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The only Sportster to Buy

The nightster is an excellent bike. Unlike other sportsters the outward slash pipes actually have a great sound. The bike is really low, this is evident by the nice sound of the peg feelers grinding on the asphalt, whenever you lean into a nice curve. The fuel injection is great on this bike. Un...like other bikes I owned, the nightster just starts right up. I commute with this bike (25 miles one way) and it is plenty comfortable for this commute. I am very pleased with my purchas. Read Full Review

cool little bike

I just purchased this bike last week for my wife, who at 5'2" has a very limited selection available to her. This was the first bike we found after visiting a dozen different dealerships and sitting on well over a hundred bikes where she could put her feet down and not have anything hot touchin...g her legs. ( I know there's a joke in there somewhere)... I rode the bike home from the dealership anticipating a painful ride for my 6'5" 300# frame... but it wasn't anywhere near as bad as any of the sportbikes I have owned. The power was good, fuel injection felt linear... the feel at the levers was good and the clutch pull was no where near as heavy as some bikes I have owned... at idle I felt like I was sitting atop a paint shaker, but once you get moving the bike smoothes out pretty well. I can't comment on reliability, but my wife has put 300 miles on the bike since we purchased it and we haven't had a problem yet. Read Full Review

what i liked/ would have done different with my '08 1200 XLN

I entered into the world of motorcycling and Harley Davidsons when I purchased my 08 Nightster i nlate '07.



I added the following items before taking the bike home:

- smoky sport windshield

- passenger pillion

- medium low sissy

- 2-up sport luggage rack

- engine guard

- new pipes and screa...min' eagle air cleaner.

I have just under 3k miles , and definitely enjoy the bike.

It is quick, and a GREAT 1st bike for someone.

Definitely made for crusing..especially solo...

At 5'8'' 200 lbs the seat height was about perfect for me.

What i wished i would have done...
1. Didnt really need the new pipes/ air cleaner. No issues with it, but probably could have put the cash to better use.
2. Luggage rack not too useful thus far.
3. Forward Controls would have made longer trips much easier on the knees.
4. a better seat... some of my longer rides were quite "numbing" if you know what i mean..
5. a 6th gear for the highway riding would have been nice.

We live and we learn, and the road teaches us new stuff every ride.

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Fun Bike!

I've got the orange/black Nightster, loved the old Harley flat track colors and look from the get go. I am 5ft 7 inches and could not deal with the mid mount foot controls, foward controls are great however! Screaming eagle pipes and air filter set up made the bike sound and run - much, much better!... Double up riding is going to require beefed up suspension as I found out. Solo riding is fine as long as your no wimp. You will grind a lot of metal cornering hard, but if that's your thing buy a Buell! 4,000 miles on my bike and I'm keeping it forever! It is a what you see, is what you get - fun bike! Read Full Review

2008 HD 1200N

I have owned many bikes over the years including some fast (2003 BMW R1150RT) some sporty (2004 HD Sportster 1200C), and some comfy (2004 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic). The Nightster is a great bike that is very sharp, powerful, easy to ride and comfortable on the shorter rides. For my money, ...it's a winner. Read Full Review