I bought my first Harley. I went in looking for a Street Bob and saw the Nightster. I wanted that stripped down slammer bobber look. I got the solid black. I have only had it for a month and have had four guys come up to me at gas stations wanting to know what it was before I started customizing it etc. I told them all I did was sign my name and turn the ignition. I got what I wanted and saved myself almost $4K in going with the Nighty. The only complaint I have is the seat is hard and it isn't very loud. It will go like (EDIT) though.
I did cut the shock boots off though. I wasn't in love with them and called my dealership to see if they were functional or aesthetic. He said they were simply for appearance. I am planning on putting some skull decorative trim on it and some pipes and that is it.
I love the bike and am very happy. I am amazed that even my biker buddies love the bike and wish they had one to just cruise around town on. It handles like a dream.