Lets See Your Nightster

[ozzy deg]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/poppasmurf15/Photo0116.jpg

Great ride man. Lovin the bars and the overall look. :clap

[Gledster]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/poppasmurf15/Photo0114.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/poppasmurf15/Photo0116.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/poppasmurf15/Photo0113.jpg

Warranty has run out so I finally get to take her apart...got a long way to go till she's finally "done" whatever done means...;)

I love it :clap, simple is best sometimes, your subtle rework on the original theme really adds to the look.

I'd lose the reflectors on the forks though.

[WildThang]

Here you go. Annabelle's ass. :wonderlan

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs918.snc4/73163_1666524341429_1186904805_1861105_7354010_n.j pg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs451.ash2/72425_1666539501808_1186904805_1861141_7355922_n.j pg

Looks bad ass...what lights are those?

[poppasmurf15]

I love it :clap, simple is best sometimes, your subtle rework on the original theme really adds to the look.

I'd lose the reflectors on the forks though.

Are those reflectors screwed on or glued on or what. I want to take them off, but not if it's going to look like crap under them...any tips?

[Folkie]

Glued: WD40 and fishing line will sort them out.

[Gledster]

Glued: WD40 and fishing line will sort them out.

Like Folkie said, I also got them nice and warm with a hairdryer. They came off clean, you'd never know they'd been there.

[ozzy deg]

Are those reflectors screwed on or glued on or what. I want to take them off, but not if it's going to look like crap under them...any tips?

They are just stuck on - its like double sided tape.
Use dental floss if they dont just peel off. :geek

[Gone]

They are just stuck on - its like double sided tape.
Use dental floss if they dont just peel off. :geek

It isn't "like" double-sided tape... it is double-sided tape. It's called "medallion tape," and it's really easy to remove, and just as easy to replace if you decide you want it back.

I'm not going to try to tell you not to remove the reflectors (I hate them, and took them off my own bike). However, I will tell you that they are required to be there under Federal law, and are an excuse for the cops to hassle you if missing. Just be aware of possible consequences, and make your own choices.

[ddb123]

those are nash mini gimps

What size are those?

[silverds]

Looks bad ass...what lights are those?

Thanks. The lights...I got them from Harrison Specialties.

[poppasmurf15]

It isn't "like" double-sided tape... it is double-sided tape. It's called "medallion tape," and it's really easy to remove, and just as easy to replace if you decide you want it back.

I'm not going to try to tell you not to remove the reflectors (I hate them, and took them off my own bike). However, I will tell you that they are required to be there under Federal law, and are an excuse for the cops to hassle you if missing. Just be aware of possible consequences, and make your own choices.

If the cops want to hassle me about a couple of reflectors...by that point I've probably done enough to piss them off already...lol...

They are coming off today!

[Gone]

If the cops want to hassle me about a couple of reflectors...by that point I've probably done enough to piss them off already...lol...

They are coming off today!

Cool, that was my attitude, too, just wanted to be sure you knew. I always think that if you are going to break a law, know that you're breaking it. That way, you aren't surprised.

[groverat]

Indicator lights
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs783.snc4/66350_1666461979870_1186904805_1860803_5037940_n.j pgwhere did you get that top clamp?

[dewrew]

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/4477756947_f66e418dd41.jpg

Anyone know which handle bars these are?

[09 blackthunder]

Anyone know which handle bars these are?

Probably the Roland Sands Vintage 12 inch apes. They also have knockoffs on the market that are cheaper than the real ones.

[silverds]

where did you get that top clamp?

It came with the bike. That's the original stock clamp that I modified.

[IronSportMan]

Anyone know which handle bars these are?

Look like Roland Sand Design 12" Vintage Apes, same ones I got on my sporty. Wish I had that RSD air cleaner though.. :(

[Vassago]

Anyone know which handle bars these are?

Those are Fred Kodlin bars, but they have been recalled

[Vassago]

These are RSD 12" Vintage bars. Those other bars are Fred Kodlin bars and they have been recalled due to weld issues.
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/Vassago325/Final%20paint/1.jpg

[IronSportMan]

These are RSD 12" Vintage bars. Those other bars are Fred Kodlin bars and they have been recalled due to weld issues.
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/Vassago325/Final%20paint/1.jpg

Good eye! I thought they were the RSD bars.

[nightkid3]

Anyone know which handle bars these are?

Those are some Fred Kodlin 12" mini apes - Ive removed since, but I've also heard they've been recalled for some reason....

[nightkid3]

Well... 'MY' top 11 anyway.

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/51.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/101_07971.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/4297024998_7223fdc0eb1.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/9dd0340c1.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/megoween0691.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/XLN30211.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/69043_1663790233078_1186904805_1855609_1364564_n1. jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/IMG_0652-1.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/IMG_81631.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/bens_bike1.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/4477756947_f66e418dd41.jpg

Hey Dude thanks for putting me in your top 11....twice actually! Bike #3 and #11 are the same bike, bike #11 is the most updated, about a good year after the other pic of bike #3....

[ozzy deg]

nil problemos - I think the green machine is a great bike. great style, parts and paint. must turn a few heads. :D

[Vassago]

nil problemos - I think the green machine is a great bike. great style, parts and paint. must turn a few heads. :D

Yeah man thanks for the listing in your top 11, mine is #1 bike

[wachuko]

Got new pegs for the wife's Nightster. Next I want to get a few black covers for the fork bolts and rear axel bolts. :tour

http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/dsc_0015sm.jpg

http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/dsc_0019med.jpg

I am so holding back on the mods... it is her bike... I need to get my own so I can turn it into something like this one from that top 11 list:

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b472/nightster2010/69043_1663790233078_1186904805_1855609_1364564_n1. jpg

[sftosendai]

Silverds, man your bike is Bad Ass! That's all I can say! I'm way into the drilled out oil tank cover as well as the stenciled numbers & harley-davidson w/rivet. Too much...I can't get over it.

[silverds]

Silverds, man your bike is Bad Ass! That's all I can say! I'm way into the drilled out oil tank cover as well as the stenciled numbers & harley-davidson w/rivet. Too much...I can't get over it.

Thanks sftosendai.

How's riding on the wrong side of the road? I spent a few years on Okinawa and visited the mainland a few times. Yokosuka, Roppongi, Tokyo, Osaka. Never rode a bike over there though.

[Blaze]

Hey Dude thanks for putting me in your top 11....twice actually! Bike #3 and #11 are the same bike, bike #11 is the most updated, about a good year after the other pic of bike #3....

Nice transformation....#3 realy aint my style, but #11 is looking pretty damn good! Great work!

[hedcase1200]

Haven't been back here in a while! Anyway, just got the N finished up before winter, so I really only got the opportunity to snap a crappy cell phone pic before putting it back in the garage. New Tins, shortened and lowered rear fender, redtailleathers seat and a bunch of other random stuff to make it all work. Stoked on how it turned out!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/hedcaseGLI/IMG_0770.jpg

[scarfmace]

Hedcase: oh man I love that seat! home made or can you send me in the right direction?

