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5th Gear
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Nightster
Hey,
I've seen a lot of Nightster bikes for sale lately on Ebay and in the news paper, what's with that?
I'm wondering if they have a lot of problems or what, anyone know
They are sharp looken bikes if you like Sprotster and I do
I've seen a lot of Nightster bikes for sale lately on Ebay and in the news paper, what's with that?
I'm wondering if they have a lot of problems or what, anyone know
They are sharp looken bikes if you like Sprotster and I do
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From: Grayland, WA.
Um, uncomfortable?....Never ridden before?.....Mid life crisis and got over it?....Got scared on the road?.....Girl friend didn't like it?... Wife thought a new car was more in order?.....Not sure. Might have had a lot of problems with guys buying the bikes 'cause they look cool but had no idea how to ride or couldn't afford all the extra stuff you HAVE to buy.
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Yeah, sooner or later, kidneys start protesting the suspension. Like many things, it sometimes takes a little bit of $$$ to make it work just the way you like it to. New springs and shocks. And, like tima said, it's a solo bike at best.
Cruiser
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From: Upstate, NY
I have a nightster, and have been considering a trade in for a bigger bike. I love the handling, how quick it is in low gears and how agile/ light it is.
However, the money I put into it so far and the money I will have to put into it so that I can go 500+ miles *comfortably* is really adding up. Swapping parts, to find the right thing to find out what I was looking for just comes standard on a bigger bike anyway... it just starts to make sence to just get the bigger bike. Hell, the money I am putting in is basically a bigger bike payment anyway...
I love this bike. I hate the idea of trading it in or selling it. In December (my vacation to Florida) when I am finally near a dealer that rents out so that I can put at least a 200 mile trip on a few different bikes, then maybe I can come back and say if it really is worth giving it up.
If I could afford it, I would have made my Nightster a monster and have an Ultra Classic Electra Glide.
However, the money I put into it so far and the money I will have to put into it so that I can go 500+ miles *comfortably* is really adding up. Swapping parts, to find the right thing to find out what I was looking for just comes standard on a bigger bike anyway... it just starts to make sence to just get the bigger bike. Hell, the money I am putting in is basically a bigger bike payment anyway...
I love this bike. I hate the idea of trading it in or selling it. In December (my vacation to Florida) when I am finally near a dealer that rents out so that I can put at least a 200 mile trip on a few different bikes, then maybe I can come back and say if it really is worth giving it up.
If I could afford it, I would have made my Nightster a monster and have an Ultra Classic Electra Glide.
Road Warrior
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From: Los Angeles
I have a nightster and I knew what I was buying. Now for some others, I think they bought the N thinking they were going to get a comfortable harley...boy were they wrong. The N is raw, just they way I like it.
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From: Upstate, NY
Overall I am very happy that the Nightster is my first bike.
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I have an 05 Sportster Low and like it a lot. I've had three over the years and enjoyed each one. Two of them I did a 1200 conversion, but was never satisfied with the results. If I had it to do over again, I would just buy a 1200 or a Dyna Model.
I have to agree with the comments about buying a Dyna verses a Nightster. The cost of a base model Dyna is so close to the Nightster it makes you want to think twice about buying a new Nightster.
I had a 94 Dyna Wide Glide and really enjoyed riding that bike on the open road. It didn't handle too well one the corners and that's where the Sprotsters really shine. I sold that bike and bought a 2000 Sportster, I should kept it and bought the Sportster for a second bike.
I may have to rethink this idea of buying a Nightster and check into a used Dyna base model.
Later,
I have to agree with the comments about buying a Dyna verses a Nightster. The cost of a base model Dyna is so close to the Nightster it makes you want to think twice about buying a new Nightster.
I had a 94 Dyna Wide Glide and really enjoyed riding that bike on the open road. It didn't handle too well one the corners and that's where the Sprotsters really shine. I sold that bike and bought a 2000 Sportster, I should kept it and bought the Sportster for a second bike.
I may have to rethink this idea of buying a Nightster and check into a used Dyna base model.
Later,
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Good point. When I got back into the sport a little over a year ago, I considered the sporty. Cooler heads prevailed and I purchased a Super Glide, and have no regrets. I would have dumped even more money into the sportster than I do now with the dyna.
I'm renting a Heritage Softail for Biketoberfest (not my first choice), so it will be interesting to ride a baby bagger. I hope I hate it...
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They are all upgrading to a street glide ;-)