Upgrading from a Nightster
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Upgrading from a Nightster
Hey guys, thought I'd get some other peoples opinions on what I'm thinking about upgrading to. I currently have a 07 Nightster and my soon to be wife wants me to get something that is suited for 2 up riding. I know I can make the Nightster work but don't think it'd be the best ride for either of us. The Nightster is the first bike I've ever owned and bought it brand new in 07. It looks like we will be upgrading to the 2011 VRSCDX Night Rod Special. After sitting on one at the dealer yesterday I have decided that I will atleast need the reduced reach handlebars, if not the seat and foot controls. I'm wondering if there are any concerns of me upgrading from a sporty to a Night Rod? Or if there is anything else that people recommend I upgrade? We will also be adding a sissy bar and backrest. Would anybody here recommend or not recommend the anti-lock brakes that included in the security package? Thanks in Advance, Jeffrey
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Welcome to the forum! There's a section here for VR riders; maybe you can find a thread or two about two-up riding there. I'm not really familiar with the V-Rod family of bikes nor whether they'd be good choices for two people. My advice is to take her to a dealer and sit on as many as possible. As many here will tell you, if your wife isn't happy on the bike, neither will you.
I don't know that going from a Nightster to a VRod is really a smart move if the intention is 2 up riding. Sure, the VRod will haul ***, but don't think it is meant as a 2 up touring machine.
Seems you are not wanting to give up the "hot rod". You will be going from one uncomfortable machine to another (atleast for your passenger). That's my thinking....
Seems you are not wanting to give up the "hot rod". You will be going from one uncomfortable machine to another (atleast for your passenger). That's my thinking....
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I don't know that going from a Nightster to a VRod is really a smart move if the intention is 2 up riding. Sure, the VRod will haul ***, but don't think it is meant as a 2 up touring machine.
Seems you are not wanting to give up the "hot rod". You will be going from one uncomfortable machine to another (atleast for your passenger). That's my thinking....
Seems you are not wanting to give up the "hot rod". You will be going from one uncomfortable machine to another (atleast for your passenger). That's my thinking....
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Well if she is set on the night rod, she will have no gripe. But we have a couple that we ride with and the wife is in agony on rides over 1 hour.
Great looks, OK handing but two up I would really reconsider.
Great looks, OK handing but two up I would really reconsider.
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Sounds like your mind is already made up. I don't know how many miles you are planning to ride together but I would like to have a truthfull update after you do some serious riding 2-up on the night rod. I already have a pretty good idea of how it's gonna go. I've ridden 2-up on rigids-sportys-dynas and a duce. I now ride a touring model. You said in your post that something "suited for 2-up riding" was the criteria. Not sure what your personal criteria is but the night rod is about as suitable for 2-uping as what you're presently riding. My personal opinion is you're will put up with the night rod cause your stuck with it for a short while and be no more comfortable than you are now. Then some one else will own it.
Just sayin
Doug
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Doug
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Do this...take your sweetie to the dealer & test drive the VRod w/her. Let her tell you it's comfortable for longer rides. Then take out a touring bike - you'll definitely feel a difference. Not that VRods are bad scoots...just not the best for long/comfy 2-up riding.