New 2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster Motorcycle

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Do you like the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster?

Yes, sure do
24
69%
Neutral, looks like any old sportster
7
20%
Needs improvement, redesign the whole thing
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11%
 
Total votes: 35

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#21 Unread post by jonnythan »

Swampy wrote:Definately a cool looking bike. I just sold a 2006 883 and it was fairly quick after some performance changes. I would have to say that with a stage one upgrade this bike would be a monster...You 88 cu in. guys that call Sportsters (girls bikes) better watch out for this one....Remember, you can't call it a girls bike if you can't out run it...... :P
Well I guess those Harley guys better quit calling gixxers and ninjas bad names...
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#22 Unread post by skiman90 »

this bike is a blatent rip off of a bike our shop built for one of our customers. harly must have seen a pic of it and said we can build that. although the one we built might go past this one it had some jam!!!

but cool for a cruiser!!
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#23 Unread post by jonnythan »

skiman90 wrote:this bike is a blatent rip off of a bike our shop built for one of our customers.
Let's see this bike.
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#24 Unread post by skiman90 »

love to show it but its running arround winipeg some where we never took a pic of it. be assured it exists.
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#25 Unread post by coyote »

It really looks like a modern peice of History.... put it in army colors, and some may not now the difference... And that gives it a look so different than most cruisers, and differnet is very good....
Not to be in any way rude, but as I look at HD's at the local bike show, they all seem the same and boring, so add on's is a must.... But this bike looks unique as it is I assume stock off the show room floor... what a change to buy and ride a HD without putting huge money into add on's!
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#26 Unread post by Byrd »

I just bought a Nightster last week and I love it! It is a really sharp looking bike, handles great, has a very comfortable riding position, has excellent throttle response and is an all around great bike for around town and day rides. I have a 2003 Harley FXDX with a sidecar for long hauls.

I have been riding all kinds of motorcycles since 1969 and am a certified motorcycle mechanic. I have had many many bikes and I think this is the first one that has exceeded my expectations out the door.

Have any of you people who are so quick to criticize even seen the bike in person, sat on it or ridden it? I bet not. How can you make a judgment like some of you have made from a photo?

I would recommend this bike to anyone who isn't really big tall and heavy. Obviously someone bigger would probably be more comfortable on a bigger bike.

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#27 Unread post by jpstove »

I love my nightster! Got the old school look I've always wanted for a reasonable price! They come out Jan. 30th, and bought it Feb. 4th. Have gotten so many compliments at rallies and rides. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Anyone with interest on cheap mods for this bike I have a few.
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#28 Unread post by crazy5dave »

This sucks. Work in a HD dearler in Japan. never seen a nightster, as they are not here yet. Just saw the new Buell 1125R today on the web site. told them i want the first one to the dealer, and again they told me next year. maybe time to return home.
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