I agree, I just wish they would capitalize on the rich heritage that they have and refresh their bikes. I know the Iron 883 is a basic and purpose-built bike, but the demogaphic that purchases bikes like these are starting to demand more from the manufacturer in terms of rider aids and creature comforts. Indian does a very good job of this keeping these simple but very modern.
@@treverbouma6352 they aint offering it local any more but our local shop is offering FULL RETAIL ON TRADES!!! they are in some sort of competition to sell the most local bikes.
Saw this video a year ago but got an R7. Still wanted the 883 so I got a 2019 two weeks ago and I agree 100% with your 5 reasons to owning an Iron 883. Now both bikes meet my needs whenever I wanna cruise or simply feel “fast”. No need to go past 130 for me, to each it’s own, as long as we all make it back home. Thanks for sharing this video.
I like the black but I wouldn't mind this color also. It looks great. Has that military look, seriously thinking of getting one...first bike. Can't stop watching 883 videos on youtube.
I'm 61, have owned several bikes from a Honda CD 175 back in late 70's through a Laverda monjuic and RGS 1000, to my current 2011 Thruxton 900, but never a Harley. These videos are seriously making me want one, just for that sound. An 883 or 48 is on the horizon, before I'm too old.
It's a beautiful bike. I have a 2021 Deadwood Green 883 Iron. In my 48 years of riding all types of bikes (Japanese, European and U.S, 175cc - 1600cc) I consider it one of the nicest looking bikes I've owned. In addition, with mid controls, it fits me (5'6") well ergonomically and with forward controls would be a good fit for taller riders. It has respectable power and cruising at 70-80 mph is no sweat.
I love an streetglide or roadglide when I get my licsence but I think it would be to heavy as an beginner. Could you recommend as an beginner, is it forgiving for the beginning drivers?
I've been on the fence of getting my motorcycle license for years now. Decided to take the leap and enroll in the MSF and I sat on an iron 883 today. It was exceptionally comfy and I'd mainly use it for commuting. Looks like a good, mellow ride :) thanks for the video! I think this is what I'm ultimately gonna shoot for.
All depends on your ride style, it can be mellow but you can also make it a monster, to be honest I ride the shit out of mine I have a 2019 that has black denim paint, I’ve done the intake the pipes tuner, bars grips trims lights lmao but it is a lot of fun
@Mark Andrews an iron 883 is kind of a small bike to be honest, and comes stock with mid controls for your feet, which is a perfect setup for a shorter person, off the top of my head weight is somewhere around 600 pounds as to a big Harley weighs around 8-900,
@Mark Andrews she could easily ride my brothers Harley and his is around 850 pounds, yes it is a lot of weight but you’d be surprised what your legs can hold up, the biggest thing I can say is don’t let it worry you, pay attention and always be open to learning tips of riding, I originally bought a 1971 sportster which was an iron head and pretty much the same as the newer 883 but you shifted with your right foot instead of your left, that was the bike I learned to ride on, no endorsement we I started out, brought bike home got on it and rode down the street, continued from there sold that bike and bought my 2019 easiest way to get an endorsement is do your practice then find a place that uses scooters for road test
And here’s a thought, it doesn’t have to be your first bike, you know, the bike you get first, the first bike you learn on, sort of like number one, the first bike you get! You can actually keep it forever because they’re so good they don’t have to be your first bike!
I'll be getting my 2017 Iron 883 in matte black as my first bike as well for $5k and this video makes me even more stoked to bring it home and begin modifying it as well. Cheers from the 915
Man your Bike sounds awesome! I had an Iron 883 myself in germany and I can tell ya the prices went absolute CRAZY. Since the sportsters are not allowed to be sold new anymore in the EU because of emission restrictions, the 2020 model was the last one to be sold new here. Dealerships are not allowed to sell the 2021 model. Therefore the prices for used bikes did explode completly. I sold my used but near new 2020 iron 883 with 700 miles on it for 12900 Euro in mai 2021, which is something about 15.000 dollars right now! And there was no expensive customizing on it, was completly stock
I got my iron 883 back in 2017, its a 2014 model. I love it for the same reasons you talked about. I just installed a 1275 kit and i love it even more. I dont know if i could ever get rid of mine.
