Harley Davidson 883 'Iron' Ride Review
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Me on a 2016 model Harley Davidson 883 'Iron'!
So I finally went and did it. Out of uncontrollable curiosity I went and rode a cruiser to see what it's really like. But did I like it? I suppose you'll have to watch and find out!
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I just bought one and came across your review while a I'm waiting for delivery. You, sir, are hilarious! I will definitely watch more of your videos!
Snap, I did the same thing!
Thank you for this in depth review, was really on the fence on going forward on getting a 883 as my first bike, as i have seen it works fine as a Beginners bike, of course heavier than your average ones, really good hands on review, you have saved me a good amount of headaches, now i shall just go and do a test drive myself. You have earned yourself a new subscriber.
+Kael K My pleasure! I'm glad it was helpful for you. The bike ws surprisingly easy to ride. Especially considering i've never ridden any kind of cruiser before. It was only a shock when I stopped and had to shunt it about. Quite amazing that I hadn't really noticed the weight up to that point! But definitely do try one out. I reckon you'll love it or hate it in a couple of miles! Good luck!
My friend has one of these. A few years back, he bought a £250 chain to secure it. One time, after parking up, chaining his bike, he got up the next morning and found that thieves had stolen his chain and left the Harley.!
I felt so sorry for him….. It really was a nice chain.
🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant!
I'm looking into buying a bike. I'm not new to riding, used to do motox. I've looked at a lot of bikes. I was thinking of buying the GS800 BMW for commuting but I really miss the sound of my crf450 roar so the GS wasn't good enough for me. Until my father told me about the 883 Iron. Ever since I laid me eyes on it, I was in love! Your review convinced me to take the next step! Safe riding my friend!
Awesome! Glad to know I helped! Hope you're still enjoying it mate.
You are a great entertainer. I really liked you review.
A big "hi" from Italy.
A big HI right back from Germany! Thanks Luca. Cheers for watching.
I have a 2016 and love it, great review! The turn signals will turn themselves off after a period of time, however I have noticed that if I lean a turn and then return to upright the turn signal automatically turns off.
UPDATE:
To expand on my comment above I have an excerpt from the owners manual:
Turn Signal Switch Operation
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Operating
Press and release the left or right turn signal switch to activate the turn signal lamps. The lamps flash until they are automatically canceled or manually canceled by the rider.
NOTE:
If a turn signal indicator flashes rapidly, a turn signal is not operating. Exercise caution. Use hand signals. Immediately replace defective components.
Automatic Canceling
The turn signal lamps automatically cancel when a full turn has been detected based on speed, acceleration and turn completion.
The lamps also cancel if the turn signal has been activated for a prolonged period (20 flashes) while the motorcycle speed is greater than 7 mph 11 km/h . If the motorcycle is stopped or moving slower than this speed, the turn signal continues flashing.
Manual Canceling
To cancel the turn signal, press and release the turn signal switch a second time.
To activate the opposite turn signal, press and release the turn signal switch for the new direction. The first turn signal cancels and the opposite turn signal lamps begin flashing.
+zer0signal0 Well that's cleared that up! Thanks! Also explains why NOTHING happened while i was waiting at the lights! :D Nice feature to have though. Cheers dude!
great review I have owned my sporty since 99 and its a 96 883 and I often think of buying a bigger bike but then I go for a ride and say no way I love my sporty it just feels right for me .one thing that I noticed in your review was the indicator issue how you said it will turn off on its own , on my bike if I'm at a stop and signal is on once I start to go it does turn of as soon as I hit 30 kmh I think the new models do the same .keep up the great vids brother and ride safe
+Scott Dawson Thanks Scott!
+Scott Dawson Thanks Scott! That bike really was a lot more fun to ride than I thought it would be! So i can understand your attachment!
One of the better reviews I've seen on this bike. I'm thinking about getting one and you've swayed me! Awesome!
Thanks Nate! The bike did most of the work. I was impressed too!
nice thorough review. purchased a iron 883 four days ago.
Thanks Larry. Happy i didn't put you off with my whitterings! Have fun on the new wheels, which I'm certain you will!
Have you had to swerve yet?
