Even though it was a "factory custom," owners rarely kept them stock. The Night Train became a favorite platform for extreme builds.
The story of the is one of rebellion and factory-custom innovation. Often described as one of Harley's "meanest" models, it carved out a legacy for riders who preferred "blacked-out muscle" over the typical chrome-heavy look of traditional cruisers. The Origin: The First "Night Train" The name actually predates the popular Softail model. Night TrainHD
: Some owners have transformed them into aggressive choppers with 260mm rear tires and massive 26-inch front wheels . Even though it was a "factory custom," owners
: Harley-Davidson introduced the original "Night Train" with the 1971 Super Glide , which mated a Big Twin chassis with a leaner Sportster front end. Night TrainHD