To Tall for an 883 Iron?

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Apr 26, 2009 | 11:07 PM

PGlenn

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To Tall for an 883 Iron?

I'm looking for a good first bike and the new 883 Iron looks slick. The only question I have about it is am I too tall? I'm 6'4"- all legs. So would it be possible to be too tall for this bike?

Apr 27, 2009 | 12:38 AM

SecretAgent

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go sit on it and find out for yourself.

Apr 27, 2009 | 06:49 AM

Goodwrench1967

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I ride my wifes Iron and Im not too uncomfortable... if it were my daily ride I would get forward controls, different bars, and a comfortable seat. Like mentioned before, go sit on one... or better yet go ride one.

Apr 27, 2009 | 06:51 AM

Goodwrench1967

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BTW.... im 6'5"

Apr 27, 2009 | 08:36 AM

BiggDogg

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I'm a hair away from 6'4" and I ride the nightster. Your best bet is to go sit on it and see how you feel. I have the mid controls still and I'm comfy

Apr 27, 2009 | 07:19 PM

PGlenn

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Thanks guys. I think I may stop by my local Harley dealership within a few days.

Apr 27, 2009 | 09:17 PM

guitarman023

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Take a good long ride on it if they'll let you. It will get less comfortable the longer you're on it. I haven't bought a new sporty because they seem smaller than mine, I'm 6'4'' too and mine is barely big enough.

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Apr 28, 2009 | 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by guitarman023

Take a good long ride on it if they'll let you. It will get less comfortable the longer you're on it. I haven't bought a new sporty because they seem smaller than mine, I'm 6'4'' too and mine is barely big enough.

I believe, (95% sure), that's because they did actually make the frame a bit smaller when they tweaked it to the new design in '04, and is why you see people looking for the forward control extensions for the newer sporties, ('04+).