Nightster color choices

[Crusin_w00kie]

This isn't a thread of what we like or dislike, just trying see get a feel for what color(s) people would like on it. post on!!

http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/734/38c103493a8274/resource.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2007/images/colors/pnw_spxl1200n_dom_c01_stw_w1024.jpg
http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/734/d571b4928866f8/resource.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2007/images/colors/pnw_spxl1200n_dom_c30_stw_w1024.jpg
http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/734/7fb80bd98f088d/resource.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2007/images/colors/pnw_spxl1200n_dom_c31_stw_w1024.jpg
http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/734/d99d68d1070291/resource.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2007/images/colors/pnw_spxl1200n_dom_c32_stw_w1024.jpg
http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/734/79a1c6ed39b50c/resource.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2007/images/colors/pnw_spxl1200n_dom_c20_stw_w1024.jpg

[Moved On]

That blue one is hot.... but I'd still paint it my way anyway, as soon
as I saw 10 others just like it on the road :D

Gazza

[gronk62]

Shoulda made the poll a multiple choice.

I dig both the black and the olive color schemes.

Nice rear fender.

[Upgraded]

Wow, my vote for Olive just put it in a tie with black at 30.43%.

[shortysporty05]

Can't make up my mind, so.... one of each please:)

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

This isn't a thread of what we like or dislike, just trying see get a feel for what color(s) people would like on it. post on!!



Did you ACTUALLY say that????

:doh :laugh

As I said in the nighster thread.

Jenn loves the Olive or the Suede blue.... and though I like them both, it would have to be Orange!!!!

(Seriously, if they don't release the XR, we might wind up with one of these to replace her 883L, but I'D still prefer an XR).

[black-n-blue sporty]

I like the all black one, and also like the black and silver one. I think it is a pretty sweet lookin bike.

[MOREHP]

Kinda surprised myself, I am usually drawn to all black but that olive and black looks good to me. Must be getting old.

[Jt1200r]

it should be denim black not vivid black. but then it would probaly be mistaken for that other denim bike

[shotgun46]

i like it black ! but i do want to see the tail light and plate holder !

[xlch_ice]

the color they don't have is all black denim. That's what I want. In lue of it, I'll take either vivid black or olive/black denim. The olive makes it look like a post WW2 bobber kinda bike. Very cool.

[Crusin_w00kie]

Did you ACTUALLY say that????

:doh :laugh

As I said in the nighster thread.

Jenn loves the Olive or the Suede blue.... and though I like them both, it would have to be Orange!!!!

(Seriously, if they don't release the XR, we might wind up with one of these to replace her 883L, but I'D still prefer an XR).

lol, what I meant it to mean was, I didn't want it turning into a debate about it's parts, or it's looks. I wanted it to stay a color thread. I have to stop coming on here so late (and before bed)...my threads might make more sense.

With that said, all black, FTW!!!!:clap

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

Have I mentioned I actually like the powder blue....:wonderlan

[johnnybgood]

The olive and black looks too much like the MD State Trooper colors.

John

[Danny3nose]

the green and black looks awesome

[bwheeler111]

I like the Silver and Black, because it mirrors the engine with the "Silverish/ Chrome" rocker box covers. Now if the rocker boxes were black then it would be a different story. Oh yeah, if I had a denim paint scheme, I would have to get some denim side covers.

[bwheeler111]

The rocker boxes look odd to me...

I made some changes to see what it would look like.

I am no artist...

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/bwheeler111/NightsterSilver-Blackmod.jpg?t=1170169064

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/bwheeler111/NightsterOrangeMidified.jpg?t=1170169110

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/bwheeler111/NichtsterModified.jpg?t=1170169333

[phantom]

I like the all black one,and I'm sure it's the fastest one Too.

[hybriDatsun350]

I didn't even know this bike existed until I saw this thread! I must be way out of the loop. I definitely chose black though! :D

And the top half of the rocker boxes definitely need to be wrinkle black!

[Crusin_w00kie]

The rocker boxes look odd to me...

I made some changes to see what it would look like.

I am no artist...

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/bwheeler111/NightsterSilver-Blackmod.jpg?t=1170169064

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/bwheeler111/NightsterOrangeMidified.jpg?t=1170169110

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/bwheeler111/NichtsterModified.jpg?t=1170169333

Looks good with the black rocker boxes. Can you do one for me like that (black rocker boxes) for the Vivid black model???

[bwheeler111]

Looks good with the black rocker boxes. Can you do one for me like that (black rocker boxes) for the Vivid black model???


Here you go. I like the silver bottom rocker. Breaks up the black a little.


http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/bwheeler111/NightsterBlackSilver-BlackRockers.jpg?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/bwheeler111/NightsterBlackBlackRockers.jpg?t=1170171754

[loki03xlh]

I have to go with the all black paint because it's the fastest...and it looks cool :smoke

[bplinson]

IMHO the Silver/Black colors flow the best with the silver rocker boxes and black motor.