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o since the original post I added Vance & Hines mini grenades, fuel pak, and High flow intake for much more responsive swervin. "_"
looking at making this my first bike. im all but 100% sold on it. best review video ive found so far, and entertaining as well. thanks so much. thanks!
+richard Dawes Cheers Richard! Happy to help! Enjoy the new ride. But remember is heavy when you stop! Very nearly an embarrassing (and expensive) moment there!
Very nice review. I'm gonna be buying one and getting a few upgrades as well. I want the Olive Gold color. I will be getting the 1200 conversation kit, the V&H Grenade air filter, and the V&H short stack exhaust! I love the bike and it'll be my first bike!
+Dale Buettner Sweet. I have to say that I am a little jealous. It's a nice machine and if I didn't have so many other needs from my bike, I'd consider something along these lines. Enjoy your first machine mate!
+Andy Man Cam I'm taking the money to the Dealer on Sat. March 26th. They have to order the parts and the bike. They don't have a that bike their. I'll have it by April 22nd they said. I'm thinking seriously about sharing on youtube with a video. I'll let you know. I watch your video every couple days. I love this bike!!
+Dale Buettner ok April 28 close it shipped the 22nd! Getting excited. I'm gonna do a vid when I get it home!!!
Test riding one today ! Your very honest , very good review and I like your juvenile humour !! Ride safe ! ✌️
+JuniorKickerz Nice! Hope you enjoyed it as much as i did! Cheers!
Thanks for the real world bike review! Witty and spot on with your incites. I purchased the bike two days ago in Fargo, North Dakota. Your review was a big help in deciding and I am loving it!
+Eric J That's great news! Thanks Eric. I'm glad i didn't unwittingly recommend you buy a stinker! :D Happy to have helped and even happier that you're enjoying the new wheels! Cheers.
I actually find the BMW indicator switch position more intuitive and FWIW the self canceling is distance activated, not time.
I thought so. I guess that whatever works for you is the best solution.
I have a 2019 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron also. Love it. Take your mirrors put them on the opposite side and mount them from the bottom. Much better that way. The first thing it did was replace the gas cap with a locking cap.
Glad to hear it mate. Love the ride you ride, right?!
Good review and pretty funny stuff. I'm split between the street 750 and the iron 883 for my first bike and have been watching countless youtube reviews for help. Still struggling. I know everyone says I should get a smaller cheaper bike for my first bike... but i've always wanted a harley dammit.
+Jonathan Priestley I honestly think that the only advice i could give you is to at the very least sit on one of each. They felt instantly different to me. The 750 was noticably smaller whereas the 883 felt a little more spacious and relaxed. Those few seconds can make all the deciding easy! Either way, go with your heart mate. You're supposed to love your first bike!
Jonathan Priestley now, 7 months later, did you get into a bike? What did you choose? How do you feel about it now? Any regrets?
just bought one of these AMC and I must say your review is spot on. I will be doing a review on my channel shortly but around the rural Yorkshire hope I can do it justice. cheers pal
Cheers mate! Glad I got something right! The right bike will come across well in any location! 😉
brilliant review! It was a joy to watch and just consolidated my decision to buy this bike which will also be the very first one I call my own after I finished my license :)
Like you said, the pipes are the first that have to go and I'm glad I found some Vance&Hines with ABE to be able to ride them in Germany! Big thumbs up!
+lockergeil Thanks mate! Happy to help you find love! 😉 Good work on finding some TÜV friendly loud pipes! Enjoy!
Stay safe and see you one the road brother! Cheers!
Best bike review I’ve watched. Hilarious. Do more please!
Oh the fuel cap remark is lots of fun too, Im not sure someone will steal fuel but...damage can be done by any freak out there. Its scary, a must replace with a cap w/lock.
"The engine jumps like a kid with ADHD on a trampoline!" Very clever said, sir! Very clever indeed. :-)
i was thinking of a Iron 883 for some time.. stumbled on your video and its quit informative.. all i wanted to know... thank you... subscribed !! :D
+muf koda Cheers mate. Glad to help, it's a fine ride!
