We pick up the best motorcycle Harley Davidson ever made - Nightster - EP.1
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
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We pick up the best motorcycle Harley Davidson ever made - Nightster - EP.1
In this Episode we pick up a new 2024 Harley Davidson Nightster Special
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I hope Harley watches this and appreciates the fact you’ve done more to boost sales with this one video than their entire marketing department.
B.S.
funny you mentioned it, all the sudden i want one cause Ryan approved it.
Facts!
As I’m on the website looking up prices
haha ... I would be happy for a free bike to ... hes way to excited for a 16000 sportster
I have a 2022 Nightster. I bought it with 10 miles on it & I am up to 7,800 miles on it so far & love it! It is fast, lightweight, & nimble as hell.
They are definitely one of the best riding motorcycles Harley has produced
Kruesi single handedly boosting nightster sales to a record high. God's work
😂😂😂 I hope so for the soul fact I don’t want this bike to go away. I’m really excited about it.
I was thinking the same. I was sleeping.
Speaking of bikes that went away.. anyone remember the black line? I think that what it was called. It only came out for a few years. They weren't known as the greatest bikes, they had some weird parts on it that were expensive and exclusive to that bike only. I think the bars were weird or somethin.. maybe the front wheel too? I'm not 100% sure...I can't remember exactly. I think it pretty much had a sportster front end but fucked up bars that didn't fit a sporty, if that makes sense ..idk. I haven't even thought about that bike in years but the comment randomly made me think of it right now...but thankfully these bikes seem to be pretty decent and popular, so I don't think they'll go away anytime soon but you never know with Harley I guess...
I have this bike and you're 100% right about it... I love it!
I sell Harleys for a living and finally someone made a video showcasing what this bad boy can do. It's a real fun bike for beginners and experts.
Don't sell this as a beginner bike.
I hate it. People trying hard to try to justify it
I feel like I'm being sold the "Sham Wow"
Yeah I don’t know what’s up with this vid, seems like the exact thing kruesi would hate and talk shit about
Today only buy a genuine harley davidson t shirt get a free motorcycle
I’m 6’6 300lbs can I fit in this bike
@@Frankfoot986na dawg
@@Frankfoot986like a glove 🎉😂
Kruesi’s back has to be tired……from literally carrying HD. ⚡️⚡️
😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂 fucking pinned at 9000 too, thought I wanted a dyna but now dude has got me scratching my head.
All I have to say is where he’s leaving the parking lot and going past the covered parking area. All it would take is a blond chewing gum talking on a cell phone and backing up and Kruesi would be going over the bars Brembo’s or not. Slow down out there. Head on swivel check your six and always leave a way out.😂
I’ve never seen you so excited! Glad you’re mixing it up. Stoked!!
Me too!!
As a former Nightster owner, it has some quirks. Just tap the start button (not hold it down) as you will foul the plugs, let it complete it start up cycle as it may cause a check engine light which is to remind you to let it complete its full cycle (have dealership show you how to clear the code-very easy), and there is a heat shield for the right side of the bike. Use only full synthetic oil (I like Motul 20W50). If you every have a software error where the bike will not start, unplug the main fuse, wait 30, reinstall the fuse and try again ( hopefully Harley Davidson has fixed this bug. This bike is very fast in Sport mode. Install a crash guard and have fun🤪
would this reset any code?
The last software update fixes the weird starting issues.
Sounds like you own a lemon, just like mine, been to their Harley shops 4 times and they can't fix the no start issue, it only gets worse every time they do a software update 🤬this bike sucks!!!
I own a lemon just like yours, I had no luck with the no start issue it only gets worse every time they try to upgrade the software, nice bike, if Harley Davidson service owns up to something they can't fix, it's a lemon, at least the one I own, bike sucks and so does their service, I'm currently looking into buying a Indian motorcycle instead
I was having this issue and took it to my dealer. They did a software update and I no longer have this issue. But yeah, it was a pretty shitty issue. I was at some parking lot and my bike wouldn't start. I saw a video on youtube, prior, so I knew to pull the first white plug up in the handle bar and it just started right up after that. Not something you want to deal with if you are all alone way the hell away from home and nothing on you.
Happy to see how much you like this bike.
Tall Suspension, Stealth 2-1 and a Bar/Riser combo with integrated cluster would be next level🔥
Was one of my favorite bikes i could maybe actually afford from the demo day i went to, cant wait to hear it with an exhaust 🤘🏼
When I was selling bikes I told everyone about this bike and they laughed. This is the best feeling bike they make!