First off: looks. Man, that has always been one of my favorite platforms. Had one years ago and if I ever get out of debt, may get another one. So much you can do to one.
Your #3 was my #1 Saw her and fell in love the very same second. My #2 is the history. The Evo motor is the most raw, authentic and historic motor you can get from HD atm and it is out there for an eternety so it should be reliable and bulletproof. No other motor in the harley line can give you that particular "good old times" shaking Harley Feeling. My #3 is the sound. I really thing this engine has character to it. My #4 is the customizability and my #5 is - it´s perfect as a 2nd "ride ´round town" bike. I now ride a 1000cc Versys from Kawasaki with hardcases and windshield - perfect for highways and longer distances and trips. Again - please feel invited to my channel at any time that´s to your liking - there are vid´s in engl language as well :o)
Minhas razões! Harley tem o meu estilo, acho uma moto altamente customizável, a 883 é muito dinâmica na estrada e cidade, o consumo é baixo relativo a potência que ela entrega! Ótimo vídeo!
I’ve got this bike, had it for 6 months now. Put 3700 miles on it. The only problem with it is its power. It would cost me a fraction of the price to get the 1200 upgrade kit for the motor than buy another.
This has always been my favourite Harley Davidson. I remember the 1984 XLX-61. It has very similar styling. I remember the introduction of the 883 in 1986 Sportsters are beautiful bikes... simple, uncluttered, classic styling.. Love this video 😎
It was the one Harley that caught my eye when I rode sport bikes.... And then finally I got one recently. Very happy with it around town. Ride highway every now and again
That color is sick, and becoming sought after. Keep it! Thanks for the vid. Totally agree with your points; I only lasted 3 weeks with my 883 before jumping to a 1200. If I was to do it again, I’d go straight to the 1200 as they’re really not THAT different. Either way, such a great bike.
GETWRENCHD hey before you do, I highly recommend getting the pulleys changed first. It will be a much cheaper way of getting what you really want out of it. Parts and tons of info on this site: www.883sportster.com/whichpulley
Hans Zimmer honestly the 1250/1275 kit will only inflate ego. And it will, because it’s fast as hell. But if you love the 883, that 31/66 pulley kit involves no modification to the belt and will drop your 70mph engine speed to about 3300, which is lovely.
@@TigerDavidson Morgan, thank you again very much! I´ll leave mine (mostly) stock for the time being but if i want to change something in the future i now know a bit more thanks to you :o)
Nice machine. Very nice. Never gave a HD serious consideration as a potential next ride but, the sound and the aesthetics are undeniably addictive. Enjoy!
I just spent the day on a rented 2016 Iron 883 and it was a blast. It's narrow and lightweight compared to, say, a Shadow 750, which makes it very approachable, and it has a fun kick of torque available at lower speeds. Here's the thing: It's a VISCERAL experience to ride. If vibrates like crazy (but smooths out for a bit between 50-65MPH), shifting gears gives you a loud, solid CLUNK every time, and the ENGINE is noisy - not unpleasant sound, but you are 100% aware that there are a whole bunch of components in it doing their thing. For a ~150 mile day of bombing down backroads exploring, it's a hoot. I would no recommend it if you're someone who frequently takes longer rides (very comfy seat though). I'll stick with my Shadow 750 Aero for the type of riding I do, but I look forward to the next time I can throw a leg over a Sportster. I need to try the 1200 next!
Is there a way to modify it so that it doesn’t sound like a sewing machine? I’m thinking about buying one for my first bike And I’m wondering if a sport 750 would serve me better than an iron 88?