[Crusin_w00kie]

Thanks BW!! Those look great, but I agree that the lower part of the rocker as silver would be nice!! *gears start turning* I think I might have a can of wrinkle black in the garage somewhere.

[bwheeler111]

IMHO the Silver/Black colors flow the best with the silver rocker boxes and black motor.

I agree, but I think I would change the top RB cover to black. I am going to go by Orlando HD today and see if they have one. That meeting is here in town and maybe, just maybe those guys will have one there.

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

I didn't even know this bike existed until I saw this thread! I must be way out of the loop. I definitely chose black though! :D

And the top half of the rocker boxes definitely need to be wrinkle black!

Yeah WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY out of the loop.

Like almost 22 hours or something like that... ;)

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

Thanks BW!! Those look great, but I agree that the lower part of the rocker as silver would be nice!! *gears start turning* I think I might have a can of wrinkle black in the garage somewhere.

Nah, you can get TOO black.

I recently started to notice it on the Guzzi.

You have to have some contrast.

I like the rocker boxes as they are on this model, but I definitely like the black with the silver bottom as it comes on the 883R.

[ed_in_az]

I'm sticking with Olive / Black Denim and here are the helmet choices:

http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/a/g/2/600pix/ag2912.jpg

http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/e/0/1/600pix/e01030204.jpg

BAD to the bone.:banana

[Crusin_w00kie]

Too cool Ed!!!! Those look tuff (<---fo street cred!!)
http://www.agvhelmets.com/images/helmets/dragon1.jpg
http://www.hotleathers.com/store/images/head/SS214.jpg


Flat black AGV+black 1200n+leather neck warmer thingy (for cold weather)=this guy is big and looks kinda scary...maybe we shouldn't tell him he's on a Sportster.

[rickrider]

Is there another color besides black?

[Crusin_w00kie]

Is there another color besides black?

Honestly, that's like asking is there anything better than a cold brew after a hard days worth of work.......dur.....no!!

:D :D :D :D

[JohnC88]

Is there another color besides black?

Not for that bike! Although I agree with some others that denim would be better than vivid. And the silver/black might not be bad after I see it in person.

[$natch]

I really like that black/silver combo - that Sportster looks fantastic! HD really did a good job.

i like it black ! but i do want to see the tail light and plate holder !

Here is an video of the Nightster on the official HD website - you can see the tail light and the plate holder in it.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/2007_Motorcycles/2007_Motorcycles.jsp?locale=en_US&swfsection=model&swffamily=sp&swfmodel=xl1200n&swfgallery=dom_video_01

[LiLBrudder]

I guess being retired Army makes me go for the Olive Pearl & Black. Noticed they are showing 5 speeds, thought all 07"s were 6 speeds?

[Crusin_w00kie]

Right, all the "big" bikes are 6 speeds. (dyna, sloptail, geezer glide are all 6 spd) The XL still uses a 5 spd.

[LiLBrudder]

Right, all the "big" bikes are 6 speeds. (dyna, sloptail, geezer glide are all 6 spd) The XL still uses a 5 spd. Saw an 07 1200 at the stealership and it had a 6 speed. Maybe a special order?

[Crusin_w00kie]

Saw an 07 1200 at the stealership and it had a 6 speed. Maybe a special order?

Hmm...none that I know off. I know for the 03 and older bikes, Baker made a 6spd tranny for them. Otherwise all XL's are still 5 spd. I'd go back and double check that puppy.

[sprtrjl]

I gotta stick with all black or the olive/black denim. The black and silver looks to much like a 100th anniversary to me and there are too many of those on the road now.

Blackcherry and black denim or black pearl and black denim might be nice!

[NoBoZoS]

Wish they had stuck with only denim black instead of the glossy...would be cool with the crinkle black parts....needs black exhaust system and rocker box covers...and any gloss parts need to be "denimized"....that would be awesome!!!!!

[VETRAN]

...they would have offered in straight Denim Black!?!:dunno

[VETRAN]

...needs black exhaust system......

Or...Wrapped with black heat wrap!!!

[Clarinetcat]

It's a nightster.

If you ride it at night in the dark, you can't see color anyways...

If you ride it in the daytime, it is supposed to remind you of the night...
That would be black. :smackh

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

I really do take pleasure out of being in the minority on this crap...:shhhh

[Sporting Lad]

Vivid black or denim black.
Orange'd be...ok.
I'm surprised at how many like the olive... I think it looks too 'military'.
I like my 'polished' cases.
BTW-- Gotta love those AGV helmets. Now THAT's a military look! :D
I WANT one!! :wonderlan

[johnnybgood]

I'm surprised at how many like the olive... I think it looks too 'military'.

http://www.mdsp.org/images/kids/policecar.jpg

[Phelan]

I voted for vivid black but the silver/black is really growing on me. I can't stand the gaiters, though. Those would be the first to go IMHO.

