Question on the night train...is this a bike that a brand new rider can learn effectively on or should I wait to upgrade.
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I am taking the rider's course at the end of the month and&nbsp\\;there is a night train that has caught my eye.&nbsp\\; It is an 01 in good shape for just under 10k.&nbsp\\; I am not a small guy 5'10" and 240lbs and I am concerned that a sportster might just be too small for me&nbsp\\;to learn on.
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I love the styling of the Nighttrain, I just don't know if I am crazy for looking at this for my first bike.
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Your insight and experience is appreciated.&nbsp\\; Thank you in advance.
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CK
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Get the Train. The Sportster is not as tame as a Train. You'll be glad you did.

 

Not as tame?&nbsp\\; I know that the train outweighs the sportster but I guess you are inferring that the sportster has got a bit of pep off the line?&nbsp\\; I am turning 30 in October so this is a bit of a early bday present...I just don't want to get a bike that will be "too much" as my neighbor put it to me.
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I really feel like I am going to end up getting the train, I am just hesitent that if I drop a 10k bike vs. a 4k bike, as a beginner,&nbsp\\;I might have some anger issues...

 

my first harley is my current night train(sig)....i wouldnt trade it for anything....Im 27 had it for almost two years now not very big guy...the bike handles great....dont even think twice about it just do it!

 

Took the Rider's Edge course last September.&nbsp\\; Went to the Tomahawk Fall Ride, rode the Night Train as the first demo fleet ride.&nbsp\\; Fell in love with it, none of the others I rode felt the same.&nbsp\\; A week later I purchased my first bike, a Night Train from a buddy.&nbsp\\; One of my friends liked mine so much he went out and bought a new one a few months later.&nbsp\\; I say go for it!

 

Thank you for the advice...I just need to scrounge up that deposit now...
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Anything to look for on a used train? How do I notice warning signs that the bike was abused?&nbsp\\; It seems like a pretty good deal.&nbsp\\; I haven't found anything better on ebay.

 

I would definately get the NT, I'm&nbsp\\; 5'5"&nbsp\\; 200, my first bike was a fatboy, I had no problems at all, if you buy a sporty you'll regret it.&nbsp\\; goodluck,&nbsp\\; latr

 

Cgauss, that is a SICK bike.
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I am really convinced that the train is the only way to go, it is just that voice in my head...or is it my wife...that is saying 10k for a first bike is not a good idea saying I drop it.
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Markymark I appreciate the info and if at 5'5" you had no problems with a fatboy I am def. more comfortable with the idea of the train as a first bike.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Thanks again.

 

I'm 5'7" 140lbs. my 1st bike was a Sporty and I only kept it 4 months and moved up to a Dyna\\; I now have an 08 train. Don't get me wrong, the Sporty was a great bike but I felt that I needed a bit more machine beneath me. Get the Nightrain...you won't regret it!
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When I first came out of the riders school, I looked for a used Harley, under 10K..couldn't find anything besides used sporty's around here for under 10..so I went "metric", easy to ride and easy to pay for..but I wasn't happy until 3 years later I got my *** on a Train.
Just practice what they preach in school, you'll get used to it quick.