1st bike

HarleyHarry · Jul 2nd, 2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hobbit

i would get an older one if it was me and save my £££ to make it mine

I second that completely

NEWHD74FAN · Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:30 PM

Don't know how the market is in the UK, but Hobbit' used HD idea is a very good idea for a couple reasons...1) 883 or 1200 or 1340 cubic inch displacement really does not make much difference nearly as much as the riding "style" you intend to pursue. 2) I bought an 04 for a number of reasons, opportunity, simple carburetion (vs. EFI), dual disk brakes (my metric experience and style of riding means "crisp cornering & braking with two fingers", rubber mounted engine (smoother long term) with light weight 600 lb cruiser, rather than 800 lbs bagger for relaxed ride solo & two-up riding. Only you can decide what you want for your 1st ride...happy hunting!

west yorks uk · Jul 3rd, 2009, 01:35 PM

thanks for refreshing this subject as it is now more relevant than ever given the fact that i passed my test yesterday morning. i do still love the iron but on the advice of you good people i have looked at a couple of older bikes too & heres the short list:

new 883 iron, 0 miles, £5600
dec 07 883, 6800 miles, £4000
dec 06 883, 1800 miles, £4000
april 06 883R, 8600 miles, £4400 (looks brand new)

none of the above have any extras.
the 888R is the only one with a dual seat & rear pegs.
the thing i liked most about the iron was the fact it was blacked out but the 883R above also has that look which i really do like.

(uk posters/uk market) do these prices seem about right of do you think i can better them if i keep looking?

thanks in advance for all your advice & opinions.

Hobbit · Jul 3rd, 2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by west yorks uk

thanks for refreshing this subject as it is now more relevant than ever given the fact that i passed my test yesterday morning. i do still love the iron but on the advice of you good people i have looked at a couple of older bikes too & heres the short list:

new 883 iron, 0 miles, £5600
dec 07 883, 6800 miles, £4000
dec 06 883, 1800 miles, £4000
april 06 883R, 8600 miles, £4400 (looks brand new)

none of the above have any extras.
the 888R is the only one with a dual seat & rear pegs.
the thing i liked most about the iron was the fact it was blacked out but the 883R above also has that look which i really do like.

(uk posters/uk market) do these prices seem about right of do you think i can better them if i keep looking?

thanks in advance for all your advice & opinions.

ok 1st up you do not say what spec the 883's are other than the R.
the DEC 06 is a good price dependant on the model, its only just broken in and it has my Fav a CARB on the rubber motor.
Now the R model - 2up capability, dual brakes, longer suspension, better cornering ability as they sit higher from the floor, awesome looks with the black motor, and again the CARB'd motor.
i would need to know what specs the others are before advising which to settle on
feel free to PM me

stamford74 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 05:21 PM

Hi mate,as most people use the 883 as their 1st Harley they keep them for a couple months then upgrade, therefore there are hundreds of good low mileage second hand 883's out there going for silly money, as for ideal 1st bike? its got plenty of power but wont make you jump, but it will go some if you want to wring its neck, good 1st bike in my opinion, enjoy

Marty8017 · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:12 AM

You won't go wrong with the sportster, you will love it. After riding nothing but metric bikes and not riding at all in the last 5 years, I went to the Harley dealer and rode off with a 1200 custom. It is a great bike and really enjoy it. Kick myself for not doing it sooner.

cedarbrook63 · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:43 PM

I bought a Suzuki Bandit 1255 today and rode it back from Oxford. It's a lovely smooth engine and goes like a rocket. Once I was home I jumped on my 883 Sporty which has been Stage 1ed. It's not as fast but it's a lot more fun to ride and it's just a beautiful Harley. The Screamin Eagle II pipes are great to listen to - throaty and gutsy and it's got plenty of poke. My advice is buy a Sporty 883 and have Stage 1 upgrade done to it as soon as you're comfortable with it. I love the Sporty and would recommend it to anyone.

west yorks uk · Jul 11th, 2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by west yorks uk

good evening forum members, im new to the forum, new to harley davidson & new to motorbikes in general. im posting this in hope of a bit of advice, im currently doing a block course to pass my motorbike test which i hope to have compleated in the not too distant future & when i pass my test im seriously considering buying a new 883 iron. i would like some opinions & advice on weather or not this is a good choice for a first bike or would i be better buying something a bit cheaper & bit older at first or even something thats not a HD with a smaller engine as im so inexperienced. i wouldnt use the bike every day it would be mainly used for weekend pleasure, any help would be greatly recieved.

thanks for your help in advance.

yesterday i bought my first ever bike, i took the advice of a few people & got a used one. its a sept 08 883r with full stage 1 its got 3500 miles on it . in 5 minuts im going out on it for my first proper harley ride. thanks for the advice off of everyone especially hobbit who has answered all my tiresome newbie kind of questions via pm this week.