[Sporting Lad]

http://www.mdsp.org/images/kids/policecar.jpg

:yikes "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Ya filthy, rotten, steenkin' coppers!
You'll never take me alive! Pow! Pow!" James Cagney

[crackers]

showed the olive over black colour scheme to a guy at work
he thought it reminded him of Steve Mcqueen
thats why i like it, and the vivid black, but would prefer all denim black if it was available

cheers
crackers

[jdb]

The olive/black looks awesome. It does look very 'military' - in a good way; sort of like the WLA from WWII. The olive doesn't look good at all on most of the other models. I think its the blacked out furniture that makes it look great on this one.

[rharrison356]

Black is ideal for this bad boy!

[Drew1200c]

I like the olive also, looks old school kinda like those old military bikes. goes good with the wrnkle black. I like the orange 2, classic harley colors .

[wagoneer12]

I love them all. However, if I have to put one in front of the others....it would be the blue. mmm mmm.

[jborlace883]

Wow!!!That black and orange is sweet.I now know what my next paint job will look like.

[dooley]

Needs one that they didn't do....
Lava Red and Black denim, but I do like the silver and black.

[squirel]

I saw one in the orange/black combo at the Easyriders show yesterday in Memphis. I want one BAD!

[Tha_Goblin]

I would probably go with the black & orange, but the black and olive is cool too.
and of course all black is not to be missed..
argh.. I'm spoiled for choice! :D
only things I would change if I got a nighster would be the pegs (I'm too tall for centered pegs) the bars (dragbars baby!) and if possible I would get rid of the rubber covers on the shocks (purely a vanity thing..)
but the real question then is, is it stil a Nightster? :)

[dagsportster]

Although I voted for the silver/black, the olive is cool too. It looks like it's ready to fly over fences with Steve McQueen (ok, Bud Ekins) riding it. Hmmm....what about putting a headlight mask and a front plate on it?

http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/mcqueen.jpg

[DustyJacket]

All blck demin would be great.

I saw and sat on a silver/black demin model. It looks much better in person than on a web page. I wouldn't mind haing that color, either.

[emzdogz]

I feel like I need to see the blue one up close and personal, as that's the color I thought I wanted.

Saw an orange one yesterday and its very cool, actually. Didn't expect to be so attracted to the orange and black one.
I was shown another bike in the shop that is *supposedly* the blue color, but it didn't really look like the H-D pic that it shows on my screen.
Its more of a slightly greenish light blue, like seawater almost.
Nice, but not quite what I thought.
However, the guy said outdoors in direct sun, it looks brighter.
::shrug:: dunno.....

hope to see more colors soon.
I didn't hate the orange.

[emzdogz]

one more thought, get the black and then get some tasty orange pinstriping done. Could be done without disassembling the bike probably or removing the fenders/tank. What would REALLY be cool is to get a thin orange stripe going around the rim, like I think the old "Sturgis" model used to have.

[xl1200r]

My dealer has the denim silver/denim black one in stock and it's REALLY sharp. I voted for that one, though I think I'd like the green one best in person.

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

one more thought, get the black and then get some tasty orange pinstriping done. Could be done without disassembling the bike probably or removing the fenders/tank. What would REALLY be cool is to get a thin orange stripe going around the rim, like I think the old "Sturgis" model used to have.

I've already said I love the black and orange. It's just right, it's Harley.

And yes, the homage to a Sturgis would be cool too...

:clap

[traveler]

Suede Blue and Black for me.

Joe

[CustomBlue]

i like it black ! but i do want to see the tail light and plate holder !

forget the bike,I wanna ride your avitar!

[CustomBlue]

Gimme the Olive with black pipes! I usually hate green,but it just looks right!

[Rocker59]

Vivid Black. It always looks right on a Harley.

Although, the Blue/black would look real retro with some VonDutch pinstriping and whitewall tires...

Too many sliver/black anniversary bikes running around for me to choose that color.

Orange/black and Olive/black probably look good. Just not my style.

[Xldevil]

Hi.
"I'd just paint it another color anyway"-flat black.
Ralph

[kevinhdy]

I should have scrolled down to look at the pictures before voting!!

I voted vivid black but after seeing that Orange Pearl and Black, WOW I love that. The other colors look really good too, surprisingly I think here the vivid black is my least favorite....

[1STONE]

black and silver denim

[07sporty]

I have seen a bunch all black and one silver/black in showrooms, even though i havent seen it in person i would the get the black/orange, regardless i prolly couldnt see myself getting one, whats the point now that a ton of them are gonna be on the road

[kenfm2000]

I bought the silver/black denim one. The dealer also had a vivid black. I totally expected to get the vivid black after viewing the pictures online. I think the pictures for the silver/black denim really don't do it justice. I think the flat colors is what I liked. I agree with some others that said a solid denim black would be the best. It also really needs black pipes.

