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DynaSport · 09-05-2012, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RxZ

Is that a 2013 model? It looks great!

It's a 2013 Nighster.

Glenngineer · 09-05-2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DynaSport

It's a 2013 Nighster.

No such thing. It's an Iron.

Terrytori · 09-06-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bowlingballhead

This, to me, is just about the most perfect looking bike ever. I will sell my Ninja 250 and get one in this wondrous orange, by Grabthar's Hammer i will!

As I have both this, and a 250 Ninja , I would advise, if at all possible, hanging on to the wee scooter.

They are pretty much on opposite ends of the spectrum and the Ninja will provide you with joys that can not be duplicated
on the Sporty. Twisty mountain roads come immediately to mind.

Uglyprimate · 09-06-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrytori

As I have both this, and a 250 Ninja , I would advise, if at all possible, hanging on to the wee scooter.

They are pretty much on opposite ends of the spectrum and the Ninja will provide you with joys that can not be duplicated
on the Sporty. Twisty mountain roads come immediately to mind.

I have a Ninja 250 and a Sportster XR1200.

I don't even waste money putting tags on the Ninja anymore.

n8dawg6 · 09-06-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Uglyprimate

I have a Ninja 250 and a Sportster XR1200.

I don't even waste money putting tags on the Ninja anymore.

I'm sort of in the same boat. once I got the hang of the XR, it's not particularly interesting to ride a smaller machine. that torque and engine noise is addictive.

I don't have any time on the iron, though. I suspect that the XR is a different machine entirely in terms of cornering ability.

Terrytori · 09-06-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Uglyprimate

I have a Ninja 250 and a Sportster XR1200.

I don't even waste money putting tags on the Ninja anymore.

That's 'cause you're not scooting an Iron.

DynaSport · 09-06-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenngineer

No such thing. It's an Iron.

Don't read what I write, read what I mean.

surly357 · 09-06-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bowlingballhead

......by Grabthar's Hammer i will!

Was that Alan Rickman in 'Galaxy Quest'?

VBdiver · 09-07-2012, 08:34 PM

been working on this a while .
new paint , triple trees , wheels , bunch of powdercoating , handlebars , etc etc .
getting geared up for horsepower work , checking my options .
I really enjoy riding this bike, hope the down time is short.

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Photog · 09-07-2012, 08:37 PM

Very nice!

Vial Style · 09-07-2012, 08:41 PM

I'd wager that this thing is INFINITELY more fun in all respects than a Ninja 250(?)....

Tiellswheels · 09-07-2012, 10:02 PM

Picked up this 07 Roadster in April and really like it. It had loud slip ons, and forwards which I put back to stock. Bike is fun, and gets great gas mileage. Nice addition to my GS which is my main ride.
Only had 1357 miles on it when I got it. Seat and HD ¼ fairing make it much better. Looking to get a nice tank bag for it. Already have a Giant Loop great basin bag which is why I’m keeping the saddlebag mounts on it. This pic is a quick morning ride out to Freedom Rock in July.

Tiellswheels · 09-08-2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Witness

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Witness;
Glad to hear your are enjoying your 1200R. IMO HD needs to bring these back. Thanks for sharing.

Shooter1 · 09-09-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Vial Style

I'd wager that this thing is INFINITELY more fun in all respects than a Ninja 250(?)....

This bike is badass. Love the 'Trapp and flat-track seat/tailsection

bravada · 09-09-2012, 12:52 PM

I am getting the itch for a Sportster so i thought i would post here. I am 5' 11" and a 31" inseam.

From what i have read here; and taking into consideration how I bend or don't bend any more, I would need to make the following changes. Be mind full I am built for comfort not speed!

Add 2" risers.

Add some height to the seat. Looking for an overall seat height around 30"

Add 13" shocks to the rear for comfort.

Would keep the mid controls.

Planning on some two up riding with the wife.

Want to do away with wrist and shoulder pain.
Broke my tail bone as a kid so I need a more upright position.
Has any one ever lowered the pegs? What I am thinking here is to relax the angle that the knee bends.

From what I see these changes would put me in approx. the same position I am when I ride my Vespa. which i find very comfortable. The other is that I don't have thousands to spend guessing if I could get comfortable on a Sportster as I have heard more than one person say how uncomfortable they are. The other concern is looking like a monkey playing/ riding a football. Then again I am secure in my manhood as I ride a scooter. http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/ear.gif

09-07-2012, 08:34 PM	#1689
VBdiver disconcerted Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Beach,VA Oddometer: 47	'07 Sportster been working on this a while . new paint , triple trees , wheels , bunch of powdercoating , handlebars , etc etc . getting geared up for horsepower work , checking my options . I really enjoy riding this bike, hope the down time is short. ..

09-07-2012, 08:37 PM	#1690
Photog Charismatic Megafauna Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Cackalacky Oddometer: 46,091	Very nice! __________________ Only an XR1200 owner knows why Cthulhu hangs its head out a car window. Like I like. Yep.

09-07-2012, 10:02 PM	#1692
Tiellswheels Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Nebraska Oddometer: 48	07 Roadster Picked up this 07 Roadster in April and really like it. It had loud slip ons, and forwards which I put back to stock. Bike is fun, and gets great gas mileage. Nice addition to my GS which is my main ride. Only had 1357 miles on it when I got it. Seat and HD ¼ fairing make it much better. Looking to get a nice tank bag for it. Already have a Giant Loop great basin bag which is why I’m keeping the saddlebag mounts on it. This pic is a quick morning ride out to Freedom Rock in July. __________________ "07 HD XL1200R "98 R1100GS "86 R80RT Yukon Blue (sold) "76 R90/6 (sold)

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09-07-2012, 08:41 PM	#1691
Vial Style PRO ANTI Joined: Jul 2010 Location: RainCity British Columbia Oddometer: 35	I'd wager that this thing is INFINITELY more fun in all respects than a Ninja 250(?)....

09-09-2012, 12:52 PM	#1695
bravada Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 17	I am getting the itch for a Sportster so i thought i would post here. I am 5' 11" and a 31" inseam. From what i have read here; and taking into consideration how I bend or don't bend any more, I would need to make the following changes. Be mind full I am built for comfort not speed! Add 2" risers. Add some height to the seat. Looking for an overall seat height around 30" Add 13" shocks to the rear for comfort. Would keep the mid controls. Planning on some two up riding with the wife. Want to do away with wrist and shoulder pain. Broke my tail bone as a kid so I need a more upright position. Has any one ever lowered the pegs? What I am thinking here is to relax the angle that the knee bends. From what I see these changes would put me in approx. the same position I am when I ride my Vespa. which i find very comfortable. The other is that I don't have thousands to spend guessing if I could get comfortable on a Sportster as I have heard more than one person say how uncomfortable they are. The other concern is looking like a monkey playing/ riding a football. Then again I am secure in my manhood as I ride a scooter. http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/ear.gif