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Old 08-02-2009, 10:10 PM
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I have a 2009 Nightster and I put about 500 miles on it. I weigh 185 and my honey weighs about 125 - 310 total. Do you think a sundowner seat and adjusting the rear shocks to the top setting will be enough for us?
 
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You'll be good to go! If you want an even smoother ride, pick up a set of air shocks from a touring bike.
 
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Old 08-03-2009, 08:25 AM
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You'll be good to go! If you want an even smoother ride, pick up a set of air shocks from a touring bike.
 
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Old 08-03-2009, 08:27 AM
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You'll be good to go! If you want an even smoother ride, pick up a set of air shocks from a touring bike.
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Old 08-03-2009, 08:29 AM
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thanks man. I am reading a lot and talking to alot of folks. The problem is half of them are trying to seel you stuff you don't necesarily need.
 
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Any pics of 2 seater nightsters, something tells me it wouldn't look right.
 
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Originally Posted by soutejack
I have a 2009 Nightster and I put about 500 miles on it. I weigh 185 and my honey weighs about 125 - 310 total. Do you think a sundowner seat and adjusting the rear shocks to the top setting will be enough for us?
That's ten pounds heavier than my wife and I. I keep the shocks on the fourth highest setting (cause I'm lazy) and it's an okay ride. The fifth setting would be better but it beats me to death solo. A sixth setting would probably be perfect.


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Any pics of 2 seater nightsters, something tells me it wouldn't look right.
It depends on your definition of "right". I like the way mine looks, but I have a Sidekick instead of the Sundowner.
 
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Hey get a set of progressive 412 heavy shocks. I went with a 12inch instead of the 11 it really helps stop peg grinding in the corners.
I don't have 2up seat on the bike as you can see but it is coming. I orderd lopro 2up with front and back gel from c&c.
 
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2 up on a N does not look right. I have the passenger pillion from Harley and it works fine. I do suggest putting something under the seat because it rubs the fender.
 
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Originally Posted by r0880
Any pics of 2 seater nightsters, something tells me it wouldn't look right.
Here's mine done up for mama.
 
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