[Jackster]

Damn I didn't even realize there was more than one color choice. :O

[fast fish]

I like the "looks" of the flat colors, but I think it would a super PIA to clean and I don't know if you can even wax it. For that reason, I would choose the black or black and orange one.

A couple of seasons down the road I believe the flat bikes will need repaint.

[wakeup]

I like the "looks" of the flat colors, but I think it would a super PIA to clean and I don't know if you can even wax it. For that reason, I would choose the black or black and orange one.

A couple of seasons down the road I believe the flat bikes will need repaint.

its not a PIA to clean because you can't even wax it, as far as the fading goes...:dunno the dealer says "it's designed to age" I think they mean it's going to fade and need to be repainted.

[Felix]

I like the Nightster, but for me black is the only color that looks right. Personally, I think it would look better all black (forget the stripe and name on the tank). Just black. Everyone knows its a Harley anyway. Not putting the name on would be really cool. Who's ever done that before?? Kind of like the Beatles with the White Album :rockband





Ok "Beatles" was written on the album sleeve, but it was written very little white on white.:bananinj

[thatbikerguy]

I like the black and silver one. To match my other one...

[LilHog59]

I bought the Black/Silver color and had to trailer it home due to the snow that we got the other day. Well it wasn't an enclosed trailer, and I only had to go 3 miles. But by the time I got her home and into the garage she was really dirty from the road spray and salt. She cleaned up nicely and I was impressed how easily the finish is to clean. I wouldn't call it a flat finish as it has some smooth kind of shine to it. Im wondering what a product like armour all would look like or do to it? I might test a small area on the fender and see how it looks. I love the wider front tire and the gators on the front forks, it makes the bike look really beefy.

[tzinsli]

I got the olive/black one a couple weeks ago. No regrets on the color choice!

[LilHog59]

OK today I used a product called Protect All (blue can spray on) on the silver/black nightster finish and it looks really good. It puts a real nice protective shine on the bike. It's a spray on, buff off type of protectant with carnuba wax and it works very well on the nightster. I'm really starting to like this duller type of finish that this bike has on it. With the protect all on the bike it looks like a satin finish. Nice.............:D

[nightsterman]

I have a deposit down on an olive and black nightster. I hope that it's here soon.

Mark

[LilHog59]

I have a deposit down on an olive and black nightster. I hope that it's here soon.

Mark

The olive/black is the color I originally wanted when I went to my local dealer. They had no olive/black scheduled, but every other color coming in and a silver/black on the floor. I bought the one on the floor and am very happy with my purchase. I'm sure you will be also, congrats on your order and a speedy delivery! Did they give you a delivery date?

[bsporty]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/bsporty/michealbolton.jpg I guess you could say, I like em all.
If I really had to choose, I dig the orange.

[nightsterman]

The olive/black is the color I originally wanted when I went to my local dealer. They had no olive/black scheduled, but every other color coming in and a silver/black on the floor. I bought the one on the floor and am very happy with my purchase. I'm sure you will be also, congrats on your order and a speedy delivery! Did they give you a delivery date?

I was kind of torn between the silver/black and olive/black. I asked the salesman if I could switch my deposit over to a silver/black one if I liked that color better, and he said no problem, as long as one's available. I haven't seen either in person, but I'm pretty sure I'll be going with the olive. The ship date is May 11th and I can't wait. I've already started buying goodies for the bike. LOL Do you have any photos to share of your bike?

Peace,
Mark

[LilHog59]

Here is a quick pic of my silver/black.

[nightsterman]

Cool!

Do you have any modification plans?

Peace,
Mark

[LilHog59]

Well I've already got the stage one done on the bike prior to delivery, but the scremin eagle mufflers are not to my liking. They sound good but just not loud enough for me. I purchased a new pair of rush mufflers off e-bay and I installed them today, much better sound. I also plan to do progressive 412 rear shocks and front springs and a two up seat, maybe a badlander or something similar and a minirail backrest and pad. thats about it. How about you, what do you have planed and what have you gotten so far? How about your exhaust and intake mods...?

[kenfm2000]

The color is a funny thing. The dealer here so far has had two silver and blacks, one orange and black and one vivid black. The silver and blacks sold first, I bought one of them. Then the orange and black sold. There the vivid black one still sits after at least 3 weeks. They even went as far as switching out the handlebars with ape hangers and put on forward controls and it is still sitting there. I still feel when you are seeing them in person and not relying on the photos the vivid black would have a much smaller percentage than is reflected in this poll. The matte colors just really seem to fit on this bike.

[Oly_Nightster]

That is the weirdest thing kenfm2000. Where I live they had two silver and blacks, one was bought before I got there and the other I bought. They now have a vivid black that has been there for a while and has ape hangers and a brawler seat. Do you live near Olympia, WA or is this just a freaky coincidence?