Enjoyed your vid and comments, as someone who has just acquired one of these I would love to do a vid but dont think I would be too good at it, instead I would like to comment here if I may! Agree with everything you said, but would elaborate on: turning circle, well you need a field to turn it round: engine noise, need to change exhaust: engine heat, in traffic in hot weather its like sitting in a furnace: but the worst by miles the ride, its like sitting in a wheel barrow with Shrek pushing you down a gravel pit- Ive had to change rear shocks and front springs before my spine disintegrated- no joke!- but yes it is great looking, attracts attention and pulls and handles very nicely. Dunno where I'll go from here but at least I have owned a Harley now. Thanks again
+Andy White Haha! Very complete summation! Luckily you've made it a bit better and still love to ride! I'd have liked a bit longer on the test ride to discover these things too!
I have a 2004 XL 1200 Custom I bought new in October '03. It has the same turn signal setup as this bike. They do cancel after about 15 seconds but only while rolling. They also cancel as you come out of a turn, if you've leaned into it far enough. As for the fork lock, I once forgot about setting the lock and took off into traffic at a seriously hard left turn. In my panic stricken mode I strightened the front end, snapping the fork lock! Since then I carry a beefy padlock to put through the holes in the front disc so it can't be rolled more than a few inches.
Ah, good to know. That'll be why it stayed on at the lights then. It's a bit crazy that pulling away with the steering lock is possible. Considering the cheapness and simplicity of the switch which kills the bike if the centre stand is down. Surely they could just transplant that into the steering head somewhere?! Anyway, glad you had the Strength to break the lock rather than crash the whole rig! (Impressive btw!)
Had mine over 12 months and love it, lots of mods and its a different bike, loud pipes and slammed low is the order of the day.. the indicators are fantastic when you get used to them
You forgot to mention it comes with ABS as standard👌
Very nice. Glad you'Re enjoying the ride mate. Yeah I wasn't fully clued up on all the specs, but then I only had it for a short time.
I've always liked Sportsters. It's the simplicity. I have an MT-01 in Portugal, a 1670 cc cruiser-engined, stripped-down naked with flat track bars.
It's definitely raw and simple biking! Really enjoyed riding this one. Must have another go sometime !
got a 1200, ride all year around and love it.
I can imagine. Loved the lazy relaxed nature of it all!
well noted my friend, i just took it for a test ride in Greece. Rides like a scooter in town but i have no idea how good is in high way corners
+Makis Spentzaris I was a little sad not to get out into the highways. I was surprised how agile it was in the traffic though. I'd be a little concerned about ground clearance of the pegs in the corners.
Someone told me filtering wasn't allowed in Germany - is that true do you know?? I'd love a go on a Harley but I must admit this one doesn't look very exciting...but I shouldn't draw any conclusions until I've ridden one. Thanks for posting, all the best! - TMF
Hey there TMF! Sadly filtering is a bit of a frowned upon issue over here. It's not clearly and strictly forbidden in the letter of the law. But at the same time it's only sort of not banned due to the vagueness of the rules that semi allow it! (Clear as dirt, I know). The worst part, however, is not the legal side of the matter, but rather how car drivers react to it. Last year my attitude to filtering changed rather drastically when some wingnut in a BMW decided I didn't ought to have gotten in front of him in the traffic, and so he thought it pertinent to ram me with his car. So fixed in his self righteousness was he that when I demanded he pull over for a chat, he promptly called the police to expose my heinous wrongdoings. When I then asked him why he'd tried to kill me, his answer was simply 'because what you did is not allowed'. I actually received a fine for overtaking on the wrong side leading to third party damage. But I contested this and it was quickly thrown out. Insult to injury, I lost my no claims over that one. But remained positive because it could have been so much worse. In any case, I filter very rarely these days and more because of the risk of altercations than fear of the long arm of the law!
As for the Harley, this is a bit of a weird one. Many puritans would probably deem it too small to be a 'real' Harley. But it was more fun to ride than it looks. Light enough to chuck a little bit, but big enough for a little presence. The motor was surprisingly tractable too. I'd also quite like to have a blast on something really over the top sometime. A Fat-Bob perhaps. What would tickle your fancy?
@@AndyManCam I know so little about what Harley is what I couldn't possibly comment - clearly I need educating on the subject!!
Haha! You and I both mate! The one in this vid is pretty much the only one I’ve touched in real life! The popularity of this review was (sadly) completely by accident, as I decided to test ride a Harley on a whim!
