Any Advice on 883?

miketini24 · Jun 24th, 2009, 09:11 PM

just picked up my Sporty, an 08 883 with 2800 miles. my first bike and loving it!

animal15340 · Jun 26th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Got my first Harley in Feb. its a 2002 883. got it for $4000 with 6000 miles on
it. I love it. I'm 6'1" and 250 and it hauls me around just fine. love the forward
controls. wish it had a larger gas tank and guage. ran out a couple of times
and had to use reserve. it will haul butt pretty good to. good luck.
Animal

jack the dog · Jun 27th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Great bike I bought a 1992 883 and upgraded it to 1200 runs like a champ
only problem I have had with bike is it is a little small for riding 2 up,other
than that is a great sporty

BAR1 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:22 PM

I absolutely love my Iron 883. Going around curves and corners, is just a blast. I bought this bike in February this year, with little to no riding experience, and the minute the snow cleared up in April, I hopped on the bike, and just took off. This bike was awesome to learn on! Not too much power, but just enough to keep up with everyone. I couldn't be happier with my purchase!

Old legend · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:59 PM

The 883 is a good solid bike. My son gave me mine as a gift before he went to Afghanastan and I love it. It's my second Harley, I Had one of the AMF harleys in the 70's and didn't care for it. It leaked, broke down, and the dealer didn't want to warranty anything (Thank goodness they no longer exist). Now the bikes are much more dependable, don't leak (not near as much) and you can get them worked on, or do it yourself. My bike is the smallest Harley at work, but it gets good comments all the time. It's clean, chrome and grey. So keep looking, you'll find something good out there.

glw22041 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:36 PM

My first bike was an 07 883. From what I read it was the best bike for a new rider, it was all correct. Loved the bike, I put a mustang wide two up touring seat. My wife and I had many a great ride. I'm 230 Lbs, road it every day that I could and spent 40 miles a day on I-66 cruising 70 - 75 MPH with no problems.

miketini24 · Jul 5th, 2009, 10:06 AM

Looking for some advise, I have an '08 883 completely stock. What are some must have accessories? I ride her everyday to/fr work, 15 miles, but also hoping to take her on longer rides too, approx. 200 miles, to see my daughter for weekend visits.

kruppt · Jul 5th, 2009, 02:11 PM

shop around get an 2004 and up less vibration. you can find a good used 1200 for about same price

Hobbit · Jul 5th, 2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by miketini24

Looking for some advise, I have an '08 883 completely stock. What are some must have accessories? I ride her everyday to/fr work, 15 miles, but also hoping to take her on longer rides too, approx. 200 miles, to see my daughter for weekend visits.

put the forwards on it and get some ISO grips will help you stretch out and cut out hand nnumbness

miketini24 · Jul 5th, 2009, 06:27 PM

already planning the forwards, but hadn't thought of the grips... thanks. What about the 1200 up-conversion?

Jun 24th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#21
miketini24 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 883 Sportster Join Date: Jun 24th, 2009 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 48 My Mood:	Re: Any Advice on 883? just picked up my Sporty, an 08 883 with 2800 miles. my first bike and loving it!

Jun 26th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#22
animal15340 Start The Engine Ride: 02 Sportster Join Date: Feb 15th, 2009 Posts: 25	Re: Any Advice on 883? Got my first Harley in Feb. its a 2002 883. got it for $4000 with 6000 miles on it. I love it. I'm 6'1" and 250 and it hauls me around just fine. love the forward controls. wish it had a larger gas tank and guage. ran out a couple of times and had to use reserve. it will haul butt pretty good to. good luck. Animal

Jun 27th, 2009, 02:22 PM	#23
jack the dog New Family Ride: 1992 sportster Join Date: Jun 27th, 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Any Advice on 883? Great bike I bought a 1992 883 and upgraded it to 1200 runs like a champ only problem I have had with bike is it is a little small for riding 2 up,other than that is a great sporty

Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:22 PM	#24
BAR1 Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Iron 883 Join Date: Jun 15th, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 20 My Mood:	Re: Any Advice on 883? I absolutely love my Iron 883. Going around curves and corners, is just a blast. I bought this bike in February this year, with little to no riding experience, and the minute the snow cleared up in April, I hopped on the bike, and just took off. This bike was awesome to learn on! Not too much power, but just enough to keep up with everyone. I couldn't be happier with my purchase!

Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:59 PM	#25
Old legend Start The Engine Ride: 2000 883C Join Date: Jun 30th, 2009 Posts: 20 My Mood:	Re: Any Advice on 883? The 883 is a good solid bike. My son gave me mine as a gift before he went to Afghanastan and I love it. It's my second Harley, I Had one of the AMF harleys in the 70's and didn't care for it. It leaked, broke down, and the dealer didn't want to warranty anything (Thank goodness they no longer exist). Now the bikes are much more dependable, don't leak (not near as much) and you can get them worked on, or do it yourself. My bike is the smallest Harley at work, but it gets good comments all the time. It's clean, chrome and grey. So keep looking, you'll find something good out there.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:36 PM	#26
glw22041 Warming The Wheels Ride: 09 Ultra Classic Join Date: Apr 12th, 2009 Location: Nothern Virginia Posts: 62 My Mood:	Re: Any Advice on 883? My first bike was an 07 883. From what I read it was the best bike for a new rider, it was all correct. Loved the bike, I put a mustang wide two up touring seat. My wife and I had many a great ride. I'm 230 Lbs, road it every day that I could and spent 40 miles a day on I-66 cruising 70 - 75 MPH with no problems. __________________ All Roads Lead to Success - Even the Detours 09 Harley Desk Calendar

Jul 5th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#27
miketini24 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 883 Sportster Join Date: Jun 24th, 2009 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 48 My Mood:	Re: Any Advice on 883? Looking for some advise, I have an '08 883 completely stock. What are some must have accessories? I ride her everyday to/fr work, 15 miles, but also hoping to take her on longer rides too, approx. 200 miles, to see my daughter for weekend visits.

Jul 5th, 2009, 02:11 PM	#28
kruppt Start The Engine Ride: 2009 road king Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 38	Re: Any Advice on 883? shop around get an 2004 and up less vibration. you can find a good used 1200 for about same price

Jul 5th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#30
miketini24 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 883 Sportster Join Date: Jun 24th, 2009 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 48 My Mood:	Re: Any Advice on 883? already planning the forwards, but hadn't thought of the grips... thanks. What about the 1200 up-conversion?

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