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13th February 2008
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 112
Reputation: 102
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Got my first bike: HD 1200N
Finally, I have been waiting for a long time to finally get a bike.
I took the MSC this weekend and had a great time, picked up the skills really quick.
There is a significant difference between the bikes in the MSC course and this Nightster, weight is definantly an issue (although slight) and the motor responds much differently.
Took it for a spin around the block and had no major issues other than getting used to this motors rev range and little hiccups.
All in all I am pretty excited, look forward to taking it easy for the next few weeks before venturing out on a regular basis to and from work.
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13th February 2008
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 13,143 Sportster/Buell Model: XL50 0596 Black Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: E-Glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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Welcome to Sportsterland and congrats.
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13th February 2008
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Senior Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 2,532 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL 883 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1986
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Welcome from a fellow Army man! Where are you located? I suppose you also drive a GTO? If so, what year is it, and post pics.
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13th February 2008
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Olympia, WA.
Posts: 641 Sportster/Buell Model: 883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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Congrats and welcome to the forum from Washington St. Ride safe and let the fun ensue.
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13th February 2008
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 112
Reputation: 102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jackster
Welcome from a fellow Army man! Where are you located? I suppose you also drive a GTO? If so, what year is it, and post pics.
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Located at Fort Huachuca in AZ, GTO is a 2004 and is getting a 416CI Stroked L92 as we speak. The Goat will be pushing about 500rwhp N/A in addition to a 150 shot for the track.
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13th February 2008
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 117 Sportster/Buell Model: xl1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 08
Reputation: 44
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my 1200n has hiccups too..does it eventually go away..only does it when the engine is cold and only for a minute..
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13th February 2008
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 3,339 Sportster/Buell Model: SXL883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
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Hello from Missouri & welcome to the forum!
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13th February 2008
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: North Chilterns, UK
Posts: 2,471 Sportster/Buell Model: 883R Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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...and a big "welcome" from the UK. Enjoy your Sportster!
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13th February 2008
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,157
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Cool - have fun & ride safe!
I'm sure you'll find the Nightster second nature within a week or so, but don't let your guard down.
Most accidents occur either in that first year - or toward the end of it when people get cocky...
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13th February 2008
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Senior Chief Know It All 2nd Class
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North-Western, IL
Posts: 1,409 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: FLHTC - Finally! Other Motorcycle Year: 2008
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Awesome bike! Thanks for serving and enjoy that Sporty!
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Originally Posted by Fast GTO
Took it for a spin around the block and had no major issues other than getting used to this motors rev range and little hiccups.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmyp
my 1200n has hiccups too..does it eventually go away..only does it when the engine is cold and only for a minute..
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These are probably a symptom of the lean setting from the factory. Although, there should be few of them on a fuel injected bike. I would recommend you keep an eye on them and if they do not improve as the weather warms, mention it to your dealer as they could be a sign of a slight intake or exhaust leak.
Probably just from the cold. Be careful, one hiccup when turning from a stop light / sign can cause a stall and a dropped bike if you are not expecting it. 
If you upgrade the mufflers and intake, you will need to do something with the fuel injection system (PCIII, SERT, Download, Cobra, FuelPak, etc.). At that time, it can be richened up to prevent these hiccups.
Good luck and enjoy those bikes! 
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