The thing with the steering lock is that before the keyless ignition days, Harley Sportsters used to have 2 key holes almost next to each other on the right hand side. One is the mechanical steering lock that you saw, the other was the ignition key-switch. Now with keyless ignition they have removed the ignition one completely by the steering mechanical lock remains. Mine is a 2013 Sportster and I have to actually turn on the ignition with the key and also have the fob in range for it to start. But even in mine it's possible to ride off with the steering locked (I mean crash)!
The fuel cap another thing where Harley want to take your money by selling you a lockable cap separately.
Brilliant! Short sighted Grid iron engineering at it's best! Surely there have been lawsuits about this already?! :D
Andy Man Cam Haven't heard of any lawsuits but would be interesting to find out. I think the separate steering locks were common on older bikes. I mean really old! Not sure when the integration ignition and steering lock key-switch came about. But nowadays with completely keyless ignition wonder how other manufacturers deal with the steering lock. I know there are some BMW's like the R1200GS that have a push button where the keyhole would be. It's used the turn the ignition on or off but can also lock or unlock the steering using a electromechanical system. Expensive and probably not the best thing to rely upon.
Very nice review been searching prolly good for daily rides and long routes :) nice work
+Simranpalsingh Kohli Agreed! Very relaxed rising position and performance. Perfect for lazy cruising rides! Oh and looking cool! 😂
Great Review, thanks for that... Some of the reviewers tend to get all starry eyed with Harleys.. glad you kept it real and honest, just what I was looking for. Just a thought... Have you tried the Kawasaki Vulcan S? ER6 motor and torque in a cruiser frame!! hmmm tempting.
+pete falconer Thanks Pete. I just like to say exactly what I see and feel and try to make it relatable. We all want to see the warts and all, rather than just the good bits! Sadly I'll never get any sponsorship that way, but hey, maybe I'll get more subs and views as a result! I think it also helped that I was pretty clueless climbing on to this machine. I'd read a bit about the 750 Street, but knew nothing about the 883! Made for an even more honest account, I hope! Cheers for watching!!
Very entertaining review and it describes the iron very good!
The 883 is a great bike, i bought mine 2 weeks ago 👍😎
Thank you Miki! Enjoy your new ride!
Bit with the hooter and the Wolverine comment was dead funny :)
+assassinez100 👍 I've had some comments about how this bike is too small for wolverine! But bigger isn't always better. That's what i tell the missus...
So I'm not the only one who noticed how comfortable the front of the seat is. Btw it's pretty easy to fix your exhaust problem :)
And expensive.
+Barty Crowell Of course! First upgrade on most new bikes i imagine!
+Andy Man Cam the lower end Harley's are the only ones that need it right away but it's not too hard on the wallet. Just depends on the pipes you want
Way to many comments to search for this question.
You are nearly 190cm tall was the bike not a bit cramped? I always loved the sportster, but thought my 186cm was to tall for the model.
Thank you for a great review and “Frohe Weihnachten” from Denmark.
I’m about 192cm Peter. I didn’t find it too bad in the short time i rode it. But then the position was so different to what i was used to, it was hard to really say if i was comfortable or not! 🤣
Awesome review! You got me hooked till the end! Did you get a chance to review a Street 750?
+Nitin Meria Thanks Nitin! Glad i managed to hold on to you that long! Though i guess much of the credit must go to the bike! I haven't managed to have a go on a street 750 actually. I suppose that would have been the obvious follow up to this video! 😁
That's my favorite bike to motovlog on :). If you get one, a cheap slip on muffler will really make that sound you want
That i can believe! Although sadly 'cheap slip on' doesn't really exist here in germany. If the bike has a Catalytic converter from 'birth' then any replacement silencer must also have one. Really drives the cost up!!
Nice one . Got my first HD here in Glasgow . A used sportster hugger XLH, tested this recently and already see it as my next Harley lol. Cheers for the insight .
Thanks! My pleasure! Great bike to ride. Different to my usual, but quickly felt comfortable. Enjoy the new ride! !
Enjoyed your 883 iron review. Having had a 883 sportster you only have "half the bike" until you put some Vance&Haines short shot exhausts on and stage the carb/air filter... then it is a decent bike.......keyless ignition really!!!!!! lol
That was my first thought! "REALLY?!" Kind of like a navigation system on a BMX! I'm sure the sportster is far more bike. I'd have welcomed the extra noise at least!
