hello, Em here, from Tampa FL. Currently Sportster-less, but had an '89 1200 conversion with Fat-bobs, for several years. I really loved it, but being a 4 speed, it seemed limited for the increasing amount of long distance riding I was doing.
I loved the bike tho. Reliable, good looking, after the conversion it was FAST.
So then I went to the opposite end of things and got a 4 cyl Honda Magna. Nice too, but...I was bored.
Now my rider is a Suzuki SV650.
I like it ok, but am being SORELY tempted back into the Sporty life by the way the new Nightster looks. And I can only imagine the EFI, rubber mount and 5 speed make it pretty much easier to tour on than my old bike.

So thats why I'm here, and just to see where folks are at these days in the Sportster world.
Even tho I end up doing trips for most of my mileage, I do love the bobber look.
I have a project bike - vertical twin, Yamaha XS650 (oldy) which was gonna be my bobber project. But my house needs my attention, as far as my time, and that Nightster is looking really fine to me.

I like all the XL's, but that "N" has its hooks in me.
thanks
Em

Welcome to the forum!!!! There are quite a few threads w/ pics on the N already. They'll give ya something to look forward to.

:welcome

I too like (almost all of) the looks of the Nightster. Do it...do it...get it...you know you want it.

:D

Welcome from GA!
Matt

Hello from Missouri & welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the Forum from Middle Tennessee, Defeated Creek, Difficult and Hoggtown

Welcome to the Forum! Ride Safe! Ride Often!!! Sporty rules!!

welcome from baltimore

hi from Wales

Welcome from across the Bay... St. Petersburg. I, too, had the Suzuki SV650 then decided to go "all the way" (for me at least).

thanks folks for the welcomes. Much appreciated, this seems like a really cool forum.
:)
Em

Welcome from across the Bay... St. Petersburg. I, too, had the Suzuki SV650 then decided to go "all the way" (for me at least).

Hi, wow thats wild you had the SV too! I mean I like the SV pretty well, wish I could have both.
I started reading stats and realized the newish 1200' XL's have probably more horsepower, and definately more torque than the SV (which has plenty of power), so I got interested in the XL's again.
And here in Florida, its not like there are so many twisties that the sportbike aspect is even much of a consideration for me.
Nice to meet you!
are there more west central FL folks on this forum?
Em
:)

Welcome from So. Central Ky. There are several here from Fla.

Welcome from Las Vegas

Welcome from oregon.

:welcome from me:spineyes

Welcome from Nebraska.

I've seen the new N in person, and it's a great looking bike. Feel free to post questions and brouse the forum for information and rider impressions. Welcome