Night Train maneuverability
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. I went with 8 inch risers for awhile and it was way more comfortable.
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If you like the look of drags as I do, but want a little less reach for your back go with diffrent risers I have 6 up 2 back and they feel great. My brother has stock risers on his train and it is night and day difference.
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I've been happy with my Night Train's handling. I set up the forks with stronger springs and gold valves, the tail was lowered when I got it and I've got Pirelli Night Dragons on it. Other than the ground clearance -because it has been lowered- this bike handles surprisingly well. I've got to slow down more approaching turns, but the great torque makes powering out a lot of fun.
^^^ amen to that!
That's the exact reason I never installed bar-end mirrors. They look great and provide terrific look-back, but if you can't lane split the SoCal traffic, you'll burn up.
That's the exact reason I never installed bar-end mirrors. They look great and provide terrific look-back, but if you can't lane split the SoCal traffic, you'll burn up.
I started on an 88 4speed sporty, moved up to a 99 low rider and now have an 03 night train, and I would list them in that order for best handling. Love my bike but there is a reason they call it a sportster
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Hey guys, I have a question/ observation. I recently had a 07' Dyna Superglide that I traded this Nov. for a 08' Night Train. I dropped the rear by an inch and installed the heartland kit. Now my question is this, I had always heard that the Dynas were the best handling bikes after the Sportsters. My brother owns a Sporty and I will agree that it is a nimble fun bike to ride, but I swear my Night Train is right behind it. I can stear this bike with my ***, if you know what I mean. Handles corners great and is just a fun bike to ride. So why do soft tails get a bad rap? Granted, I can feel bumps more since its lowered, but that doesn't take away from the agility. And it's a much better looking bike. IMO.
I loved my 06 Train. She was dropped 2" front and rear and I put on a Bare Bones. She handled awesome but felt like a hardtail after all that. I traded her in on a Blackline and am amazed at how much better I can throw it around with the skinnier back tire( Train was a 200). We are always going to resist the new, but I am very pleased with my trade. As soon as Magnum Shielding sends me all the cables I'll be building the setup for some mini apes.thanks Todd's Cycles for making any bars possible on my FXS.