Wish I could give you more thumbs up, been waiting for a good review on the new 883.
Thank you most very kindly! Glad to have helped, though it felt to me like the bike reviewed itself! She certainly put on a good show for me! Ride safe!
great review.. I just bought one myself. Getting it in a few weeks. Cant wait!! :D
My son had a 750 street. It was crap. He traded it back (with the Freedom Promise) and got a Sportster 1200. It's a much better bike. Better quality parts, assembly, etc.
I can fully believe that. But then the 750 is made on a budget just to get people into the ‚family‘. At which purpose, it has functioned very well for your son!
i got a picture of one last week, all black with clip-on bars and spoke wheels from a sportster.. there nice bikes
+ALLAN KEYS It's well finished it has to be said! I LOVE the all black look of it.
Air Cooled + Fuel Injection + EPA = HOT
Harley turn signals self cancel when you straighten up after leaning.
It certainly felt hot to me in town! Makes sense with the turn signals.
Yeah I'd try cancelling my turn signals manually and kept finding them still flashing because I turned them back on not knowing they had just self cancelled...
i have noticed while wearing gloves and having normal sized hands I occasionally add throttle while hitting the right turn signal.
Interesting. I didn't find that, but I'm a bit of an ape. To be honest i didn't like the whole divided indicator buttons at all.
true. happen to me
Awesome review, thanks!! Looking to pick one up this Summer here in Colorado, U.S.A.
+SoulfulHouseMafia Thanks mate! It's a fine choice and I'm certain you'll enjoy it! Take care not to let the people staring at you go to your head. I did in just the hour i had on it!
An upgrade with free breathing air cleaner, better breathing exhaust, tuner and then have it remapped by a qualified shop will make big difference in power and torque compared to stock. And it will of course sound much better.
I can believe all of that. Seemed like a really strong engine, but they never come out of the factory with the most enjoyable characteristics any more! Damned emissions laws! ;D
The fact you can start it with the steering lock on and the fuel cap might as well be cling film = not for me ;-) I rode a Harley in the US and took it back for a Kawasaki tourer..it's all down to preference I know
I'm with you on those points. Both seemed a little short sighted to me. It was enjoyable enough for the hour or so i had it and i'd have happily kept bombing around on it. But i could see a few potential problems with doing any extended touring. As you say it's personal preference. If you wanted a Harley so badly, I'm sure you could make one tourable. But I'd rather something that was designed for the job in the first place!
Nice review! So all in all what do you think? Would you buy it?
+Adventure Rider If I had enough cash to buy it as a second bike, then most definitely. It would be really cool to have a lazy ride out on sunny Sundays. But as a main bike, it just doesn't tick enough boxes for me to fill the main spot in my garage. Plus I would always have a little fear over reliability. I know HD are getting better, but they're still not up to Japanese standards just yet!
I tried it the other day. The one thing I disliked is the riding stance with the footpegs below the seat. For tall guys this is a bit uncomfortable. I would change them to forward position and there is a mod for that for $500. I think it is a fun bike but as you say good for sunny Sundays.
been looking at getting one of these, good review mate, made me chuckle a few times too, ex squaddie by any chance??
Cheers Grez. My dad was a squaddie for 25 years, so i guess a lot of the humour must have trickled through!
great review! ive already decided that i want this bike as soon as i get the money to buy it shes mine!
+Wesley Martin Thanks Wesley! Glad to have helped you! I think you'll have a very enjoyable time with it. Be ready for people looking at you though. Maybe get a bigger helmet?..
More torque than bhp. Just like my Yamaha MT-01. Crank figures: 89 bhp / 110 ft/lb. I tell you, it almost yanks your arms out. Proper bike!
I bet a 1200 has more grunt than this 883.
I guess that the most important thing is whether or not the bike has enough torque for the rider! But then, we all always want MORE!
Like the bike, like your comment, instructional and fun as sh..
Ha! Thanks Patrick!
Your American accent imitation is amazing lmao!
Haha! Who'd have thought it! Thanks!
Really entertaining video....subscribed 👍🏼
Thanks very much mate. Welcome to the channel!
