After a long chat with the guys at Warr's, there should hopefully be an Iron 883 in my future

The smaller engine size helps my insurance and would appear to be the best bet for a new rider such as myself.

I'm trying to spec out my ideal bike with the My Dream Harley site, but I have to say it's not the most user-friendly experience. I think I'll just work my way through the threads on here, saving pics and details of the bikes I really like.

I'll provide updates as they happen .

 

Good luck with the Iron. Did you test ride it first?

Don't expect a canyon carver or a drag racer. It is neither. You may want to look at upgrading seat and suspension, just for comfort's sake, before doing the performance add-ons. Spend time with it before you change anything.

And if you are a brand-new rider and haven't already done so, take the MSF course.

 

Thanks. I don't have my bike licence yet, so this is all forward planning. As you said, performance upgrades can wait! I'll be doing several extra training courses in addition to the licence test too. Safety over speed, definitely!

 

if your living in the smoke the iron will be perfect and great fun light to light up tottenham court road this summer.

 

Just don't try to keep up with any buddies on cafe bikes. You'll be grinding hard parts long before they do.

As far as light to light, don't try it with anything other than another 883 Sportster (okay maybe a 750 Shadow).

 

That's the plan. A commuter bike with soul!

I won't be trying to keep up with anyone just yet, except maybe the odd pedestrian, haha.

 

If this Is yer first ever street bike and you have no saddle time,,not even dirt,,
Get a Used bike,,,

 

Arrrrr warr's, I love that place, A really great looking shop

 

Sounds great Man.

You're following the same path that I took. My 2010 Iron is my first bike ever and I'm still loving it. Just finished a ride today where I had a Ducati and Suzuki owner looking over the bike in admiration.

Like others are stating the bike isn't the fastest, but it will keep up with many cruisers out there. I'm 5'9" and 160 pounds and I'm able to keep up with my buddies Road King in town with little problems. Once I get to the point I feel like I want more power I'll upgrade with a NRHS 1250 kit.

 

So I was Wondering, I want to get a Nightster when I redeploy from the "Gannistan" I am 5'7" 180 lbs, Is this a good size bike for me!? I don't want to be all Stretching out on it? Thanks guys!! =)