The people who laugh are the same old bitter Gray beard retirees who b**** about anything good Harley comes out with now. They need to just go ahead and go the way of the dinosaur
I would say besides the pan America yes
My favorite are the FLH and the Hertage.
So I own one of each. They feel good on the road. Great suspensions, and there’s a ton of nice after market upgrades for anyone who enjoys customizing them.
They will never be sold as long as I’m alive.
Yeah, the Heritage is one of my favorites.
I bought one back in September 23 and this bike is legit. Just very hard to find parts outside of Harley. Hopefully Krusi gets the aftermarket on board. Its a great bike!
I hope so too!
I bought one in April and I will be following this series with great interest for the same reasons.
@@kruesioriginalsmake us some parts
Truly this and the low rider S are the only HD motorcycles I would even consider. Leaning more towards this nightster, I ride a lot in high traffic daily. Air cooled bikes just are not the vibe anymore. I’m not a huge fan of the sportster s because of the ergonomics. But this little ripper has enough power, it’s got the motorcycle look. I rode my buddies to work for two weeks this summer. And was highly impressed.
Love hearing dedicated Harley guys speak about something new this way. Good on you boys
Love it when kruesi gets excited about a bike. This feels like the bagger builds all over again and those were great videos and build series 👌 and can't wait to see what this bike turns out in the next one 😮
My favorite part is his excitement. Awesome upload.
This bike rocks! Bought it for my wife and I find myself riding it more than her. Changed the seat to the HD Sundowner which hold you in more and super comfortable. Ride it, it’s awesome for the money. Great vid!
Your excitement makes it worth it.
The crazy thing is this is the 975 version of the 1250 Pan America. Still has plenty of power! Lots of potential. Sweet video! Keep up the excellent work.
I wonder how easy it'd be to swap engines with a pan am? I know the tanks swap easily. I also saw one on Instagram a German girl rides that looks like it has the pan ams whole front suspension. forks, wheel etc. it even has pan am crash bars and fog lights on it. The revmax bikes might be crazy interchangeable with parts.
At last someone has seen how good the Nightster Special is. Can't wait to see the build . There is a guy in Thailand doing some good looking custom work on them . Should be a great stunt bike . Bike will do good burnouts once you get the tire spinning . Love my Nightster Special . Harley Davidson have lifted their game just brought as 2023 CVO Road Glide 121 VVT . now have 2 Awesome Harleys
I ride a 22-nightster, n personally have nothing but luv fir it. You can literally let the handlebars go n just steer it with your hip and body motion. Def handling is on point. Wish i wouldve wauted n saved on the price but i went all in anyway as it was my furst bike at 37.
Oh now they’re cool. But when I bought mine last year everyone laughed. 😂. Love my Nightster.
Bought mine trough the hate too😂 Ride safe💪🏻
Nothing is ever good enough. All the mouths hated the 1340, ( Blockhead ), now they are cool. ?
@@michaeldelio1870 i dont think ive ever heard hate about the evo motors
@@hooniganruiz5613 my friend Billy Bob hates them
@@michaeldelio1870 you know what i have heard it before it was my uncles cousins brothers son, jim. He was telling me how they arent the best motors, my bad
I owned a softail for 4 months before I traded it back in. They are great riding bikes for solo casual riding. They SUCK ASS as a 2-up bike. I could not imagine anyone owning one for stunts.
The Dyna... ❤... total love. My first Harley was a Dyna. I traded it in 4 years ago. Then, this last week, I ended up buying it back. When I traded it in I could not afford 2 bikes otherwise it would have never left. I am so happy to have the bike back. It is not another bike like my Dyna. It is MY Dyna that I had previously traded it and was lucky enough to get back, almost completely unchanged, amd with only 2k more miles on it. Super stoked. To top it off, the last guy put cams in it. 😁
Now, having been on a test ride of the 975 Nightster, there is no damn good reason that bike needed a 6 speed. The little bastard is mental.
I think it is awesome you are going to do a build on this bike. everyone has been sleeping on it. build this right and you could single handedly revolutionize this model. the aftermarket would be frantically making stuff for it. and water cooled is a great thing! can't wait to see what you do with it. Keep up the awesome work..
I feel the same way
Hell ya!! Thank you!! I was stoked right along with you while you were talking about it. 🙌🏽
I like e Kruesi’s reaction, a true lover of motorcycles!
This is the most enthusiastic review I've ever seen on this bike well done
Harley Davidson just sent this in an email. Good job, my dude.
That’s awesome, thank you
Harley did what everyone asked for, and then people get butthurt because "it's not a
Harley".
