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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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I am still trying to figure out what im going to get.&nbsp\\; I have an idea of what I want in my head, but im trying to figure out whats the best way to get there.&nbsp\\; I really like the blacked out look of the night trains, but i also like the look of the springers.&nbsp\\; I was thinking to get a night train and put a springer front end on it.&nbsp\\; Then on the other hand i was thinking it might be cheaper to get a springer and just powder coat it and make it blacked out like a NT.&nbsp\\; My question i guess is what would be cheaper to do?&nbsp\\; Black out a springer like a NT?&nbsp\\; Or Put a springer front end on a NT.&nbsp\\; Thanks for your opinions
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Go with the crossbones, already blacked out and has the springer front end!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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cross bones is great but too expensive for me.&nbsp\\; I was thinking of buying used
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Good luck with your choice ....
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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I agree, sounds like a bones to me. Just get that that and it solves your problem.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Find an older Springer Classic on ebay or Craigslist.&nbsp\\; Black front end and great look with nostalgic old school looks. Seems like many are for sale.........guys selling '06 and earlier to get newer bikes with 6 speed and bigger engines.&nbsp\\; Best bike H-D has&nbsp\\; ever done!&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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i guess what im trying to find out is how much would it be roughly to get chrome parts powder coated black? Cheaper then getting a springer put on a non springer bike?
 
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If only you could combine the look of the two.&nbsp\\; I'd get the NT and put a black springer on it. The FXSTS has a lot of chrome on it.&nbsp\\; Better yet, find a good used Bad Boy, precurser to the NT with a factory black springer.
 
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I blacked out my springer put a set of 06 Nighttrain cases on my bike.
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Forget the night train.....Buy a springer... Any vintage.....you'll never want another bike
 
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