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Nightster or Forty-Eight (Harley Sportster)

nqh71

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nqh71 Newbie

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Hi Guys,

Contemplating of getting a Harley Sportster. Went to showroom to have a feel of both.

Now am torned between a Nightster or Forty-Eight . Price about the same, so not a consideration.

Any opinion out there.

Thanks so much.

With Regards

Nur

 

Bike I owned before:

Honda MTX200, Yamaha RD125LC, Yamaha FZR400

Honda CB750F, Suzuki GSXR1100R, Yamaha RX100

Honda Cub90, Yamaha RD350LC, Kawasaki Zephyr750

Honda Shadow 1100 ACE, Honda Wave110, BMW R1100RT

Yamaha X1 110 (current), BMW K1600GT (current), Suzuki GSF400 Bandit (current)

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tigertgr Newbie

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Hi there..

 

i am currently riding a 48. Imo its pretty much a choice in styling mainly.

 

This 2 threads might help you decide...

 

48 : http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=798148

 

nightsters : http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=342719

 

See which type of style appeals to you more...

 

One of the main reason that i went for the 48 is that i know i would want forward controls, and i love the big front tyres..

 

Do note that if u choose the 48, you will be visiting the pump station very very often.. i have yet to hit all the way till dry, but every 100km i would pump abt 5 liters of petrol..

 

cheers

jynwee Newbie

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Love the 48.....

If you like classic... no frills.

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jynwee Newbie

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Love the 48.....

If you like classic... no frills.

1992-1992 KDX200

1992-1993 TZR125

1993-1993 TS125

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2004-2005 Gilera 180SP

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ballistiX Newbie

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Read thru the above 2 threads & decide what mods you would do with each bike to get a better idea.

i ride an iron and have tried the other 2... All fun, it a matter of preference not just for cosmetics but riding style/posture as well.

 

The pluses for the 48 are the low profile speedo, muscle front tire look, forward controls (if you are comfy with those) and the stylo small tank. It stands out more from other sporties in my opinion (comparing stock bikes)

jamez Newbie

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where you would be riding would be a consideration. a bigger tank would sure be useful in Malaysia.

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where you would be riding would be a consideration. a bigger tank would sure be useful in Malaysia.

 

if mc donald bukit indah?.. can or not?.. :p

 

peace mate

lv3338 Newbie

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I went to the HD agent, their sales executive Daniel say one full tank can reach to Malaysia port dickson . They done it during their event with the media trip to port Dickson...last year

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nqh71 Newbie

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Thanks for the responses guys. Guess most of you are for the 48. I am leaning towards 48 too, simply love it's huge from tyre and overall look.

With Regards

Nur

 

Bike I owned before:

Honda MTX200, Yamaha RD125LC, Yamaha FZR400

Honda CB750F, Suzuki GSXR1100R, Yamaha RX100

Honda Cub90, Yamaha RD350LC, Kawasaki Zephyr750

Honda Shadow 1100 ACE, Honda Wave110, BMW R1100RT

Yamaha X1 110 (current), BMW K1600GT (current), Suzuki GSF400 Bandit (current)

ballistiX Newbie

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Anyways like maxx says most bikes won't really be recognisable after a while.

Just start with the one that most closely resembles the one in your head....

And start down the never ending road of "customising"

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lv3338 Newbie

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rather then a generalized statement or question....probably you should tell us what wrong with your fuel indicator light ...

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fx Newbie

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my iron is with the 48tank.. small indeed will be changing back to the stock tank..

 

this iron u refering to is which model?

 

edit: ok found out there is iron 883, i am so out dated.. hehe :D

Japanese Standard "The Big Naked"

 

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daveneo Newbie

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Mine is a 883L, so my stock tank is about 17L. The fuel indication light up after I travel about slightly half tank (used about 10L). Check with the dealer but they say there no problem. I wonder how they checked.

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Mine is a 883L, so my stock tank is about 17L. The fuel indication light up after I travel about slightly half tank (used about 10L). Check with the dealer but they say there no problem. I wonder how they checked.

 

It light up for a while or all the way? Something might be when traveling up or down a slop, your fuel level not the same as the sensor , so will light up for awhile. But if light up all the way, then he sensor might Beout of place.

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olse77 Newbie

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Anyway think Nightster no more in production. Don't think will come out in 2013 lineup.

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jiansheng Newbie

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Anyway think Nightster no more in production. Don't think will come out in 2013 lineup.

Yes, it is discontinued. I ask Harley in July 2012.

 

Add-on: It is a global discontinue. :( i wanna buy nightster too...

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lv3338 Newbie

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nightster black and cool...quite nice....

 

not selling well at HD meh?

From Honda's Phantom to ..................

Clearing each stage at SSDC and BBDC for bike license was fun !!!

olse77 Newbie

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nightster black and cool...quite nice....

 

not selling well at HD meh?

 

I like nightster too. But I guess ppl like chrome more then black. Lol.

2000 - 2002 Vaspa

2002 - 2008 Super Four Project Big One

2008 - 2012 XL 1200C 105th Anniversary

2012 - Present FLHX Street Glide

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