[kenfm2000]

I would call that a freaky coincidence. Great Falls, MT is where I am located.

What I thought was wild too was when the silver and black and orange and black models were in the showroom They really caught my eye as soon as I walked in. The vivid black one took me a few minutes to locate in the showroom today.

[Oly_Nightster]

I totally agree with you. The black one is nice but it hides with all the rest of the sportsters, the flat paint really stands out. Weird coincidence though, they even put the vivid black one right in front of the front desk inside the front door. Still no luck selling it just yet.

[MikeOK]

Oly, which saddle do you have on the bike in your avatar? I'm upgrading my N saddle next week, either the brawler or the corbin hollywood unless I find something better before then.

[nightsterman]

from LilHog59
How about you, what do you have planed and what have you gotten so far? How about your exhaust and intake mods...?

So far I've bought passenger pegs, Dyna highway pegs, Looking at 2 up seats. I think that eventually I'll change the intake to something with a more classic look, like the dragtron 1. I really like the style of the stock pipes, and I work nights, so I don't really want to piss off the neighbors with some really loud ones. I want to put a leather tool pouch on the left side swing arm and maybe one on the forks too. Or maybe one at the bottom of the down tubes. Oh yeah, a new helmet to go with the old school look of the bike. I like the look of these, what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MATT-BLACK-DOT-RETRO-VINTAGE-HELMET-MOTORCYCLE-HELMETS_W0QQitemZ190094334878QQcategoryZ6749QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem

or maybe one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230003514468&rd=1&rd=1

Mark

[Oly_Nightster]

Those helmets are pretty sweet, the goggles are awesome too. That second link has one with a matte black finish and a silver stripe on the top, that'd look cool on my bike. I have to try things on first though so that would be tough. The seat on mine is stock. When I replace i'm either going with the HD brawler or the Corbin Hollywood, sat on the brawler at the dealership and loved it but I love the Hollywood too.

[nightsterman]

They also have this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MATT-SILVER-DOT-RETRO-VINTAGE-HELMET-MOTORCYCLE-HELMETS_W0QQitemZ190095196928QQcategoryZ6749QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem

And this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SILVER-MATT-DOT-RETRO-VINTAGE-HELMET-MOTORCYCLE-HELMETS_W0QQitemZ190095946759QQcategoryZ6749QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem


I'll probably just go with the flat black.

Later,
Mark

[Oly_Nightster]

If you buy one you'll have to let me know how it fits and secures. I really like them but would want to try them on first. The return policy is good though so it might not hurt to just "try it on"

[Notabiker]

I originally voted for the silver/black combo. But since I just put a hold on the olive/black do I have to change it? I can't wait to ride my bike, :clap I am anxious to say the least.

[tzinsli]

I got the Olive/Black. So far I've got Stage 1 with Rush and SE a/c, a Mustang solo seat and forward controls which I haven't installed yet. Probably get to it this weekend.

[LilHog59]

I got the Olive/Black. So far I've got Stage 1 with Rush and SE a/c, a Mustang solo seat and forward controls which I haven't installed yet. Probably get to it this weekend.

How are you liking those rush mufflers, and what size baffles are you running in them? And does the Mustang seat raise/change the seat height? I like your bike it looks really sharp!

[Oly_Nightster]

Did you get black forward controls? My dealer said they'd be out in april if I could wait.

[Mean Gene]

I got the Olive/Black. So far I've got Stage 1 with Rush and SE a/c, a Mustang solo seat and forward controls which I haven't installed yet. Probably get to it this weekend.

Which model Mustang solo? I'm thinking of getting one. Is it the standard or wide? It looks like the standard. I imagine the wide would look too wide on a sporty, wouldn't it?

[tzinsli]

The seat is the standard size. I think the wide might look too big for the bike. The seat feels a bit higher and futher back than the stock. I'm 6'1" so that with the addition of the forward controls makes for a very comfortable ride. The forward controls are chrome but will probably have them powder coated later this year.
I'm very happy with the Rush slip ons. I got them with the 2" baffle. Wouldn't want them any louder..

[Mean Gene]

The seat is the standard size. I think the wide might look too big for the bike. The seat feels a bit higher and futher back than the stock. I'm 6'1" so that with the addition of the forward controls makes for a very comfortable ride.

I'm only 5'6''. How much does it push you back? I like forward controls too, but couldn't have my legs stretched more than an inch from where they are. I also love the height of the stock seat and I wouldn't want to raise up any more than that. I'm thinking of having a skirt made for the stock seat that looks just like yours. I like that look.

[tzinsli]

The seat is a Mustang Vintage solo. You can see it on Ebay. It feels like it sets me back about an inch.. Its got more padding than the stock seat and it also gets rid of that space between the seat and tank.

[min_jarhead]

Love it in Black!!!!

[KC_Sporty_Gal]

definately the orange!

[etomorrow]

i ordered black, though the black and green is great too.

