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1. How much did you pay for your last Harley-Davidson motorcycle?
| NEW purchase @ Harley's M.S.R.P. (13) |  43% | | NEW purchase below Harley's M.S.R.P. (4) | 13% | | NEW purchase above Harley's M.S.R.P. (5) | 17% | | USED purchase @ Kelly Blue Book (KBB) or NADA suggested value (1) | 3% | | USED purchase below Kelly Blue Book (KBB) or NADA suggested value (4) | 13% | | USED purchase above Kelly Blue Book (KBB) or NADA suggested value (0) | 0% | | Don't know/Don't remember/Don't want to disclose (2) | 7% | | Don't own a Harley motorcycle... just a t-shirt (1) | 3% |
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2. After you purchased your motorcycle, what was the first thing you customized/changed/added?
| Paint (1) | 3% | | Exhaust (14) | 47% | | Gas Tank (2) | 7% | | Engine/Motor (0) | 0% | | Trans/Drivetrain (0) | 0% | | Handlebars (1) | 3% | | Tires/Wheels (3) | 10% | | Chrome (4) | 13% | | Electronics (GPS, Radio, Intercom, etc.) (0) | 0% | | Fenders (1) | 3% | | Engine Guard/Highway Pegs (4) | 13% |
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3. What is the total investment you have made in customizing your Harley-Davidson motorcycle
| $0 (0) | 0% | | $1-$500 (4) | 13% | | $501-$1000 (8) | 27% | | $1001-$1500 (4) | 13% | | $1501-$2000 (6) | 20% | | $2001-$2500 (2) | 7% | | $2501-$3000 (1) | 3% | | $3001-$4000 (0) | 0% | | $4001-$5000 (1) | 3% | | $5001+ (4) | 13% |
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4. Where did you buy your Harley-Davidson motorcycle?
| NEW from Harley-Davidson Dealer (23) | 77% | | USED from Harley-Davidson Dealer (5) | 17% | | USED from local owner (1) | 3% | | USED from ad in print publication (0) | 0% | | USED from ad on internet site (0) | 0% | | Still don't own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, just a t-shirt (1) | 3% |
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5. How many miles on average do you ride your Harley-Davidson motorcycle?
| 0. I don't own a Harley, just a t-shirt (1) | 3% | | 1-500 miles (2) | 7% | | 501-1000 miles (0) | 0% | | 1001-2000 miles (3) | 10% | | 2001-5000 miles (6) | 20% | | 5001-7500 miles (7) | 23% | | 7501-10,000 miles (4) | 13% | | 10,001 - 15,000 miles (4) | 13% | | 15,001 miles + (3) | 10% |
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1. Harley-Davidson recently debuted a new motorcycle, the Sportster 1200N Nightster. The motorcycle includes several unique features for Harley including chopped front/rear fenders, side-mount license plate, stop-tail-turn signals, front fork gaiters, rawboned graphics and a new finish on the V-Twin Evolution engine. Bucking the system, the motorcycle features mostly black features instead of chrome.
What do you think of the new Nightster design from Harley?
| N- Doesn't make it out of neutral (2) | 2% | | 1- First gear because it has some hits, but not enough (2) | 2% | | 2- Second gear thanks to a rolling start with the lessons learned from the V-Rod (3) | 2% | | 3- Third Gear due to the combination of a big engine on a lighter frame (4) | 3% | | 4- Four gear appreciation for Old School motorcycles (26) | 20% | | 5- Fifth gear on the rear end of the Big V-Twins (20) | 15% | | 6- Sixth gear overdrive with the best style, function and price for Harley (73) | 56% |
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2. Which motorcycle are you more likely to buy?
| Nightster (114) | 88% | | V-Rod (4) | 3% | | Buell (4) | 3% | | Import (4) | 3% | | None (4) | 3% |
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3. What is your favorite feature of the new Harley-Davidson 1200N Nightster?