Fr, they are still on their 2,000cc bikes putting out 100hp for $40k. These clowns are holding HD back
Fact
Haha still the same dude I remember from about 15 years ago. Glad to see you doing your thing man. 🤙🏽
Kreusi’s level of excitement was awesome 😂 these things are extremely slept on, probably the most underrated Harley out there right now. Also, those factory wheels are probably the sickest factory wheels out right now
Couldn't agree more!
The wheels are sick! Lol
I've keep waiting for a set of those to come up for sale. I want them on my Street Bob bad!
I walked into a dealership and bought one as my first bike. I love the way it rides and maybe this was a mistake, but after watching this video I definitely know I made the right choice. The nightsters are sick bikes.
Well said!
I think you guys are onto something.
Let’s build the shit out of it and see what goes down!
Keep up the great work guys!
Thank you, that’s the plan
Bought a 2024 Nightster special in Baja orange back in April. Great bike, liquid cooled is really nice in traffic. Right at 2K miles, 1,000 miles a month. I put a flat bar on it and a Corbin seat.
Culture is about to shift on these....because of you. It's time people accept the different things that harley is trying because they fuckin need to. Pumped to follow this build.
Your excitement for this bike is intoxicating, I’m truly thinking about checking one out, great vid, can’t wait to see more of it!
I feel like you're about to start a new trend in the custom scene with this one. 🔥
I really hope so. I love this motorcycle.
Where’s the gas cap ?
Stoked to see the build
Just watch all the Nightsters fly off the shelves now :)
Why? That won't happen
@@RyanTaylor1223because i trust kreusi and now i want one haha
@@RyanTaylor1223 Just because Ryan said it's an early model Dyna :)
Dang it- I just bought a 23 street guide ST yesterday. 😢… lol
Post. Video or a short.
I ride a Road King now but as I am getting older and have had hip surgery, the weight of the King is becoming more of an issue. The Nightster Special looks like a very interesting bike. Love the sound of that engine. The weight and center of gravity seems exactly what I need. I'm not crazy about the look of the radiator but I can live with it. Can't wait to try one out.
I went and test rode one today and dude I was blown away. The seat sucked but the mids were on point bars weren’t bad brakes were sick. Pulls like a two stroke power band 🤘🏼 I hope the aftermarket takes off on them. I also took a Pan America for a rip and it blew my mind too, it’s not something I’d buy but the experience was worth it.
I hadn't had so much fun on bikes in a while until I took this on a test drive. I had to get it. I'm so grateful to have one! We all ride and and the positive energy is dope. Every bike has its fun points for sure and as long as I'm on two wheels I'm happy.
A good friend of mine has one of these here in Australia. Dealership set it up so if you hold the TC button when starting it starts in sport mode, no traction control and no abs. Stock it drifts and wheelies better and easier than his purpose built Buell XB12R stunt bike.
How bout the Buell super cruiser?? Fucking nasty
Not a Harley engine anymore unfortunately 😞
Thing is 🔥
Ya idk what's left to do to that thing lol
That is the new DYNA.
That’s why they paid him to say this to stop buell but he has talked shit about new Harley’s for years sell out
About time someone says what I've been saying for the last couple years! The Nightster is an amazing bike. I really want one. The engine is excellent and the suspension money. Sport bike rider and this bike will make you want a Harley after taking it for a test ride
Two brothers makes an exhaust and Harley has a step up style seat called the switchback. This bike rips but everyone hates it because it’s water cooled and “Not a Harley brother” I’m so stoked to see you rip this bike because I love mine!
I love mine too. The clutch is the same part #'s as the pan america, and Barnett came out with a clutch kit.
People hate it because it's ugly and plastic.
People like that remind my of a 13yr old emo kid who has to hate everything about everything to be "cool" or the guys who hate Sportsters because "a real man would never ride a girls bike" they're just like the ones who have to drive a jacked up truck to prove how "manly" they are but refuse to get their 38in tires dirty...the people being overly "non conforming" saying it's too commerical are just as bad as the sell outs they're talking about. Even if they like it, they have to say they hate it, just like the opposite side where even if they hate something, they say they love it, just to fit in with trends. Whatever happened to not giving a fuck about what anyone thinks and openly liking whatever the hell you want? Isn't that technically more non conforming than anything? Personally I'm looking forward to seeing what he turns it into...but even it's completely badass, there will still inevitably be people talking shit about it.. Fuck em, can't please everyone all the time.
@@JorgeIsHappy as if the M8 intake manifold aren't plastic, or the Sheet molding compound saddlebags and fairings. Or the plastic lifter cuffs.
@Steve-1269 I couldn't say it better.