[hedcase1200]

Thanks! It's hand tooled by Chris Olarte at Red Tail Leathers.

[casper883R]

what kind of tank are you running?

I think it would look great if you change your shock absorber to short one...

My personal idea though...

But it's awesome bike you've got there!!!

[leishan]

Haven't been back here in a while! Anyway, just got the N finished up before winter, so I really only got the opportunity to snap a crappy cell phone pic before putting it back in the garage. New Tins, shortened and lowered rear fender, redtailleathers seat and a bunch of other random stuff to make it all work. Stoked on how it turned out!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/hedcaseGLI/IMG_0770.jpg

Sweet ride...do you have any more pics?

[007_Nightster]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/Bryan_s_Bike.jpg

Okay, here's mine from a few months back. Still with no back fender, the tab keeps :censor breaking off for the second time! So it's going back under the knife this winter.

[Krypto]

Here's an updated pic with the new shoes on and the last pieces painted or coppered........:smoke

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/otpyrk/DSC00953.jpg

[hedcase1200]

Sweet ride...do you have any more pics?

Unfortunately, I only took 2 pics after getting the bike finished. Here's the other one. I'm going to do a legit photoshoot in the spring. Bike's in the garage for winter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/hedcaseGLI/IMG_0771.jpg

[silverds]

So the 48 front fender (sheet metal only) arrived special order. It comes primed from the factory but its like a powdercoat primer. I'll have to get it painted with flat sometime soon. Anyhow, I mounted it up and took some pics. Enjoy. :smoke

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5190706430_c1c8793913_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/5190704594_fb8e1033ce_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1018/5190707996_dd270e364c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5190116423_963da79b57_b.jpg

[wachuko]

Might just be my eyes... but I can't see s#$%#$ :geek

Are you positive you uploaded the correct photos?? :doh :p


So the 48 front fender (sheet metal only) arrived special order. It comes primed from the factory but its like a powdercoat primer. I'll have to get it painted with flat sometime soon. Anyhow, I mounted it up and took some pics. Enjoy. :smoke

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5190706430_c1c8793913_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/5190704594_fb8e1033ce_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1018/5190707996_dd270e364c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5190116423_963da79b57_b.jpg

[silverds]

Might just be my eyes... but I can't see s#$%#$ :geek

Are you positive you uploaded the correct photos?? :doh :p

HAHAhA Yeah they are the definitely the correct photo's. My rear fender is actually a 48 front fender. I originally had a Nightster front fender mounted there. It had a perfect radius but it was so narrow it looked awkward. The 48 fender has an almost identical radius as the Nightster fender but is obviously wider to accomodate the 48's wider front tire, making it an almost perfect fit for my rear fender. It's highly likely you wont see much of a difference from angles I posted. Here's another angle.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5190930594_0b89a04e5c_b.jpg

[wachuko]

HAHAhA Yeah they are the definitely the correct photo's. My rear fender is actually a 48 front fender. I originally had a Nightster front fender mounted there. It had a perfect radius but it was so narrow it looked awkward. The 48 fender has an almost identical radius as the Nightster fender but is obviously wider to accomodate the 48's wider front tire, making it an almost perfect fit for my rear fender. It's highly likely you wont see much of a difference from angles I posted. Here's another angle.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5190930594_0b89a04e5c_b.jpg

Oh man! LOL, let me get my foot out of my mouth :laugh I never got that you used the front fender in the back. Sorry.

Anyway... your bike is the inspiration for what I want mine to look like. I have to hold back not to take over the wife's bike... must... hold... on... need to find the $ again to buy a used one and start the mods... Sweet bike, enjoy it in good health.

[VTRider]

Nice job silverds. The 48 fender looks way better.

[silverds]

Oh man! LOL, let me get my foot out of my mouth :laugh I never got that you used the front fender in the back. Sorry.

Anyway... your bike is the inspiration for what I want mine to look like. I have to hold back not to take over the wife's bike... must... hold... on... need to find the $ again to buy a used one and start the mods... Sweet bike, enjoy it in good health.

Well, good luck on your endeavor and Thank you.

Nice job silverds. The 48 fender looks way better.

Thanks VTRider. I agree. The 4" front fender was awkward looking to be sure. The 48 front fender is 5.75". It's close enough to the width if the stock rear dunlop (6"). Now it looks like it's supposed to.

[willypscustoms]

here are some pics of my new 2011 nightster

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/willyp87/DSC00246.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/willyp87/DSC00256.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/willyp87/DSC00261.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/willyp87/DSC00263.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/willyp87/DSC00273.jpg

[ozzy deg]

here are some pics of my new 2011 nightster

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/willyp87/DSC00263.jpg


diggin' the pipes :banana

[phideltpowder]

here are some pics of my new 2011 nightster

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/willyp87/DSC00246.jpg

Love both bikes! What's the rack on the back of the Iron?

[Tike71]

So the 48 front fender (sheet metal only) arrived special order. It comes primed from the factory but its like a powdercoat primer. I'll have to get it painted with flat sometime soon. Anyhow, I mounted it up and took some pics. Enjoy. :smoke

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5190116423_963da79b57_b.jpg

Clean, rugged, and raw. I love it. How much did the fender run you? I need a lower profile fender.

[willypscustoms]

Love both bikes! What's the rack on the back of the Iron?

He uses it to bungee his back pack to. His tire use to rub and heat up fender so he built the rack to keep his bag off the fender.

[hideto666]

WILLI , what seats are yours and how they feel?

[willypscustoms]

The seat on the iron is off my 2009 sporty that was totaled when I was rear Ended. I took it off and gave it to my brother it is a c&c customs Solo seat and is very very comfortable seat probably the most comfortable seat I have ridden on. The seat on the nightster is a custom solo seat it is pretty comfortable for being a solo seat but is ruff on the bigger bumps and pot holes.

[silverds]

Clean, rugged, and raw. I love it. How much did the fender run you? I need a lower profile fender.

The fender was $179.00 plus tax special order from the dealer. It came factory primed and ready to paint, so the price seemed reasonable to me.

If anyone disagrees, please do so quietly :shhhh :p

[69cobrajet]

Some recent ones of mine.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/69cobrajet/DSC01990.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/69cobrajet/DSC02002.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/69cobrajet/DSC02000.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/69cobrajet/DSC01999.jpg

[giarc1234]

What Le Pera seat is that?

Some recent ones of mine.

[07XL1200N]

Some recent ones of mine.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/69cobrajet/DSC02002.jpg
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Which gas cap is that? How do you like it?

[69cobrajet]

Which gas cap is that? How do you like it?Its from Licks.Its ok.

