Help identifying a bike
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Help identifying a bike
Hello all;
I'm more familiar with touring and softail models but my cousin ran across this bike. He says its a 2005 or 2006 model with less than 2,300 miles, and I am not sure, but I think its a sportster even though I've never seen one with such elaborate (factory) looking paint and a rear fender like this one. It has a twisted spoke 21 front wheel which appears to be from the motor company. It does have V&H pipes, but other than that the fit and finish is so good I'm guessing all is stock. My buddy is thinking about buying it, but I want to be able to give him good information on the bike. Also, what is the hp for an 883? Want to be sure it will move him well.
Any help is greatly appreciated
I'm more familiar with touring and softail models but my cousin ran across this bike. He says its a 2005 or 2006 model with less than 2,300 miles, and I am not sure, but I think its a sportster even though I've never seen one with such elaborate (factory) looking paint and a rear fender like this one. It has a twisted spoke 21 front wheel which appears to be from the motor company. It does have V&H pipes, but other than that the fit and finish is so good I'm guessing all is stock. My buddy is thinking about buying it, but I want to be able to give him good information on the bike. Also, what is the hp for an 883? Want to be sure it will move him well.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Looks like a customized 2006 sportster 883. I'm no expert though.
According to ChuckHawks, the 2006 stock model has 42 HP with a top end of around 90mph. click here for more info.
According to ChuckHawks, the 2006 stock model has 42 HP with a top end of around 90mph. click here for more info.
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It is a sporty, 04 or later, 883, custom paint with a bobtail rear fender. Aftermarket bars with a custom riser setup, by the way he did the risers and the 21 inch wheel I would guess a Custom model but it also has mid controls. Either way it's a decent looking bike, if it is an 04-06 then it's carb'd and also low miles for the year. Be ready for what comes with that.
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That bike is a bit of a hodgepodge. Most of it looks like a standard Sportster (i.e. mid-controls, top mounted headlight, gauge mount.) Only the 4.5 gallon tank and a non-stock 21" wheel say Custom. The rear fender, paint & twisted spokes are not factory Sportster. The best way to tell what it was originally is to decode the VIN. Check this site out (http://www.techsweb.us/hdvin2001.html).
Also, I think the "what comes with it" comment had to do with the fact that super low mileage bikes tend to have problems due to LACK of use. Seals dry out, old fuel gums up fuel systems, dry rotted tires, etc. If you're willing go over the bike thoroughly & fix the issues, you can have a great bike.
Rich Q
Also, I think the "what comes with it" comment had to do with the fact that super low mileage bikes tend to have problems due to LACK of use. Seals dry out, old fuel gums up fuel systems, dry rotted tires, etc. If you're willing go over the bike thoroughly & fix the issues, you can have a great bike.
Rich Q
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Well, wheels, brakes, an engine, transmission, fenders and a gas tank, a seat, bars... Really too much to list here. You know, motorcycle stuff.
As far as what comes with old age; rubber parts going bad, fuel. Not the end of the world but don't expect so etching with no troubles just because the miles are low.
As far as what comes with old age; rubber parts going bad, fuel. Not the end of the world but don't expect so etching with no troubles just because the miles are low.
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OK, thanks to all who replied.
I will let him know. My cousin is going through the bike now, and is going to sell it. My buddy is in the market, so I thought this was pretty good deal. Sound doesn't equate to condition of the motor sometimes, but I can say the bike sounds so good you have to change your drawers after running it. I doubt there's any baffle at all in those pipes. Outwardly, it looks in brand new (>95%) condition. I think I will tell him to jump on it.
I will let him know. My cousin is going through the bike now, and is going to sell it. My buddy is in the market, so I thought this was pretty good deal. Sound doesn't equate to condition of the motor sometimes, but I can say the bike sounds so good you have to change your drawers after running it. I doubt there's any baffle at all in those pipes. Outwardly, it looks in brand new (>95%) condition. I think I will tell him to jump on it.
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