Best Year Harley-davidson Softail Slim Or Fat Boy to Buy — Complete Guide
Which Harley-davidson Softail Slim Or Fat Boy year is the best used buy? Generation breakdown, model changes, and what to avoid.
thumb_upBest Year
2018
Milwaukee-Eight engine, refined chassis, modern reliability debut
thumb_downAvoid Year
2016
Twin Cam final year, known cam chain tensioner issues
auto_awesomeSweet Spot
2018-2020 Milwaukee-Eight: depreciation absorbed, reliability proven, modern platform
Generations
2000-2017 (Twin Cam Softail)
6/10
Carb to EFI 2007, hydraulic tensioners problematic early
2007-2017 (Twin Cam EFI Era)
7/10
Fuel injection standard, better tuning, same tensioner concern
2018-2023 (Milwaukee-Eight Softail)
9/10
107/114ci engine, new frame, better suspension, smoother power
2024-present (Milwaukee-Eight Refresh)
8/10
Minor updates, ABS standard, pricing premium, limited used supply
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