Couldn't give me one. Affordable=worthless. Easy, not as easy as any 400-650 metric. Mod? Buy a bike that isn't so bad it needs mods to make it acceptable. Work on? Buy a reliable bike. Even the Nightster is massively superior in every way. And still embarrassed by a Rebel.
exactly my thoughts, tho #1 doesnt quite apply to where i come from, coz vehicles are generally expensive in my country, even used ones. I couldn't agree more with you on the other 4 reasons. Bought my Iron 883 2 months ago as my first bike and absolutely loving every bit of it! Not gonna deny it was a wee bit of a struggle the first time i rode the bike (taking into consideration the last time i rode a bike was more than 20 years ago), but after a couple of rides it got so easy!
Hey I've gone from a Ducati to a Ninja to a Harley Davidson over the last few years. I choose the Street 500 as an affordable entry level Harley. Five months later I'm eyeing off an 883 and absolutely love the old school look. Love the way you describe it as "two wheels, a moto and a seat". I'll hopefully be able to trade my Street and upgrade to an 883 eary in the new year.
Or the 6th reason too buy the best looking Harley Davidson in decades, it's the end of the line, their collectors items. Sadly the best looking bike on the market won't be in production anymore as of today. 01/07/2021 financial year marks the end of the Iron 883 & all Sportsters. End of a era, sadly for all the tyre kickers out there they can only look & drool as the rest of us make noise as we rumble on down the road. I'm sad about this but I'm lucky enough to own one of the best machines Harley Davidson ever designed. Love my Iron. Maybe in 10 years I may sell it to you for more than I paid, but somehow I think it'll be with me a long time.
Hey, really loved your video. It was just what I was looking for since I'm thinking about returning to biking after 20 years and the iron 883 is what I'm currently looking at. Just have a couple of questions if you don't mind. How are the brakes and handling? I'm not intending to go flat out just leasurely rides and in my country we don't have too many straight long roads since it's a pretty small country (Malta, EU). Also I've read online that they drip oil from the air cleaner due to a blowback pipe or something. Do you have issues with oil dripping on your pipes/right leg? Thanks in advance and great video + bike
I have a 2019 iron 883. No issues with dripping oil. It's not the fastest bike but it can go easily up to highway speeds. It's best from 0 to 65mph. After 70mph it's just up to you. Plenty of mods out there.
I used to have a 883. Now I have a bigger Harley but I damn sure miss that 883 for everyday riding. I think I'll save the bike I have now just for touring and start looking for another 883 for everyday riding.
If that is your first bike, I think you made an excellent decision. I've been riding for several hundred years, and if this sweet ride was available when I started, I would have snatched it up. That freaking bad-ass green color is.... well, bad ass. That is a beautiful ride. Cheers!
If you have 5 reasons to buy one I can give you 10 reasons not to, first off add $1.000 for front controls, can't keep up with cars on highway, no passenger, to low, to small, to slow, the bike sucks, your buying a name not a good bike.
my dream bike but unfortunately, the tax in my country indonesia really high, you can buy almost 4 of this bike in america but with the same amount of price you just only get one bike in my country, meanwhile the minimum wage per month in my country only 262,30 usd what a sad reality😔
Great video. Couldn't agree more with your 5 reasons to own a Iron 883. One item I am looking at is my age. 61 years old and our touring bike is heavy. I am longing to return to the simplicity of just riding. The 883 is just the perfect bike to just ..ride.
Best thing about the 883 is 2 passes thru the cylinders with a boring bar removes about a 1/2" of iron, a couple of wiseco 9.5 to 1 compression big bore pistons and you got a bike with some serious grunt, about doubling the power of the stock 883 wich is now 1200+ ! Also drops about 5lbs of high center of gravity weight for better corner scratching and the thinner cylinders run cooler, did mine before the first oil change was due and it hasn't missed a beat in almost 30, 000 mi and I never get tired of twisten the throttle.