[cantolina]

They shoulda TRULY blacked out AT LEAST the black nightster....

Dipped the WHOLE DAMN THING in black...:smoke

[Nightster1]

I love my silver denim and black denim combo, looks good an is so easy to clean.

[fishn4life]

Gotta go with my olive and black! It's going to look even better with the black pipes!

Mike

[emzdogz]

Gotta go with my olive and black! It's going to look even better with the black pipes!

Mike


gotta tell ya, I'm seriously thinking about the olive and black - wish I could see one 3-D! have a real simple "olive" pinstriped onto it. Just a couple of black swooshes and red blob.
:)

[fishn4life]

It's even nicer in person! It's a beautiful bike.....but the ride is where it's at! This is my first HD and let me tell you....the only regret is that I didn't start riding one sooner! There is something about the ride that makes you want to just keep going. I drove by my workplace back-and-forth four times today because I didn't want to get off my bike....LOL This bike is bad to the bone!
Mike

[Sigsterrr]

I really wanted the naked girl to go with the bike, but they didn't have one in stock.

[Serious]

When I first saw the pictures of the Nightster I thought for sure I would go with the Olive/Black combo and had even put a deposit down to secure the first one that hit the dealer. But when they started rolling in and I saw the Silver/Black combo I said screw it - THIS is the bike I want! :luvsport

[fishn4life]

Both are great colors! I'd be happy with either one.
I have a 2 page doc on the care and maintenance of the denim paint. As soon as I can figure out how to scan it in, I'll post it for everyone.

[Crusin_w00kie]

Really??? No kidding. Good info!

[fishn4life]

Sorry guys...I have the denim paint info on pdf but it wont let me add to post...says file is too big (it's only 1.3 mb). Anyways is anyone wants the info send me an email and I'll send it back to you...Mike

[cantolina]

Sorry guys...I have the denim paint info on pdf but it wont let me add to post...says file is too big (it's only 1.3 mb). Anyways is anyone wants the info send me an email and I'll send it back to you...Mike

Denim sux....

Wait till you hit it with wax the first time! :laugh

[fishn4life]

LOL....Thats like saying wait until you wash your clear coat with acid.
The stealer should let anyone know who purchases a bike w/ denim paint that you cant apply wax to it. wash with soap and detail with windex.

[Sportster Sam]

I saw an olive and black Nightster at my local dealer and really like that anodized look. Personally I'd like to see the Motor Company use more of the denim finishes. The blue denim that the Street Bob comes in would look great on a Sporty.

[Elvis Nixon]

Black/Silver here. I'm glad you don't wax the Denim finish. I'm way too lazy for all that waxing.

[Gone]

I would go with either the black or the olive drab and black. I wish they had an all flat black one though, the vivid black is maybe alittle too shiny...Though it still looks dope

[percydaman]

I bet they offer the all flat black in the future. I had planned on getting the all black until I saw it was a vivid black. So went with the only all flat option. the olive drab and black.

[OldsCool]

I change my mind every time I look at the pics. To my mind HD did really well except for the blue. Possibly a little effeminate?

[nightsterman]

OldsCool I change my mind every time I look at the pics. To my mind HD did really well except for the blue. Possibly a little effeminate?


I thought that about the blue too, but it looks much better in person. I ended up going with the green/black combo.

Later,
Mark

[OldsCool]

I thought that about the blue too, but it looks much better in person. I ended up going with the green/black combo.

Later,
Mark

I'm in England and haven't seen anything except pictures. After much self-debate I ordered the black. The green/black was my second choice.

[nightflight]

I went with the green/black too. I have been waiting for it for about a month and a half. Got the call last night that it came in. Picked it up today.... lovin it! :banana

[nightsterman]

OldsCool
Quote:
I'm in England and haven't seen anything except pictures. After much self-debate I ordered the black. The green/black was my second choice.

The black looks cool too. Here's the order I like best: black/green, black/grey, black, black/blue, black/orange. All of these colors look much better in person than in HD's photos. My last bike was gloss black, so I was ready for a change.

nightflight I went with the green/black too. I have been waiting for it for about a month and a half. Got the call last night that it came in. Picked it up today.... lovin it!

You have really great taste! I had to wait for more than 2 months for mine, but it worked out well because I was able to sell my old bike the day before my nightster was ready to take home.

Peace,
Mark

[07sporty]

I change my mind every time I look at the pics. To my mind HD did really well except for the blue. Possibly a little effeminate?

the black and blue one is the only one i havent seen yet..does anyone have one and when can we see pics

[nightsterman]

07sporty
the black and blue one is the only one i havent seen yet..does anyone have one and when can we see pics

I remember seeing a video with a lady reporter doing a story on the nighster. I'll see if I can dig it up.

OK here it is:

http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/la-hy-throttle21feb21,0,3054124.story?coll=la-home-highway1

Later,
Mark

[jamez1965]

Wow, the blue doesn't look half bad after all!

