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A Simple Question
Ok I'm 58, 5'10", and I weigh 225 lbs, will an Iron 883 be big enough to buzz around town on, or a sixty mile round trip to work and back with out struggling at 75 MPH? I will keep my Road King for the long hauls. I don't want to spend much money so I will buy a good used one, and I Do Not want to be seen on a Harley 500, or a 750, "LoL I'm not a teenager any more." Man, that even sounds stupid in my mind, "oh I ride a Harley 750"
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Ok I'm 58, 5'10", and I weigh 225 lbs, will an Iron 883 be big enough to buzz around town on, or a sixty mile round trip to work and back with out struggling at 75 MPH? I will keep my Road King for the long hauls. I don't want to spend much money so I will buy a good used one, and I Do Not want to be seen on a Harley 500, or a 750, "LoL I'm not a teenager any more." Man, that even sounds stupid in my mind, "oh I ride a Harley 750"
With you being a little younger, shorter and weight less, it might work ok for you.
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I'm 6'2 260lbs and road my wife's 2005 883 with a Frankenstein trike kit back home from the initial purchase and had no problems at 75. The total trip was about 45 miles. I actually was comfortable on it using the highway pegs, but how I looked is a different question. Especially with the pink striped fenders.
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I am 6-3 and a lot heavier than you. I put 31,000 miles on my 1200C over the last 4 years. When I bought my Lowrider I would not get rid of the sportster as it is to fun to ride. It will cruise 80+ no problem so don't be worried about that.
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I rode two up with my wife a lot when I had an 883. We weighed maybe 280 pounds together. Never had a problem.
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The bike will handle you, no problem.
The only short coming (other than the seat) is the short fuel range. Might look to a 1200C for the 4.5 gallon tank.
The only short coming (other than the seat) is the short fuel range. Might look to a 1200C for the 4.5 gallon tank.
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Well I got to thinking way too much, but then again maybe not. It is possible to build a scrambler out of a sportster, or just have a little back up bike, if the Road King is down. I am also thinking gas mileage, I have a lot of thoughts running through my mind, and I could split the difference and get a Dyna Street Bob. After all said and done, I probably wont do anything, but dream, wish, and hope.