| Chopped front/rear fenders (18) | 14% | | Side-mount license plate (6) | 5% | | Stop-tail-turn signals (7) | 5% | | Low seat height (11) | 8% | | Old school front fork gaiters (10) | 8% | | Rawbone graphics (7) | 5% | | New finish on the V-Twin Evolution engine (4) | 3% | | Black styling, lack of chrome (61) | 47% | | MSRP- sticker price (6) | 5% |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Al on
4/5/2007 |
| first one pdi in canada im told KOOL 160 km so far its awesome. i put the stage 1 screaming eagle intake and exhaust and had the ecm reflashed,it sounds like it should.will take a while to break in then ill see how it really goes.but i can tell it has tons of torque |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Al on
4/18/2007 |
| i now have 350kms it turns heads everywhere i go. its all in the details , take a good look up close its got many nice touches rite from the factory. if it dont fit in your pocket you dont need it, and thats what this bike is all about. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Al on
4/25/2007 |
| this is my last review. im now at 800 km its worth every penny. its a bike you can buy and not have to spend 2 grand on chrome extras.it needs your own personal touch but thats to be expected anyway. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Al on
6/10/2007 |
| 2400kms its broken in now i screams .ive made a few mods but not big ones .i will purchase forward controls soon and probably get them powder coated black. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Barnacle on
6/10/2007 |
| Just hit 500 mi. and its breaking in nicely! torquey and has good manners in the twisty stuff. Need after market shocks to stay out of the chiropractor's office but who cares? It ain't a Barca lounger... It has Go and Whoa and some lights the State insists on but not much else. The "big" bike Bling Daddies turn their nose up at it but while they polish, I ride. Nice bike. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Markg on
9/15/2007 |
I got 850 miles on mine, I love it! Went to a bike show this past weekend, I parked with a bunch of other big bling Harley's. I took off walking,when I returned Low and behold there was 6 bor 7 guys standing around my nightster checkin it out!
And to think I could of spent 25 K on a bike!LOL
Hands down the best bike I have ever owned |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Razor on
9/15/2007 |
| I had a test ride and couldn't believe the stiff feel!!. Can the suspension be altered to make it a little softer ride (ooh my back). I want one but it seems too stiff. HELP |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Soulbizkit on
9/16/2007 |
| I have had mine for 2 months now and have put 6000 miles on it, love it, can you tell? I have stiffened up the shocks and bought a add on seat made for the brawler seat and ride my girlfriend all over the place, feels great for the both of us. This bike is unreal, i would not trade up for any other HD on the road right now. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Jimbo on
9/20/2007 |
| Get mine next week....over 3 months on order and am practically drooling at the prospect of getting it at last.... |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Tilley on
10/22/2007 |
| Ive had mine for a few months and love it. Cycle shack slash exhaust, black air cleaner, clear front signals, forward controls, everybody loves it. When they ask what year it is I tellem '57. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By jeff on
10/24/2007 |
| i live in australia and they were only released here last month, i pick mine up next week, love the vivid black but i went for the silver/ black purely for the nostalgic looks, +( it was the only one in stock and i cant wait till next year, ha ha), I have owned other bikes but this time for me harley have nailed it ! hands down the best looking bike released in my time! |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Piggy Pete on
11/7/2007 |
| Fantastic Bike.Best I've had and I will keep it for a couple of years. Real Headturner and fun to ride. Had Stage 1 done. Runs and sounds great. Can use it all year without having to worry about the Chrome (Vivid Black ) Washes up well but looks just as good with a bit of dirt on. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Dave Sebers- Quilcene, Wa on
12/7/2007 |
| Had mine since 8/o7- LOVE IT It's Quick, fast, and torqier than hell.. All black. It's ment for someone my size 5ft-8" or there about, 180lbs. So it's ment for very few dudes, but if you fit that size you are in for a very rewarding experence. To clean it up I removed the reflectors on the front forks and end of rear fender- hair dryer to warm it up and then just peel them off. My only reget is that our riding season is from may to september. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Kevin Thex on
12/19/2007 |
| Love it. Had it for 3m and have over 3k on it. Not a week goes by that I don't get a "nice bike" comment. I hear a lot about it being a little dudes bike, but I'm 6'2"/215 and it's comfortable and handles nice. Granted, that's in town, but since it's my daily driver, that's appropriate. If I were going to Alaska, I might think differently. Looking for some blacked out 2 in 1's w/ ECM flash to increase performance (just 'cuz) and get rid of the last bits of chrome (I hate polishing chrome). Fun bike, head turner, dependable, easy to maintain - love it. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By James caddy on
12/25/2007 |
| I heard that Sportsters are made for women? |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By James Munkittrick on
1/2/2008 |
| Just bought it.. 3 days ago. Never riden before, always wanted to but never motivated enuf until i saw this bike. saved up and bought wihtout a license (get that this weekend) I think that speaks volumes for the style. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By newbyrock on
2/12/2008 |
| ha womens bike my butt!!!!!! tell that to the 1950's when everyone in the flat track world showed up on, u guessed it, a harley sportster. its the original rebel bike and to say that only women can drive this 1200cc of pure madness, well i dont want to meet that chick. cheers. and happy trails. |
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What is it with Motorcycle Meets aka: Aratula |
By Johnny Reb on
4/13/2008 |
I love going to motorcyclemeets. When I began riding with others over 40 years ago (in Europe and now Australia). The only cost involved was your petrol and food. I've considered joing clubs such as HOG and Ulysses - here in Queensland Australia but the cost ! What is it with these clubs? It would be cheaper to stay in a 5 star hotel than take your bike and camping gear to a bikers meet. We are talking costs of $150+ in some cases . The well heeled baby boomer weekend wannabe dont help either as they will pay.