Just picked mine up over the weekend I love it 🔥🔥🔥
Can't wait to see what you end up with here. Really would like another project. Let's see what you can do first :)
You and me both!
I have had my 2024 Nightster Special aince Feb of this year (2024). Had 7 miles on mine when I got it. Has around 9k miles on it now, love the thing.
To each is own! Not a fan but if you like I’m happy for you! I like old clunky Harley’s smooth and refined is the problem with modern day vehicles. I like 383 Strocker chevelle’s! Hot rods!
I have several motorcycles and I get the alure of the old school Harley. Clunky transmission, noisy engine, loud and hot AF at stop lights in the summer. The newer ones are a little smother @ idle but still have a lot of character. My Gold Wing is hands down a better motorcycle but lacks any character at all. If I need dependability and comfort for a long ride I'll take the Honda but if I want to ride what I consider to be a real motorcycle I'll ride the Harley. At 64 years old I just won't ride the Harley very far at a time but i still feel like a bad ass when I do.
Hey Ryan, if you haven’t already, check out the HD switchback seat. It’s step up style and works with the whole fuel under the seat thing. Corbin also makes a nice one with a smuggler truck. Can’t wait to see the suspension stuff! I combined that switchback seat with the 1.5” riser from Bung King on mine and the ergos are just perfect now!!
I've been about these since the came out, glad y'all are diving into one and finally getting some aftermarket going for the nightster.
If I see kruesi and his boys shredding on the thing, my opinion will probably drastically change
Pumped for this build. Haven’t seen Ryan this pumped about a project since the Monkey
That is a fact, I haven’t been this. Excited about a motorcycle in a long time finally, something new.
@@kruesioriginals I can't wait for Part II! It's about time the aftermarket built a good RH975 Nightster!
thank you! I've been waiting for some full exhaust for this bike and some upgraded suspension. S&S makes a slip on and I just saw 2 Brothers makes a full 2 into 1 for it now. Nice!
"I live in a hot state, I'm old and I don't give a shit" I need a t shirt with that on it
Take my 💰
Same
Great initial review. Stoked to hear HD has a "fun" bike again.
I like them, they're fast too.
Yes Sir, finally someone is saying what I felt when I test rode one. It is a sleeper, rock a S&S slip on with the baffle out and it then sounds like a Vtwin....Keep Your Stream Strong !!!!
Once again RYAN is BIG DIK SWINGING. Get your popcorn ready, this is gonna be a SICK must watch build series.
Yes sir, we are about to go real hard with this thing
I agree. I walked into dealership yesterday and this one grabbed my attention the most
I think Kruesi just started a new movement. Many have been curious but neglect the bike ....
Krusie, this exited will trigger people to jump on board.
"It doesn't feel like a Harley and it doesn't feel like a Sportster." Nuff said.
I own a ‘22 Nightster. Bike rips. S&S makes a nice exhaust. Dean Speed in Phoenix also has some aftermarket parts. You can get mini apes from Harley made just for this bike.
This video feels like when BMW gave a ton of R1800’s to influencers, a few years ago, it was an act of desperation to sell a bike that no one wants.
I suspect the same thing, it being halfway through the year already. Why didn’t he freak out about it late last year when it was launched?
RSD made a club style r18...very very cool
@@MapleBar777I feel like if you rolled this through the door 6 months ago and said I want you to build me a custom stealth exhaust and put a lift kit on it you wouldn't have been met with the same excitement....
But unlike the new HD the BMW R1800 is a grate ride
@@1980kittykats still a terrible design. Any accident will destroy the power plant.
I've seen this video twice already I've been following the build. I'm thinking about getting one this December early January 🤘
Love that dealership. The buying experience is superb, but the museum is the best part of the place. o7
I’m excited to see this build! I’m not a fan of the nightster so I’m excited to see what Ryan can do with it!
I have a ‘24 Nightster Special. This is not hype. It’s a ripper in sport mode. Or you can dial it back to street mode when riding steady on the highway. Comes Standard with cruise control, ABS, Bluetooth controls. The hottest recorded temp I got in 95 degree Texas heat and sitting in stop and go traffic was 224 degree F. For every one saying this isn’t a real Harley you can go eff off.
They're paying you to. Can't say "fuck" when you're advertising, I guess. Lol
Aye ya yai.
Bike sucks, full of Taiwan part's, especially when Harley Davidson service can't figure out what's wrong with the no start issue on my 2022 nightmare nightster 4 times to the Harley Davidson service, and only gets worse, bike sucks and so does their service!!!
This machine was getting a lot of hate before this vid. Thanks for shutting all the Naysayers up! Love my Nightster.