[69cobrajet]

What Le Pera seat is that?


Bare Bones with custom stiching.

[giarc1234]

Bare Bones with custom stiching.

Thanks. wanted to see the Bare Bones on a bike. Looks great.

[wachuko]

Some recent ones of mine...
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/69cobrajet/DSC01999.jpg

Very sweet ride! :tour Really like that rear view mirror.

What shocks?

Is the seat swap a significant change in comfort?

[69cobrajet]

Very sweet ride! :tour Really like that rear view mirror.

What shocks?

Is the seat swap a significant change in comfort?

Thanks.The shocks are street glides.The seat is a better sitting seat than the stock one.It sets you back about 1" farther.It is however a seat that I won't go 100 miles without getting off.

[PAPA]

Some recent ones of mine.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/69cobrajet/DSC01999.jpg

Great looking bike man! Did you powdercoat your heat shields gloss black from what i see? How is it holding up to the heat? Any discoloration or peeling?

[69cobrajet]

Great looking bike man! Did you powdercoat your heat shields gloss black from what i see? How is it holding up to the heat? Any discoloration or peeling?

Hey thanks.That is bar-b-que grill paint.lol.It holds up really well.No peeling or discoloring.All I did was wet sand the shields first.I may go back and re paint em with a flat black high temp.Can't decide.

[beanerblank]

Thanks.The shocks are street glides.The seat is a better sitting seat than the stock one.It sets you back about 1" farther.It is however a seat that I won't go 100 miles without getting off.

If you can go over 100 miles on that tank let me know how!!

[Stang951]

3.5X35=??















122.5 miles. Assuming he is only getting 35. I got 40+ with mine. So he could go over 100 miles.

[J.R. aka Jesse]

If you can go over 100 miles on that tank let me know how!!

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/J_R_aka_Jesse/028.jpg
I get over 100 miles on a tank also. What size tank are you running that you don't get 100 miles?

[69cobrajet]

If you can go over 100 miles on that tank let me know how!!

Ok ,I'm talking a sit down and eat,stretch,relax awhile kinda break.:geek I could go around 100 miles on a tank but I would never push that.

[beanerblank]

3.3 gallon tank minus the fuel pump, I am lucky to get 95 out of a tank. I may ride a little more aggressive than you though.

[Stang951]

Ok ,I'm talking a sit down and eat,stretch,relax awhile kinda break.:geek I could go around 100 miles on a tank but I would never push that.

I had a Mustang Vintage Solo on mine with FLH air shocks like you. I could ride all day with the set-up. I think that the limitations of the tank help that though, because you do get more breaks than on a touring bike. Now I ride for ~2 hours before refueling, but the bike has more comforts and allows me to ride that long.

[nightrider201]

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/swift022/My%20Nighster/DSC_0107blkwhtjpg.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/swift022/My%20Nighster/DSC_0116.jpg

[69cobrajet]

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/swift022/My%20Nighster/DSC_0116.jpg[/QUOTE]

Looks great.Have you got any pics of the tail light.I like the way it looks cleaned up on rear.

[nightrider201]

I have Led's mounted under the swing arm.. They are super bright and perfectly visible!! At night the Led's reflect off the rear rim.. Looks awesome! :banana

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/swift022/My%20Nighster/DSC_0139.jpg

[cpracing519]

Nightrider201, what pipes are those? I would like to get something like those for my bike. Great looking ride!

[J.R. aka Jesse]

3.3 gallon tank minus the fuel pump, I am lucky to get 95 out of a tank. I may ride a little more aggressive than you though.

On the freeway I am pushing no less than 80 mph and get between 120 and 140 miles to my 3.3 gal tank and that is loaded down and with a passenger

[nightrider201]

I found em on the web from exotic choppers out in florida.. no o2 sensors look awsome but forced me to use the PCIII, which i regret a bit because i'm in the middle of relocating my ecm and having space issues... :headbang

[cpracing519]

I looked at exotic choppers site and they look sweet! The website says that they can put the o2 bungs in them for extra cost. I have the stage 1 tuner kit already and was wondering if I need to get baffles and such put in them. Are you running baffles or just open pipes?

[nightrider201]

no baffles or torque cones on his recommendation! I wanted to have the o2 bunges done also and he talked me out of that also.. lol
I bought the PCIII with his program for this application already in it.. Bike runs and sounds awesome!! I could not be happier with the outcome.. I'm sure he can give you some info based on the tuner your running..

[69cobrajet]

I have Led's mounted under the swing arm.. They are super bright and perfectly visible!! At night the Led's reflect off the rear rim.. Looks awesome! :banana

Oh wow that is trick.:cheers

[groverat]

It came with the bike. That's the original stock clamp that I modified.ah okay. so you just cut and grinded the circle part off? i was thinking of doing that but wasnt sure if it could be done

[silverds]

ah okay. so you just cut and grinded the circle part off? i was thinking of doing that but wasnt sure if it could be done

I actually saved the circular part to use with my Autometer Mount. The circular part of the mount is the outer cover of the speedo. Without it the speedo looks incomplete and vulnerable to the elements so I shaved the extra metal off the round part and installed it back onto the speedo and clamped the whole thing into the Autometer Mount.

[dangerranger0512]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb11.JPG
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb2.JPG
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb3.JPG
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http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb5.JPG

my 2009 nightster after two years of weather and abuse it was time to redo it and give it my custom touch. two of my good buddies and i tore it down in his garage and with some hand tools this is what we came up with.

[vwclogan]

Let me be first to say, DAMN DUDE, i really like it

[JasonV]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb11.JPG
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb2.JPG
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb3.JPG
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb4.JPG
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/bb5.JPG

my 2009 nightster after two years of weather and abuse it was time to redo it and give it my custom touch. two of my good buddies and i tore it down in his garage and with some hand tools this is what we came up with.

Sweet! How big are those apes?

Where'd you get the derby cover from? Timer cover to match?

[dangerranger0512]

apes are 12" sitting on a set of 4" straight risers... derby cover is custom, we polished it and painted the star to match the tank. my buddy is good with paint

[fatboyfarid]

first day home next to my shovel
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/hybrid_crx/429e4e8f.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/hybrid_crx/c658c2f9.jpg
after a tank lift, signal relocate and some z bars
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/hybrid_crx/006704f0.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/hybrid_crx/ce71fc7e.jpg
second post here on xlforum
Hello bro wat type Z bars u have there?wats the measurements?

[solo]

apes are 12" sitting on a set of 4" straight risers... derby cover is custom, we polished it and painted the star to match the tank. my buddy is good with paint

[dangerranger0512]

hole to hole the tank lift is about 3.5 inches

[09 blackthunder]

I believe I have an old pic in this thread but things change so much on this bike. Here how it sits now. Crappy pic since I have a crap load of snow and dont wish to bring the bike outside.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k202/dborovansky/DSC_06092.jpg

[damoru]

Wow, that Bobcat is really impressive...