Ive been riding Harley's for over 40 years and that bike doesn't need to be a first bike in fact I really don't like everyone saying that about every smaller displacement bikes
i got an iron883 about 3 weeks ago and i absolutely love it! it's not the fastest but its def. so much fun! its also a lot more comfortable than what i anticipated it to be. aha.
The iron 883 is one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made. I love your seat and mirrors and the forward controls.
Thanks, I agree, The Iron is classis Harley!
I agree, I just wish they would capitalize on the rich heritage that they have and refresh their bikes. I know the Iron 883 is a basic and purpose-built bike, but the demogaphic that purchases bikes like these are starting to demand more from the manufacturer in terms of rider aids and creature comforts. Indian does a very good job of this keeping these simple but very modern.
just bought mine. local harley shop was selling new 2022 for 5 grand off so i walked out for 5 grand on a new iron!!!
@@officers.mccafferty3458 dang I gotta see if my local deals are offering that
@@treverbouma6352 they aint offering it local any more but our local shop is offering FULL RETAIL ON TRADES!!! they are in some sort of competition to sell the most local bikes.
Saw this video a year ago but got an R7. Still wanted the 883 so I got a 2019 two weeks ago and I agree 100% with your 5 reasons to owning an Iron 883. Now both bikes meet my needs whenever I wanna cruise or simply feel “fast”. No need to go past 130 for me, to each it’s own, as long as we all make it back home. Thanks for sharing this video.
I like the black but I wouldn't mind this color also. It looks great. Has that military look, seriously thinking of getting one...first bike. Can't stop watching 883 videos on youtube.
In the same boat right now!
@@KaliCassSame here. It's been so painful lol. just picked up mine 3 days ago with white pearl paint. Such a beautiful and super fun bike!!
You won’t regret it. Got my 2016 in 2019 with 115 miles. Love her.
@@ianmessaros5085got my 2018 with 850 miles in 2024 🙃 love this bike
Question is, did you get one, cause I’m now in that boat.
Harley shouldn't have discontinued this beauty
I'm 61, have owned several bikes from a Honda CD 175 back in late 70's through a Laverda monjuic and RGS 1000, to my current 2011 Thruxton 900, but never a Harley. These videos are seriously making me want one, just for that sound. An 883 or 48 is on the horizon, before I'm too old.
hell im 66 riding ridgid shovelhead stroker kick start
It's a beautiful bike. I have a 2021 Deadwood Green 883 Iron. In my 48 years of riding all types of bikes (Japanese, European and U.S, 175cc - 1600cc) I consider it one of the nicest looking bikes I've owned. In addition, with mid controls, it fits me (5'6") well ergonomically and with forward controls would be a good fit for taller riders. It has respectable power and cruising at 70-80 mph is no sweat.
I love an streetglide or roadglide when I get my licsence but I think it would be to heavy as an beginner.
Could you recommend as an beginner, is it forgiving for the beginning drivers?
1968 Cycle World Magazine on the Sportster." It'll grow hair on your chest and part it down the middle"!! It only got better since
I've been on the fence of getting my motorcycle license for years now. Decided to take the leap and enroll in the MSF and I sat on an iron 883 today. It was exceptionally comfy and I'd mainly use it for commuting. Looks like a good, mellow ride :) thanks for the video! I think this is what I'm ultimately gonna shoot for.
@Mark Andrews you are a cool dude.
