Difference between 883's Low, Superlow, Iron...
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You get red reflectors but in the UK the saddlebags come with orange reflectors.
I have a 2017 SuperLow and what you are describing with the FI is probably the fact in 2014 the bike was modified to use CAN bus for the electrics. The connector where you plug in diagnostic tools is a 6 pin connector and not the 4 pin J1850.
I have a 2017 SuperLow and what you are describing with the FI is probably the fact in 2014 the bike was modified to use CAN bus for the electrics. The connector where you plug in diagnostic tools is a 6 pin connector and not the 4 pin J1850.
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My baby, My baby..... 2006 Yamaha R6S, I sold this in February 2019. I should've drained the gas and just pushed it into my living room and look at her and drink beer. this was motorcycle **** to me- also my fountain of youth to be honest. The bike was that nice. Oh and I rode this for 23000 miles since 2007 when I got it as a leftover. After the shoulder surgery not only did I gain 20 lbs I couldn't really put weight on my shoulder the way this demanded. But honestly how many 56 year old guys do you know who still ride these? Not many I'd bet. 15,500 rpm redline inline 4 with carbon fiber 2 brothers exhaust. I think I did a nice job on this bike and keeping it like new too. It sucks to get old.
Hehh! I hear ya. Here's one of my "other" bikes that I ride when I'm feeling frisky, its not a sportbike though.
I don't have to crouch over, so no back-pain, etc...
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Wow sick Duck. Always wanted a Ducati or Aprilia or even some used BMW's look enticing. Trouble with those where I live is service. Pffft. nothing around here and if I trailered it then there is still the parts and labor bill. My friends BMW runs him about 800 and change every riding season., whether its right out of the year or towards the end. Thank God for forums I guess so we can (maybe) somewhat wrench on them ourselves. Thats a nice bike. I've never seen one before. I have had 1987 Honda Hurricane 600, 1990 Hurricane 1000 (fast fast and comfortable), 1987 VFR 800, 2007 ZZR600. Oh wait for this one...1980 Kawi KZ1000- kerker 4 into 1, 4 mikuni smooth bores, cams, headwork, fastest scariest starightline bike I ever rode. Did not handle or stop worth a sith but man did I go, and set off car alarms in Brooklyn on side streets. Those were the days............... LOL
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For the original poster: here is the look with the original seat, no backrest (detachable) and no windshield. The bags can be taken off with a 1/2 inch wrench or ratchet and just the studs remain. But IMO it looks unsightly especially with the left rear shock having that piggyback adjustment on it. but its not tragic. For me this is as stripped down as I would go. These bags are lockable and super easy to open and close, Again a pretty versatile bike, kinda like the Dyna Convertible of years back, which I had BTW with a 1340 EVO in it. Ran great but of course yowsah did it leak oil. Oh and also get a bike with FI. I've done a TON of carbs over the years. For the N/E part of the Country and def Canada you'll always be farting around with it, (Yeah carb farts I know been there) Jetting, needles, clips, mixture screws turns out yadda yadda. Yeah just go with FI unless you like a struggle. Anyway hope this rounds up what your looking for. Also this was taken before I put the round Ness A/C on too, Still I think it's a great looking ride.
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Almost forgot this one. A couple years back I kept driving past this 2006 883 Custom for about 2 weeks. I didn't need another bike but one day I stopped and asked and it was a woman in her 50's selling it. Original owner, 8000 miles. I offered 2800 hoping she'd say no and I keep driving by it. but she took it. Look how clean the silver motor and rear wheel were!! This thing drove great AFTER I did a 44 pilot and it already had a 170 main, drilled the mixture screw and gave it 2 1/2 turns and a CVP performance needle (key part- carb folks pay attention). I added that silver aluminum to the tank, got it used off a 1200 wreck from Ebay and double stick taped it. the windshield was a generic for like 45.00 that attached to the bars. Best bang for the buck I had , maybe ever. The 883 was pretty damn good too, Ok the 1200 is faster, yeah it should be. This bike was money in the bank, could've basically rode it for free with the residual. Oh well
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For the original poster: here is the look with the original seat, no backrest (detachable) and no windshield. The bags can be taken off with a 1/2 inch wrench or ratchet and just the studs remain. But IMO it looks unsightly especially with the left rear shock having that piggyback adjustment on it. but its not tragic. For me this is as stripped down as I would go. These bags are lockable and super easy to open and close, Again a pretty versatile bike, kinda like the Dyna Convertible of years back, which I had BTW with a 1340 EVO in it. Ran great but of course yowsah did it leak oil. Oh and also get a bike with FI. I've done a TON of carbs over the years. For the N/E part of the Country and def Canada you'll always be farting around with it, (Yeah carb farts I know been there) Jetting, needles, clips, mixture screws turns out yadda yadda. Yeah just go with FI unless you like a struggle. Anyway hope this rounds up what your looking for. Also this was taken before I put the round Ness A/C on too, Still I think it's a great looking ride.
As for the OP - the insurance gap isn't that significant, I would consider the smiles per miles. Also, there are many here that buy the 883, upgrade to the 1200 jugs and never change their insurance papers. Sporties pop up all the time for under $5k, just wait until the right one comes along.
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Yeah my Son said it looked like a coppertop at first too. Pretty close but side by side this year is way more orangish. I was beside one months ago before my shoulder repair and it was one of my last rides of the year and I remember that bike and that cookout too.
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Like this man says : A Sportster is what it's name implies....for sporty riding. Now Ive toured on a 250cc Honda as a young man, we all know it can be done, but would you want to? Same same Sportster 883, you can theorize loads about this as I did for 12 months before buying my bike. I wanted similar things to yourself....dependability, simple enough to work on myself, nothing too fast but capable. I ended up with a 1340 FXD & it ticks those boxes, but you'll only REALLY know after you have dropped the cash so listen to what the folks here & elsewhere say, forget the 883, go test ride a 1200cc 2004- rubber mounted Custom or Roadster. Best from New Zealand
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He, he. I rode a sport bike, once. The problem, and probably a good one as I would have probably hurt myself in my younger years, is that I'm vertically challenged at 5'5". The one sport bike I rode was a NEW FZ1 with 75 miles on it. I wasn't even close to touching. Long story short, neighbor kept after me to try it, told him he had to catch me when I got back. Thankfully I was able to roll stop signs and didn't have to stop.
My first bike, I bought new was a Suzuki S40. I took that on a long unplanned trip, about 440 miles round trip. Since then, just about any bike is much better on the highway, including a Sportster.
My next bike, and I still have is a 1995 Virago 1100. It's a good bike, 20,000 miles. Plenty of get up and go.
This fall, I picked up a 99 1200S. Came with a Mustang seat along with I believe is a Sundowner? Small windsheild. This bike seems more refined than the Virago. Handles better and seems to be plain ole more fun.
My first bike, I bought new was a Suzuki S40. I took that on a long unplanned trip, about 440 miles round trip. Since then, just about any bike is much better on the highway, including a Sportster.
My next bike, and I still have is a 1995 Virago 1100. It's a good bike, 20,000 miles. Plenty of get up and go.
This fall, I picked up a 99 1200S. Came with a Mustang seat along with I believe is a Sundowner? Small windsheild. This bike seems more refined than the Virago. Handles better and seems to be plain ole more fun.
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