Great review and great roads around Beachy Head🤘👍😎
@srhintz5 жыл бұрын
They still have a Buell sign up. That's odd.
@maxgiii_beach_street_photo71614 жыл бұрын
always nice to see ur tests, i subscribed now, i was thinking I was already. ...but the street bob acid green was no good eheheheh
@juancarlosmunozramirez60473 жыл бұрын
Hi, just got a 2019 Softail slim, would you say a 200mm tire fits well using that same swingarm? Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼
@devinwat4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country there!! Great video, also!
@rsbharley47665 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks for sharing. Cheers
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
RSB Harley thanks for watching
@iactonqruz8035 жыл бұрын
hi I'm French ! I love the softail slim 107ci engine seems really nice, I have some question: it is said a little more lively than the 114ci is it true according to you? and another question with an internship 2 does one really feel that one is gaining power or is it necessary to go to stage 3? thanks in advance to those who take the time to answer me. RIDE OR DIE
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
quentin maxime in my opinion I don’t think the 107 has an edge over the 114, nor do I feel the 114 is a giant leap forward the engine torque is only 10 NM difference. With a stage 4 it’s really down to personal preference. It would never be a must on my list as I’d always want to concentrate on stage 1 and other aftermarket bolt ons I’d want to do.
@iactonqruz8035 жыл бұрын
@@Motonewbrider yes it's true i agree internship 1 remains a priority on the harley today. So according to you an internship 1 and 2 would be more than enough to make the 107ci even more alive?
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
stage 1 is enough for normal cruising riding.
@iactonqruz8035 жыл бұрын
@@Motonewbrider and in this case what gives stage 2?
@Motonewbrider5 жыл бұрын
quentin maxime more power than a stage 1 by changing the cams
@johnnya43295 жыл бұрын
Is it fast ? I’m looking between a sport glide. Not sure Wich one to go with it seems when you “open it up” it dosent look as on video it goes much faster
@matinbagherzadeh21935 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful as it is.
@Jonathan-L5 жыл бұрын
The Slim looks very appealing ... especially when it's so much cheaper than a Fat Boy.
@Notorious-sz1vr5 жыл бұрын
How's this bike compared to the fat Bob 114, I'm stuck between those two
@mrj36863 жыл бұрын
My favourite looking hd thanks for the vid.
@L0ts0fPiggies5 жыл бұрын
Man what a sweet bike
@abrahamvidal83074 жыл бұрын
Bad ass review brother cheers mate 👊✊👊
@Sunbear4155 жыл бұрын
Nice review Bear Grylls!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@rmc74345 жыл бұрын
Why the Hell was the bike smoking when he started it?
@Jisstifer836264 жыл бұрын
Maybe because it's cold?
@darkcide19595 жыл бұрын
Top review, well done!
@alanbriggs22635 жыл бұрын
The seat is not too good. From what I read most slim riders change the seat if they want to do any miles.
@markgiles85274 жыл бұрын
I want one! Black or white?
@markgiles85274 жыл бұрын
Think the Heritage rear guard would look better on this bike.
@TrotaII5 жыл бұрын
What kind of tires does the Softail slim use (TT or TL)?
@jayteesgear Жыл бұрын
Can we just go back to 2019???
@Kaegis4 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty much sold except for the darn price and it needs a custom camgrind to bring back that traditional Harley engine lope that I love.
@bangabdou67054 жыл бұрын
..in my country riding on the left too 🏍😎
@MrWevertonwm5 жыл бұрын
beautiful motorcycle.
@e.santerre20715 жыл бұрын
Nice review - thanks
@bobby38495 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Good info. Thank you
@TheRealBruceWayne015 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't harley put nice mufflers on there bikes, its always the first thing people change.
@dantae6664 жыл бұрын
god i hate blacked out chrome. please tell me i can have a version with chrome
@TestosteroneRN5 жыл бұрын
great review
@stormbytes5 жыл бұрын
Jeez what up with that background racket???!
@badboybootz85 жыл бұрын
I love this video I watch it like once a week haha
@gerardotrevino2875 жыл бұрын
I want to buy IT!
@Axl_colts3 жыл бұрын
How do you think mini apes would feel on his bike?