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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Besides the obvious what is the difference between the two? Why does it seem like the Night Trains are a couple grand more when searching between these two models? I have been away from the Harley game since around 2000? please excuse my lack of knowledge. Why one over the other just preference? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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The Night Train comes with the cool factor
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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I got my 08 night train for just about the price of a new slim. Its a stage 1 with 8000 miles and new tires. Did I over pay? Sure I did but that was my dream bike so I had to have it.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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I like the Night Trains look and the name too.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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Nightrains are great.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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Chrome is faster...
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 11:00 PM
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NIGHT TRAIN for the win............
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 11:49 PM
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Chrome is faster...

....ONLY due to all the chicks the Night Train has hanging off of it causing drag.

 
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Originally Posted by ghoticov
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Chrome makes everything slower.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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Always thought they named it after a cheap Malt Liquor. Just kidding, saw one yesterday that was bone stock EVO except for pipes, looked sweet. Probably because they don't make it anymore has added to the price.
 
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