Hey folks,

I've been riding for almost 30 years, mostly sport bikes and dirt bikes, however in the last year or so I've had the itch to get a Harley. The big cruisers and touring bikes don't for me, I rode a Street Glide but found it just too big.

I love the look of the 883 Iron, but I'm 6ft and 180lbs. Will it be a little small for me comfort wise. I hear with forwards its better.

90% of my riding is local, commuting to work, day trips with the guys, and two or three multi day trips. Will I be able to tolerate 5-8hrs in the saddle a day. I know it needs an aftermarket seat to make it bearable, and the suspension is "firm".

If I get one, I plan on throwing on some saddlebags and getting a small detachable windscreen for long road trips.

Thanks

 

You are the same height and weight as me, well, today I weighed myself at 185 lbs but basically the same.

I have forward controls and sometimes feel a tiny bit cramped but it's not a deal breaker at all. I still have the stock seat, and really, I don't get numb butt or anything unless I'm in the saddle for a really long time.

I ride every single day, rain or shine and I commute to work and ride for pleasure.

I'm sure that you will be fine, especially if you do the upgrades you plan on doing.

 

Thanks Blindrocket, I figure I can't be anymore cramped than my Ninja on long rides. Glad to hear you enjoy the Iron.

 

If you can ride a Ninja distance you should be fine on a 883

 

I ride the **** out of my Iron I am 6ft 245, stock everything, bit bouncy cause of my weight, but I am completely comfortable. almost 3k miles on my Iron since I got it in new in May

 

6'2 and 175lbs and I feel fine on mine. I even have mid controls and clip ons.

 

I'm 6'2" and 190. I don't feel cramped at all. I do have forwards and 14" bars though.