[09 blackthunder]

Wow, that Bobcat is really impressive...

sure is.

[solo]

hole to hole the tank lift is about 3.5 inches

I think it looks the best higher like yours. Thanks for the reply. Happy Holidays!

[PAPA]

Updated now that I put on the gaugemount and risers...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/Harley1225104.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/Harley1225105.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/007.jpg

[leishan]

Updated now that I put on the gaugemount and risers...


I like the speedo relocation PAPA! What type of risers and speedo mount did you use?




EDIT: Never mind...I just read your other thread...the scoot looks great!!

[JasonV]

Updated now that I put on the gaugemount and risers...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/Harley1225104.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/Harley1225105.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/007.jpg

Papa, did you put on shorter risers than you had on before?

[PAPA]

no, I had the stock risers on, 1.5-2". The RSD risers I just slapped on are 1.5"

[solem22]

Here is my nightster. Just picked it up a couple weeks ago with a 4.5 gallon tank on it. So far i've put on a 48 tank and 10" Licks z bars. Still have a long way to go before its ready for spring but i live in northern minnesota so i've got plenty of time to get it done before riding season.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/solem22/100_1269.jpg

[rojuwi]

solem22, how u like the licks bars? I am thinking about going with those bars too.

[solem22]

They feel really good and with the 10" height i only have to change the brake line. I bent up the stock one to get it reach for mock up but it looks pretty tacky so i'm gonna order a braided one for it.

[Blakes7]

Hey Papa what is the gaugemount you used did you modify a 48 mount or something different ive been looking for something like that for a while.
Cheers
Blake

[PAPA]

Hey Papa what is the gaugemount you used did you modify a 48 mount or something different ive been looking for something like that for a while.
Cheers
Blake

Its the RSD speedomount.

[09 blackthunder]

papa can Iask what place you ordered you rsd grips from?

[Blakes7]

Papa,
Man where did you get that from!!!
I cant find it on their website they told me Jan 2011 ive been waiting for so long.
would love to know that its available and where :)

[PAPA]

Grips I ordered from my dealer about two years ago, so any dealer should be able to get them. The RSD mount I got from Dr. Vtwin. They hook all my RSD parts up faster than anyone and at better prices. I'd contact them.

[Blaze]

I believe those are Performance Machine grips...they're nice!

[funnythebunny]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/watermark.php?file=59878

[silverds]

Nice shot. Love the artistic composition and the Shadow/Highlight tweaks. I see you have a Solo bag on the belt side. For some reason I'm really digging the resulting contrast of the soft leather snuggly nestled between the metal in this pic. Like it was meant to be there. It adds an organic touch to an otherwise fully mechanical beast.

Well Done.

[pastryslayer]

Who does the belt-side solo bag? Hmm...

[Wander39]

Bunny, are those Rinehart slip-ons and if so what heat shields have you got on there?

[Stang951]

Looks like it to me!

[blkshark]

Who does the belt-side solo bag? Hmm...
Lick's was making them. Don't see them on their site, though.
http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=144&osCsid=9ca49b4731d71b9230dcedea28d3e7f6

[funnythebunny]

Nice shot. Love the artistic composition and the Shadow/Highlight tweaks. I see you have a Solo bag on the belt side. For some reason I'm really digging the resulting contrast of the soft leather snuggly nestled between the metal in this pic. Like it was meant to be there. It adds an organic touch to an otherwise fully mechanical beast.

Well Done.

Thanks silverds, really appreciate that. The bike actually has these bags on both sides and gives it a filled up, yet complete look to the rear end.
Here's a picture from the other side...
http://xlforum.net/photopost/watermark.php?file=59884

Who does the belt-side solo bag? Hmm...

Hey pastryslayer, these bags are made by Licks cycles. They're not on their website but if you call them, they will make them.

Bunny, are those Rinehart slip-ons and if so what heat shields have you got on there?

These are Rinehart Slip-Ons indeed. The heat shields are the factory ones, painted in heat resistant paint to match the engine cases.

In all, most of these mods mentioned were already on the bike when Mrs Bunny bought it from MacXLN. He gets the credits...

I changed the handlebars and powdercoated them, added the adjustable levers, HID headlight and did the purple triming as per her request. :o

[simba5674]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs775.ash1/166535_481933017749_547512749_6502434_5854588_n.jp g
ok here a little re-vamp.

put on some shinko whitewalls. lifted the tank two inches to flip the wire harness betweet the top of the frame and in bottom of the tank. relocated the ignition switch and coil pack. also installed a h.i.d. head lamp kit.

you can get the tank lift kit and ignition and coil bracket from

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/

wery easy to install. hard part was my o.c.d. on witch way to run the wire's

you can get the h.i.d. kit from

http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/101/

semi easy install. need to modify there wire harness to make it work. ordered it by aplication of the bulb not the bike. thank got i have the 1/4 fairing. was able to hide the ignitor and ballst there. but with the tank lift i think there is room to sqeeze it in there.

[jwarrene]

Newcomer, here. I have a 2011 XL1200N, V&H Shortshots, SE Supertuner and Stage 1 SE intake.

[jwarrene]

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GtVCtEt8OzUf7BtjzH1h5w?feat=directlink
"The Worm", 2011 XL1200N with V&H Shortshots, SE Supertuner, SE Stage 1 intake.

[Folkie]

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GtVCtEt8OzUf7BtjzH1h5w?feat=directlink
"The Worm", 2011 XL1200N with V&H Shortshots, SE Supertuner, SE Stage 1 intake.
No see pic. :(

[blkshark]

No see pic. :(
Here it is.:smoke
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hvNGUwSj4rw/TTGd3wgexuI/AAAAAAAAG9M/1BKCadOhiho/s912/DSCN1094.JPG

[Folkie]

Here it is.:smoke
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hvNGUwSj4rw/TTGd3wgexuI/AAAAAAAAG9M/1BKCadOhiho/s912/DSCN1094.JPG
Thanks Thom.

[blkshark]

Thanks Thom.

Easy peasey. Just right click on missing pic to bring up properties. Copy and paste address into browser, and bingo. Don't know why his link didn't work.

[Folkie]

I did know that actually: I posted a pic once. :laugh

His link didn't work because he tried using the url of the page his pic is on, not the url of the pic itself.

[ezmo]

Thanks Thom.

What is the lenght of the rear shocks of that (eye to eye)? It seems to have OEM US rearshocks?

[Folkie]

Maybe jwarrene can tell us, as it's his bike. :geek

[flashedwards]

Damn blkshark...I just learned something...copy and paste the red X works great..thanks alot.
Flash

[jwarrene]

What is the lenght of the rear shocks of that (eye to eye)? It seems to have OEM US rearshocks?

