Can't Keep Up? Sportster Iron 883 Review, Ride, Commute, Freeway Cruising, Harley Davidson XL883N
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Can't Keep Up? Sportster Iron 883 Review, Ride, Commute, Freeway Cruising, Harley Davidson XL883N
Some people love it, others hate it! Today we're taking the Harley Iron 883 Sportster for a spin. Instead of my traditional ride and review, I'm taking the bike on my daily commute to see how she handles at freeway speeds and determine what it's really made of. Can the meager Sportster 883 keep up on the freeway, or will it get left in the dust!? This is a 2013 stock Sportster Iron 883 xl883n.
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Would you commute on the Sporty 883?
I used mine to commute to work for a while. It was my first motorcycle back in 2011. Cool bike, but I wasn't a big fan on the freeway at speeds above 65mph.
I think I do between 20 to 30 min from home to work,would be perfect
Commuted 60mi a day between home work and college on a 04 883c for 10 years. Holds 75-80 no problem, only started feeling wound out around 100-110. Im 6ft 4in, 200lbs.
Hey if its all I had or if it was the bike I really wanted . I'd ride the stew outta that sucker We We weee 😎
I have never ridden an 883 but I have a 1200 custom that I bobbed out with 18" apes. The wind hitting my chest is intense at 90 plus. The curves are sketchy as hell but I love that bike. I ride the hell out of it. I also have an 05 electraglide (unofficial Streetglide) and that's my highway bike. I treat them both equally. I ride one for awhile and then ride the other for awhile.
To answer your question; if it's all I had, hell yeah!
Only morons that overpaid for big Harley's try to put guys down by saying the Sporty is a chicks bike. The fact is that Sporty's are the best bikes Harley makes. If it wasn't for the Sportster line, HD would be out of business.
Good beginner bikes to I love my little sporty chop and believe me it can keep up
Very correct. It's a great motorcycle. I've had 883s Evo softails, twin cam dynas, big inch jap cruisers, but the sporty is my fav tovride
I fucking hate Harley, but the sportster is a great small bike and they sound the best even with slip ons
raymond phaff you’re not keeping up with anything lol that’s one bad thing about the sportster they won’t put any money into the Evo, and it needs to happen
TRUE!
Anyone who says a sportster is a girls bike is not confident in their masculinity.
100% PREACH. Also, why would you wanna drive newcomers to the motorcycle community away? Like that's all I could afford and I LOVE my sportster. Matter of fact, let someone come tell me it's a girls bike to my face, and I might leave ya with a change of opinion, and a hospital bill.
@@GarthB-t5ehow is it a girls bike??
@@em1ownerifyhe’s saying it isn’t bro
A bike is a bike don’t matter what it is
Probably just because of the size of the bike. As it is smaller and suited for shorter peoples.
I've heard people say its alot more fun riding a slow bike fast, than riding a fast bike slow. Truth!
Definitely some truth there!
No its not. Thats like saying i like useing a dull knife
@@johnengland8619 You probably have not ridden a bike.
@@robitusin4645 i have been riding 30+years. I ride a honda vfr800 now. I ride for performance, reliability and what i call quality per dollar ratio.
Well that's such a great saying I'm going to use that from now my man
I don’t know why people think an 883 would have a hard time in the freeway. I live in Cali and commuted with a freaking 89 rebel 250 when I was learning to ride.
It's a good motorcycle?
Bro, I used to chance my life every day on my way to school thrashing my old Honda ZR250 Tornado on the highway. Freezing cold on winter, warming my hands on the exhaust.
I just ripped a sportster from Medina Ohio (just beyond Akron) to outside of Pittsburgh where I live. No problems at all. Hell I opened her up to see what it could do and EASILY got to 100+ no sweat at all. 👍🏻🤟🏼🤙🏻
@@stevenhenderson1198haha epic brother 💪🏻🤙🏻
Harley has been making Sportster since 1957 last of the best .It covers all the bases. Not a chick bike, only guys that have short comings say that. Been riding lot of years . Fast and agile ,tough and dependable
Well said, brotha!
*And you can spin it on it's kickstand so it's always pointing in the right direction when the garage door goes up.*
Stock 883 is 100% capable
Commute on an 883? Sure why not. Better than commuting in a Sienna.
Hahaha! The sienna is my alternate commuter. Lol.
@@JonsMotoGarage mine too
@@billkussmaul2940 SIENNA SQUAD!
Charlie Chan lul same! 1998 sienna with no a/c though. Its hell in summer, here in Cali. Im wanting one of these 883’s they’re sexy in their all black look.
