Harley 883 Iron

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Ok so I think I may have started a similar thread some time back but anyway.

I am seriously consider pulling the trigger and getting me one. My mate just bought a 883 sportster so I have a partner to cruise with.

Looking at prices though, a 2nd hand iron you looking at about R79000 but you can buy a brand new 2013 model for R86650. Doesn't make sense to go 2nd hand.

Does anyone actually have one or at least ridden one? Are they comfortable / easy to ride?

I used to ride motocross so I kinda known what I am doing. :o
 
Well, cruisers are heavy beasts and generally not as easy to ride initially if you are used to something else.

That's being said I've found most Harley's comfortable enough apart from some where the airbox cover on the right is exactly where my leg should be so it feels like I'm sitting scew.

Harley Streetrod was one of the most uncomfortable bikes I've been on due to the pegs being right under you and the bars being all the way forward.

But whatever you do don't buy a bike without riding it. So basically don't ask these questions on a forum, go find out for yourself.

What I find really uncomfortable could be perfect for you based on your height and size etc.

Harley will also change the bars and things (at a price) if you wanted them to.
 
Grimspoon said:
Ok so I think I may have started a similar thread some time back but anyway.

I am seriously consider pulling the trigger and getting me one. My mate just bought a 883 sportster so I have a partner to cruise with.

Looking at prices though, a 2nd hand iron you looking at about R79000 but you can buy a brand new 2013 model for R86650. Doesn't make sense to go 2nd hand.

Does anyone actually have one or at least ridden one? Are they comfortable / easy to ride?

I used to ride motocross so I kinda known what I am doing. :o
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I just rode on my mate's once, and it was a comfy ride. But these bikes, although the dealerships will differ, are made for leisure rides. So if you want to get it to do breakfast runs and Sunday drives, go for it... if you want to ride to work and back every day, they may not be ideal. My mate loves his and drives to and from work, but it really isn't a commuter.

Easy to ride in my opinion, and comfy enough.

I ended up getting a Honda NC700x for the commute, but will certainly get me a Sporty as soon as I can afford as a second bike.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Well, cruisers are heavy beasts and generally not as easy to ride initially if you are used to something else.

That's being said I've found most Harley's comfortable enough apart from some where the airbox cover on the right is exactly where my leg should be so it feels like I'm sitting scew.

Harley Streetrod was one of the most uncomfortable bikes I've been on due to the pegs being right under you and the bars being all the way forward.

But whatever you do don't buy a bike without riding it. So basically don't ask these questions on a forum, go find out for yourself.

What I find really uncomfortable could be perfect for you based on your height and size etc.

Harley will also change the bars and things (at a price) if you wanted them to.
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Thanks for the advice, I would definitely ride it before hand.

werfie said:
I just rode on my mate's once, and it was a comfy ride. But these bikes, although the dealerships will differ, are made for leisure rides. So if you want to get it to do breakfast runs and Sunday drives, go for it... if you want to ride to work and back every day, they may not be ideal. My mate loves his and drives to and from work, but it really isn't a commuter.

Easy to ride in my opinion, and comfy enough.

I ended up getting a Honda NC700x for the commute, but will certainly get me a Sporty as soon as I can afford as a second bike.
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Thanks dude. Not looking for a commuter, my car does that part for me. I am really looking for a Sunday cruiser. And a now and then ride to work or clients. I have done the crazy enduro riding and I am past that stage. Not really looking for speed, rather something more comfortable and easy to cruise on.

My mate just brought his sportster around to show me, lovely bike. Didn't grunt as much as I thought it would. But that can be changed with new pipes.
 
Grimspoon said:
Didn't grunt as much as I thought it would. But that can be changed with new pipes.
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Right there with those comments i'd suggest looking a bit further than a 883 - do they not still make a 1200 sporty?
Don't go taking a big block for a test ride or you won't be looking at sporty's anymore.
 
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Yeah you still get the 1200, that's really the Harley staple.

Of course the V-Rod liquid-cooled series is becoming more and more popular especially to newer riders.
 
So I went through to Harley today and got a quote for the 883 Iron. The guy managed to convince me to put some short shot pipes on as well and a new air filter and do the engine management (think that is just a dyno not sure).

I checked out the 1 883 iron they had 2nd hand with the hance and vines short shots and the bike sounds amazing. Keen to hear what stock is like, but doubt it sounds as mean as these pipes.
 
Grimspoon said:
Thanks man, that linky is dead though.
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Maybe it expired but i see it's listed still
http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree...xcellent-Condition-Bargain-W0QQAdIdZ453618988

Looks pretty clean & looked after & low k's.

Re the pipe change suggested at the dealership - we had alot of 2nd hand bikes come into NZ when they lowered import duties years ago.
Alot of the bikes coming from California & i guess other parts of the States were choked up to comply with emission control standards.
Possibly why he's suggesting what he's suggesting.
Pipes & I think also the Carb had something going on there.

Take an 883 out onto the highway before you buy one - their not that grunty - i reckon you wanna try an 883 then take a 1200 for spin & see what you think. I know the 883's used to struggle keeping up with the 1340's on a run - they could do it but your running the bike a bit hard.If your not a small oke you might find it abit underpowered.

When you get a grin from ear to ear you'll know your sitting on the right one;)
 
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