OEM, still just out of the box with about 60 miles. It is still real cold in Georgia. I may have to get stouter shock if Momma rides with me a lot. Not that Momma is stout ;), it's the shocks.:D

[jwarrene]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/655/medium/The_Worm_300.jpg

[WH1ZZER]

Here is my nightster. Just picked it up a couple weeks ago with a 4.5 gallon tank on it. So far i've put on a 48 tank and 10" Licks z bars. Still have a long way to go before its ready for spring but i live in northern minnesota so i've got plenty of time to get it done before riding season.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/solem22/100_1269.jpg

For Gods sake man take those reflectors off!!

[ezmo]

OEM, still just out of the box with about 60 miles. It is still real cold in Georgia. I may have to get stouter shock if Momma rides with me a lot. Not that Momma is stout ;), it's the shocks.:D

Da, but what is the OEM US lenght? In Europe our Nighster looks more like MX bike with 13" shocks.

[Folkie]

but what is the oem us lenght?
11".

[tomlite]

not a nightster, but here's my custom - fender are taken off at the moment, but they are off of a nightster - does that count?

1-1/4" bar/riser combo from a fat bob
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/tomlite/cbbcster2.jpg

there was no way i could afford RSD's...so i thought!
new wheels, smokin' deal from coastalmoto
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/tomlite/cbbcster1.jpg

[flashedwards]

Hey tomlite, in the second picture that you posted above, what is the round red thing that appears to be reflecting off of your oil bag?
Flash

[tomlite]

It's a mock oil bag that I fab'd up. I like that look from older bikes so I thought I'd give a try instead of replacing bag and relocating stuff. It will be painted, this bike is a work in progress (again) - my bike was bobbed out with whitewalls and a 21" spoke up front...

[rojuwi]

those wheels are sweet.

[Miller Nightster]

put some pics on earlier but its changed a little since


http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab301/Miller_Nightster/DSC00430.jpg

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab301/Miller_Nightster/DSC00434.jpg

[poppasmurf15]

My eyes are shameless...they will stare at any bike...:shhhh;)

not a nightster, but here's my custom - fender are taken off at the moment, but they are off of a nightster - does that count?

1-1/4" bar/riser combo from a fat bob
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/tomlite/cbbcster2.jpg

there was no way i could afford RSD's...so i thought!
new wheels, smokin' deal from coastalmoto
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/tomlite/cbbcster1.jpg

[jwarrene]

beautiful bike!

[jwarrene]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/655/medium/The_Worm_300.jpg

Hope this works...
Just out of the box.

[ezmo]

not a nightster, but here's my custom - fender are taken off at the moment, but they are off of a nightster - does that count?

1-1/4" bar/riser combo from a fat bob
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/tomlite/cbbcster2.jpg

there was no way i could afford RSD's...so i thought!
new wheels, smokin' deal from coastalmoto
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/tomlite/cbbcster1.jpg

Thats too sexy for my eyes.... ;). What rear shocks you are going to insert?

[NickeR]

not a nightster, but here's my custom - fender are taken off at the moment, but they are off of a nightster - does that count?

1-1/4" bar/riser combo from a fat bob
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/tomlite/cbbcster2.jpg

there was no way i could afford RSD's...so i thought!
new wheels, smokin' deal from coastalmoto
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/tomlite/cbbcster1.jpg

I love your new wheels....Sweet :clap

[tomlite]

thanks all - again, not even close to done - hopefully by the end of next week...

ezmo - i've got some chrome 12" street glide shocks, i love the way those feel compared to the burly 10.5" shorties... which may be for sale, as well as the stock wheels with avon python www...16/21 setup. oh yeah, and an awesome 8" mini ape from main drive cycle (last one made)

[Hecklerboy]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/655/medium/The_Worm_300.jpg

Hmmm...wonder why they changed the lettering on the tank of the new Nightster.

[flashedwards]

I can't quite make it out...what does it say? One of these days I'm going to break down and get a pair of glasses.
Flash

[silverds]

I can't quite make it out...what does it say? One of these days I'm going to break down and get a pair of glasses.
Flash

It says Hadley Davirson

[ezmo]

thanks all - again, not even close to done - hopefully by the end of next week...

ezmo - i've got some chrome 12" street glide shocks, i love the way those feel compared to the burly 10.5" shorties... which may be for sale, as well as the stock wheels with avon python www...16/21 setup. oh yeah, and an awesome 8" mini ape from main drive cycle (last one made)

Would you think cornering would be ok with 12" ?

[tomlite]

Ezmo, stock for the xl1200c is 12". So sure, However i also have those set back at the bottom with a 1" lowering kit...

[Folkie]

stock for the xl1200c is 12"
11¾", actually. :geek

[jwarrene]

Hmmm...wonder why they changed the lettering on the tank of the new Nightster.

So HD can call it a 2011. Nothing new from 2010, just the lettering.

[nightkid3]

hey dude sick looking bike. Can you give me a little info on the headlight? Make, cost, how did you mount it? Brackets? etc.

Thanks alot!

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/swift022/My%20Nighster/DSC_0107blkwhtjpg.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/swift022/My%20Nighster/DSC_0116.jpg

[MotorYogi]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/655/medium/IMG_0497.JPG

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/655/medium/IMG_0502.JPG

I'm looking at the supertrapp supermeg 2:1 for my '09 nightster.

How did that setup work out for you?
What engine comp/tuning are you using.

I ride in the rain and I wonder how that breather would do in a downpour.

[MotorYogi]

[QUOTE=PAPA;3025464]Updated now that I put on the gaugemount and risers...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/Harley1225104.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/Harley1225105.jpg

What kind of exhaust is that? It looks like it would have a really deep sound. I susupect it's well tuned as well.

I'm looking into 2:1 exhaust for my nightster.

I wonder about the cone type breathers though. Do they suck in too much rain if you get stuck in a dounpour?

[webman94]

[QUOTE=PAPA;3025464]Updated now that I put on the gaugemount and risers...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/Harley1225104.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/jpapadopoulos/Harley1225105.jpg

What kind of exhaust is that? It looks like it would have a really deep sound. I susupect it's well tuned as well.

I'm looking into 2:1 exhaust for my nightster.

I wonder about the cone type breathers though. Do they suck in too much rain if you get stuck in a dounpour?

That's a D&D Bobcat; go to their website. They've got a really sweet-sounding audio clip on their site.

the webman

[milmat1]

Did I see a Cool Nightster in the new Tobby Kieth Video ? .........Hmmmm

[MotorYogi]

[quote=MotorYogi;3087142]

That's a D&D Bobcat; go to their website. They've got a really sweet-sounding audio clip on their site.

the webman

They sound awesome and look tight.

I couldn't get an idea of how loud the pipes are from the video - not sure how far the mic was from the pipes... etc..

I live on church grounds and I'd like to ride through small towns without getting pulled by the local sheriff (or at least reduce my chances...).

