Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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We have never had a problem with 2 up. The 883 pulls just fine. As for the difference between my Custom and the Nightster you are looking at they are: Nightster sits about 2-1/2 inches lower at the seat and about 1 inch less ground clearance and has mid controls and single seat (besides the obvious styling difference). All of these may work to your advantage as I read earlier in the thread that you have about a 2-3 inch shorter inseam than I do. I am attaching some pics of the new seat, for the nightster you may want to get the Mustang solo and a seperate passenger pillion that you can put on only when riding 2 up. Also the Nightster is a 1200 (some extra get up and go)
 
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