First time rider
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First time rider
hey folks:
New to the site and new to riding...
Just passed my MSF course and now am ready for my very first bike...
Thought I d start on a Harley..
Looking at a Sportster 883 Iron ..
Question is :
Is the sportster the right model and should i d look at a 883 or go for the 1200?? I m a beginner .. early 20 s and about 5.5 tall
don t want to get bored but also don t want something i can t handle..
Also new or used ...if used anyone have a line on a used 883?
Hopefully a year old Iron ?
New to the site and new to riding...
Just passed my MSF course and now am ready for my very first bike...
Thought I d start on a Harley..
Looking at a Sportster 883 Iron ..
Question is :
Is the sportster the right model and should i d look at a 883 or go for the 1200?? I m a beginner .. early 20 s and about 5.5 tall
don t want to get bored but also don t want something i can t handle..
Also new or used ...if used anyone have a line on a used 883?
Hopefully a year old Iron ?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Redmond, WA
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on successfully completing the MSF course. In choosing any motorcycle, make sure it fits you physically as well as meets the type of riding you intend to do. Harley offers a special deal on new sportsters that guarantees the purchase price when you trade it in for another model. This is a great deal as it lets you learn on a new bike and gives you time to decide what other model you may want to move up to once you have some experience on the road. Also, you may find that a sportster is the perfect bike for you and that is ok. Don't let someone else dictate what model is "best" for you. Good luck and keep the shiny side up!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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Welcome, I believe that you will be happier with a 1200. Most seem to move up from
an 883. It is all up to you. Price depends on you location. Here in Fl. I can get a new 1200 (09) for 4995.00 Black out models 6995.00. Shop around for a new bike
unless you find a steal on a used.
an 883. It is all up to you. Price depends on you location. Here in Fl. I can get a new 1200 (09) for 4995.00 Black out models 6995.00. Shop around for a new bike
unless you find a steal on a used.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: San Diego/Tj mexico
Welcome to the forum.Have fun, Ride Safe
Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
1992 flhtc
2002 V-Rod
soon to join the 260 club
Brembo Calipers front & rear
AW wheels
Metzelers & Dyna Beads
V-mods
Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
1992 flhtc
2002 V-Rod
soon to join the 260 club
Brembo Calipers front & rear
AW wheels
Metzelers & Dyna Beads
V-mods
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 665
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From: North Yorkshire
Personally, I think you would be happier on a 1200. When I passed my test I bought a 600 Bandit well within a year I was on a 1200 Bandit. Test ride both models and I am sure you will go for the one bigger engine. Ride safe
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