You made me laugh a lot with the lock thing. Its ridiculous to be able to start it that way!!! Also the lazy word is what I take home. Understood, this is a cruiser, so lazy works fine. Cheers man, good review!
Thanks Ivan! I didn't try to move the bike off with the steering lock engaged. Maybe it has a cut out like with the side stand? I certainly hope so!! Here in the UK I've heard of a fair few cases of people steeling fuel out of unlocked tanks! We're so classy!!
OMG preconceptions galore, all blown away. Indicator Didn't cancel because you where stoped. Why would that not be correct?
Me too! I enjoyed the ride far more than expected! I imagined that the indicator cancellation would be on a timer. TBH I find it better that it wasn’t and that it was actually waiting for a turn before cancelling. 👍🏻
thank you for this! Considering this will be my next bike. You have me convinced! Cheers! 10/10
+Chris James My pleasure Chris, I'm sure you're going to have a great time on the new machine!
"Proper nice ya get me blood" lol good review
+Rat Fink Fanks Rat Fink, innit doe.
+Rat Fink Fanks Rat Fink, innit doe.
I enjoyed this very much. Seems like a nice bike, i've got a testride with this one and a dyna street bob soon. I hope I can own a harley without having to look like a pirate.
+mvooo Thanks Mvoo. Enjoy the test ride. I was one step away from letting my beard blow in the wind. But with the open face helmet i keep losing my eyepatch....
The Street 750 has check the info again!
The Street 750 has what?
I was gonna say less hp than the 883. But I cannot find any reliable data to support that statement. I was going off of a motoblogger who I found out from a different that he had done some modifications such as hi-flow ar cleaner, hi-flow exhaust, larger cam, etc. Even HD's own website doesn't give hp data, just torque. I found some data on SR 500 & 750 are so new on the market, I thinking there may not be very many mods to do on these bike. Plus I will not be doing a lot of Urban cruising. New to all this and still doing diligent research. Pardon the error in my typing in my initial post.
Love the Iron's look. Just do the good ol 1200 conversion to get a bit more punch :)
+BMRTV It's the best looking styling of the range i think. Less is more. I don't like bling.
Yeah, I don't get into the bagger/batwing bikes either.
A little late making a remark on your review. Which was really great BTW. Just wondering if this bike had the optional ABS breaks?
+Chris Wilkinson Thanks Chris! Never too late and always welcome! TBH i don't actually know. I certainly didn't feel any ABS kicking in, but the style of the bike made for such a relaxed ride that i never really hit the brakes all that hard! Sorry to be of no use whatsoever!
very good review - thanx !
Cheers Toni. And thanks for watching!
Best review best bike
Thanks very much Jeff. Must try and get a go on the new one.
Awesome review thanks! As a new rider I'm currently considering this or the street 750 as an entry into the Harley family. Which would you recommend? Cheers
+theGman454 Hard to really say as I didn't get to ride the 750. But the 883 definitely had a far superior feeling build quality. Everything felt better put together. Also it was much less cramped than the 750. The only way to really tell will be to throw your leg over each. It'll fit or it won't! 👍
Properly good review, I have an er6 Kawasaki and I'm after something about more relaxed and characterful do you think I'd miss the extra power on one of these as I love the looks and the engine note
Thanks Al. TBH i don't think you will miss the power. The Harley has such a flat torque curve that it just pulls, from almost no revs. And because of the V-twin setup it's really nice tractible torque too. I would also say that it pulled from down low harder and smoother than my Versys. Considering the Versys has the same engine as the ER6 but tuned for more low-mid range i think you'll find it just right!
Well not quite up my street (then again I've never ridden one) but if I did it would be black not chrome n tassles.But I couldn't live with that heat in the summer and all the baggage that comes with a HD.How about a Doocaty next time mate?????😬
+ninjanelly350 I hadn't either mate and I was very pleasantly surprised! If I had a lazy day in the sun, I would consider it as a steed! Could NEVER work as an only bike for me though. No chance! Plus I think it's pretty over priced. I'd get about €1000 in change if I got a Tracer!
Harleys definitely have a "feel" to them. They vibe like crazy at idle, but they are designed that way to create the shake that old Harleys were known for, they smooth right up once you're going. The handling is ... leisurely, but they are easy enough to ride at low speeds provided you're willing to slip the clutch a lot (at least on ones bigger than the 883). I've never had much of an issue with Harley bikes, aside from some of them being incredibly overpriced, but the attitude of many of the Harley riders (at least in the US) can be quite annoying, it can be a veritable grand tour of every bad stereotype about Americans.
