gonna buy my dream soon just not sure i f i want a nightster or a forty eight. what do you guys think are they both good any pro's and con's?....might help me decide.

 

I would've had a 48, but for the tank size
I'd go 48 with a Nightster tank like 48fan's
My 2 bobs worth but go with your heart!

 WTF! i was not asking for anyone to choose the bike for me just if people know any pros or cons with the both. It might help with the decision thats all mate. 

 

 

I'd go with the Nightster because the 48 isn't as good. Don't let anyone tell you that the Nightster is better.

Owned a Nightster and it was a great bike but
personally I think the 48 is tougher looking if you
like that look. Graduated to a superglide now so
happy as a pig in the proverbial ;-)

the nightster handles better but the 48 looks better

imo

Yep 48 looks better, but seen some nice nightster too, might as well go for the iron.  Have a look at the sportster gallery, some nice looking bikes on there might help.  Also good bargains out there too.   Good luck.

I still love the nightster...both great bikes all the same..

the tank size on my 48 isnt a problem 'cos my arse is killing me after 100k anyway.

Im a big sporty fan & im sure you'll be happy whichever way you go

If I was buying a new Sportster--id wait for the 2012 Sportster 72 to arrive in Oz. I owned a 883 Custom and loved it except two up so I went and bought a 98 Road King. Very much miss the Sportsters handeling though.

Dan

Yup, what he really needed was a third option. Keep up the good work, brother troll

so what did you buy?
im kinda in the same boat....

I nearly bought the 48 except for the tank size. Looking for a petrol station every 100Km is not an option.
Also they hurt your arse after a while as the seating is not at all comfortable.
Having said that the choice is really all yours. Ride both and take your pick.
You have to be happy with what you buy.

What's the open road range on the nightster tank?

Well i have finally made up my mind. Just put a deposit down on a Nightster, gonna get forward controls and short shot pipes fitted....... shit yeah!!!

Congrads Tatt, now you can make it yours with ya mods...the bigger tank won't give your mates the shits stopping all the time to fill...