All depends on your ride style, it can be mellow but you can also make it a monster, to be honest I ride the shit out of mine I have a 2019 that has black denim paint, I’ve done the intake the pipes tuner, bars grips trims lights lmao but it is a lot of fun
Very nimble compared to other Harley’s I will say
@Mark Andrews an iron 883 is kind of a small bike to be honest, and comes stock with mid controls for your feet, which is a perfect setup for a shorter person, off the top of my head weight is somewhere around 600 pounds as to a big Harley weighs around 8-900,
@Mark Andrews she could easily ride my brothers Harley and his is around 850 pounds, yes it is a lot of weight but you’d be surprised what your legs can hold up, the biggest thing I can say is don’t let it worry you, pay attention and always be open to learning tips of riding, I originally bought a 1971 sportster which was an iron head and pretty much the same as the newer 883 but you shifted with your right foot instead of your left, that was the bike I learned to ride on, no endorsement we I started out, brought bike home got on it and rode down the street, continued from there sold that bike and bought my 2019 easiest way to get an endorsement is do your practice then find a place that uses scooters for road test
And here’s a thought, it doesn’t have to be your first bike, you know, the bike you get first, the first bike you learn on, sort of like number one, the first bike you get!
You can actually keep it forever because they’re so good they don’t have to be your first bike!
I fuckin love these bikes. Ive had many harleys but my 883 ive had the most fun on..
I'll be getting my 2017 Iron 883 in matte black as my first bike as well for $5k and this video makes me even more stoked to bring it home and begin modifying it as well. Cheers from the 915
how many miles? and is $5k considered okay, good or great deal? I looking for one as well.
@@suliemansarmad5948if not too many miles yea but also depends on where he lives price can differ
My reasons: looks, sound, looks in that order. Great video! Keep em comin
Man your Bike sounds awesome! I had an Iron 883 myself in germany and I can tell ya the prices went absolute CRAZY. Since the sportsters are not allowed to be sold new anymore in the EU because of emission restrictions, the 2020 model was the last one to be sold new here. Dealerships are not allowed to sell the 2021 model. Therefore the prices for used bikes did explode completly. I sold my used but near new 2020 iron 883 with 700 miles on it for 12900 Euro in mai 2021, which is something about 15.000 dollars right now! And there was no expensive customizing on it, was completly stock
I got my iron 883 back in 2017, its a 2014 model. I love it for the same reasons you talked about. I just installed a 1275 kit and i love it even more. I dont know if i could ever get rid of mine.
Nice, I’m installing the 1275 as well!
First off: looks. Man, that has always been one of my favorite platforms. Had one years ago and if I ever get out of debt, may get another one. So much you can do to one.
I already got one so this is 5 reason a I made the right choice
At 430 lbs this bike will be the perfect bike.
Your #3 was my #1 Saw her and fell in love the very same second. My #2 is the history. The Evo motor is the most raw, authentic and historic motor you can get from HD atm and it is out there for an eternety so it should be reliable and bulletproof. No other motor in the harley line can give you that particular "good old times" shaking Harley Feeling. My #3 is the sound. I really thing this engine has character to it. My #4 is the customizability and my #5 is - it´s perfect as a 2nd "ride ´round town" bike. I now ride a 1000cc Versys from Kawasaki with hardcases and windshield - perfect for highways and longer distances and trips. Again - please feel invited to my channel at any time that´s to your liking - there are vid´s in engl language as well :o)
Minhas razões! Harley tem o meu estilo, acho uma moto altamente customizável, a 883 é muito dinâmica na estrada e cidade, o consumo é baixo relativo a potência que ela entrega! Ótimo vídeo!
She’s looking good man 🔥 loving the mods
Put DB killers, sound will be more softer
I’ve got this bike, had it for 6 months now. Put 3700 miles on it. The only problem with it is its power. It would cost me a fraction of the price to get the 1200 upgrade kit for the motor than buy another.
This has always been my favourite Harley Davidson.
I remember the 1984 XLX-61.
It has very similar styling.
I remember the introduction of the 883 in 1986
Sportsters are beautiful bikes... simple, uncluttered, classic styling..
Love this video 😎
It was the one Harley that caught my eye when I rode sport bikes.... And then finally I got one recently. Very happy with it around town. Ride highway every now and again
I got mine 2 weeks ago and i'm in love man!
