Model down-sizing - is this HD blasphemy?!
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3rd Gear
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Model down-sizing - is this HD blasphemy?!
I'm thinking about selling my Fat Bob and buying a Nightster. Financial situation and a re-evaluation of my bike usage patterns have prompted this recent decision. Am I going to be disappointed in a down-size like this? Has anyone done this? We're all supposed to keep buying bigger bikes aren't we?
Road Captain
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riding is all about the experiance ...ISN'T IT ? Whichever bike gives you the best experiace for that ride is the correct one. In an ideal life there would be more than 1 Harley in everyones garage.
Road Warrior
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You have to do what is right for you. Me personally, I would do everything in my power to keep what is mine. I have spent too many hours making my bike mine, and just to give it up due to financial situations, couldn't, wouldn't want to do it. If you have time and $$$ invested, you need to ask yourself if its really what you WANT to do. Make sure your decision is the correct one, so one day you wont say, "What if"... Just my opinion.
Road Master
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I'm thinking about selling my Fat Bob and buying a Nightster. Financial situation and a re-evaluation of my bike usage patterns have prompted this recent decision. Am I going to be disappointed in a down-size like this? Has anyone done this? We're all supposed to keep buying bigger bikes aren't we?
Cruiser
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If I was in the same boat..I wouldnt mind owning a Nightster again. I already have the mods planned out if something does happen. The Nightster was a really fun bike.
If it ever came down to it I dont think it would matter what I was riding so long as I was riding.
If it ever came down to it I dont think it would matter what I was riding so long as I was riding.
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I'm thinking about selling my Fat Bob and buying a Nightster. Financial situation and a re-evaluation of my bike usage patterns have prompted this recent decision. Am I going to be disappointed in a down-size like this? Has anyone done this? We're all supposed to keep buying bigger bikes aren't we?
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From: Fairmont, Wv
I do own a Nightster and I have to say that it is a fun bike! However it is a stripped down bike. No frills just looks and lots of power. Things you should think about is are you carrying a passanger? are you taking long trips? Passangers are not comfortable on the nightster especially on rides that last 4 hrs. You will need to add about $400 worth of accessories to ride 2 up also. The suspention sucks. Having said all of that, I want a bigger gike BUT im not getting rid of the nightster! I love it!