I love the sporty. I have had friends say it is a girls bike. well tell you what, I seen a big girl on a road king. so now, road kings are girls bikes. Harley boys have always had EGO issues.
I think Harley riders are Harley Davidsons worst enemy.
I am with you on Sportys;I think the best Harleys made.They handle decent and I will take a Sporty on a mountain road to any other bike they make.
Heck yeah! Awesome bikes imo!
Over the last 48 years, I have owned both Sportsters and Big Twins, and love them both.
Nothing wrong with owning both.
Man I've said this time and time again. If you can't look back at the motorcycle you have while you're walking away doing god-knows-what and admire it you bought the wrong bike
Perfectly said
I'd bounce around on a sporty any day! Highway or street sportys are an awesome bike you can whip around and really get on
Heck yeah! I always have a blast on the sporty! 883 or 1200!
@@JonsMotoGarage Absolute slime ball pigs.
Love my 2005 XL883 Sporty standard with mid-controls. It's perfect for the mountain twisties and the country roads. It can handle the interstate alright but I hate the interstate on any bike, so it's a moot point for me. It's a SPORTster, after all. If I wanted a bigger bike, I would get an EVO 80 (1340cc) Softail, but I don't have the need. I'm happy with what I want. All of my mods are internal for reliability and longevity. You gave a good review here.
I hit 105 on my 1970 sportster no problem sportster a man motorcycle go buy a Honda
What's wrong with Honda? I have a Shadow parked beside my Sportster. Both are great bikes.
I put 40,000 miles on my 81 Yamaha XS400SG in four years. Commutes to work and school, mountain rides, local shopping trips, long day fun rides, multiple day trips with a sleeping bag strapped to the back of the seat. I think people who think an 883 is too small don't have perspective.
Great point! My drz400sm is the second smallest, yet arguably funnest bike in the garage.
I have an 81 XS400 also that i bought for my sister to learn on and i am never left dissatisfied riding it
My buddy has an 883 Iron and it it cruises next to my Dyna at 80-90 mph no problem. I had an 883 standard that i used to tour on, pulling a trailer behind it and it had no problem going through the mountains at 70+ as long as I let it breathe. You have to downshift these engines and let them rev. If you are coming off a big twin with the low end torque and never having to shift, of course they feel weak. But an 883 WILL GO if you let it rev and use your gears.
The people who are complaining about the vibrations, every V twin engine type will do that. It's a great way to get your girl wet before you get her home ;)
Hahaha!
All internal combustion engines vibrate. Honda offset crankpins on V-twins and balanced out a lot of the vibration.
Harley's don't vibrate they throb ! LOL
Are the vibrations as bad as, say a 250cc single jingle at 75-80mph?
Which is what I ride
@@alex_rodriguez777 Harley's don't vibrate, they throb !
I commuted on an 05 883 for 10+ years. I bought it brand new when I was 21, it was my first bike. I had no problem riding long distances even with down turned drag bars, lowered, and with forward controls. Loved that bike.
Heck yeah! That's awesome! I think the problem for me is that the older I get, the more spoiled/baby-ish I become. Lol. Some of my longest rides were done on my honda shadow 600.
So it's a good motorcycle?
I bought my iron new in 2019. I've put 2500 miles on it in almost any circumstance you can think of. Now I have a stage 1 kit on it and I'm looking at the 1275 hammer to add more power. Love my bike and I plan on keeping it for a long long time. Thanks for a great review.
What is a stage 1 Kit? Does it give it more horsepower?
Thanks!
@@MikeKollin it’s probably air cleaner and exhaust
Sportster is the original chopper. Chopper , meant to cut options off the bike to make it lighter to race. The original XLCH meant Extra Lean Competition Hot. Gear shift was originally on the right side of bike which gave the ability for shifting in turns in circle track racing giving it an advantage over other bikes. Evil knievel jumped on sportsters. They brag about the twin cam evolution motor, the sportster has had 4 cams since 1955. I was designed for racing hence the XL in the VIN. and it's name Sportster.
There is a reason they have been making them since the fifties...KILLER BIKES!...I have three harleys and I spend more time on my sporty than the other two combined...enjoyed the video ✌
My Iron 2018 is my daily ride to work. The great sound and the easy ride is relaxing and even therapeutic. its not as flickable as my Duc ScramblerIcon but its flickable enough to dodge the hellish traffic traffic here in the rural Philippines
I’m saving up for this so it could be my first bike. I really want a car but come on look at this thing. Got to work my ass off for the things I want
Heck yeah! It's an awesome bike! If possible, try to find a pre-owned one with low miles. That way you save all the dealer fees, taxes, etc. Good luck, brotha!
