Customization is a staple of motorcycle ownership, and when it comes to sprucing up the looks of modern sportbikes, there’s no better way to get dramatic and eye-catching results than to turn to aftermarket fairings. Then again, maybe you’ve had the unfortunate fate of crashing your sportbike and damaging the stock bodywork. Aftermarket fairings are a great way to replace your damaged bodywork at a fraction of the cost of new, while also injecting some personalization at the same time. Whatever your reason, you should look to Monster Fairings for your aftermarket bodywork needs.

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In this episode of <em>MC Commute</em>, we review the 2021 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. (Jeff Allen/)

Harley-Davidson equipped the Softail Slim with the Big Twin Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine, which is worthy of 73.7 hp and 98.4 pound-feet of torque on the <em>Motorcyclist</em> dyno. (Jeff Allen/)

Our test unit featured a two-tone River Rock Gray Denim/Black Denim paint, which is an additional $750. (Jeff Allen/)

A single four-piston caliper clamping to a large 300mm disc up front helps stop the Softail Slim relatively quickly, but struggles to present feel at the lever. (Jeff Allen/)

The tank-mounted dashboard is appreciated, with simple, easy-to-read information and an analog tachometer. (Jeff Allen/)

Unlike most motorcycles currently available, Harley-Davidson uses left- and right-mounted handlebar switches to activate turn signals, as seen here. It can sometimes be a nuisance to reach the switches, depending on the riding circumstance. (Jeff Allen/)

A beautiful 2-into-2 exhaust adds to the premium quality of the Softail Slim, while letting out a throaty V-twin rumble. (Jeff Allen/)

Although soft at initial impressions, the solo saddle proved comfortable for short around-town stints. (Jeff Allen/)

The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim is an enticing option as an around-town cruiser, and sits as the second least expensive model of the H-D cruiser lineup with a starting MSRP of $15,999. (Jeff Allen/)

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The new Street Scrambler Sandstorm is rumored to be coming here for 2022, and it may look something like this. (Triumph Motorcycles/)

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Not thinking about cold tires is one of the quickest ways to end your trackday early. (Courtesy of Michelin/)

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The pieces are slowly falling into place for Daytona Bike Week to roll out its 80th anniversary in 2021. (Andrew Cherney/)

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