So how would you rate the loudness?
On the scale of stock to short-shots, where would it fall in your opinion.

Thanks.

[MotorYogi]

[quote=webman94;3088200]

They sound awesome and look tight.

I couldn't get an idea of how loud the pipes are from the video - not sure how far the mic was from the pipes... etc..

I live on church grounds and I'd like to ride through small towns without getting pulled by the local sheriff (or at least reduce my chances...).

So how would you rate the loudness?
On the scale of stock to short-shots, where would it fall in your opinion.

Thanks.

I found this video on YouTube that might give a good idea of the difference. The camera is in relatively the same spot for before and after. It doesn't sound that much louder than stock until he gets into the throttle, which is what I want.

Might be bolting on a thundermax and these pipes come August....

[jwarrene]

put some pics on earlier but its changed a little since
Love the custom snow. How did you swing that?;) Nice bike! :tour.

[sodandk]

http://sodan.dk/xl1200n2009/work/8/DSC_1771.jpg
.
more here: http://sodan.dk/xl1200n2009/work8.html

[Tiago]

I'm looking at the supertrapp supermeg 2:1 for my '09 nightster.

How did that setup work out for you?
What engine comp/tuning are you using.

I ride in the rain and I wonder how that breather would do in a downpour.

I have that exhaust on mine - it rocks big, bad ass, chrome bells.
As for the Heavy Breather, there's no water coming in if you use a rain sock, but mild rain is not problem even without it.

[funnythebunny]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/Photo0231.jpg

[sodandk]

yep... freezing here too ... :-(

[rojuwi]

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/rojuwi/bike4.jpg
http://i12http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/rojuwi/bike7.jpg21.phohttp://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/rojuwi/bike8.jpgtobucket.com/albums/dd479/rojuwi/bike6.jpg
Just started. Trying to decide on which direction of bars I want to go with. I like apes and drags.

[rojuwi]

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/rojuwi/bike6.jpg

[vwclogan]

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af53/vwclogan/DSCF2328.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af53/vwclogan/DSCF2329.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af53/vwclogan/DSCF2330.jpg

wife wanting to go for a ride, mad she cant reach anymore

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af53/vwclogan/DSCF2331.jpg

its not supposed to snow here in southern NM, i mean come on, i can see mexico from my house

[jwarrene]

Newer Nightster, older wife. She can reach the handle bars, just barely.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/jwarrene/BathroomBiker/IMG_0043.jpg

[vtdrugs]

sorry no ladies, but the latest version...

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/vtdrugs/IMAG0027.jpg

[GlennB]

looks good. looks like a CoC points cover, lol.

[sbaker33]

sorry no ladies, but the latest version...

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/vtdrugs/IMAG0027.jpg

Nice, very nice!

[vwclogan]

Newer Nightster, older wife. She can reach the handle bars, just barely.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k517/jwarrene/BathroomBiker/IMG_0043.jpg
LuLz :roflblack

[vwclogan]

sorry no ladies, but the latest version...

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/vtdrugs/IMAG0027.jpg

where did you pick up the front fork brace things, i dont know what there called so i cant find them. :chinese

[jwarrene]

sorry no ladies, but the latest version...

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/vtdrugs/IMAG0027.jpg


Wow, looks like something from Mad Max. Cool!

[nightrider201]

Wow!!!!!! That looks awesome!!! I've been looking everywhere for a pic of a seat mounted like that and had not come across one... Looks perfect!!! Nice job!:clap
Please show us how you mounted it?

[ezmo]

sorry no ladies, but the latest version...

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/vtdrugs/IMAG0027.jpg

Just when you thought, you have seen them all..... This steals the show... Verrry nice...

[redi2ride]

Check this out! I found this today.

YouTube - mithigarcha1's Channel

[iyaayashua]

He's put some serious money it but its also one of the best sporties ive ever seen.

[Folkie]

Evil_Seven, to post your pics in the thread, copy the contents of the 'IMG Code' box in Photobucket, and post that into your post.

[cpracing519]

here ya go Evil_Seven
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i402/Evil_seven/my%20bike/bike1.jpg
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i402/Evil_seven/my%20bike/bike8.jpg
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i402/Evil_seven/my%20bike/bike5.jpg

[Evil_Seven]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[George_Rider]

mr. bunny you're so close to me. i'm in queens. what kind of cover is that? is it waterproof? thanks.

[George_Rider]

[quote=MotorYogi;3088671]

I found this video on YouTube that might give a good idea of the difference. The camera is in relatively the same spot for before and after. It doesn't sound that much louder than stock until he gets into the throttle, which is what I want.

Might be bolting on a thundermax and these pipes come August....

i like this video of wildthang. not a nightster but you get the idea of the sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TKiuVztkFQ&feature=player_embedded

[Scrapper]

Just fitted 28" drag bars the bike has a factory alarm the one sitting infront of the bike is much better tho.So far i have V&H shortshots ( loved by many hated by few) S/E breather and SERT ,RSD Tracker front fork brace and 28" drag bars , flipped mirrors , Performance Machine hand grips, and i removed the belt guard.
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/basswizard/IMGA0116.jpghttp://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/basswizard/IMGA0111.jpg

[jackolo]

Wow, great looking bikes, everyone! Hopefully I can add my own soon. I'm still on the search for an Olive Denim.

[solo]

Rinehart Black 3 1/4 in. Billet Tip Slip-On Mufflers w/Black End Caps...

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=4403131&store=Main&catId=2&productId=p4403130&leafCatId=&mmyId=11800138

Mac

Hey Mac when you got the slip ons were they being made for the sporty or did you mod them?

[poppasmurf15]

[quote=MotorYogi;3087142]

That's a D&D Bobcat; go to their website. They've got a really sweet-sounding audio clip on their site.

the webman

I LOVE the bobcat exhaust, do you know if they make one for mid mounted pegs?

[roadwarrior]

its funny the bike from CPracing and scrapper are almost identical, and yet, because of the wire tuck and the tank lift, they look nothing alike.

[cpracing519]

mine is a 2010 forty eight and not a nightster though. I am planning a wire tuck, coil relocate later on though. Had other things on the build list to do 1st! Actually after looking closer, I think you ment scrapper and Evil_Seven
I helped evil-seven post his pictures!

[eNIGHTSTER]

The current incarnation of my 08 Nightster
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM01LR.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM02LR.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM03LR.jpg

[d_eggman2]

DAUMN!!! E that is super nice.

[LAWLESS23]

The current incarnation of my 08 Nightster
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM01LR.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM02LR.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM03LR.jpg

Looks great eNIGHTSTER! You went from the Exile look to WCC lol. Do you have a thread on here showing your build and/or info on it? If so, post the link. Nice ride and I'd like to hear about what mods, hardtail, etc. you used.

[eNIGHTSTER]

DAUMN!!! E that is super nice.

