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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Im looken at buyen a 883 iron an was wondering if im to big for it im about 5 10 190lbs
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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i am 6'1" 175# and ride a custom....i sat on a black iron this week and it fit awesome, go get that beotch
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Father-in-law rides a lowered 883 with mids. You should be fine but might want to get some forwards in the future. He's 5' 10" and 210.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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ok cool also is the 883 a pretty powerful motor im not really looken for a rocket but something with some power my dad keeps tellen me to get a 1200 but it is my first bike.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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the 883 has ***** don't let anyone fool ya...get it and enjoy it for now, later on if ya want more power get the 1250 kit from nrhs. right now dan over there has 1250 kits on sale for $700.00 http://www.nrhsperformance.com/ekit8831200.shtml
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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hey guys thanks for the info this week or next im buyen it goin to acouple dealers tommarrow
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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The 883 is more than enough power for your size. I was 5'10" and 220 when I got my '00 883. Kept it as an 883 until '06....It'll haul you & more.
 
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