First everyone thanks for the quick feedback. Perch I responded to your PM. Thanks for taking the time to send the pictures. It definitely sounds like the Nightster will do just fine for my needs. I've been staring at Nightster pictures and reading all the literature for a few months now. today I finally got to the dealer. I'm definitely going to call Monday and confirm the deal. The advice on the pegs, etc are things I thought I would need to do anyway. My concern about the ability to carry something was due to the rear light license plate mount but it seems it can be done. I'll let you all know Monday when the deals a deal. Drinks on me to celebrate. Again thanks to everyone. I look forward to becoming an active member of the forum and a Nightster rider. Will I miss my UJM? doubtful! Dan

 

As for the 3.3gal tank I have one and I pretty much always run it to 130miles and that hasn't hit reserve yet. That is about the max before reserve I think.
Enjoy the nightster you should have fun on it.

 

They are Harley brand - got them at the dealer, but not sure beyond that exactly what they are. I just bought longer pegs (Harley) through from the dealer , which hubby will put on before riding season starts up again. My legs are short and my right leg actually has a hard time making around the engine parts to plant my foot on the peg in a comfortable position without being curved. So by putting on the longer peg I should be able to solve that problem. I hope. I am short and ride the mids much of the time, but I have a knee that aches at times and need to stretch out on longer highway rides.

 

I wanted to get back to everyone about my Nightster purchase. The one I had a deal on caused me concern. It was a 2007, 900 miles with stage 1 and V& H pipes. I really did not want a modified bike so I let the deal go. Anyway, today I decided to go buy it but first stopped in the Harley store. The used one was at the store's remote used bike center. I find out the used one just sold but Harley is having a $1000 off promotion so I bought a new silver/black Nightster. the deal was quite good and only a few bucks more then the used model. I would not have made this decision without everyone's feedback, it is appreciated. The test ride was awsome. Expect to have it home in a week or so. Tonight around 7pm I'm planning to have a drink to celebrate. Please join me! Thanks again for the advice. Dan

 

Customize time!!! Make it your own and post some pics!!!

 

I'm stuck in the 50's. My hot rod wears Von Dutch, my left arm wears Von Dutch and guess what the Nightster will wear??? Dan

 

From one 5'6" Dan to another, welcome! Everytime (literally) I ride my NRat, someone rolls their window down at a light and compliments it. Can't wait to climb on it again tomorrow!!

 

Yo Dan, on the Nightster, 5'6" is tall. That bike was made for guys like us. I looked at a bunch of other bikes. Once I sat on the Nightster no other bike came close for fit and looks. Mine comes home Friday. I hope the weather is clear for riding. I can handle the cold. Ride safe, Dan

 

congrats on the new bike. It is a fun ride, although I am one of those who needs to replace the stock seat. I can only get about 25 miles before my tailbone starts hurting. The windshield will probably be next, although, if you stay off the interstates, the buffeting isn't all that bad, unless you like going that fast. Geez, I'm turning into an old man....

 

I love my nightster....I don't have any problem at all with the seat, in fact I find it quite comfortable. It is sprung a little hard and I could use a little more power but I'm about to fix all that......