Hobbit · Jul 11th, 2009, 05:47 AM

Glad your going out to enjoy that HD, i wish i had this place to ask the questions before i bought my 1st HD a 2006 XL1200C.
have a great time

cedarbrook63 · Jul 11th, 2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by west yorks uk

yesterday i bought my first ever bike, i took the advice of a few people & got a used one. its a sept 08 883r with full stage 1 its got 3500 miles on it . in 5 minuts im going out on it for my first proper harley ride. thanks for the advice off of everyone especially hobbit who has answered all my tiresome newbie kind of questions via pm this week.

Good man! Get out there and enjoy it and keep the rubber side down! The Sporty is a lovely nimble bike to ride - I've been working my way through all the test rides at my local HD dealer and they're all special in their own ways but when I jump back on my Sporty and take off - Yahooooooo. I'll get a bigger bike hopefully next year, but I'm keeping my Sporty - she's just a beaut.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:30 PM	#12
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 3,707 My Mood:	Re: 1st bike Don't know how the market is in the UK, but Hobbit' used HD idea is a very good idea for a couple reasons...1) 883 or 1200 or 1340 cubic inch displacement really does not make much difference nearly as much as the riding "style" you intend to pursue. 2) I bought an 04 for a number of reasons, opportunity, simple carburetion (vs. EFI), dual disk brakes (my metric experience and style of riding means "crisp cornering & braking with two fingers", rubber mounted engine (smoother long term) with light weight 600 lb cruiser, rather than 800 lbs bagger for relaxed ride solo & two-up riding. Only you can decide what you want for your 1st ride...happy hunting! __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< Last edited by NEWHD74FAN; Jul 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 PM.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 01:35 PM	#13
west yorks uk Start The Engine Ride: sept 08, 883r Join Date: Jun 14th, 2009 Location: west yorkshire, uk Posts: 10	Re: 1st bike thanks for refreshing this subject as it is now more relevant than ever given the fact that i passed my test yesterday morning. i do still love the iron but on the advice of you good people i have looked at a couple of older bikes too & heres the short list: new 883 iron, 0 miles, £5600 dec 07 883, 6800 miles, £4000 dec 06 883, 1800 miles, £4000 april 06 883R, 8600 miles, £4400 (looks brand new) none of the above have any extras. the 888R is the only one with a dual seat & rear pegs. the thing i liked most about the iron was the fact it was blacked out but the 883R above also has that look which i really do like. (uk posters/uk market) do these prices seem about right of do you think i can better them if i keep looking? thanks in advance for all your advice & opinions.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 05:21 PM	#15
stamford74 New Family Ride: 1997 Dyna lowrider Join Date: Jun 21st, 2009 Location: South London Posts: 3	Re: 1st bike Hi mate,as most people use the 883 as their 1st Harley they keep them for a couple months then upgrade, therefore there are hundreds of good low mileage second hand 883's out there going for silly money, as for ideal 1st bike? its got plenty of power but wont make you jump, but it will go some if you want to wring its neck, good 1st bike in my opinion, enjoy

Jul 4th, 2009, 09:12 AM	#16
Marty8017 New Family Ride: 2008 XL1200C Join Date: Jun 24th, 2009 Posts: 2	Re: 1st bike You won't go wrong with the sportster, you will love it. After riding nothing but metric bikes and not riding at all in the last 5 years, I went to the Harley dealer and rode off with a 1200 custom. It is a great bike and really enjoy it. Kick myself for not doing it sooner.

Jul 4th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#17
cedarbrook63 Contributor$ Ride: 2008 XL883 Sportster SE Stage 1 Join Date: Dec 29th, 2008 Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 463 My Mood:	Re: 1st bike I bought a Suzuki Bandit 1255 today and rode it back from Oxford. It's a lovely smooth engine and goes like a rocket. Once I was home I jumped on my 883 Sporty which has been Stage 1ed. It's not as fast but it's a lot more fun to ride and it's just a beautiful Harley. The Screamin Eagle II pipes are great to listen to - throaty and gutsy and it's got plenty of poke. My advice is buy a Sporty 883 and have Stage 1 upgrade done to it as soon as you're comfortable with it. I love the Sporty and would recommend it to anyone.

Jul 11th, 2009, 05:47 AM	#19
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,617 My Mood:	Re: 1st bike Glad your going out to enjoy that HD, i wish i had this place to ask the questions before i bought my 1st HD a 2006 XL1200C. have a great time __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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