It’s going to get even better
It was only getting hate from those old miserable gray-bearded turds who hate everything that isn't 1940s technology LOL
Ayy new Kruesi before bed. Nice.
I like the Nightster wheels and seat with the Nightster Special options.
About time somebody recognized how good this bike is.
That’s what I’m saying, I feel like everyone slept on this
@@kruesioriginals I agree. People also slept on the Pan America too.
Absolutely on both counts
@@OhioGuy82 I wouldn't say that. The pan am was the leader in sales in it's category for a while when it first dropped. There were tons of reviews and comparisons all over UA-cam. The nightster though, I was starting to think there was an embargo from the company or something. With the lack of backing they seemed to be doing.
@@super16g123 Yes. In the ADV segment. The traditionalist HD guy didn’t care about them at all. I had a Pan America Special for a year. It was the best and worst motorcycle I have owned. When it worked without fault it was amazing.
Your excitement is making me really like this motorcycle
FXR is the best bike Harley ever made.
We should wait buell super cruiser 2025 FXR frame single sock.. end game
I read this comment thinking to myself have this person rode every Harley ever made and made his comment based on that. Or is he basing that on watching UA-cam?
Besides the evo and electronics…
@@koboibebob7839not Harley engine?
Kruesi is violently against FXR but I love it 😂😂😂
Just wait until you tackle the electronics, then all the happy happy joy comes to a screeching halt.
I’ve been dealing with exactly that from the rev max platform for a couple of years now. Unfortunately any first gen is gonna be a nightmare but I’m certain they’ll find ways to delete the stuff that gives them trouble. ABS should be simple enough but the TRC, I’m sure will give them some mental anguish
Eh they've got most of the bugs figured out on the 24 models
I hear both of you, I'm shopping for a '24 Pnam right now. My concern is the ability to untangle and separate out the code for the controls so I can fix up my bike like I want without having to go to the dealer for a flash after I bleed the dang brakes. Even if there was a keyboard and debugger attached to the bike, or a smartphone app, I can barely run a 3D modeler for work and god forbid I need to edit the register in my PC. How the heck can you adjust something in Harley's proprietary software that we don't have access to or documentation for? I don't think there is even a tuner on the market for it. If there is please let me know.
Is this a AI video ?
It feels like Fox News
Watching him nerd out was fun lol. Can wait to see the parts development they do
It sounds like a honda
It's because it's a dual pivot crank and not harley's traditional single pivot, this is done to reduce vibration and increase horsepower
Immediately thought of my Shadow lol
Kawasaki Vulcan comes to mind.
Looking forward to seeing your art come alive, congrats on the new ride
This video sells more nighters than any other video. The engine looks like its designed by AI. Its something AI would draw.
I was thinking Fisher-Price. It looks like something in the ghetto-mart toy aisle.
Looking forward to the next episode of this bike.
That maybe the fruitiest looking sportster out there. I wouldnt be caught dead on that thing
haven't seen ya this excited for quite a while man. glad you dig it.
Go right the Rebel 1100. It's everything you like about this but better. Sorry don't attack bc it's not a HD
I love how stoked you guys are on a bunch of stuff that’s been on the mc market for years, lol! Can’t wait to see what you make out of it
On paper it’s bad ass, but that thing is ugly as hell with zero character. With that being said I can’t wait to see what you do to it
Nah they look great. Zero character in the way it looks or it's character of how it rides and the engine is?
Looks great? Maybe if I’m 12 beers deep and squinting my eyes. The platform has potential, I’m excited to see what Kruesi does with it
@@DetectiveStablerSVU Nah its pretty ugly
@@jeremylong6229 yea looks like a jap bike
Super ugly
Your so stoked on it, it makes me wanna go buy one.
07 Fatboy has 41mm tubes.
Sportsters will always have a place in my heart. That bike in your hands will turn out dope
Cute girls bike 👧
While I was working at Harley I fell in love with this bike I have a 2013 dyna and told everyone that the nightster was the new dyna!
How much did Harley pay you to advertise the bike nobody’s buying 😅
I like that Odometer 👍.
Thing looks like a toy from Mattel
I give it to you for being clever. If you can get in on the ground level and start making stunt parts, youll motivate more to buy. Ive got a pan am, these new models are slept on.
All this bike needs is kruesi to make it cool. Throw one of saddlemens mini Fxrt fairing on it.
All true, great bike.
I’m a beginner and I went from practicing on a 750 soft tail to buying a nightster off the lot. Now when I ride the 750 I practiced on I IMMEDIATELY want to get back on the nightster. There’s nothing like it honestly