I really liked the Nightster looks as well and was looking at them when the salesman, my friend, said, "You don't want one of those, you're too big. (5'-10, 220 lbs) You want a 1200R. Much better bike. More suspension travel, dual front discs and a tach." I found one with 1700 miles, cherry, and bought it. I still switched out rear shocks, fork springs and oil, AC and mufflers, forward controls, seat and paint, (it was stock Black Cherry). My Roadster was just like yours except my engine was already black where yours is grey.

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I still plan to powder coat the wheels, sprocket, fork lowers and brake calipers black when I have a job.

Be wary of the Denim paints, they are made to fade and scuff like denim jeans, be sure you want that look down the line. Vivid Black needs special care too because black shows ALL the minor scratches and swirls and dust. Never wipe it dry, always wet the paint and be sure the cloth is clean. Search in the DETAILING sections for care tips.
I had a '66 Norton Atlas with rubber fork boots. It looked very cool but they don't keep out as much dirt as a solid slider. Search the Forum, I think there are guys on here who have put fork boots on their forks. I think they found boots on an after market site that would work. If you go that route, think of changing out the fork springs to Progressive and the fork oil to Screaming Eagle, (heavier). You'll have the forks apart anyway...
Be very wary of lowering the bike. It's designed to perform and handle at that height and when you change it, the bike will handle very differently, generally a bit worse. I suggest you take the bike out stock while there's still some riding season left and really get to know it, run it through the twisties as well as the type of riding you plan to do on it, (bar hop, commute, tour, 2-up, afternoon get away, what have you), and see how you like it and get an idea of what you want to change and why. The Nightsters are lowered for looks, the Roadster is higher for performance.

To get the Nightster look you'll need to chop both fenders; move and replace the tail light, directionals and license plate; black out the rear fender support covers, wheels, sprocket, headlamp ring and eyebrow, fork lowers, triple tree, engine, hand controls, mirrors and brake calipers; change to a solo seat and get a new air cleaner cover.

And you'll enjoy every minute of it. Good luck.

 

Congrads and welcome to the board.

I would ride and get to know you bike first. Personally I would not change anything on your roadster. That is an awesome looking bike the way it is.

 

I agree with the guys-don't try to make it look like a stock Nightster, Just make it look the way you want and then it will not be a run of the mill looking bike.

 

latest pic of my bike, Try fit nightster rear fender, added 26 inch fehling drag bars , side mounted plate,

 

Looking much better!

 

I would agree with the others - don't mess with the suspension where it's going to lessen the handling...
I have 07 1200r, rode nightster and custom nice bikes but I'll take mine in the corners and twisties any day...
I do plan on chopped rear fender, side mount plate and integrated blinker\stop lights some day...
Nice mix of chrome and black is always nice...

picture of when i bought the back and last year have since done the tank lift and coil relocate...

 

I can't lower the bike much now I have ordered a touring seat and backrest for the misses to travel with me. The bike drops 1 and a half inches with me alone.

So I was looking at this kit for the times when I get out alone:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tchlink:top:en

Anyone got opinion on these?

 

Be careful when lowering your bike.. you don't want to be like me and have to replace all the wires under the rear fender..

 

pretty much the whole bike visually