Just an example: We have a big meet coming up in a place called Aratula $25 per head, so if your on a trike with the missus and 2 kids thats going to set you back $100 ! Yeah per person not per bike. You get a patch of dirt to pitch your tent and a band playing. Food costs more and so does the drink.
Aratula used to be famous a few years back for being one of the biggest International meets. Bikers from Interstate and even overseas would go. Hell it even got into the Custom bike mags.. Clubs like the Angels, Uhlands, Comancheros all came together and one hell of a party happened. No trouble, you could party all weekend for a fee of as little as $10 per bike.
Heck I guess I'll just have to stay with the open road ... me and my Glide maybe I'll meet someone there. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Shelley on
5/9/2008 |
| I just hit 1000 miles on my Nightster and I have to say I love the looks of the bike but I am not happy with the ride. It is very stiff and has alot of vibration. My hands are going numb and I have never had that happen. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Holly on
5/16/2008 |
This is the bike I wanted last year when I first learned to ride I love it it turns easliy is hot looking and is a zippy little ride I love it my bike is the suade blue and it is the on ly color Nightster in my town :) I love the sleek sexy look of this bike! I had trouble on my 883 last year cathing up, keeping up, and passing other bigger bikes not going to happen this year they will have trouble catchin up with me :) I am putting forward controls since i am 5'7 and adding lounder pipes to be heard and and engine guard i bought a windshield but dont like it because it takes away the zip ill use this for long trips
Happy riding everyone!
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Matt on
7/23/2008 |
Just turned 1000 milles on the Nightster and I am radidly in love. I don't use it as a commuter but the post work 50 mile blast is a great stress reliever. To those commentng about the ride I switched to a Mustang classic solo saddle and I can't describe how much better it is than the stock seat. Wth the stock seat after 10 miles my 40 plus body was looking for a place to pull over and strecth. On the Mustang I go a hundred miles before I need to stop for a smole. I've owned three dozen motorcycles, most of them Harleys and I have never had as many complements as I get with my vivid black 1200N.
I was orginally not a fan of Fuel injectiion but this bike startrs so easily and runs sio well cold I am sold. I just wish it still had a kick starter as Rich Cristoph originally wanted when he designed the bike. |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By MOKALOKA on
7/28/2008 |
| This is a kickass bike. I am a woman, 5'4'', 140 lbs.... I am looking into forward controls... but a little worried on my hight.. what do you think? |
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Re: 1st5ive.com March Reader Survey | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
By Dawn on
9/8/2008 |
Have 800 miles on mine and I absolutely love it. She handles curves beautifully and leaves my husband on his 883C in the dust when I want to! Plus, the double takes around town are fun; at first I thought it was because I'm a girl on a 1200 but then heard from one of our local cops that they radio each other as to my location so they can check out the sweet new Harley in town. Kind of cool, kind of weird...plus, I can't speed with that kind of attention.
Even with the fuel injection she runs a little fast when cold. I haven't tracked my gas mileage but I know it's not as good as the 56 mpg my husband gets on the 883C. I don't caere though; I almost love this bike more than my husband.
I did hurt my tailbone a few weeks back when I didn't lift off the pegs while going over an unavoidable pothole. The mid-controls are great for me personally though on longer rides I sometimes wish I could stretch out a bit, especially my right leg.
If I had to summarize this bike in one word: HOT. |
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