[jimmyfever]

Wow, the blue doesn't look half bad after all!

Folks -

Took the plunge and put $ down on a BLUE, yes BLUE, nightster - without ever seeing it in person... Was initially concerned that it looked as others have said -- a bit 'feminine'!

What sold me was seeing a vivid black/blue suede pearl in person on a Sportster 883C -- guys, the blue is the same blue suede pearl that's on any other Harley with the same color scheme, and it's alot more silvery-blue in person (the nightster pic on the site is much more powder-electric blue).

Check out the attached pic -- this 883C has the same colors, but the photo looks quite different from the Nightster Blue pic.

Just a FYI for those who are considering Blue as their choice!

[Nightster72]

I like this one more commonly known as mine, hehe...

http://img357.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture014un3.jpg

[Zeb]

You know, I wanted a blue as well but when I saw it in person I thought it lacked something.

Tonight I just noticed what was wrong...

On the HD photo, which is my background right now, they show just blue and black. At the dealer, the blue and black is seperated by a third color...kind of sand/tan like. That's what made me not like it.

But still...tempting...

[hardstatic]

I think that'll be the first blue one on these forums. You'll have to take some good pictures for us. If you end up not liking it, let me know, I might have a deal for you.

[jimmyfever]

You know, I wanted a blue as well but when I saw it in person I thought it lacked something.

Tonight I just noticed what was wrong...

On the HD photo, which is my background right now, they show just blue and black. At the dealer, the blue and black is seperated by a third color...kind of sand/tan like. That's what made me not like it.

But still...tempting...
Hardstatic -

Ahhh crap. You're right. You and I have the same image as our desktop backgrounds -- on the harley image, there's a line of black, and then another line of the blue, before it hits the vivid black on the tank bottom portion.

On the video that someone posted a link to earlier, you can clearly see the tan line you're talking about. Have to see if I can get my deposit put on another color --

Either that, or I could see about getting the tan line painted over a different color -- thoughts?

[jamez1965]

From the saddle, as you're flyin' down the road, you're not going to notice. :tour

[sportysrock]

I see a Nightster and I want to paint it black

do do do,
do,
do do do

[vertigoenigma]

I like them all except the blue maybe if i seen it in person otherwise .... ewwe

[LilHog59]

I've never seen the blue in person but my local dealer showed me the blue color on another model and said it would look the same. Honestly I didn't think it was a bad color, just needed to see it in person before I bought it. I'm wondering why the blue is such an elusive color, where are all the blue bikes at??? I don't seem them at dealers or on the forum. What's up with the blue? Come on HD, show us the blue!

[nightflight]

I saw an orange & black one at a dealer open-house last weekend. WOW!!
It looks WAY better in real life than in the pics or HD website. I was *almost* wishing I had bought those colors instead.

[percydaman]

i looked closely at the orange/black model as well. I just kept coming back to the olive/black model though. Fits me to a tee. I'm not into flashy chrome/colors on a motorcycle. Which is what attracted me to the nightster to begin with. :)

[nightflight]

i looked closely at the orange/black model as well. I just kept coming back to the olive/black model though. Fits me to a tee. I'm not into flashy chrome/colors on a motorcycle. Which is what attracted me to the nightster to begin with. :)
Yup, agreed. That's why I said *almost*. My wife actually settled my indecision, by telling me that the olive/black one was more my style. She knows me better than I know myself, sometimes. :D

[NightsterDiva]

I have to agree with you both...I am not into flashy, colorful & chrome. I am into very simple and plain colors for a bike, or car/ truck/ whatever. I have the vivid black. I just love how dark and mysterious it looks...although, I was very close to getting the olive...

[bokhan]

i think a vivid black with the bottom half painted denim and the pinstripe made red would look nice.

[Muddyape]

I just saw the blue at a local dealership for the first time. Have to say that in person it is NICE! Much different than pics do for it. I still like my black better, well at least it used to be all black.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/Bulldogxj/Sportster111.jpg

[sprtrjl]

I think I would like to see one in the Crimson Red Denim. Looks pretty cool on the '08 Street Bob!

[bobber89]

i thought thay had a crimson red one coming out in 08 i just orderd my 08 orange and black and she said "not the crimson red right" and i said umm no the orange.. so i dont know guys

[jono_1uk]

just changed my order to a vivid black one !!!
its nearer to getting here then the silver/black i asked for 1st !

[GringoLoco]

I like all of them, the only one I'm not sure about is the blue. I don't dislike it, I'm just not sure I like it.

I originally wanted the olive/black one, with vivid black as a second choice, but the only one they had when I went in was a vivid black one, so I got it. Now that I've gotten a better look at it, I think I actually prefer it over the olive one now. I initially like the olive one because I like old skool army looking stuff, but the vivid black one might look meaner once I get done with my evil plans.

