Hi guys, I'm comletly in love with the nightster.. I'm 5'10'' and got some big bones.. I want to know If the nightster would make a good bike for me .. Considering the fact that I will mostly go to work with it and ride around by the week-end.. I would also propably make 1 or maybe but not sure 2 trip a year to a town 5 hours far from here.. I was considering a FLHX but at twice maybe more the price ...

I'm also thinking about putting some extra on it.. like forward foot control,
Vince and hines Big radius 2 into1 or maybe Short shorts Staggereg.. With a fuel pack and screaming eagle Air breather... and also a High handle bar like the one on street bob..

that's it guys Would it be a great idea tho make it from a new one or used form a couple years or buy another model like street bob or Idunno

thanks in advance

David

 

if you fit on the bike it is a cool bike.

 

im 6ft 270. i like it just fine. i need forward controls tho.

 

I am 5-10
225lbs
I am fine
get forwards and mini's
you will be fine

 

im 6'3" 220, have drags with the stock mids and I have no problem at all. I am used to riding sport bikes though so the nightster is way more comfortable than that!

 

5'11" 240lbs and forwards. Feels right to me.

 

Food for thought...I have a buddy.. he is 6'4" and chimes in at 3 and a quarter.. needless to say, he is a big boy. He rides an yamaha r1 (crotch rocket) and on occasion while riding we will switch bikes. He rides my 2009 1200c without a problem. He does look a little big for the bike, but not too bad for his size. Other than that who cares who others think. If the bike if comfortable for you, and you like it, then you should get it. Don't base what YOU do based on OTHERS opinions. Why should you do something to make everyone but you happy. That just sounds like non-sense. Good luck with the decision!

 

I'm 5'9" and 220#, and I do just fine with the stock setup. Just be forewarned, this is not a touring bike. It's a great bike to cruise around town on, or maybe some shorter trips. But it is a smaller bike with stiff suspension. Not to say a longer trip is out of the question, it's really up to the individual rider. Power is certainly not an issue. Carrying luggage on this bike is a bit tougher though, so you'll need to be a little creative. Comparing an FLHX and a Nightster is kind of like comparing a small sports car and a large sedan though. There are folks that are putting Road King and Street Glide shocks on the Nightster though, so that could be an option for you too. I'm really considering it myself.

 

Thank you very much for your answers.... I'm a bit more confident about buying a nightster.... Some of you have some real beautiful bikes..

As it is my first bike I Will certainly be happy getting one..
And for long distance ride ( I'm sure this wont happen often in a year) I Will just have to stop here and There and have a drink

 

You'll be fine. My buddy is 5-10 and 180 and he fits his Nightster fine and my other buddy at 5-11 and 275 fits my Custom. No worries.