Max weight for 883?
Well im 6'1" 330lbs... i live in I work in Jersey City , NJ, (long story short my commute is loaded with pot holes and uneven roads) power wise there is no issue what so ever, i never feel bogged out or worried about getting on highways. Suspension is a different story... i bottom out a lot with all the messed up roads and potholes.... when i cruise in the nicer areas, i never bottom out on any of your average bumps, or dips in the road. Plus a 1200 conversion usually only runs a little over $1000.00 with labor, that's not bad at all in my opinion.
Last edited by FlatIron; Jun 17, 2011 at 08:10 AM. Reason: added sentence
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From: S.E. Montana
I appreciate all of the input. In all honesty it isn't a matter of buying a different bike, because the 2011 SuperLow is the bike I won in a Budweiser contest. I would definitely love to get ahold of a 48 to own a 1200, or a Superglide or the like to have more power and comfort available to me. I am limited to whatever I can trade the bike for at this point, which puts me into Metric territory because they can't sell those damn things. My wife swore up and down that the only way I would own a bike is if I won one. Well, I showed her!
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Not trying to aggrivate anyone, FYI. Just my 2 cents. I passed a guy who was probably close to 300 lbs on a softtail this morning. I thought he was too big for that bike as well. It's the Chris Farley "fat guy in a little coat" thing. But hey - what do I know? I really don't. Just an opinion.
You're in Pasadena. If you're ever around Kingwood or Humble with the bike let me know. Or if you need help wrenching on something - I got everything you could need here. Hope to see you around sometime
You're in Pasadena. If you're ever around Kingwood or Humble with the bike let me know. Or if you need help wrenching on something - I got everything you could need here. Hope to see you around sometime
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Joined: Jan 2011
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Shipped weight- 536 pounds (dry)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating- 1000 pounds
Gross Axle Weight Rating - Front 339 pounds
Gross Axle Weight Rating - Rear 661 pounds
I'm 200 pounds, and have been quite happy with my superlow. Since you won it, I say go out and ride it. Then decide. As long as you keep the rubber down, you're not going to lose much trade value.
Last edited by DizWolf; Jun 17, 2011 at 06:36 PM.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Texas
2011 XL 883 L (SuperLow)
Shipped weight- 536 pounds (dry)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating- 1000 pounds
Gross Axle Weight Rating - Front 339 pounds
Gross Axle Weight Rating - Rear 661 pounds
I'm 200 pounds, and have been quite happy with my superlow. Since you won it, I say go out and ride it. Then decide. As long as you keep the rubber down, you're not going to lose much trade value.
Shipped weight- 536 pounds (dry)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating- 1000 pounds
Gross Axle Weight Rating - Front 339 pounds
Gross Axle Weight Rating - Rear 661 pounds
I'm 200 pounds, and have been quite happy with my superlow. Since you won it, I say go out and ride it. Then decide. As long as you keep the rubber down, you're not going to lose much trade value.
