New ride new to harley
#31
05-02-2011, 09:39 PM
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Hey man congrats on the bike ! Im 21 5'9 155 lbs and I fit the bike perfect ... some say its underpowered and all that B.S but let me tell you I ride with crotch rockets all the time and have no problems keeping up ( unless they go over 115 which is right around give or take 8 mph where our bike maxes out at ... had the throttle pinned for a few miles in fifth gear and the speedo read 110 and my buddies r6 digital read 114 but theres always % error ) ... overall I could not be happier with the bikes quality and ride ! Do not regret for a minute getting the 883 and if one day u want more power get a 1200 conversion ! good luck with it and ride safe
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#33
05-03-2011, 01:11 AM
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Yeah them Sportsters,,,
Only those that ride em know,,,
09IronRider,,be smart and ride It to the 1,000 mile marker before you
change a single thing.
You need to learn the Baseline of a Sportster and Street riding.
Use caution when buying Bling,,,
Lots of good stuff out there and lots of crap.
Worst thing Is when a New Owner gets all horney over this or that thing,,
Buys It,,Puts It On the Bike,,then a week goes by and he/she see's three or
four better looking, performing, handling, comfort Options..
These bikes are the most Outstanding blank canvas you can buy.
Customization Is a passion,,addiction.
They can become a Vampire to your wallet If you make Impulse buys.
I know what your bike needs more than anything else,,,,,miles, lots of miles
Here endeth the Lesson
Only those that ride em know,,,
09IronRider,,be smart and ride It to the 1,000 mile marker before you
change a single thing.
You need to learn the Baseline of a Sportster and Street riding.
Use caution when buying Bling,,,
Lots of good stuff out there and lots of crap.
Worst thing Is when a New Owner gets all horney over this or that thing,,
Buys It,,Puts It On the Bike,,then a week goes by and he/she see's three or
four better looking, performing, handling, comfort Options..
These bikes are the most Outstanding blank canvas you can buy.
Customization Is a passion,,addiction.
They can become a Vampire to your wallet If you make Impulse buys.
I know what your bike needs more than anything else,,,,,miles, lots of miles
Here endeth the Lesson
Have fun, ride safe and welcome to the forum!
#34
05-03-2011, 01:44 PM
I had mine 3 years and I just started cutomizing it. Take your time and do your research. The best investment you can make is a service manual!!! This is like my Bible. More importantly like Osco said, put some miles on it first!!!
Have fun, ride safe and welcome to the forum!
Have fun, ride safe and welcome to the forum!
Got the Clymer manual on its way in the mail. I Rode to work today with a grin from ear to ear!! Loved it.
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