Agreed on all counts! It was still an enjoyable ride. I could see it being fun on a lazy, sweepy sunday afternoon ride.
He-He, I had a 883 for a while, not a good bike to ride throw a UK winter, but was the ease bike i have ever ha to sale! it went to Germany.
also had a Fazer 600, the only bad thing about that was the Headlights.
Haha! I can imagine! At least the motor would keep your thighs warm in winter!!! Agreed that the Fazer headlights were easily the worst that I have EVER had!
Great video & review mate :).
+Gambit896 Thanks matey! Helps that it was blinkin' good fun!
That low fuel light was on a looong time!lol
"Empty test ride roulette"!! :D
nevermind read hamburg on the emergency car... has you join the harey days there last july?
+Garp Simon (Castiel) Sadly not. I was out of town on that day. Same last year! Shame!
Very good review. Some funny moments 😁
+Kristof Lenaers Thanks Kristof! It was a really enjoyable ride!
isn't the 883 meant for city riding/commuting? cause they tend to buzz a lot on motorway speeds.
A 900cc bike meant for city riding? I don’t think so!! Also don’t think you’ll find a twin of any size that doesn’t buzz on the motorway.
terrific review
+Mark Anthony Thanks Mark. Cheers for watching!
Please help to give me an advice about reliability between buying a Harley Iron 883 or Ducati Srambler? I am considering on one of those which are classic looked. Thanks
+Henry X. Duong I would say both have shaky history with reliability. Though if there's any moisture involved, definitely stay away from the Ducati and it's italian fair weather electrinics!
I have to ask... did you open up the throttle on there or not? That is WAY more than just a lazy little cruiser
+Barty Crowell I gave it a bit of beans, but couldn't really stretch the legs in town. It felt plenty torquey enough that it's very capable of some faster stuff!
+Andy Man Cam What's nice is they're fun to lazily cruise but are just as fun going fast
if I did reviews I would like to do them like you. Very Cool
Thanks very much mate. Very chuffed that you think so! :D
Perhaps the fuel cap locks when the key is not in range? If not it's a lil silly. Ôo
+Iidabashi Maybe. Though there didn't appear to be any wiring leading up to the filler cap. Not sure.
+Iidabashi Maybe. Though there didn't appear to be any wiring leading up to the filler cap. Not sure.
+Iidabashi Maybe. Though there didn't appear to be any wiring leading up to the filler cap. Not sure.
+Iidabashi Maybe. Though there didn't appear to be any wiring leading up to the filler cap. Not sure.
+Iidabashi Maybe. Though there didn't appear to be any wiring leading up to the filler cap. Not sure.
This has the keyless system, right? So how do you start it? Does it alarm when you move it without the key with you?
You just keep the key in your pocket and hit the start button. Probably means you could be stood next to it, and since toerag could jump on and ride off!! Not sure about the alarm though. I didn't think to try that.
+Andy Man Cam If you put her running and someone snags her and ride off they will just end up face down 10 meters away. If the key / alarm fob are separated from the bike something like 3 meters the bike will auto shutdown
Funny how a old. Yamaha Virago from the 80,s. with a smaller engine. Than a 1200 still out perrforms the modern Harley...more horsepower better ride and more dependable..good thing for Harley that most tbeir customers buy for the image ...
Sad, but sadly quite true. But then the same can be said for all luxury brands. Nobody needs a Rolex, but Jonny-too-much-dosh needs to show people what he's made of!
