Growing out of it!!!
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Hey folks
I mentioned to one guy that I work with the fact that I am contemplating to purchase a '09 Nightster when we get closer to leave Afghanistan.
Well, he mentioned that I would grow out of the bike in 6 months. I kind of understand the concept, but also brings me to a crucial decision point on my purchase.
I want a bike that I can ride ALL THE TIME, yes, like to work and everywhere regardless of conditions. Second, I want a bike that I can do this for a long time and not just 1 or 2 years.
I am a pretty small guy at a whopping 150lbs and about 5'5. Also not the strongest kind either.
He does have two HD(reason why I asked him) and they are huge both. I am not sure if I want to take his recommendation to find a Street BOB or to continue with the '09 Nightster.
What say you?
Thanks in advance for the comments.
I mentioned to one guy that I work with the fact that I am contemplating to purchase a '09 Nightster when we get closer to leave Afghanistan.
Well, he mentioned that I would grow out of the bike in 6 months. I kind of understand the concept, but also brings me to a crucial decision point on my purchase.
I want a bike that I can ride ALL THE TIME, yes, like to work and everywhere regardless of conditions. Second, I want a bike that I can do this for a long time and not just 1 or 2 years.
I am a pretty small guy at a whopping 150lbs and about 5'5. Also not the strongest kind either.
He does have two HD(reason why I asked him) and they are huge both. I am not sure if I want to take his recommendation to find a Street BOB or to continue with the '09 Nightster.
What say you?
Thanks in advance for the comments.
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Sorry for being such a newbie at this....
What is 2up?
Is that like having a passenger?
Also, why is the 1200C good for passengers and not the Nightster? They do have the same engine correct? Is the suspesion the difference?
Thanks
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Yeah I hear ya.
Outgrowin................I stopped growing long long ago. heheheh
Anyway thanks I will get me one I think it will be a great investment.
Here is a picture of what I am looking for.
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Correct, 2up= passenger. Probably the reason he says 1200C, it comes with a 2up seat, passenger pegs. All you would have to buy is a sissy bar. With a nightster you would have to purchase a seat or a pillion, passenger peg set, and a sissy bar, (depending on how much someone was going to ride with you.) But yes the engine is the same. Let me tell you, it packs plenty of punch. I ride with my dad and he has an 06 superglide, he might eventually catch me, but usually the only way he can is if i finally quit accelerating. They're fast. Good luck with your decision.
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Correct, 2up= passenger. Probably the reason he says 1200C, it comes with a 2up seat, passenger pegs. All you would have to buy is a sissy bar. With a nightster you would have to purchase a seat or a pillion, passenger peg set, and a sissy bar, (depending on how much someone was going to ride with you.) But yes the engine is the same. Let me tell you, it packs plenty of punch. I ride with my dad and he has an 06 superglide, he might eventually catch me, but usually the only way he can is if i finally quit accelerating. They're fast. Good luck with your decision.
Your post is making me wanna go get it right now. I can but would have no one to receive it back at home.
Thanks a lot for the information it was quite useful.
I intend to use it SOLO.
One reason I am so skeptical is that this is my first time purchasing a bike and never rode one larger than 250.
I just don't want to end up buying a nice piece for the garage if you know what I mean!!!
I think with what you guys have said it is safe to believe that I will be just fine with this Nightster.
Thanks for the time.