Yes Sir, perfectly stock Forty-Eight and the Nightster tank is a direct bolt on swap.

My mirrors do not hit the tank.

 

 

Gotta ask--how is the ride? I heard one guy say it was like riding with a flat front tire compared to a regular Nighster, another say it's like riding the Dyna Fat Bob which is the most stable feeling bike out there--can you describe it for those of us who can't even get close to one yet? Is it nimble and responsive? Any issues other than the tank? I wish I could get one now for my collection. Thanks--

 

The ride is a little on the stiff side but I'm quickly getting used to it. It's not punishing like a Japanese sport bike and you can ride around for a couple of hours and not be in pain...unlike my old GSX-R.

Wanna know why crotch rockets are always going so fast???


The adrenaline rush masks the pain!


I think it handles well for what it is and it's very stable in a straight line. Other than the ridiculously small, stock tank I've had zero complaints with this bike.

 

I had my tank replaced last year, it had been dumped over by a retarted driver, and it cost about $1080 with install. I was happy for their insurance to cover it cause harley over estimated, and well it bought the new mustang seat and passanger pegs. Oh and a little off on the Dark customs coat.

 

I think i'm going to buy one in a couple of years. It was nice to ride, but I did feel a little like I was on a balancing wire with the size and the type of seat. Maybe i'll get used to it like everyone else says. It would be cool to have two sportsters, the Nightster and the 48.

 

The ride is a bit hard to describe for me. I grew up on old 70s dirt bikes (heavy/not like today), '85 GPZ900R, '00 CBR929RR, Shadows, Volusias, and now an Electra Glide Classic.

Compared to those it feels a little bottom heavy, like you are turning a boat with a long keel underneath the water. But, it responds and doesn't feel like I'm losing the front end.

Once I stopped trying to over analyze it I suddenly started having fun riding. It felt like I was a teenager again on my first real bike, just out having fun. No bags, no shield, no passengers, not even a sissy bar. Just a lean bike w/ a big engine that was fun to ride.

 

As promised......pictures

 

I think the stock lettering on the Nightster tank helps to match the old 48 bobber feel of the bike, along with the wheels and tires. Very nice!

 

Slightly different angle....



I rode to work this morning and stopped for coffee along the way. Two guys at the coffee shop commented that the bike looked great.