Just like it is.
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Just like it is.
I don't post a whole lot but I've been drinking a little and just thought about it, I bought my Nightster because I saw one on the road and fell in love with it. Did a little research online and figured out that I could afford one, then went to the dealer and lucked out that they had the olive green one that I wanted. I bought it because I like it the way it is. My only complaint is that is doesn't sound quite good enough for me, I would like it to be a little louder. But am I the only person who bought a Harley because they like it the way it was? I want it to be louder but I do not want different looking pipes because I think the ones on it look so good. I don't want to change a single thing on it. Am I the only person in the world who feels this way????? And I did add a passenger pillion, but not for looks, that was just so my girl could ride with me, I like it better without it
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RE: Just like it is.
Great looking bike...I bought the same one for the same reason. I did, however, change the pipes to V/H Black Shortshots. I did a few smaller mods as well, but for the most part, it is the Nightster. I don't know for sure, but there has to be a post on here somewhere where people talk about removing a baffle in the pipes or drilling holes or something to make it louder. HD put some quiet ones on that bike for sure.
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RE: Just like it is.
Hey man, the guy designed this bike to look a certain way. I agree with you, don't screw it up by tricking it out too much. I have to tell you though that I did have to get forward controls, but at least I was able to get the black forward controls...
Hey, have you seen the black pipes they came out with a couple months ago? They look sweet. I can't bring myself to get them because I spent too many years on a busy road cursing bikes that were so loud the rattled my windows...LOL...
Hey, have you seen the black pipes they came out with a couple months ago? They look sweet. I can't bring myself to get them because I spent too many years on a busy road cursing bikes that were so loud the rattled my windows...LOL...
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RE: Just like it is.
Yes I have seen the black pipes, and I agree, they do look good. And I thought about foward controls too, but not for the look, just for comfort, but I think I am getting used to the mids. And I don't want LOUD pipes, just something that sounds more like a harley lol. But I am gonna do more research on making the stock pipes sound a little better. And I know I have cursed a couple really loud bikes that passed me and scared the crap out of me too lol
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RE: Just like it is.
you can go to your dealer or craigslist or ebay and buy a pair of "takeoffs" which is stock pipes left there by someone who changed to a different type. then you can mess with these, like drilling them to change your sound, and if you like it, re-sell your original stock pipes to someone else who needs em. if done right you can break even or make a profit.
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RE: Just like it is.
Thats a good idea, I like this forum a lot. Post something and instantly get all sorts of useful information. Thanks ya'll
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RE: Just like it is.
V&H Short Shots or Side Shots. Mini Apes or Drag bars. Screaming Eagle Heavy Breather. Dealership flash or powercommander with the Air Cleaner. Just my two cents.
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From: Huntsville, AL
RE: Just like it is.
I like my V&H's. After trying them with and without the baffles - I put the baffles back in.
There's a difference between loud & throaty... and pissing off my neighbors.
There's a difference between loud & throaty... and pissing off my neighbors.