[Javi]

I love Orange!!!

jejejej

[XLFREAK]

saw my 1st blue one today and thought it was cool in that it was a great color addition I've never seen on a Harley before. I'm not suggesting it's a girls color but I can see it would be popular with any blue eyed cutie pie! again cool color.......

[rebo77]

yea its kind a girls looking blue

[rebo77]

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[rebo77]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/rebo77/sns.jpg

[BikerTrash525]

I was hoping for an all denim black for '08, but that didn't happen. So Vivid black it is.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/815976/5189276/271725884.jpg

[I Got One]

I dislike the glossy black look, but love the Denim black....therefore would have preferred my bike to be all denim black....maybe a custom paint job in the works?

[Sprung]

I saw the blue pictures and immediately dismissed it as a possible color choice. Then I saw a blue on in the dealership and really liked it. I used to have a Jeep that was "Steel Blue" in color, and this HD blue is similar to that. It looks much better in person.

That being said, my wife strongly suggested I go with the black. She thought the blue was a little "girly.":p

[rick szymanski]

i like the olive drab....keeps the bike's plain theme going

[SOCAL_NIGHTSTER]

i think vivid black is the only way to go baby!!!

[Bishop73]

I like the orange/black but decided to go with the vivid black. I'm sure I'll do some custom paint down the road.

[hillers03]

I voted black and silver but my wife says the all black bike is nice just needs to have matching blacked out pipes that would be sick!!:tour :banadanc

[havi0412c]

Blacked out for me, but I would add a 2 into 1 black thunderheader, or maybe a supertrapp brushed stainless one, like the one for the flat track bikes.

[drewnic]

After seeing AV8TR's bike my mind is made up, olive and black for me.

[GrumpyCoyote]

Just ordered the black and olive. I'm having the tank painted out eventualy to kill those nasty badges, but it's a fantastic color.

[yonder]

I'm thinking of getting one all black. But that chrome has to go, no matter what color it's painted.

The olive is a close second favorite for me.

[Fester]

Yep black's a true NIGHTSTER. But, you're right the olive's a darned cool second.

[bruno77m]

Just order a vivid black. So happy.

[jesse85]

I wish they would have offered one all black denim instead of vivid black

[jrogers329]

I'm an Alabama Crimson Tide fan and I HATE orange (Tennessee, Florida, and Auburn). I won't even buy an orange harley shirt. That being said, I sat on an 08 orange and black and came real close to trading in my 06 Roadster for it. The color is awesome and it just seems to fit me a little better.

[Krypto]

I,m an Alabama Crimson Tide fan and I HATE orange (Tennessee, Florida, and Auburn). I won't even buy an orange harley shirt. That being said, I sat on an 08 orange and black and came real close to trading in my 06 Roadster for it. The color is awesome and it just seems to fit me a little better.

Sooner or later you'll all succumb to GATOR!!

[jrogers329]

Sooner or later you'll all succumb to GATOR!!

NEVER!!!!! #1 Recruiting Class this year! Urban who?

[Malloy]

I wish they would have offered one all black denim instead of vivid black

Im sure they will offer that soon.

[DelawhereNightsterGuy]

PAINT IT A DIFFERENT COLOR!!!
Of course, I'm biased :smoke

[Malloy]

Dunno man...this bikes looks SO GOOD in Vivid ;)

[scotthotrod]

OLIVE GREEN Yeah

[Willy's Garage]

I like that olive color. It seals the nostalgic deal. I'd paint some WWII nose art on the tank...

[KaotikEvo]

My first choice is the silver and black, and closely second to that is the o.d. and black. The camo helmet almost has me thinking I like the o.d. best.Now I don't know anymore. I'm so confused.

[fireman41]

As you could probably guess I like the olive and black the best. Makes it look more old school to me.

[fye824]

My Nightster is the vivid black and I love it. My only complaint is the swirl marks in the paint. They are so hard to get rid of. If I could change two things on this bike it would be paint it denim black and get rid of the light grey engine case.

[LuckyB]

I got the orange and black but the more i see the green and black the more i like it, I guess it's the old school army in me lol.

[GunnyZ]

the olive drab/black is by far the best paint scheme and when I shopped for mine, the hardest to find.

[Fester]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/grockelclub/SJDBIgCVPBI/AAAAAAAAAKk/gWk2MVhUU7o/IMG_0905.jpg?imgmax=640

... as black as the Night ...

[samppa]

I thought nighsters were supposed to be black...

[Kobo]

I like them all but the blue. It doesn't look "right".

[darknight]

What's the deal with "denim" colors? the dealer here told me they are supposed to "wear" like denim? Is this true, and anyone have a picture or example of what this means?

[kickfiend]

All the colors look good on this bike IMO but id have to go with the silver denim/black denim as the favorite

[WVRIDER]

I'm torn between the black and orange and the green and black....I would probably own any of them but the light blue....And I agree I dont want to see the tail light and plate holder either.