2008 Harley Davidson Nightster 1200 Quick Ride
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2021
- Walk around and quick ride on a 2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Nightster. This bike only has about 2300 miles on it and is like new. A few few Harley Davidson accessory upgrades including flush fuel cap, seat, grips, and footpegs along with Python-3 exhaust. The Nightster is basically a lowered and "bobbed" (cut fenders) Sportster model with less chrome and more black along with crinkle finish on the engine. This bike is low to the ground (little over 25" seat height) and with the forward mounted foot controls offers plenty of room for me (I am 6'2" tall). The short travel suspension keeps the bike low to the ground but quickly uses up the available travel on any kind of bigger bumps (even some small ones). The Knightster is small in overall size so the air cooled v-twin 1200cc engine dominates the look of the bike. And that engine is alive in the chassis - literally moving around on the rubber engine mounts especially at idle. The low revving engine loves to lug at super low RPM's with locomotive like torque feel. The classic rumble of the V-Twin engine with that laid back riding position is all part of the Nightster emotional experience...the simple joy of riding a motorcycle!
I just bought this exact color gas tank and installed it on my 2022 Black Denim Iron, it gave the bike life and a better look.
I bet it did! That 2008 Nightster tank and color is classic Harley-Davidson!
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I'm 6'4' I've had four sporties everyone says why I didn't buy a bigger bike don't need it. The 1200 is a perfect bike set up right its very versatile and comfortable. Mine is fairly stock engine and exhaust wise. But a great bike. Mine is 08 as well
The classic Sportster - such an iconic motorcycle! That big air cooled V-twin engine with a minimal frame wrapped around it with wonderful torque from what feels like zero RPM. I think a better rear shock with another inch of rear wheel suspension travel would provide a big step up in comfort on the bumps. I wonder if HD will continue to build the 883 Sportster now that the all new 1200 is out?
@@mxengineer1 as more women are riding I would sat the 883 is a keeper
Iconic motorcycle, sales ended here in Europe in 2020 (due to emissions regulations), I doubt I will ever sell mine.
Yes sadly the classic Sportster is no longer produced. What a fun to ride and iconic bike - keep yours forever!
I just bought the same model, my 7th 1200 and first nightster
Such a fun bike! Low to the ground and the styling is spot on. Enjoy your Nightster!
You still rocking the nightster
@@Cornpopsabadude I have an 06 1200 roadster
Wow that makes me miss my Nightster.
Mine was all black
I have very little experience with Harley Davidson motorcycles. This Nightster is such a different street riding experience compared to my last (2) street bikes (a 2016 KTM 1290 Superduke and 2020 KTM 790R Adventure). For me the Nightster is about the sound and feel of the ride.
You’ll have to review my new Road Glide once it comes in.
@@mxengineer1There is nothing like it
@@Cornpopsabadude What do you think of the all new Sportster?
@@mxengineer1 I’ve not had a chance to ride one personally but I’m just not a fan of bikes with radiators on them. I’m sure it handles nice and has some good quickness it’s just not for me.
Are those stock pipes?
No and I no longer have access to this bike so I don't remember the brand but they did sound good!
Yeah I figured! I appreciate you replying to me! I’m picking up a 2009 Harley Nightster 1200 next Tuesday ! Has 17k miles on it also will be my first bike
@@Zigbop98 Congratulations on your new bike! First bike is a classic Harley Sportster - that is cool! Ride safe and have fun!
@@Zigbop98They’re Vance and Hines straight shots. I have the exact same pipes and the bike loves them….
2:00 Ever heard of Buell :D ?
Sure have and even rode one many years ago! Eric Buell designed some cool motorcycles!
@@mxengineer1just not as cool as this bike
@@Cornpopsabadude And now Harley no longer makes the classic air cooled Sportster
@@mxengineer1 it seems like that was a mistake on their end considering how low sales have been since they dropped that line and introduced the sportster s and the new Nightster.
@@Cornpopsabadude Yes the all new liquid cooled Sportster S on paper is lighter, faster, and better handling but sales have not met expectations.