Forty Eight
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Forty Eight
Hello,
First post here. I've been thinking about buying a 48 but I really dont like the stock seat. I sat on the Nightster and it was much more comfortable for me. Can I order a 48 with the mid controls and nightster seat, or do I have to buy the bike as is and then modify it?
First post here. I've been thinking about buying a 48 but I really dont like the stock seat. I sat on the Nightster and it was much more comfortable for me. Can I order a 48 with the mid controls and nightster seat, or do I have to buy the bike as is and then modify it?
I am sure you could, money talks at a dealership. I am sure they would charge you a fee for installation and parts! All you can do is ask! Personally I would just buy the bike and ride it 1st to see if you like the forwards and seat. You can always change it later.
Road Warrior
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Just look around here and ebay. Odds are you can find someone with a Nightster seat for sale then sell your 48 seat. Same goes for the controls. Several guys looking to swap mids for forwards so maybe you can work out a trade with someone.
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Trust me, and the rest of the gang. Get it home, ride 'er a bit, and if you still don't like forwards and seat swap 'em out. Honestly, in hindsight, I wish I would've waited and done a little more research, but on my test ride I decided standard seat had to go, so I changed it. But mid controls; I'd think long and hard before I switched from forwards to mids, especially if you're anything on the north side of average height. And, if you're going to swap out the seat do yourself a favor and check out some 3rd party seats like Le Pera, Mustang, and others. There is a plethora of aftermarket seats for a good price.
Enjoy the ride!!
Enjoy the ride!!
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Stage IV
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From: Wisconsin
Thanks for the info. I am a little on the short side at 5'6" and I just want to be comfortable on the bike. That's why I was looking at the mid controls. I'm not a speed guy, I just want to cruise back and forth to work on a 45 minute ride each way. The forward controls just seem like they would take me out of my comfort zone, I guess I'll have to take a test ride.
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Tourer
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Where in WI are you? I recently bought a Nightster but need something 2-up, and I have a replacement seat on the way. Bike's still in the shop though. If you end up going this route, drop me a PM.
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Road Captain
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test ride the 48, YOU WILL BUY IT !!!.
after a test ride the 48 sells itself. at 5'6" you will be just fine on the forwards.
may have to change the seat , most do. there's so much choice out there in seats,
dont put a nightster seat on it !!!
after a test ride the 48 sells itself. at 5'6" you will be just fine on the forwards.
may have to change the seat , most do. there's so much choice out there in seats,
dont put a nightster seat on it !!!
Road Warrior
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From: Allyn, WA
To the OP, test ride a few bikes, not just one model. Then buy the one you like best.