Andy Man Cam but the difference is luxury brands are offering a inherit value as far as a better ride more luxury and comfort. Harley is offering nothing even equal.... that's the sad part and The. Brainwashed Harley sheep continually are suckers for the image and they are getting a less quality bike less dependability more expensive to maintain. I don't care what year Harley even the 2018 s are not as reliable ...Brand new top of the line Harleys cha-clank between gears. My friend is VP OF of a 99%er club with several hundred members..The club started in the 30,s. They mainlyhave cruisers & touring bikes... Honda Kawasaki Yamaha Suzuki BMW INDIAN Triumph and of course Harleys.. To get in this Particular A.M.A endorsed but private club,The main thing is you have to be a citizen in good standing with the community obviously be able to ride and go through probation attending the majority of all meetings and club events unless work/family/health issues.This can take up to 3 years but the point is to show your character dedication and loyalty.Now most every member is affluent enough to buy any brand of motorcycle. Point being after close to 90 years of existence and going through literally thousands of all brands of motorcycles with in house mechanics and meticulously kept records and breakdown statistics Harley Davidson even the new generations ahave twice the mechanical problems and they gethalf the life compared to Japanese bikes. Harleys are just horrible overall.So sad to say that but its true.
Virago was junk
mate you cant filter in germany... though i would love to be able to do it.
+DeAtHmEtAlFaN You can. You're just not really supposed to! In my experience, as long as you're not being dangerous and nothing happens, then the only people bothered are the stupid drivers who don't understand that with the bikes at the front and out of the way, there's more space for cars!
if the police wants to,they can give you a ticket for it. its just sometimes tolerated
+DeAtHmEtAlFaN I try to keep a lid on it if the police are about! No need to push my luck!!
Love this review
+matt shotton Thanks Matt! I had a blast making it too! It's now my most watched video, so i must have done something right! Cheers for watching mate.
best review. thank you
+far0ashgar Thanks mate!
how would you compare this bike to the yamaha bolt?
+Eat Art Hard to say. I've never been up close to a Bolt. I suppose you could speculate about superior reliability and performance from the yam, at the possible sacrifice of character and image? But that's just throwing ideas up in the air! :D
Sittin' on the oil giving the old undercarriage a good cooking. I've never understood that positioning choice by Harley.
+spyarchive Nothing like nice roasted cajones on a ride out! I guess your ass has to go somewhere!
Best Intro :D
Haha! CHeers! I had a big argument with a Ducati owner about this intro! Apparently I upset him! Oops!
I see you enjoy the ''great German streets ''(with no speed limit :D)
Cool channel, keep on rollin
would this be a good starter bike for someone that is saaaay... 145lbs?
+Mr Potat0man451 Yeah sure! Tbh i only noticed the weight at the lights/maneuvering. Though it was a considerable weight! But if you kept your wits about you and train up to benching your own body weight it'll be fine! Seriously though, it's fairly easy to balance. It just caught me by surprise!
I'm thinking about selling my cbr500r after another year and getting one of these, is that weird?
+XtremeGaming123 Not crazy at all! I had a lot of fun! You might have to start planking a few months before to get those abs ready for the laaaaid back position!! :D
+Andy Man Cam lol alright thanks
Haha, fun little bike for sure!
+Arizona RE It was really enjoyable! Weighed a friggin TONNE though!!!
Really well built though. Honestly, I felt a little crampt up on it when I rode. I could see myself on a Sportster variant, you know, after I buy the other 50 or so motorcycles I have to have first B-)
Did the bike leak oil?
+5SAM500 Not that I know of. But then it was less than 100km old! :D
which bike should i get for my first? speed triple?
No idea. Never ridden one. Depends what you want, how you ride, when you ride, where you ride, what you like and how much money you've got!
:D Only Harley i would own (and turn into a dualsportster :P)
That's a project build I'd like to see!
The wing mirrors are complete shit... haha, dont hold back, tell us how it really is!
+Hellbrokeluce Sorry. I tend to keep my feelings bottled up. I'll let it all out next time! 😉
The engine so noise?
How do you mean?
I like
+RICK LARA Cheers! No surprise. She's a fine lady!
This is the 2016 model
+kmd1234 I did think that originally. But then logic took over and I thought "How can it be the 2016 model when there are still 3 months of 2015 left!?" Shame on me for second guessing the manufacturers calendars! :D
Anyone know what gloves hes wearing?
+Jonathan Sanders Hey Jonathan. They're made by Vanucci but i honestly couldn't tell you the model. I bought them from the Louis fleamarket here in Hamburg as factory seconds so i would imagine they're at least 2 years out of date. Not that its any use to you, but they're blinkin good gloves too! Cool in the summer, extremely comfortable and I've crashed in them twice but they still look as good as the day i bought them with no injuries sustained to my hands. Oh and of course, they fit like a glove!