H-D Night Rod Special [Archive]

Vampirella

29th August 2010, 15:39

Crasherfromwayback

29th August 2010, 15:54

Vampirella

29th August 2010, 15:58

The only mistake he's making is not doing the deal with me!Im sure that if you worked at an Auckland shop he would do the deal with you. Do you also sell Ducati's?

Crasherfromwayback

29th August 2010, 16:04

Im sure that if you worked at an Auckland shop he would do the deal with you. Do you also sell Ducati's?

No matter...we'll fly him down to Wellington to do the deal...and I'd make sure it's a hard out hell good deal too!

No...but HD's for sure.

Pete

Wellington Motorcycles

blackdog

29th August 2010, 16:50

how much does he want for the triple?

Usarka

29th August 2010, 17:28

Ducati Streetfighter S?
so-so in the photos, but sex in the flesh.

Mind you the night rod aint too shabby neither....

Virago

29th August 2010, 17:34

So my dad is about to trade in his 2007 Speed triple for a Night rod special How do I stop him from making this mistake and convince him that what he realy realy realy wants is a Ducati Streetfighter S?

The only mistake he can make here, is to allow someone else to dictate his riding choice. Hopefully his assertiveness can over-ride your arrogance...:yes:

Vampirella

29th August 2010, 17:48

how much does he want for the triple?I am unsure of how much he wants but I will PM you his phone number you can dicuss it with him

sinned

29th August 2010, 17:49

So my dad is about to trade in his 2007 Speed triple for a Night rod special How do I stop him from making this mistake and convince him that what he realy realy realy wants is a Ducati Streetfighter S?

How can it be a mistake - all excellent toys. I am interested in how riders choose their rides; could you tell us what his reasons are for selling the Speedtriple, why a HD and why the Night Rod?

Vampirella

29th August 2010, 18:05

The only mistake he can make here, is to allow someone else to dictate his riding choice. Hopefully his assertiveness can over-ride your arrogance...:yes:I certainly dont mean to be arrogant I would call it more selfish as dad has let me ride his speed triple many times and I would love to get my hands on a Street fighter usual story though poor law student can't afford a street fighter myself and not for many yeas to come while I pay off my student loan so the only way I can see that happening is if dad gets one.

Latte

29th August 2010, 18:15

I'm told everyone should own a harley at some point in their riding career, if he hasn't yet then now is as good a time as any.

Saw a bunch of em going through sh16 yesterday, quite a sight (seemed like 100's, prob 40 - 50 odd realistically). All looked like they were enjoying themselves - obviously they picked the right bike.

imdying

29th August 2010, 18:23

Toys are the rewards for hard work, as is being able to pick and choose which ones you have. Be grateful that you're allowed to even sit on them... my father never let me even touch any of his toys.

You will find that once you start working your student loan isn't the big deal it seems now... You'll still be able to afford a bike, mortgage, and keep on living.

I'd like the wife to come for the occasional ride with me, so a cruiser of some sort is becoming more and more appealing with time.

hellokitty

29th August 2010, 18:36

I'd like the wife to come for the occasional ride with me, so a cruiser of some sort is becoming more and more appealing with time.

get your wife her own bike :yes:

hellokitty

29th August 2010, 18:38

I certainly dont mean to be arrogant I would call it more selfish as dad has let me ride his speed triple many times and I would love to get my hands on a Street fighter usual story though poor law student can't afford a street fighter myself and not for many yeas to come while I pay off my student loan so the only way I can see that happening is if dad gets one.

My Dad let me ride his bike and I crashed it..... just think when you are a lawyer you will be able to pick whatever motorbike takes your fancy :yes:

imdying

29th August 2010, 19:16

get your wife her own bike :yes:I'd let her ride any of our bikes if she wanted, but she doesn't, she is happy to pillion :)

Rogue Rider

29th August 2010, 19:21

So my dad is about to trade in his 2007 Speed triple for a Night rod special How do I stop him from making this mistake and convince him that what he realy realy realy wants is a Ducati Streetfighter S?

I used to want a Nightrod, then I rode one and was bitterly disappointed to the point of disgust really.
They are not really anything special, they don't handle like I read up, and the power was definately not as forthcoming as I liked.
The sound debaffled was gay, not like a Harley, more like a jappa that has a potato rammed up it's jaxi.
I rode the Speed Triple and well, that was that. Ditched the Rocket 111 for the Triple instead. Much better ride, and fun magnet.
There are lots of them for sale for the above reasons. They are out grown quite quickly.
Ducati are cool, and so too a guzzi's.

YellowDog

29th August 2010, 19:38

So my dad is about to trade in his 2007 Speed triple for a Night rod special How do I stop him from making this mistake and convince him that what he realy realy realy wants is a Ducati Streetfighter S?

I really like the Night Rod. It's a pretty good ride too.

Both bikes are from totally different leagues so it must be a mid-life crisis thing. There's nothing wrong with such a change. It's preferable to cross dressing :lol:

danchop

29th August 2010, 19:41

I used to want a Nightrod, then I rode one and was bitterly disappointed to the point of disgust really.
They are not really anything special, they don't handle like I read up, and the power was definately not as forthcoming as I liked.
The sound debaffled was gay, not like a Harley, more like a jappa that has a potato rammed up it's jaxi.
I rode the Speed Triple and well, that was that. Ditched the Rocket 111 for the Triple instead. Much better ride, and fun magnet.
There are lots of them for sale for the above reasons. They are out grown quite quickly.
Ducati are cool, and so too a guzzi's.
interesting i like the look of the night rod but havnt ridden one,and thats what id like next,maybe i better rock on up somewhere and one one first

BIG DOUG

29th August 2010, 19:45

So basically you are the one who wants the ducati not your dad,just so you can go for a ride on it . fuck if I was your father I would buy the niterod and never let you have a ride on it.

