Right bike for me
#1
07-28-2018, 06:28 PM
Right bike for me
Hello! New to forum and don't have bike yet. Researching/asking lots of questions. Have license but unsure of bike.
Only 5'1", so need lower bike seat height. Looking at sportster, would like 1200 but unless I lower it, still too high for me.
Suggestions? Anybody ride 883? Enough for a new rider? Don't wanna outgrow in 6mon.
Thanks!
Kim
Only 5'1", so need lower bike seat height. Looking at sportster, would like 1200 but unless I lower it, still too high for me.
Suggestions? Anybody ride 883? Enough for a new rider? Don't wanna outgrow in 6mon.
Thanks!
Kim
#4
07-28-2018, 08:31 PM
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#5
07-28-2018, 09:03 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Welcome, nothing wrong with the 883, it has plenty of power. If speed, and/or being the 'fastest' is your main concern, a Harley isn't for you and you will regret it no matter if it's a 883 OR a 1200. Keep in mind only in the world of Harley Davidson is an 883cc bike considered 'small' or a 'beginner bike' . I've ridden bikes for over 40 years, and I've been down the 'bigger is better' road and found it to be a dead end street.
I'm 5'9" and have no problem with the 883 Superlow I bought last year. I think the 883 Superlow is the lowest seat height Harley offers, could be wrong though. Enjoy whatever you choose!
I'm 5'9" and have no problem with the 883 Superlow I bought last year. I think the 883 Superlow is the lowest seat height Harley offers, could be wrong though. Enjoy whatever you choose!
#6
07-28-2018, 09:09 PM
Thanks for the advise. Appreciate it. I am going to test ride several before I decide. Really think I"m gonna go w/ super low 883.
Really wanted iron 883 to start w/ (craigslist) but think I may be smarter buying from dealer to help set me up right for my first bike.
Super excited to get my first bike. Y'all have insurance recs too? Husband has ultra low (he's 6'5") and rides that just fine. He has Safeco
for bike insurance.
TIA for your help!
Pretty bike. Not wanting it for speed; slowest in my class. You're right. Bigger not always better. May trade up at some
point, but too new to decide that now. Just limited bc of my size (or lack of). I can't wait to get to riding.
Really wanted iron 883 to start w/ (craigslist) but think I may be smarter buying from dealer to help set me up right for my first bike.
Super excited to get my first bike. Y'all have insurance recs too? Husband has ultra low (he's 6'5") and rides that just fine. He has Safeco
for bike insurance.
TIA for your help!
Pretty bike. Not wanting it for speed; slowest in my class. You're right. Bigger not always better. May trade up at some
point, but too new to decide that now. Just limited bc of my size (or lack of). I can't wait to get to riding.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; 07-31-2018 at 05:45 PM. Reason: Multiple posts
#7
07-28-2018, 09:18 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Thanks for the advise. Appreciate it. I am going to test ride several before I decide. Really think I"m gonna go w/ super low 883.
Really wanted iron 883 to start w/ (craigslist) but think I may be smarter buying from dealer to help set me up right for my first bike.
Super excited to get my first bike. Y'all have insurance recs too? Husband has ultra low (he's 6'5") and rides that just fine. He has Safeco
for bike insurance.
TIA for your help!
Really wanted iron 883 to start w/ (craigslist) but think I may be smarter buying from dealer to help set me up right for my first bike.
Super excited to get my first bike. Y'all have insurance recs too? Husband has ultra low (he's 6'5") and rides that just fine. He has Safeco
for bike insurance.
TIA for your help!
As far as insurance, I have found Markel to be the least expensive. You can get a quote from them online.
Last edited by firehawk6; 07-28-2018 at 09:20 PM.
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07-29-2018, 02:38 AM
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07-29-2018, 08:59 AM
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#10
07-29-2018, 09:13 AM
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I"m 5'2" and found the 48 was the lowest feeling of all of the sporties. I didn't need to lower the shocks on it. With the super reduced reach seat which lowers you another inch and pushes you forward 3 inches, and boots with a two inch heel from Harley, I was good to go. The 48 just, to me, felt a little lighter and nimbler than the others.