Whats a hugger as known to HARLEY DAVIDSON motorcycles? is a BOBBER the same as a HUGGER???? Thanks in advance.

 

hugger is the name that was used for the "low" models. Instead of an 883low, it was an 883 hugger. I think that they switched over to the "low" in 05, but I could be wrong.

 

You're right. For my model year, 2002, there was a XLH883 and an XLH883 Hugger. The only difference between the two was a lowered rear suspension by like 2.5" (don't quote me on that). Everything else is exactly the same. The newer equivalent is the low model.

For bobber, see this wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobber_(motorcycle)

 

I love stumbling across threads like these and learning something new about the past.

 

This is my 03 XLH883HUGGER

alittle lower to the ground and I think alittle fatter tire on the front.

 

 

My 2000 Hugger with Sport windshield, small two up seat/rack and original elk-horn bars which were also unique to the Hugger.

 

If I have to explain you would not understand.

 

'87 hugger in my sig

 

I have always heard that a hugger is called a hugger because since they are lower, the fender tends to "hug" the tire. You can accomplish this with struts as well, bringing the fender down close to the tire, but I have only heard that called a hugger fender...