Nightster Vibrations..?

[HOG maniac]

I used to.

[Tee]

Originally Posted by HOG maniac

Well I found it more comfy.

Anyone else find a Harley more comfy than a sports bike.

Just caught this thread as I've now beeen told to 'Get home form yhe pub'
I also own an 89 sporty and its miles more comfy than the GSX1100 I owned once, or the Monster, or , come to think of it, any of the Triumphs I owned. Mind you my Norton was bloody comfortable when i rode it across Germany in the 80's

[HOG maniac]

Oh and its much more comfy than my Z1000

[Mrs T]

After riding a 2001 Sportster for a while, what I would say about the Nightster, regarding vibration, (after taking it out for a test ride) is keep your right leg away from the air filter

[Mike Benis]

Nice sig, Maggie! Good one!

(Now maybe you'll save me some cake )

[memphis]

Originally Posted by memphis

Good Morning all..

Potential newbie here after a little advice 1st!

I after reviewing the sportster range I am considering purchasing a Nightster for weekend and evening use ( assuming that we are going to get some sunshine this year ! ) The only concern I have at them moment is the amount of vibration, given that I managed to break my neck 10 years ago I'm rather sensitive to excessive vibration. I'm used to and comfortable with riding bandits / CBR etc which are pretty smooth - just give the agricultural nature (sorry!!) of the beast I thoughts I'd see if anyone here has any experience or comments first..

Many thanks in advance..

(oh I'm Bedford -hence posting here!!)

Howdo all..

Just a quick update to say whoooooo I have my new ride! Orange and black Nightster...

I've covered about 300 miles now, in 3 weeks-ish and do not have any real concerns so far re Vibrations, its certainly more 'lumpy' than what I'm used to riding, but that said it certainly has a lot more charter when anythink plastic!

I still think that forwards are going to be on the table later on in the year, and possibly dare I say it a new set of pipes.. ( I can hear Tim now " I told you so" ) but that will have to wait a little bit - unless I managed to get my hands on a lump of cash!

Anyhow, many thanks for the advice etc, hope to catch up with some of you at some point soon!

[Ming the Merciless]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Harleydom. Your outlook and your wallet will never be the same again...

[DickDastardly]

Originally Posted by 1200shovel

I thought my Harley was a sports bike??

Mine is, as it's called Sportster 'Sport'

It takes 4 spark plugs, and two of 'em are totally inacessable!

Petrol tank mounting bolts removed, tank lifted up, coils unbolted, ignition switch unbolted and magnetic ended screw-driver needed when you drop one of the tank mounting nuts down the 'back hole'



Vibrations????...................Don't talk to me about vibrations!


But I love it

[HOG maniac]

How many have 4 plugs ?

[DickDastardly]

Originally Posted by HOG maniac

How many have 4 plugs ?

Doesn't yours

It probably did have.........but you've probably worn them away with all that polishing

Seriously mate, just the Sport models!