Thanks! Its about to get ANOTHER change up... I am selling the West Coast Choppers Air Cleaner - adding a black RSD Velocity Stack, going back to the pipes that were on it before (black Samson Short Shots), putting on a 2.25 galllon peanut tank (off a mid 70s XL) Going with 10" Z bars. Dropping the front end 2" - going back to flat black paint. I miss the 16"150 front an back set up, and may go back to that too. Truthfully, I just wanted to hardtail what I previously had, but I let the guy who welded on my hardtail talk me into doing a bunch of stuff he thought would look cool. Sounded good at the time but I kind got away from the spirit of the 'Dark Custom'

[screech69]

always looks good no matter what you have done to it. It is done tastefully and not over the top, loved them all!

[vwclogan]

The current incarnation of my 08 Nightster


what ridge conversion did you use and where did you hide the computer and all the wires?

[christian9559]

Guess I need. To post something before I can add a pic

[christian9559]

<a href="http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/shawnxian/?action=view&amp;current=2010-11-14_12-54-51_720.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/shawnxian/2010-11-14_12-54-51_720.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[christian9559]

Ahttp://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/shawnxian/2010-11-14_12-54-51_720.jpg

[christian9559]

Here's minehttp://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/shawnxian/2010-11-14_12-55-21_577.jpg

[Scrapper]

Check this out! I found this today.

YouTube - mithigarcha1's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/mithigarcha1#p/a/u/2/RXGohe42Ho4)
What is that accent sounds like dutch australian and irish all together very strange to listen too 10 points on the bike still no great thought just a lot of cash.

[Folkie]

<a href="http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/shawnxian/?action=view&amp;current=2010-11-14_12-54-51_720.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/shawnxian/2010-11-14_12-54-51_720.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
HTML is turned off!

[eNIGHTSTER]

what ridge conversion did you use and where did you hide the computer and all the wires?

The hardtail and oil tank came from Bitter End Old School Choppers. (real easy guys to deal with) There is no computer...we ripped out all the stock wiring/EFI - everything. The bike was converted from an EFI to a carb set up.

[vwclogan]

The hardtail and oil tank came from Bitter End Old School Choppers. (real easy guys to deal with) There is no computer...we ripped out all the stock wiring/EFI - everything. The bike was converted from an EFI to a carb set up.

oh so its not a nightster any more, what are you doing in this thread, lol jk, great looking bike man, i think you'll be making the right choice going back to black.

[NickeR]

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM01LR.jpg

This bike almost perfect!! Specs for the frame,rake??stretch ??
If you top it of with a peanuttank it will be top 10 :clap Great job!!

[eNIGHTSTER]

If you top it of with a peanuttank it will be top 10 :clap Great job!!
Thanks, Peanut goes on next week. : )

[mxr33]

very good looking bike one of the best nightsters i have seen, i think you need to come back to the dark side, flat paint job, paint the chrome or give it a dull finish.

[9vapors]

eNIGHTSTER, what chain conversion kit is that? How much etc?

[eNIGHTSTER]

very good looking bike one of the best nightsters i have seen, i think you need to come back to the dark side, flat paint job, paint the chrome or give it a dull finish.

You read my mind...its coming!

[eNIGHTSTER]

eNIGHTSTER, what chain conversion kit is that? How much etc?

The chain conversion kit was purchased thru LedSleds in 09...not sure how much, but just go to their parts page online. It should be there.

[Ice]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s185/chopper68/Sportster/2011-02-17_12-24-09_513.jpg

[hideto666]

Not much done but will be adding more parts to her soon.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/hideto666/IMG_1071.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/hideto666/IMG_1840.jpg

[Hwkdrvr]

ICE-Is that the HD LED headlight behind the quarter fairing? If so, how do you like it?

[Ice]

ICE-Is that the HD LED headlight behind the quarter fairing? If so, how do you like it?

yes, love it, worth every dime it cost. makes a big difference at night

[Hwkdrvr]

yes, love it, worth every dime it cost. makes a big difference at night

Glad to hear it. I'm planning on putting one in when I get back from overseas, but haven't heard too much feedback on them

[nightrider213]

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00143.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00144.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00145.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00146.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00147.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00148.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00149.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00150.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00151.jpg


Some updated pics of my ride. Let me know what ya think

[solo]

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00143.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00144.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00145.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00146.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00147.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00148.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00149.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00150.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00151.jpg


Some updated pics of my ride. Let me know what ya think

Niiiiiiiiice, well done combo :clap....like the look, specially the handlebars, would you mind telling what part # & where? haven't seem them b4.

[vtdrugs]

looks like nash gimps to me

[Geekster]

looks like nash gimps to me

Yeah, the pudgy ones.

[nightrider213]

Thats right. 14" inch pudgy gimps pre-drilled and dimpled, powdercoated black with burly 14" extension kit. Just go to nashmotorcycle.com, they have alot of nice looking accessories and great people to deal with.

[solo]

Thats right. 14" inch pudgy gimps pre-drilled and dimpled, powdercoated black with burly 14" extension kit. Just go to nashmotorcycle.com, they have alot of nice looking accessories and great people to deal with.

thanx they look nice, will consider them for the next metamorphosis.

[nightrider201]

Nice job. Tires look awesome.. are they the factory size??
Oh n great user name! lol :mirror

[nightrider213]

Haha thanks man, yea the tires are the factory size

[MightyWhitey]

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/crondon501/ape%20hangers/DSC00143.jpg

What seat is that and where did you get it. It's amazing.

[Folkie]

Could be a Brawler?

[nightrider213]

It's a Danny Gray. I believe it's called the butt crack solo. It's comfortable and good looking. They put gel in it for an extra 100 bucks. I think it will be worth it over time as regular foam mashes down, while the gel will always be the same.

[Folkie]

That's why I thought it was a Brawler: Danny Gray make the Brawler, and it looks very similar to that seat. Hopefully the ones they sell under their own name are better quality than the Brawler, which isn't too good.

[funnythebunny]

That's why I thought it was a Brawler: Danny Gray make the Brawler, and it looks very similar to that seat. Hopefully the ones they sell under their own name are better quality than the Brawler, which isn't too good.

I hate to disagree with you Folkie, but the Brawler was the most comfortable saddle I ever put on my Sporty... I have tried (purchased and resold) Mustang solo, HD Stripper (remember them?), Corbin Hollywood, LePera (got the idea from you) and several others... I could go for a 6 hour tour with no problem versus 2-3 hours only with the others... then again, I'm only 1 with an opinion...:wonderlan:o

[Folkie]

That's funny; the Brawler was the most uncomfortable saddle I've had on my bike. It was really poorly made and poorly finished too.

[nightrider213]

Well I know for sure that the Danny Gray seats are not made that way. It's very comfortable and get a lot of compliments on it.