Good for you Mr atlas I worked my ads off for my first bike in a 95 degree machine shop sweating bullets making peanuts and that is why I will never sell my 98 sportster 1200
I just bought one and rip it around town, it's so fuckin fun I just want to ride all day. also I think it's the best looking bike harley makes so that's a bonus.
Just for reference, I bought a 2010 iron 883 here in Michigan for $4300 (less than 7k miles) in May of 2019. I don't know what your budget is, but it's a really accessible bike. I have to say, that's it's so much fun to ride and work on. There are a ton of after-market parts for these bikes. Have fun with it.
And you'll only appreciate it even more when you get it !! .i got mine for £5000 second hand with 4000miles on the clock and i LOVE it . the sound , the look, the handling . best bike i've ever owned (been riding since 1996). enjoy bro and ride safe.
I've done some decent sized road trips and rip my Iron Lady around town like a wild goon and shes a total joy. I've been told from some older riding buddies of mine that these sportys are built like tanks and the Evo motor is pretty bulletproof.. and man they are right. I've done some riding that had me question if I was gonna bust something and have been a little poor on maintenance at times, but she WILL run lol. But when riding with bigger bikes (Low Riders and Street Glides, etc.) its wound out and on its last breath, while they're just taking a walk through the park.. Go Figure, right? Bigger bikes, More leg room. But that's where the cons end for me. I'm able to chug along on my daily commutes, go city-hoppin' and much less "bar hopping," As well as carrying the occasional passenger for some added fun. The Iron is definitely a bike that has earned its place in my heart and soul. And my trust. I'll run this machine till the wheels fall off, but i think I'll start to break apart before that time comes.
Good Vid, Brother! Ride 'em like you stole 'em! Got my subscription.
Heck yeah! The sporty is such an iconic and fun bike! I'll always have room for one in my garage! Lol. Thanks for watching!
2 wheels all you need. I tell people if you were going to get a sportster get the 1200.
I tell people the 883 is better because the battery and starter don't have to crank over such a big high compression engine to get it started.
So many people just dont understand how to operate a motorcycle if you dont have torque horsepower combo you just downshift and pull that motor up to its power limit to gain it's TRUE performance advantages / yes small displacement bikes do bogg down but will actually move if operated properly
Been riding over 50 years, on hundreds of bikes, and IMHO the Sportster is the best all around bike ever. For me, I can't handle floorboards of big twins and prefer mid control pegs. Miss my Buells.
Nice! Yeah, the sportsters are awesome bikes for sure!
You got rid of a buell? I’m sorry for your loss. I’m giving 1125 and uly to my kids when I’m gone.
@@mike-gv2ol missed a uly the other day for 2500
I've had many different model Harley's. I'm pretty tall so I can't comfortably ride any bike so I mainly stick to the tourers. But I agree with you. The 883 is one of the best looking bikes Harley makes. It is a very cool bike.
About how tall?
I wanted a Sportster and i got a Sportster . I love my Sportster!
NICE! Yeah, the sportsters are awesome bikes for sure! Thanks for watching!
Jon's Moto Garage thanks für the chanal Bro
Same here. Love mine!
My first street bike was a 77 XLH. It was a 1000. I bought it in the late 80s and rode it all through the 90s. I rode it in Laconia many times, trailered it to Daytona, and it gave me many miles of pleasure. It was electric start so that was great. I sold it for three times what I paid for it in the 2000s and bought a 78 FXE. I don't ride much anymore I just putter around town but I loved my Sporty.
It's funny how we say the 883 is only a bar hopper but how many countries have A1 & A2 licenses and travel everyday. How about America in the 40's, 50's pick your era, these gladiators were traveling the country on 25 HP engines. The 883 is a Cadillac compared to those springer seats. Jon, we live in a world of skirts at times. Stay cool man
Hahaha...this is well said. Good perspective check for sure! First world problems, no doubt. Lol.
If the ride is too rough, get your pussy ass off the sportster and get on them sport touring bikes with 5+ in of suspension travel and travel the county on that lol.
Right! Back then we called them TT racers, as in tavern to tavern.
Bar hopper? Have you ever seen Then Came Bronson? And this was on an early Sportster.
Speaking of Springer's.... a guy pulled into gas up where I was, back in early July , and his 1380 had a Springer front end on it.
Very frickin' cool. Older chap, long ZZ -Top chin happening .... so I saved doing the Q&A session and just admired the bike. It was newer looking , restoration-wise.... it was a Knuckle-head with Local provincial plates,....
Thank you for not cutting down the Sportster Iron 883....
