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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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I'm noticing that they didn't leave the gap between the seat and the tank on the Iron like they did on the N. I thought it was a cool feature, and I wish they would have done it on the I. Just an observation.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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yea they prolly should have left the gap on the Iron but its an easy enough fix...just go to the dealer and order a stock Nightster seat.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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I agree. Personally, I'm not sure if it's true, but I think the Nightster seat sits a little lower also.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 05:11 AM
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I have about a 6" gap between my seat and my tank, lol. I don't like it very much.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Its one of those little things that make a difference, IMO.
 
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