[LT_Spenny]

New to this forum, have looked through loads of topics and thanks for all the ideas! I'm in Seattle, Wa. in the U.S. Coast Guard. MK, just got my motorcycle recently. Did my first mod this weekend, still have to remove the ignition and place it somewhere else. But love my Nightster.

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff445/LT_Spenny/09%20Nightster/DSC03112.jpg

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff445/LT_Spenny/09%20Nightster/DSC03111.jpg

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff445/LT_Spenny/09%20Nightster/191285_1942083951710_1230794014_32502116_1930388_o .jpg

[GlennB]

you wouldn't happen to be in longview tx would you?

[LT_Spenny]

is there a reason posts disappear? o.o

[GlennB]

is there a reason you didn't answer my question?

[LT_Spenny]

i did in my post, then it got deleted, i'm from so cal and live in seattle.

[Folkie]

The system puts some posts into 'unapproved' status until a mod finds them and (if appropriate) approves them. If you get a message when you post saying that the post will not appear until it's been approved by a mod, you could ask a mod to sort it out for you.

[LT_Spenny]

thank you folkie!

[blkshark]

Did my first mod this weekend, still have to remove the ignition and place it somewhere else.

Welcome to the forum from an ex-Coastie in Northern California. Why not put it above the coil. It's a common mod.

As this is a Nightster thread I wont post pic here but here's a link, if interested.
pic (http://www.thomanderson.com/bike/wire%20tuck/doneleft.jpg)

Thread (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=936517)

[BiGTC]

Hi LT_Spenny I like the nighster you have the cool paint job. Just wanted to let you know that Me and a Buddy of mine both ride the 48's and are looking for more people to ride with. We think it would be cool to get a group together of like 48's nightsters and irons and all do some rides together. And any othere kindas of bike are welcome also if you know people that ride. My buddy lives in West Seattle and I live in Kent. Send a pm if interested. You can also see my bike in the Lets see your 48 thread should still be on the last page just posted yesterday.

[Vassago]

My latest pic changed out front wheel to 21" and removed seat springs.

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/Vassago325/Mobile%20Uploads/photo.jpg

[webman94]

New to this forum, have looked through loads of topics and thanks for all the ideas! I'm in Seattle, Wa. in the U.S. Coast Guard. MK, just got my motorcycle recently. Did my first mod this weekend, still have to remove the ignition and place it somewhere else. But love my Nightster.

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff445/LT_Spenny/09%20Nightster/DSC03112.jpg

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff445/LT_Spenny/09%20Nightster/DSC03111.jpg

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff445/LT_Spenny/09%20Nightster/191285_1942083951710_1230794014_32502116_1930388_o .jpg

Nice tank, LT! Thanks for your service.

the webman
usmc1987-91

[MightyWhitey]

Just a few of the winter mods, haven't had a chance to get a proper photo shoot done.
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/Rahaynes80/zbars1.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/Rahaynes80/zbars2.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/Rahaynes80/zbars3.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/Rahaynes80/zbars4.jpg

[bertiebettle]

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz71/bertiebettle/NIGHTSTER/IMGP2870.jpg

My new ride.:banadanc

[poppasmurf15]

The red is just crazy to get used to, but I like

[G-force]

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz71/bertiebettle/NIGHTSTER/IMGP2870.jpg

My new ride.:banadanc

Awesome look you got going there. Some classic style finders would set it off.

[ezmo]

My latest pic changed out front wheel to 21" and removed seat springs.

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/Vassago325/Mobile%20Uploads/photo.jpg

Thats it, the best looking Nightster ever! Thats just, no words man......

Just one wish, please take many photos from different angles in good light. I just wanna have that as my desktop wallpaper.

[Vassago]

Thats it, the best looking Nightster ever! Thats just, no words man......

Just one wish, please take many photos from different angles in good light. I just wanna have that as my desktop wallpaper.

Thanks man once the weather breaks ill take some good ones for ya.

[LT_Spenny]

Vassago, did you make a custom mount for the headlight?

[Vassago]

its a toxic chopper headlight

[bertiebettle]

Awesome look you got going there. Some classic style finders would set it off.

I was think about some classic style or fuller fender for the future. See How I go. At the moment I'm just enjoying clocking up the miles.:tour

[SGT.NICK FURY]

heres a recent one of mine ...pic is a few months old ...is under a little construction at the moment...sry for the cloudy quality

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz316/SGT_NICK/bike6.jpg

[cpracing519]

My latest pic changed out front wheel to 21" and removed seat springs.

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/Vassago325/Mobile%20Uploads/photo.jpg

How's the comfort level with the solo seat hard mounted? I really like it! Thinking about doing that same thing to my 48, just want a more comfortable seat(than my stock one) that looks cool.

[egadd]

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz316/SGT_NICK/bike6.jpg

never saw a blue nightster, i like it... nice scoot

[egadd]

The current incarnation of my 08 Nightster
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM01LR.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM02LR.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z219/ephotographics/PM03LR.jpg

i would change the a/c and ride the s#!t out of that... that is badazz,

[BMXATV]

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz71/bertiebettle/NIGHTSTER/IMGP2870.jpg

My new ride.:banadanc

LOVE the beach bars and i agree that would look so mean with a long sweeping fender in the back to complete the look. paint is awesome too. enjoy it!

[misnjoe]

love those handlebars! Whats the make and model of them? did you have to extend the stock control cables? very cool nightster.

[drquig]

Been a long time since these were posted Goldfish but that looks great! Love the Roland Sands intake and the look of that seat. If I can't figure out how the hell to put a solo spring seat on mine I'll look at something like that.

Cheers!

[bearcat]

SGT Fury and BMXATV those are good looking bikes. I like the two tone colors (that's coming from a two tone custom owner!).

[bertiebettle]

love those handlebars! Whats the make and model of them? did you have to extend the stock control cables? very cool nightster.

Misnjoe, If you are asking about the bars on my red and black two tone. They are 34" Mid-Western Lows. Here in Australia they are available through the HD dealers. All the cables had enough length in them. I moved the throttle cables from between forks to go around them, just to make shore they didn't pull tight. I had to undo the brake line clap on the top tree and straighten the hard line out a little.

[funnythebunny]

http://xlforum.net/photopost/watermark.php?file=61045

[misnjoe]

<a href="http://s203.photobucketMisnjoe, If you are asking about the bars on my red and black two tone. They are 34" Mid-Western Lows. Here in Australia they are available through the HD dealers. All the cables had enough length in them. I moved the throttle cables from between forks to go around them, just to make shore they didn't pull tight. I had to undo the brake line clap on the top tree and straighten the hard line out a little.

thanks for the info bro. those bars make it look more like the original "k" model sportsters from the late 50's. that i like! the photo is actualy a late 50's shovel, but this is what your bike reminded me of. maby the full rear fender would complete the look.