Rolling On The Darkside
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Rolling On The Darkside
Thanks to all of you here who helped with information,advise,etc......Purchased a new '07 Nightrain yesterday.
My decision came down to Superglide (regular or custom) or the Nightrain.I was almost sure I'd buy the Superglide.....almost doesn't count.
Friday night something clicked and I made up my mind to get the Nightrain.Got it on the road today and feel great about the choice I made...
Some observations:
1.When people tell a guy who's unsure of which model to buy to rent 'em at least for a few hours,it's great advise.Easier just to really see how they are beyond a simple test ride,can't beat feeling sure of your decision.I didn't rent,got the right bike anyway luckily (but not without hours of reading,looking at pics and thinking)
2.The drag bars as currently set up should be fine for most of my riding,I'm ok with trying them on a long trip and seeing how it works out.
3.I wouldn't trade the stock Badlander seat for anything else,feels just right for me,it probably wouldn't be comfortable to passengers on a long ride.
4.Forward controls are new to me,their position on this bike feels perfect,can't believe I ever used to ride mids.
5.I recently spoke to a guy who owns a '76 Superglide,he told me the difference between the way the Dynas and Softails handle isn't as great as I believed,he was correct.
6.Shifts smooth as butter,easy to find neutral,I'm not hearing any strange sounds.
7.This bike looks 100% better in my garage than it did in the dealer's showroom.
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My decision came down to Superglide (regular or custom) or the Nightrain.I was almost sure I'd buy the Superglide.....almost doesn't count.
Friday night something clicked and I made up my mind to get the Nightrain.Got it on the road today and feel great about the choice I made...
Some observations:
1.When people tell a guy who's unsure of which model to buy to rent 'em at least for a few hours,it's great advise.Easier just to really see how they are beyond a simple test ride,can't beat feeling sure of your decision.I didn't rent,got the right bike anyway luckily (but not without hours of reading,looking at pics and thinking)
2.The drag bars as currently set up should be fine for most of my riding,I'm ok with trying them on a long trip and seeing how it works out.
3.I wouldn't trade the stock Badlander seat for anything else,feels just right for me,it probably wouldn't be comfortable to passengers on a long ride.
4.Forward controls are new to me,their position on this bike feels perfect,can't believe I ever used to ride mids.
5.I recently spoke to a guy who owns a '76 Superglide,he told me the difference between the way the Dynas and Softails handle isn't as great as I believed,he was correct.
6.Shifts smooth as butter,easy to find neutral,I'm not hearing any strange sounds.
7.This bike looks 100% better in my garage than it did in the dealer's showroom.
[IMG]local://upfiles/17242/55AB6BF9FA4F4BDF86235EA8420C564E.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: Rolling On The Darkside
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Congrates Man. Welcome to the Dark Side.
Now just think about all the money you can spend making it truly your creation.
Jesus I have several times and I can't stop myself.
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Congrates Man. Welcome to the Dark Side.
Now just think about all the money you can spend making it truly your creation.
Jesus I have several times and I can't stop myself.
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Nice ride Firefox...For starters,I'm thinking about something similiar to what you did with your wheels.
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RE: Rolling On The Darkside
Hi T3,
congratulations on the new ride.
you know what i had exactly the same dilemma you had: I was torn between the Street Bob and the NT. I went almost crazy: a lot of trips to the dealer, a lot of readings, pics..
I ordered the Street Bob. The delivery time was very long and they had a 07 Train there, ready to be sold (some dude that change his mind...).
Call it destiny, but @ that moment, I changed my mind and bought the train. I have it since Friday. Man, what a bike! I am sure I made the right choice. I was afraid of the forward controls and the dragbar, but it's the perfect bike for me. I love it!
Greetings
congratulations on the new ride.
you know what i had exactly the same dilemma you had: I was torn between the Street Bob and the NT. I went almost crazy: a lot of trips to the dealer, a lot of readings, pics..
I ordered the Street Bob. The delivery time was very long and they had a 07 Train there, ready to be sold (some dude that change his mind...).
Call it destiny, but @ that moment, I changed my mind and bought the train. I have it since Friday. Man, what a bike! I am sure I made the right choice. I was afraid of the forward controls and the dragbar, but it's the perfect bike for me. I love it!
Greetings