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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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I think an Iron 883 would suite you well!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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thanks for all the help really appreciated it. glad i joined this forum i will post pics of the bike i order any parts you can help me with to lower it a bit for my size would be great or any other cool parts for it
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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this is probably the best forum ive joined...you guys arent rude or poke cause im small.. thanks guys
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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The wife is 5-3 and 140 and rides an 883 Superlow and loves it, so a sporty is a great bike.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by timetoswitch
thanks for all the help really appreciated it. glad i joined this forum i will post pics of the bike i order any parts you can help me with to lower it a bit for my size would be great or any other cool parts for it
http://www.burlybrand.com/loweringblocks/index.aspx
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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affraid to test drive cause i dont own it. my rocket i build from frame up so i made it the way i wanted it and its a different style of riding and a heavier bike. i got a license just dont want to dump the bike
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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thanks for the link is there a difference in the blocks and the slammer kit?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by timetoswitch
thanks for the link is there a difference in the blocks and the slammer kit?
Er...yes, the blocks are blocks and the slammer kit isn't...

It's up to you want you want, but if you go with the blocks you can choose any set of rear shocks you want later down the road.
 
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Originally Posted by timetoswitch
i want to buy my first Harley rode sport bikes my whole life and want something different so im thinking about buying a harley. im 5'1 130 lbs so i know im little, but was wondering if anyone thought of the 2013 iron 883 for a first harley. i can touch the floor but not flat footed but with a few mods im sure i can just wanted others thoughts or other options. any imput will help
I'm a 5'3" female. I ride a Fat Boy Lo. I can flat foot and love it!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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so the slammer kit comes with a set shock and block kit you pick your shock? sorry if it sounds like a dumb question i only had to decide on the swingarm i wanted and shock for my rocket. harley is all new to me
 
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