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2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/19/2008 10:12:52 PM

dynabiker58

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Might seem crazy but contemplating going from 07 Dyna SG Custom mid controls std pipes windshield to 2008 Nightster with pipes windshield and forward controls. Ride less than 5k a year..weekends..wife rides on back occasionally..Dyna seems heavy to me. I sat on an 08 Nightster at the local HD I like the feel seems like I'll have more control. I'm 5' 6" tall 200 lbs. How is it at 65 mph? Any thoughts...comments

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RE: 2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/20/2008 1:04:47 AM

HDHornet

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If you want a Nighster then go for it. Buy what feels comfortable to you. I wouldn't mind buying a Dyna like yours and am seriously looking at doing it. I've seen some pretty cool looking customized Dyna Super Glides. Good luck!

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RE: 2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/20/2008 4:57:54 AM

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You might want to ride a nightster before you trade. Nightster isn't really a two up bike. Have you thought of lowering your Super Glide?

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RE: 2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/20/2008 4:58:25 AM

Teek

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Nightster doesn't have the best seat or shocks. Certainly not as good as the Dyna! Maybe go to a Sportster Low or Custom? They look better with a windshield and two up seat. Nightsters don't. Let's see here....a Low or Custom 1200 with Sundowner seat and windshield. The Custom also has forward controls and a two up seat stock, so you can ride with your honey on back while contemplating whether you ride enough to justify a Sundowner. If you get the Custom, all you'll need is a Sundowner seat, sideplates and an upright and backrest. Nightsters are specifically designed to be badass solo bikes, so you'll need two up seat, forward controls, a passenger footpeg kit, different shocks, as well as the other aforementioned odds and ends.

If the Dyna feels heavy to you, maybe you should look into another seat? I've noticed everytime I sit on one, the seat just doesn't quite feel right, unlike the Sportsters or Softails.

I'm 5'3, 135 lbs male with a 26" inseam and 28" leg length. If I had a Harley BT, I'd get a lowered Fatboy, or a lowered Heritage, minus the shiny studs on the seat and bags! And those are heavy bikes!

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RE: 2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/20/2008 5:44:50 AM

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I am 5'10" 180. If I had the opportunity and a little more cash I'd have gone with a Street Bob (Dyna).

I still love my 1200N though and I am glad I didn't spend the money I really didn't have in the first place on the Dyna.

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RE: 2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/20/2008 7:21:13 AM

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Whatever you do, lose the windshield.

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RE: 2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/20/2008 8:09:10 AM

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I ride a Nightster - 5'7" & 195 lbs. The fit is perfect for me so I can see how you might feel more comfortable on it.

However, IMO, the Nightster is a raw boned, back road bike. I also do daily urban commuting through 2 lane towns and villages for which it is perfectly suited. Throw on a roll bag on the back and it does exactly what I need it to do. I love the raw, hard feeling the Nightster has.

Although it will easily do 65 mph, the Nightster is not really designed for 2 up or windshield. It will do it, but like others have said, probably a Sportster 1200L or 1200C might be a better choice and the fit won't be all that different.

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RE: 2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/21/2008 6:01:19 AM

Teek

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Another advantage of the 1200 Custom or Low over the Nightster is you get a 4.5 gallon tank instead of a 3.3 gallon one. More range is good, and you might even find yourself riding more if you get a Sportster, whether it be a Nightster, Custom, or Low. Their ALL fun to ride! Nimble and quick, too!

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RE: 2007 Dyna Super Glide to New Nightster - 5/21/2008 7:06:28 AM

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I considered the same thing when the Nightster came out but didn't do it for the following reasons.#1 you'll lose your ass on the trade in there's just no way around it,#2 at 5'9" with a 32" inseam it felt a little cramped to me. I recently sat on one with forwards though and it was nice.And last but not least I have a bunch of money into my Bob setting it up the way I like it and didn't want to have to start all over with something else.There are lots of things you can do that will make your Superglide feel lighter #1 strip a bunch of stuff off of it and actually make it lighter, #2 wider bars will give you more leverage when turning and make it feel lighter.#3 lower seat and suspension will give you a more secure feel when your stopped or pushing it forwards or backwards at least making you feel like you're more in control.

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