Usarka

29th August 2010, 19:45

interesting i like the look of the night rod but havnt ridden one,and thats what id like next,maybe i better rock on up somewhere and one one first

Nothing worse than lusting after a bike, then finally getting on one and not liking it.

Night Rod is the only HD that pushes my buttons, but I don't expect it to be any more "sporty" than any other hd. I'd like to give it a go to see how it rides.

The Streetfighter (at the local dealer) on the other hand has a shiny patch where I rubbed my just jizzed in pants against the tank.

Insanity_rules

29th August 2010, 19:50

I use to ride my foster Dad's bike but it was a GS550E not in anyway anything that cool. At the time I had a VT 250 so snap. I've ridden a few Harleys now and not disapointing just different. I really like performance bikes though and the Duc is just sex on two wheels in my humble opinion. The love affair hasn't tarnished with ownership.

danchop

29th August 2010, 20:11

Nothing worse than lusting after a bike, then finally getting on one and not liking it.

Night Rod is the only HD that pushes my buttons, but I don't expect it to be any more "sporty" than any other hd. I'd like to give it a go to see how it rides.

The Streetfighter (at the local dealer) on the other hand has a shiny patch where I rubbed my just jizzed in pants against the tank.
yes ive most always been a fast jappa man,but have owned a wide glide and a nightrain in the past so im used to harley power,just the ground clearance and the not so harley sound would be my concerns at present.

Crasherfromwayback

29th August 2010, 20:59

I used to want a Nightrod, then I rode one and was bitterly disappointed to the point of disgust really.
They are not really anything special, they don't handle like I read up, and the power was definately not as forthcoming as I liked.
The sound debaffled was gay, not like a Harley, more like a jappa that has a potato rammed up

Each to their own dude! Nightrods actually handle really well for such a long cruiser. Sure they hang up quite easily...but that ain't handling...that's a lack of ground clearance. They make 125HP, and I bet you my left testicle I could dust you and your Speed Triple off from traffic light to traffic light. That's what they're designed to do. And sound? Of course they don't sound like a 45 deg pushrod Harley! Your Speed Triple sounds like a sewing machine...yet you love it. And they're great bikes. But it's a shit moto-x bike.

So you see...if you ride a bike in the manner it was designed...there's no such thing as a bad bike now days.

Mom

29th August 2010, 21:07

So my dad is about to trade in his 2007 Speed triple for a Night rod special How do I stop him from making this mistake and convince him that what he realy realy realy wants is a Ducati Streetfighter S?

Dont knock it, I would easily turn to the dark side for a Night Rod Special, traditional colours :drool:

No matter...we'll fly him down to Wellington to do the deal...and I'd make sure it's a hard out hell good deal too!

Pete

Wellington Motorcycles

Hmmmmmmmmmm, a weekend in Wellytown :D

If I ever get the funds even remotely close to together, I will call you. Now, where is that lotto ticket :scratch:

boomer

29th August 2010, 21:14

Each to their own dude! Nightrods actually handle really well for such a long cruiser. Sure they hang up quite easily...but that ain't handling...that's a lack of ground clearance. They make 125HP, and I bet you my left testicle I could dust you and your Speed Triple off from traffic light to traffic light. That's what they're designed to do. And sound? Of course they don't sound like a 45 deg pushrod Harley! Your Speed Triple sounds like a sewing machine...yet you love it. And they're great bikes. But it's a shit moto-x bike.

So you see...if you ride a bike in the manner it was designed...there's no such thing as a bad bike now days.

i love it... nice one

i've had my eye on the Night rod for a while now, i need to go and test ride one.

:Punk:

Crasherfromwayback

29th August 2010, 21:16

i love it... nice one

i've had my eye on the Night rod for a while now, i need to go and test ride one.

:Punk:

Come down and see me...take one out for an afternoon.

AllanB

29th August 2010, 21:37

So you see...if you ride a bike in the manner it was designed...there's no such thing as a bad bike now days.

Well said that man - I'd bling you, however apparently you've had your quota from me!

Let him buy the Harley if he likes - secretly I think deep down you are worried about him wasting your arse on his Hog! Oh the shame.

nallac

29th August 2010, 22:06

Sure they hang up quite easily...but that ain't handling...that's a lack of ground clearance. .

Thats the one thing i didn't like about my mates one, .
Plenty of power, gooood brakes,but lacking in ground clearance to make use of the power.

Scouse

29th August 2010, 22:12

i love it... nice one

i've had my eye on the Night rod for a while now, i need to go and test ride one.

:Punk:Jeez your not turning gay are you Dunc best get yersel off to Kerry at MSW for some chaps

carbonhed

29th August 2010, 22:21

The Night Rod special is the only Harley I've ever really thought was a cool looking bike... in a cartoon villain kind of way. Trouble is when you stick a rider on them they're bent in an approximation of a fencing staple and when they try to corner... fucking laughable. Cool to look at though.

danchop

29th August 2010, 23:08

Come down and see me...take one out for an afternoon.
i spose at least you guys would trade a gsxrthou unlike the guys up here?

AxN

30th August 2010, 08:06

So my dad is about to trade in his 2007 Speed triple for a Night rod special How do I stop him from making this mistake and convince him that what he realy realy realy wants is a Ducati Streetfighter S?

You should ask your dad to wait till November when Ducati unveils the new Monster.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2011-ducati-mega-monster-spy-shots-89714.html

http://www.motorcycle.com/news/ducati-mega-monster-to-be-named-diavel-89887.html

Crasherfromwayback

30th August 2010, 08:12

i spose at least you guys would trade a gsxrthou unlike the guys up here?

Hell yeah!

Pixie

30th August 2010, 12:57