Hey I finally got my MC license and I'm in the market for a used Harley. I am going to be a casual rider. The farthest ill take it might be 300 miles or in a day. I'm 510 I weigh 150 pounds, budget approximately 10000 thousand. I really like the flat black look of the iron 883; however, I keep hearing that I will out grown it. I have a buddy and he outgrew his in two months. Is there a bike out there that resembles the iron 883 with a little more power? I would appreciate any advice thank you.

 

The 48 has a similar look (tiny gas tank) and a 1200cc engine vs the 883. All of this comes down to cost. The Fat Bob is going to look similar as well and be a much better bike but will cost twice as much. Get what you want and can afford at first and learn on that.

The Yamaha Bolt is a competitor to the 883 Iron but has a larger engine that is faster (stock) than the 883 for a similar price.

The very first bike I ever rode was a 2012 Heritage Classic with a 103 engine. I did just fine.

 

Buy a nice used Ricer on the cheap and learn on that for a few months cause if you happen to scratch it or drop it it's not going to be that big of a deal. Once you feel more confident in your abilities then sell that bike and combine that back with the remaining funds and pick up a nice Dyna or Road King. That's what many people do.

 

If you like the iron then find a used Nightster. It's got the 1200 motor and you'll probably have plenty of cash left over for mods.

 

I found a Harley Fatboy FLSTCF 2004 with 4k mile on it. He's asking 9200k for it is that a good deal and is that a good starter bike? Included windshield, soft bags, rear seat and back rest, and Screaming Eagle Exhaust system.

 

I bought a nightster 2 years ago and still havent outgrown it

 

If this is your first bike, how do you know that the 883 won't have enough power until you ride it? Like mentioned before, a starter bike is something you get that is within your capabilities. It could be a Honda 250 or a Road King or somewhere in between.
There's a learning curve involved and having a couple hundred pounds less to deal with may help you get more at ease while you're getting better at riding.
If you're dead set on getting a Harley right off the bat, just make sure the seat is low enough to plant both of your feet.

 

Buy the dyna you like best and bypass the sportster remorse. Dynas are balanced low and easy to ride as any sporater. Don't let engine size scare ya, they only go fast as you tell them to go,

 

I bought a 1200 Sportster and had an FXDX a year later. The Sportsters had iron mounted engines back then and vibrated like hell on long days. That's no longer the case. All the same, I'd bet you'd stay on a Dyna for a while. Agree with Texa$ - you'd probably like a Fat Bob given your comments in OP.

 

I'm old school. With that, think about a small to mid size Honda...say 5 years or more older. They do not depreciate. Ride it forces bunch of months, to perfect your skills then move up to a "real Harley".

Oh yeah...by "ricer" that does not mean crotch rocket.