I traded in my Iron 883 for a 19' Deluxe. The reason was, it was a pain in the back to ride on the freeway, the wind would make me it's bitch.
There's not a day when I don't remember my sportster
I love the IRON 883. It looks and sounds fantastic. It's fast enough to get you killed. It's reasonably priced. ....What else do you need.
A honda interceptor 800. More power, more comfortable, better range, liquid cooled, V4, 16 valves, dual overhead cams. Almost no vibration
@@outtahereboi5276 i dont need (the look) or any attention when i ride. Beat it
SPORTY SQUAAAADDDDD!!!
Sporties are rad! I always give em hell cuz its fun for a little riff every now and then. Esp when I had the dyna hahaha it was way too easy. DYNA BROOOOO!
Ive truly fallen in love with my sporty its so torquey and nimble. But for longer miles Ill stick with my lowrider
Tal cual! My thoughts exactly! It's with good reason they're such popular bikes.
As you said, you can make the bike what you want it to be. I made mine so I could ride it on long trips, and I love it. Going 75 MPH for about 150 miles and there were no problems,,great bike,,had mine for about 8 years now.
Nice! Sportsters are awesome!
75 mph what's wrong whit you I know the bike can do 110 115 I don't get it push the bike guive it all it got
Do you have a fairing on it? If so, what kind?
@@Cheaps928 No I have a windshield
Moved the bars back toward me 2 inches and forward controls plus a pillow seat.
@@rogerpowell636 damn, interesting! I’ve been into bikes so much for about 5-6 years now and still saving up to get one hopefully by the end of this year if everything goes as planned, if not, by next year forsure. Sportsters and dynas are my favorite but im forsure going to start on a iron 883 like everyone else. But since it’ll be my main transportation im def going to be traving a lot and on long trips every month or so, and im looking on what I should get on the bike. Whats the difference between having a windshield and afairing? Can i see a pic of your bike on social media or something?
Who cares about what people thing about your bike? you can be on a gsxr, r1, busa, harley, matchless aslong as you enjoy stuff what anyone else thinks.
Spot on, brotha!
Sportster is Every Mans First & Last Harley Davidson.... with everything else in the middle.... 🔱🇺🇸
Wow those are the truest words ever spoken!!!
Hahaha!
Bob in SC
Bob inSC. Finishing on XR1200x. Funnest bike ever
If i had the money I'd buy another iron sporty in a heartbeat. They are solid and dont care if they are ridden hard.
I’ve got my eye on it as my first beginner Harley (plus I’m just about 5,11 just about 6 foot) if it’s a girls bike then it’ll be perfect as a entry level bike
They're awesome bikes, and a ton of fun!
I’ve done 2,000 miles in a week on my 1200
I’ve done 940 miles in a day on my 1200. I’m not gonna lie, was painfull.
My first bike when I was 17 was a 1983 Honda 450 night Hawk that I bought when I graduated in 1986. My second bike I bought brand new in 1990 was a CBR 600, loved that bike. Then in 2004 I bought a Harley Davidson night train, love that bike also. But the kind of rider I am, if you drove past me on a moped you would still get a wave. People need to grow up and realize that anyone who rides a motorcycle is in one way or another a motorcycle enthusiast. Just enjoy the ride.
I owned a 1989 cbr 600 also, what a bike, unforgetable. I even ended in a tv program with it.
It's a sporty. It runs on higher revs. It keeps up. Don't expect to win street races. But you can easily ride with your friends. Own a 1200 myself. But.hell i owned a virago 535 as my first bike. And i 2 uped that with my wife on the freeway np.
Loved the vlog, however I have to disagree with you on one thing, I jumped on a Sportster 48 1200cc coming off an gsxr600 and I absolutely fckn love it !!! Yeah there's a huge difference but hey to each their own but me personally I'll ride the fuck out of both of them any day... I did get my 48 for comfort tho. Already rode it from Cali to Texas and gonna shoot to Nebraska in the near future ...that's something I wouldn't do on my gsxr. Great vid man keep it up , you earned a sub and a thumbs up
Thanks, brotha! I appreciate the support! One thing I'm learning more and more is how much really comes down to the individual. I hear ya for sure! I've yet to own a 48 but hope to when the right deal comes along. I love the 1200's!
I think the 883 is the best looking bike out there. I love the classic look. They have enough power for daily driving. I don’t care how fast it can go, to me they are bad ass. If you call it a chick bike then your probably just to big and fat to ride one lol.
I have a deep appreciation of the sportie My mom and dad both started on sporties and it was my first bike too. I wall always recommend one for a first bike.
883 can be cheaply made into a beast, all it takes is hammer 1275 kit with some headwork and cams. For about 2000 pounds you can double the bhp
Was my first bike before I got my Low rider s. Loved it.
Oh man! Huge low rider s fan as well!
Bro, this was my first bike, I got a 2015 Iron 883. I got so many people telling me different things, I had a bunch of buddies that rode Softails and baggers but I kept up with them every single time. I did a little work to the engine and did a lot of custom things to it but nothing major and I am 210 lbs, I recently upgraded and got the bike on my dreams which is a Road King and let me tell you, I miss my Sportster so much! I love my Road King it is My dream bike, but I miss my Sportster so much that was my baby! I put 70,000 miles on that bike and it was still running like a champ! My opinion and what I tell people Being that I have experience with a Sportster and a bagger, get whatever you want and fuck what anybody says! Let them call it a chick bike, most people that call it a chick bike don't even have a bike, get this bike if you like it and be proud of it. It is a Harley-Davidson and that's all that matters! It will take you and a girl on a ride every single time and you can hit high speed on the freeway, trust me I did it!
Love this bike... a buddy at work has it.. just cool...he put different bars on it.. not real high..
Tastey 😎😎..you just look cool as hell riding these...
Right!? They're such rad and fun bikes to zip around on!
12:25 you speak good Spanish bro👌😁 hey I just got my 2010 883 it's so great
They seem okay. I just like my soft tail. It’s not fast but I can put lots of miles on it and my butt don’t hurt. It’s what sweetens your taste.
Sonny Barger rode Sporties didn't he?
Not sure if anyone will read this but I ride a CBR300R and I’m looking to get on a cruiser because I don’t like the seat height and I want something with a little more power. I find getting on the highway and passing is difficult with my Honda, would I have the same issues with an 883? I don’t need a super fast bike just something with enough speed to pass and merge easily
Best bet would be to try and get your hands on one to test it out. While the 883 has a bigger engine, it's going to be geared differently and is also a heavier bike. However, imo, it's definitely doable and will feel more stable at highway speeds than your cbr300r.
You would live the 883 !
This is a great bike, I have a 2017, that I bought in late 2016 brand new, I’ve only put 1,700 miles on it, it was my first bike but I’m trying to sell it, I’m only asking 7k for it which I think is a pretty good price to ask but we’ll see, I’m only selling because I don’t ride much anymore due to a career change
Grear first bikes for sure! I think you're in the ballpark as well!
sportsters beating big twins since 1957
I love how my 06 883 looks and sounds l. I am 5 foot 11 and like how I sit down in it. I really like the belt drive too. I even like my carburator, it simpler. My is the last year for the carb. These are such cool bikes.
Great practical wee bikes , I got one here and love it , even tour scotland on it now and again.
Shout out again to Scotland friends! 🤘
These Harley riders that put riders down for buying an 883 are complete fanboy tools. They are the reason that people don't care for Harleys or the Billy Big Rigger wanna-be lifestyle. Sorry kiddies but those of you that criticize other riders ARE a joke.
I have a 15 883 and so far I’ve taken off the exhaust tips for for output and obviously the raw sound, and just by doing that I have just a little more power and I have no complaints on the bike at all other than people with bigger bikes make fun of me. I could care less because I paid for it myself and it’s mine. Hard work pays off and I rode it proudly
Heck yeah! The sporties are awesome!
I would like see the tough guy who says it's a girls throw his leg over that sporty and ride it from coast to coast and see if he still says that. It takes real man to ride a sportster across the country.
Hahaha! Well said!
1986, brand new Honda 450 Nighthawk. Key West to San Diego. Long miserable ride. I loved every minute of it. Two years later same bike from San Diego to Norfolk Va. Some of us just want to ride. My buddy now has a 883 he says he doesn’t want anymore due to his new Dynamic. I’m gonna take it and make it a fun rider. It doesn’t matter what you ride, as long as you ride. I had a ‘13 Electra Glide and over 5 years of ownership put less than 5k on it. It just wasn’t me. Took a beating on it and never was more. Relieved than when I didn’t have to move it when I came back to Florida.
I wanted to like this video but it had 883 likes at didn't want to be the guy that messed that up
Hahaha! No worries, brotha! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Bro! I need you help I’m thinking in trade my Yamaha xsr 700 for the iron 883 I use the bike for commuting every day.
Tell me what you think.
That's a tough call and truth be told, it all comes down to your preference. Best bet is get your hands on the 883 for a test ride and see what you think. I just purchased an xsr700 and totally love it. But the dude I bought it from was wanting to get an indian scout bobber. Different strokes for different folks. But either way, at least you'll have two wheels! 🤙😎
I have a 17 iron converted to 1200 that bike is hell on wheels lol super fast up to a hundred but tops at 110-115
Nice! The 1200s are awesome! I always loved the nightster! Wicked fun!
Funny I have a xl1200 custom and it has no problem getting up to 120+
@@glenpope4955 Conversions have different gearings to a standard 1200 as far as i'm aware, so top end is different
My bike has much quicker acceleration than a stock 1200
@@nolanmacdougall1154 Yeah, that's how different gearing works, you could increase top end and sacrifice acceleration, or have fast acceleration and sacrifice top end
Many people, some of which have never even owned or ridden a mc will try to tell you what you should ride/own. There is a huge variety of bikes available. They're ALL fun. Ride what YOU want and like. Screw the idiots and haters!
Well said, brotha!
Harley sportster in the 60s was the king of the road in them days hard bike to beat
The first cruiser i ever rode was a 2010 Iron 883 and it directly resulted in my buying a Yamaha Roadliner S
Jon a big issue WAS the vibration. Pre 2004 hard mounted. Post 2004 rubber mounted, makes a huge difference. Would I commute on one? Hell yes, but I`m retired so no need to. Plus I have a Dyna but if I were to get a Sporty, it would be either the 72 or the Iron 1200.
I've had an 07 Sportster 1200 custom and now have an 03 Sportster 1200 custom. I honestly can't tell much of a difference in vibration. My 07 was stock and my 03 is bobbed out and still can't tell a difference.
Good point! I'm also a big fan of the 72 and new iron 1200. I'm really digging the roadsters, but those are likely the least comfortable. Lol.
@@JonsMotoGarage check out this Roadster build. 130 hp, 90 torque
ruclips.net/video/fOD2NbA28Sg/видео.html
That bike has the nicest exhaust note, right about 13.06 right before you say "Dangit."
Hahaha! Yeah, they sound pretty good...and that's stock exhaust.
Love Sportys. I owned more sportys than any other bike
We still need a 1200 low!
@@JonsMotoGarage you have 9 months to find one
@@JonsMotoGarage hell I'm honestly thinking of buying another sporty due to the low price I got on mine, but I want something pre-EFI. I love my 2013 Iron but I'm definitely not a fan of fuel injected bikes. Doesnt give me that same old Harley Slap that I'm used to!
I’ve owned every type of Harley and the 883 has been among My favorites…
You can convert that 883 to a 1200, 1250, or even 1275
For sure! Tons of good options on the sporty!
yeah I heard another dude who I think he said he has the 1275cc kit can hold his own against some 600cc streekbikes until he hits top speed of course.
I love all bikes, but my love goes to the road glide. But I’ve rode a few sporty’s and they are fun bikes. I love em. I always laugh when I hear people call em chicksters and stuff like that then see a chick roll up on a road glide or street glide so there’s no such thing as a girls bike.
Well said, brotha! Chick or dude, the bike is whatever the rider makes it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
This is a beautiful machine with plenty of power ..if you can't do it on this the chances are you can't do it on anything ..
This is true. Lol. Were so spoiled these days with bikes, but back in the day, the 883 would've been a dream bike in terms of power and comfort. I guess it's all relative.
I'm late to the party here. I'm a chick and I ride an 2014 883L (Superlow). Not as cool as the 883 Iron but for me its a good ride. I'm short and it fits me. I have breast cancer and one arm is a little weak. The weight and size is good for me. My husband has a Nightster 1200. I enjoy riding it too. But I'm just comfortable in the Superlow. If you need a little more umph, get a better exhaust and do a stage 1. I went with the SE air cleaner. I will be doing Vance & Hines slip ons to open up the air flow. Ultimately, I will do a 1200 (maybe 1275) conversion. Before you say just buy a 1200, my Superlow is the coolest color - Amber Whiskey. I can't find a 1200 in that color. I've looked. So the decision has been made. Keep the bike and make it reflect me. No pink. No bling. Just Willie G and me cruisin. Thanks for your great vid of the much maligned 883. I think people are missing out on a super nimble ride that is fun and can be what you want. Peace. Ride safe.
🤜🤛🤙 Sounds like you've got a super rad build on your hands. My wife started riding at the beginning of the year and after trying all kinds of different bikes, she picked the 883. Perfect balance of power to weight for a beginner, tons of options to upgrade, and one of the coolest looking bikes imo. Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you make a full recovery from the beast cancer. 💯
For people who think the sporty is a bad bike. What other motorcycle line has been built for 62 years straight? If it was bad it definitely wouldn't have lasted that long
Yeah, I really dig the sporty. Hopefully they stick around for another 62.
@@JonsMotoGarage That would definitely be awesome. I have a 2016 Iron and absolutely love it. I've never had anyone say anything bad about it
@@beardedforlife3740 I get the occasional comment here and there even about dynad being girl bikes. Never in person though. Lol. Its aleays the key board warrior. Hahaha. I dig em all!
@@JonsMotoGarage keyboard warriors or the ones that have never actually had a motorcycle. I've known sport bike riders who said they have had fun on sporties
@@beardedforlife3740 I've only had mine for a month and already had some road worker dudes talking shit to me at a stoplight telling me I need to get a "real bike". Duechbags. I love my sporty.
Girl bike?! Who the fuck on earth says that?
The people who dont know what's going on. Thanks for watching!
Mine Iron 1200 keeps up with every other cruiser I’ve ridden with. In a lot of cases the acceleration is better due to the “light” weight compared to the Softail models and especially the baggers. It’s not super comfortable for crazy long trips, but I ride long road trips regardless! I can be going 90mph down the highway and it still has more power to give.
Yeah, the power to weight ratio is really good for the 1200's. I've always been a big fan of the nightster and other 1200 sportsters cause they're so fun!
There’s a reason the evolution engine has withstood the test of time. It’s just so reliable to me it seems
Great video, im lookin into my first harley. Ive riden sport and sport touring bikes most of bike riding life. But havnt riden in about 16 years. The sporster is lookin like a good choice for my riding style. Ive riden a elecraglide one time and felt like an Rv on 2 wheels. Wasnt ready for all that.
Royal Enfield 650 Super Meteor and Interceptors are very good too.
I had an enforced break from motorcycling and came back with a 650 Continental GT which is a different style but with the same engine.
On paper it's weak but in practice it's more than capable and feels brilliant.
I’m 5’10...I was holding the handle bars with my knees 😂😂😂 nice bike but too small for me!
Hahaha!
Was going to get this bike but I’m 5”11 tbink, would I be too big?
Austin J.-Nelson
u will be fine,, unless you want to be positioned like your on a lazy boy chair all sprawled out lol ive got a 97 custom that i have changed into a 60’s style bobber,, it looks badass and i wanted carburated,, solid mount motor thats why i bought a 97 i wouldnt trade it for anything and im 5 11 180 dont listen to the brainwashed haters that say its too small,, those are the ones that need a HUGE bike to make their fatass look smaller lol
ARMOUR OF GOD thanks! I’m about to start taking classes and invest in a bike, good to know! Definitely on track to get this one then
Austin J.-Nelson
buy a 1200 sportster and you can pick these up with less than 10k miles on them for under 5000 all day long,, mine is a 97 had 6900 miles on it when i bought it pretty much like new and its 22 years old for 3600 out the door at a dealer,, great thing about sportsters is you can make them into anything ya want the afternarket parts are vast,, anywho goodluck and stay safe
An Army veteran buddy of mine purchased a 2019 Iron 883. Put a set of drag bars, "Vance and Hines" Short Shot pipes, a tuner, "Heinz" Nano LED indicators a "Day Maker" LED head light and a "Screaming Eagle" intake. Not only is it fast, but looks bad ass to say the least. If you're a larger fella or gal 250lbs+.....yeah it's gonna a bit rough for ya. Happy riding folks!
I hate how ludicrously small all of the Sportsters' headlights are.
LED's brotha!
I really enjoy my one! Positive things: Great looking, if you buy second hand you will get your money back for sure if you sell it. Cheap parts, easy to handle. Economic in fuel.Comfortable to ride. Negative: A lot of vibration. After 70mph you feel the air pushing your head (only if you are used to speed). The sound is great but riding for an hour you feel your ears. For who is not recommended: For some who like speed and for those who are bothered from the air pressure coming to their face. Is great community and city bike riding max 55-60mph.
You are more insightful then you think coming from a guy just a bit older.
Thanks, brotha! I appreciate the support and positive comment! Ride safe!
I’m a fairly large man ( 🐷😂) and 6”2 so the sportster is a little cramped for me but that’s not to say I wouldn’t love one in my shed as a second bike. Most of the people I meet that call them a girls bike either don’t ride or are posers. Fuck em all cause I love them 🤙. Love the channel Jon 👌
Well said, brotha! Thanks!
If you look back to 1970-80 the Sportster was extremely poplar and made into some of the best choppers and bobbers on the road. Cheap and easy to work on. Stroking them was popular and putting Shovel or Pan heads on a Sportster lower was popular for a while. The Sportster is a phenominal bike.
I remember the Shovesters.
Great engine modification.
Yeah heavily modifying! wonder what other turds can become sweet if you highly change their offered package. Everything.
I bought my ex a black 883 with 4200mi for 3800 in 2016. It had Vance & hines Shorty's that made it as lout or louder than my 05 Dyna low rider with screaming eagle. I got no respect from fellow Harley riders when I rode it a few times but I thought the bike was a lot of fun and canyon carved with the best of em!
Represent Arizona ! I’ll be getting into moto! You rock
Nothing wrong with Sportsters. They are heavy and slow but nice bikes. Should have been named something else in 1969, how about Retrosport?
Hahaha. Retro sport would be cool.
I'd get the 1200 sporty
My friends have 1200s. They couldn't make the ride last week because their batteries couldn't crank their bigger higher compression engines over. They both (883 and 1200) use the same batteries and starters. I wen't riding.
The Nightster is cool too. If you don’t like it don’t ride it, don’t own it. Choice is a wonderful thing.
Well said, brotha! And yes, I dig the nightster as well! Super rad bikes!
How would you stack the 883 against the Scout 60...? Saw a vid on one of those earlier and kind of like the styling a bit more
I haven't ridden the scout sixty. The scout bobber was definitely quicker from what I recall, and a bit smoother with the newer tech. I'd say the scout edges it out in the fun factor for me. However, the sportster has tons of the aftermarket options depending what you want to do. Both great options imo.
I really like your content. And when it comes to the sportster, it's a bike that I really love. I currently have 2. One's a 2003 xlh with mild customization, and it's such a fun bike to ride, and the other is my 1988 883 with a buell xb12 conversion with xb9 pistons. This little bike was a factory 883 that got totaled when I got hit by a horse trailer that broke loose at the bumper hitch, had no safety chains, and come flying into my lane hitting the rear swingarm right behind my leg. About 45 minutes to an hour after the accident happened, we checked the engine on the side of the road, and it still ran, so I made a deal with the gentleman who owned the trailer, and settled for cash, and loaded the bike on a friend's trailer, took it to his shop, and basically used it to build what I have now. It's the original 883 on a Pauchgo rigid frame with 35° rake, no stretch, and the factory front forks, with the 19" front wheel. The front wheel is a black 9 spoke mag with the polished relief cuts, a chrome dish rear mag, a Chica ribbed rear fender, and a Cole Foster gas tank. The first rendition of the bike had the factory engine with an S&S super E shorty carb, and custom exotic choppers fuelies exhaust, with the dyna s dual fire exhaust. Unfortunately the front cylinder predetinated, blowing the front piston and grenaded the engine. Luckily the bottom end was undamaged, and after flushing the cases, checking the bearings and seals, I was able to look into fixing the engine. The build it is becoming is Sportster 883/ Buell xb conversion that has .500 lift Andrews cams and 4140 chromoly adjustable pushrods, Jims roller rockers, accel 35496 adjustable ignition, and stealth super coils, and 12:1 compression, with the same S&S carb, and exhaust. This is insane power for the 4 speed transmission, and won't have too much more top end, but this bike's gonna be an absolute rocket on the low end, a blast to toy with. I've had a lot of bikes, and this one still to this day is by far my favorite! These bikes are the best blank canvas motorcycles made. That's for sure. And on another note, for anyone who thinks small bikes can't be fun, find the bike that fits your style, do some research, and you can almost always find ways to make it better. I had an 07 Vstar 650 classic, j-slammed with a some carb and breather work that was an absolute blast to ride! Anything can be cool with a little bit of time and effort. Buy what you like, make it your own, and forget about the comments of the haters. Your bike should fit your personality and your attitude. If it accomplishes that, then you have a winner. Like I said, great content!!! Keep it up!
883s are a entry level bike. They are bulletproof
If you care what other people think, no one can help you. Be you, ride what you like. 80% of posers get what they are "sold on" as cool. Cool is not giving a shit what anyone thinks.
Wise words! 🤘😎
Great video man, I love the edit where you show the slow speed maneuvers on the cul-de-sac it keeps the video from seeming like a podcast, and keeps it informational Great points, no rambling of nonsense. Subbed.
Thanks, brotha! I appreciate the support and feedback!
I own a turbo hayabusa and I just picked up an 883. Every bike has a use case, it’s not about speed but the spirit of the ride.
I like the Sportster nothing wrong with them
Heck yeah!
Love my sportster 2011 883
the flat-head 45 became the sportster