Congrats! That’s awesome
That color is sick, and becoming sought after. Keep it! Thanks for the vid. Totally agree with your points; I only lasted 3 weeks with my 883 before jumping to a 1200. If I was to do it again, I’d go straight to the 1200 as they’re really not THAT different. Either way, such a great bike.
I've got my eye on the 1275 kit from Hammer Performace, that might be the big upgrade next year!
GETWRENCHD hey before you do, I highly recommend getting the pulleys changed first. It will be a much cheaper way of getting what you really want out of it.
Parts and tons of info on this site:
www.883sportster.com/whichpulley
@@TigerDavidson Thanks for the Link and the info! Very much appreciated!
Hans Zimmer honestly the 1250/1275 kit will only inflate ego. And it will, because it’s fast as hell. But if you love the 883, that 31/66 pulley kit involves no modification to the belt and will drop your 70mph engine speed to about 3300, which is lovely.
@@TigerDavidson Morgan, thank you again very much! I´ll leave mine (mostly) stock for the time being but if i want to change something in the future i now know a bit more thanks to you :o)
Nice machine. Very nice. Never gave a HD serious consideration as a potential next ride but, the sound and the aesthetics are undeniably addictive. Enjoy!
Cheers for sharing! I do love this color....it kinda grew on me, like olives. Great video and just makes me want an 883 more than ever
I just spent the day on a rented 2016 Iron 883 and it was a blast. It's narrow and lightweight compared to, say, a Shadow 750, which makes it very approachable, and it has a fun kick of torque available at lower speeds. Here's the thing: It's a VISCERAL experience to ride. If vibrates like crazy (but smooths out for a bit between 50-65MPH), shifting gears gives you a loud, solid CLUNK every time, and the ENGINE is noisy - not unpleasant sound, but you are 100% aware that there are a whole bunch of components in it doing their thing. For a ~150 mile day of bombing down backroads exploring, it's a hoot. I would no recommend it if you're someone who frequently takes longer rides (very comfy seat though). I'll stick with my Shadow 750 Aero for the type of riding I do, but I look forward to the next time I can throw a leg over a Sportster. I need to try the 1200 next!
Nice bike! I like the color a lot too. My first bike was a 2004 Sportster 1200 R. Loved it and want to get another Sportster.
Is there a way to modify it so that it doesn’t sound like a sewing machine?
I’m thinking about buying one for my first bike
And I’m wondering if a sport 750 would serve me better than an iron 88?
Couldn't give me one. Affordable=worthless. Easy, not as easy as any 400-650 metric. Mod? Buy a bike that isn't so bad it needs mods to make it acceptable. Work on? Buy a reliable bike. Even the Nightster is massively superior in every way. And still embarrassed by a Rebel.
exactly my thoughts, tho #1 doesnt quite apply to where i come from, coz vehicles are generally expensive in my country, even used ones. I couldn't agree more with you on the other 4 reasons. Bought my Iron 883 2 months ago as my first bike and absolutely loving every bit of it!
Not gonna deny it was a wee bit of a struggle the first time i rode the bike (taking into consideration the last time i rode a bike was more than 20 years ago), but after a couple of rides it got so easy!
I'm in the same spot I want to buy my frist bike this month and I love Sportster 883
Man the 883 so nice but when they're only $500 cheaper new compared to the 1200 in Australia why would you choose it?
Just bought my 2019 iron 883 today🤘🏽
Hey I've gone from a Ducati to a Ninja to a Harley Davidson over the last few years. I choose the Street 500 as an affordable entry level Harley. Five months later I'm eyeing off an 883 and absolutely love the old school look. Love the way you describe it as "two wheels, a moto and a seat". I'll hopefully be able to trade my Street and upgrade to an 883 eary in the new year.
If your gonna upgrade miswell just go straight for the soft tail or dyna.
@@Romi.Frentescu why is that?
I'm eyeing this 883 so much right now! Currently on a 2020 ninja 400 my first bike and want a cruiser now lol
I chose a 1200 because that’s more than 883.
