Night Train (some newbie questions)
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06-21-2010, 07:36 AM
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welcome aboard...i am more of a thread lurker than constant poster but i can tell you a Night Train is a great investment. It gets looks and compliments everywhere...the riding position isnt so bad, and if you want new bars or pullback risers will do the trick and fix that.
My only gripe about Night Trains is there are alot of them around, and i dont like the bobtail rear which is why im going for a more Deluxe/Fatboy style rear end.
Factory rake, Blacked out motor/tank/etc..., factory drag bars, factory forward copntrols...it basically does for you stock what most people do to to their bikes when they buy them anyways
My only gripe about Night Trains is there are alot of them around, and i dont like the bobtail rear which is why im going for a more Deluxe/Fatboy style rear end.
Factory rake, Blacked out motor/tank/etc..., factory drag bars, factory forward copntrols...it basically does for you stock what most people do to to their bikes when they buy them anyways
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06-21-2010, 09:56 AM
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Congrats brother, welcome aboard.
I bought my '07 train new and rode it for a year before I did much of anything. My only advice is to get some seat time and find out what YOU like or would want to tweak a little. As said before spend a couple MONTHS going through the TWO nightrain pic threads, then try to sit on some bikes with the stuff you like to look at.
16" apes kicked forward might look bad a$$, but you might not want to ride with 'em for distance.
Anyhoo, just saying choose wisely. Stuff's expensive (and fun), but doubly expensive if you end up buying stuff twice...
I bought my '07 train new and rode it for a year before I did much of anything. My only advice is to get some seat time and find out what YOU like or would want to tweak a little. As said before spend a couple MONTHS going through the TWO nightrain pic threads, then try to sit on some bikes with the stuff you like to look at.
16" apes kicked forward might look bad a$$, but you might not want to ride with 'em for distance.
Anyhoo, just saying choose wisely. Stuff's expensive (and fun), but doubly expensive if you end up buying stuff twice...
#13
06-21-2010, 10:44 AM
Great choice of bike. I bought my 09 Night Train used (barely 1300 mi) and saved $3500 off the local dealers price. Plus I got the black denim color I was looking for. The money I "saved" went immediately into accessories. I would wholeheartedly agree on waiting to buy anything for the bike until you have ridden it for awhile. That is the only good thing about Winter - you have time to do all your mods and accessories! Enjoy your ride.
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06-21-2010, 12:05 PM
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I'm looking for input from current and or previous rider's of Night Trains. Pro's, cons etc. I am a first time rider, I just got my license and took the leap today and bought an 07' Night Train. I loved the looks and searched long and hard to find the one I finally chose. I don't have the experience to know what I might expect so any insight would be greatly appreciated.
As well as doing searches on here I've read some reviews online and was hoping for a little more real world input. I understand that the riding position can be uncomfortable for some but I question whether that improves over time. Not sure that it matters but I'm 6' 195 lbs.
Anyway, first post, great site!
As well as doing searches on here I've read some reviews online and was hoping for a little more real world input. I understand that the riding position can be uncomfortable for some but I question whether that improves over time. Not sure that it matters but I'm 6' 195 lbs.
Anyway, first post, great site!
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06-21-2010, 01:48 PM
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06-21-2010, 09:32 PM
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#19
06-21-2010, 09:43 PM
Congratulations on the bike; I have a 2007 Night Train and I love it. The greatest thing about the Night Train is that is has a softail frame which makes modifications and parts easily available. I can't tell you what to do, however, once you make your first mod get ready to spend some $$ cause it can be addicting!
As for seats, I would see if you can find somebody around who has a seat for you to test; dealer by me will let you rent a seat for a day to try it out before you buy.
Ride safe and congratulations again!!
As for seats, I would see if you can find somebody around who has a seat for you to test; dealer by me will let you rent a seat for a day to try it out before you buy.
Ride safe and congratulations again!!
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06-21-2010, 10:25 PM
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congrats on the train, i just did the same thing about a month ago. mines an 05 but it only had 1300 miles on it. i always pictured the one i bought to be black but i ended up really liking the H-d custom numbered tin set that was on it, but i might end up sellin it down the road because i really want a stretched tank and i do not want to destroy the paint on em