General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

2005 883 Low HD

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 09:22 AM
  #11  
Ziomax's Avatar
Ziomax
Thread Starter
|
Stage III
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default RE: 2005 883 Low HD

ORIGINAL: oldgeezer

If you are just wanting a learner bike, consider a metric.&nbsp\\; You could probably pick up a decent 1100 or so for around $3000.
I looked up some of the metric bikes and they are around $3500.00. I was of the opinion that an extra $1500.00 wasn't that much to have something I consider a much better bike (although I am just learning). And at $5000.00 if it falls I won't be to worried since I am prepared for it to happen. If I were to find a metric bike priced in the $2000.00 plus range I may consider it.
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:16 AM
  #12  
oldgeezer's Avatar
oldgeezer
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,513
Likes: 4
From: Midland, TX
Default RE: 2005 883 Low HD

Metrics are as reliable as HD's.&nbsp\\; We have two HD's, two Yamaha's and a Suzuki.&nbsp\\; They are all great bikes.&nbsp\\; My wife rode the Suzuki 13,000 miles before she bought her HD.&nbsp\\; We never had a minutes trouble with it.&nbsp\\; It's your money though so get what you want.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;If it were me, I'd put the extra $1,500 in the bank and use it when I was ready to get a&nbsp\\;bike I considered more permanent.&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 12:29 PM
  #13  
michaelvs710's Avatar
michaelvs710
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
From: South Philly
Default RE: 2005 883 Low HD

ORIGINAL: mystic_rider

Is that gonna be enough scoot for you? What makes you want an 883? I'd look at going for at least a 1200c
&nbsp\\;
+1 if i would have went with the custom instead of the 883l i would probably still have it
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 01:28 PM
  #14  
rob i's Avatar
rob i
Road Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 6
From: Londonderry, NH
Default RE: 2005 883 Low HD

I have an 06 883L and I LOVE IT.&nbsp\\; I rode it for 2 seasons as an 883, and just had it bored out this past winter to a 1200.&nbsp\\; I love it even MORE now.
&nbsp\\;
&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 01:49 PM
  #15  
SKULLCRAPPER's Avatar
SKULLCRAPPER
Banned
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Default RE: 2005 883 Low HD

ORIGINAL: scotsport

Had one - loved it.

Last of the Sporties with a carb.

Doubt you will be dissapointed.
&nbsp\\;
Pretty sure 06's were the last year of the carbed sportys...07's were FI.
 
Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:08 PM
  #16  
iann8ik's Avatar
iann8ik
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 482
Likes: 2
From: Northern Virginia
Default RE: 2005 883 Low HD

the dealer should be near these prices: http://www.kbb.com/kbb/Motorcycles/Retail.aspx
&nbsp\\;
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rockdad69
Sportster Models
2
Aug 7, 2017 03:21 PM
OldFenderGuy
Sportster Models
0
Jun 10, 2009 11:54 PM
drmgjohnson
Sportster Models
4
Aug 13, 2008 12:25 PM
beaver
Sportster Models
5
Aug 13, 2008 11:50 AM
TomZwheels
General Harley Davidson Chat
7
Mar 26, 2006 11:27 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:07 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE