New Rider, 2009 Iron vs Nightster??
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We just bought my wife an Iron. We liked the all black look of it as opposed to the grey motor on the Nightster. I will tell you that we got it with forward controls and the Screaming Eagle 1200 swap for about the same as the cost of the Nightster....I have riden a buddy's Nightster and I can say the Iron with the 1200 does feel a bit stronger than the Nightster.....just something to think about
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Thanks to everyone for the help. The real reason I like the Iron is cause it's so gritty looking, the all black is just awesome! I've read that the Nightster will pack more power, however, as new rider, I don't know if I should start off with a 1200N. Which of the two will be better for the occasional trip with my wife? I've read that both will do fine, but by my thinking, wouldn't a 1200N be more appropriate since it's more powerful?
I plan on taking the military safety course as soon as I get home, as well as the riders edge HD course. I plan to try and buy over the internet and then pick it up when I get back to the US.
--k&j eglide
Here is the link to the military new car sales: http://www.encs.com/ (for deployed and TDY members)
Check out the HD section. Not sure, exactly how much the discount will be, but I'm guessing it will be between 500-1K. Hope it helps.
I plan on taking the military safety course as soon as I get home, as well as the riders edge HD course. I plan to try and buy over the internet and then pick it up when I get back to the US.
--k&j eglide
Here is the link to the military new car sales: http://www.encs.com/ (for deployed and TDY members)
Check out the HD section. Not sure, exactly how much the discount will be, but I'm guessing it will be between 500-1K. Hope it helps.
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I have a 2009 nightster (orange & black) that i bought from the local dealer in Texas when i was home for R&R last November.
I thought about the military car sale but just be aware that although you recieve a nice discount from them you still may have to pay fees to the dealer that the motorcycles is delivered to.
I thought about the military car sale but just be aware that although you recieve a nice discount from them you still may have to pay fees to the dealer that the motorcycles is delivered to.
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little advise for two up riding. the nightster doesn't have passenger pegs ($80), you'll need a double seat, i got the badlander for $185, easy to switch back to my solo but get something to protect your fender the plastic will scratch your fender when riding, you will need a sissy bar, tried it without- wife had no leverage and almost flew off the back several times, (also dont get the kuryakn plug n play mount will not fit bobbed fender) i just got detachable side plates. i almost bought new shocks bc forums keep sayin you would bottom out but i never had a problem (even going over railroad tracks) and im not skinny
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