iron 883?
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iron 883?
Hello All,
I'm new to the forum (and new to motorcycles in general). I've been looking at bikes for the past few months and have my heart set on a used '09 883. However, I have a friend who can get me one hell of a deal on a '12 Honda Shadow Phantom. Can any of you sell me on why I'd want an 883 over the Phantom? This will be my first bike and am looking to make a purchase in the next few weeks...I appreciate the help and hope to posting here for years to come (can you tell I have my heart set on the 883
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Thanks!
Scott
I'm new to the forum (and new to motorcycles in general). I've been looking at bikes for the past few months and have my heart set on a used '09 883. However, I have a friend who can get me one hell of a deal on a '12 Honda Shadow Phantom. Can any of you sell me on why I'd want an 883 over the Phantom? This will be my first bike and am looking to make a purchase in the next few weeks...I appreciate the help and hope to posting here for years to come (can you tell I have my heart set on the 883
)Thanks!
Scott
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Haha! Thanks Iceman. Not trying to offend any members - just trying to figure out the difference between the two bikes. I will mainly be using the bike to around town but wold like to be able to do some longer rides (2+ hrs). I've sat on the 883 and the Phantom and he Phantom seems more comfortable but I just love the overall feel and look of the 883. I think a change of the seat on the 883 will be all I'll need ....thoughts?
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That's what I've noticed too. The 883 I'm looking at has 6000 miles on it and is an 09. They have forward controls on it (something I'd like on my bike anyway) and are asking for $6900. Think I could talk them down this time a year or is that pretty decent price?
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I'll have to say the Iron is a sweet bike and I'll definitely own one someday...would now, but two kids going to college = no spare $$$. For short trips & 2+ hour rides - all you need are forward controls & comfy seat (Mustang's great). Not to bash Honda, but I owned various metric street & cruisers...none compare to HD.