How Do Others View 883's??

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Nov 24, 2006 | 09:55 PM

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RE: How Do Others View 883's??

I have a 1200 but I respect the 883 just as much - they're both Sportys and there's a lot of history behind the bike.

Nov 24, 2006 | 10:55 PM

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ray5123

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RE: How Do Others View 883's??

You own a HARLEY DAVIDSON! You bought it, you like it and best of all its yours!
It took me a long time to save for my used 2002 883 Sportster and I really don't care what anyone else thinks about it - cuz I like it

Nov 24, 2006 | 11:01 PM

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metal_mike

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RE: How Do Others View 883's??

how do i view 883's?......in my mirrors mostly! lol
seriously...i actually have a '93 883 in my garage right now [for sale]
and i have to admit....its a fun lil bike to kick-around on!
not to mention it looks hella sweet black,chromed out, and that lil peanut tank is the best looking tank harley ever made..
cant hate on 'em....theyre harleys!

Nov 24, 2006 | 11:38 PM

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Hillbilly57

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RE: How Do Others View 883's??

Back in July of this year I found out what is really important about how folks view an 883. I stopped for gas in Masonville, New York. A local kid, maybe 12 or 13 years old, walking past the pump looked over me and the bike. "Nice bike" he said with a big grin. "Thank you" I said. He probably had no clue if he was seeing a new bike or a 30 year old Sportster. 883 or 1200, he couldn't give a crap. It was just cool to him. I'd bet I know what he will be riding in 10 years.

Nov 25, 2006 | 02:11 PM

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WRAITH

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RE: How Do Others View 883's??

Do you like your 883? Thats all that matters.[8D]

Nov 25, 2006 | 04:09 PM

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RE: How Do Others View 883's??

If I had a sportster I would add the Chopper Kit to it. That would be awesome!

Nov 26, 2006 | 11:17 PM

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RE: How Do Others View 883's??

I owned a '58 XLH 883. It was my third Harley at that time and I loved that bike. I sold it 40 years ago and went on to other bikes. I now have an '05 XL883 and while it isn't nearly as fast as my '58, I love riding it just as much. It kind of got me back to the essence of motorcycling after riding a GL1500 Gold Wing for 14 years. The Gold Wing is a fine bike, but it's more like a two-wheeled convertable car with the top down, if you know what I mean. Unless I decide to change to a Heritage Softtail (unlikely), I'll probably be riding the Sportster until I get too old to ride or die. Great bike and getting better.