New Sportster 883 IRON
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Woodbridge VA.
First off hello to all, just joined the group and just bought the 883 Iron and I have to say I love this thing! What a fun bike, I'll admit it - too cold still to do any real riding so can't wait for warmer days to get here (why freeze riding when I have a perfectly good heater in the car?). Saw it on line and had to go see it in person, once I saw it I was hooked. Now I just have to figure out what is the widest tire I can stick back there without going to a wide tire kit. I mean I'll be happy with a 180 or even a 170 just want a little more meat than the 150 on it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Oh btw, 1200 conversion is looking really good.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 297
Likes: 5
From: Rockford Illinois
Now I just have to figure out what is the widest tire I can stick back there without going to a wide tire kit. I mean I'll be happy with a 180 or even a 170 just want a little more meat than the 150 on it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Oh btw, 1200 conversion is looking really good.
and congrats on the iron, i went to the international bike show in chicago yesterday and was definitely impressed with the looks of it !
did you get the black or silver ?
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 629
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
First off hello to all, just joined the group and just bought the 883 Iron and I have to say I love this thing! What a fun bike, I'll admit it - too cold still to do any real riding so can't wait for warmer days to get here (why freeze riding when I have a perfectly good heater in the car?). Saw it on line and had to go see it in person, once I saw it I was hooked. Now I just have to figure out what is the widest tire I can stick back there without going to a wide tire kit. I mean I'll be happy with a 180 or even a 170 just want a little more meat than the 150 on it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Oh btw, 1200 conversion is looking really good.
Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the new bike. My friend just bought an iron too. I'd like to see some pics with your 1200 conversion completed.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,342
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From: Lincoln, Nebraska
First off hello to all, just joined the group and just bought the 883 Iron and I have to say I love this thing! What a fun bike, I'll admit it - too cold still to do any real riding so can't wait for warmer days to get here (why freeze riding when I have a perfectly good heater in the car?). Saw it on line and had to go see it in person, once I saw it I was hooked. Now I just have to figure out what is the widest tire I can stick back there without going to a wide tire kit. I mean I'll be happy with a 180 or even a 170 just want a little more meat than the 150 on it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Oh btw, 1200 conversion is looking really good.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,096
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From: Woodbridge VA.
Iron 883
Thanksfor the advice on the tire size I'll definitely be looking at that when time comes to replace the rubber. Didn't do much riding because I work nights and most of the day was spent sleeping, bike is back at the shop getting forward controls put on. When I get her back it will be time to deefinitely start putting the miles on.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,096
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From: Woodbridge VA.
check out this thread over at XLFORUMS-------> http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...ad.php?t=10170
and congrats on the iron, i went to the international bike show in chicago yesterday and was definitely impressed with the looks of it !
did you get the black or silver ?
and congrats on the iron, i went to the international bike show in chicago yesterday and was definitely impressed with the looks of it !
did you get the black or silver ?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,967
Likes: 94
Best lookin bike the MC has come out with since the night train. I'd almost go trade my NT for one. I don't give a damn about the size. what a sweet bike. Looks better than the nightster IMHO.
Very nice.
I'd love to see some photos of anybody thats picked one up yet.
Very nice.
I'd love to see some photos of anybody thats picked one up yet.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 10
From: Woodbridge VA.
I'll hopefully get mine this weekend once they finish adding the controls to it. I'll make sure and take some pictures.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 497
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From: Australia
By any chance, would you guys and gals that have purchased a 883 iron have the handlebar measurements . length-rise-pullback .Over here in aus there listed as a 2010 model so not available until at least september. thinking about getting one so wanted a head start on my updates.cheers .............
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