Crazy the first thing I thought when seeing the iron 883 was classic simple and tough. I'm onboard with it. Good bike man.
hi, can you give the info for the mufflers please? i would like to purchase some like them. thanks.
Or the 6th reason too buy the best looking Harley Davidson in decades, it's the end of the line, their collectors items.
Sadly the best looking bike on the market won't be in production anymore as of today.
01/07/2021 financial year marks the end of the Iron 883 & all Sportsters.
End of a era, sadly for all the tyre kickers out there they can only look & drool as the rest of us make noise as we rumble on down the road.
I'm sad about this but I'm lucky enough to own one of the best machines Harley Davidson ever designed.
Love my Iron.
Maybe in 10 years I may sell it to you for more than I paid, but somehow I think it'll be with me a long time.
HD 883 Iron 2021 , just 600 miles ( for sale $9,000 ).
Hey, really loved your video. It was just what I was looking for since I'm thinking about returning to biking after 20 years and the iron 883 is what I'm currently looking at. Just have a couple of questions if you don't mind. How are the brakes and handling? I'm not intending to go flat out just leasurely rides and in my country we don't have too many straight long roads since it's a pretty small country (Malta, EU). Also I've read online that they drip oil from the air cleaner due to a blowback pipe or something. Do you have issues with oil dripping on your pipes/right leg? Thanks in advance and great video + bike
I have a 2019 iron 883. No issues with dripping oil. It's not the fastest bike but it can go easily up to highway speeds. It's best from 0 to 65mph. After 70mph it's just up to you. Plenty of mods out there.
I used to have a 883.
Now I have a bigger Harley but I damn sure miss that 883 for everyday riding. I think I'll save the bike I have now just for touring and start looking for another 883 for everyday riding.
I was hoping to here a bit on its weight from a standstill. Nice bike.
Can someone tell me how it is to ride this bike with 6.67ft ? thx..
If that is your first bike, I think you made an excellent decision. I've been riding for several hundred years, and if this sweet ride was available when I started, I would have snatched it up. That freaking bad-ass green color is.... well, bad ass. That is a beautiful ride. Cheers!
Beautiful bike, sounds awesome
Using crack, is the only one that jumps to mind.
Buy a Japanese bike with power, brakes, handling, reliability and quality of build.
Just saw this video. Great looking motorcycle brother!!
If you have 5 reasons to buy one I can give you 10 reasons not to, first off add $1.000 for front controls, can't keep up with cars on highway, no passenger, to low, to small, to slow, the bike sucks, your buying a name not a good bike.
What exhaust system are you running?
Also, weird question.. but what gloves are those?
my dream bike but unfortunately, the tax in my country indonesia really high, you can buy almost 4 of this bike in america but with the same amount of price you just only get one bike in my country, meanwhile the minimum wage per month in my country only 262,30 usd what a sad reality😔
Awesome vid im switching from sportbikes to a harley and this is the one that stands out to me as well....cheers
awesome bike man! im 5'11 and 250lbs. im still intimidated by the weight of harleys. surely after i take my msf cours, ill be much more confident
I would say the 883 will be under powered for most and not a good fit for anyone around 6’ or bigger.
883's SUCK
Finally....a logical and factual comment in a HD comment section!!
I’ve owned 2 sportster 1200s and 1 883. Go for 1200, the best thing about an 883 is the sound. It’s slow .
Great video. Couldn't agree more with your 5 reasons to own a Iron 883. One item I am looking at is my age. 61 years old and our touring bike is heavy. I am longing to return to the simplicity of just riding. The 883 is just the perfect bike to just ..ride.
I am 69 and I ride a 884 blackiron 2013 every day
Unfortunately it's not affordable in China! It's very expensive and only effective in 10 years
I got one for the lack of tech, nothing worse than having to replace a $1800 brake servo or something in a bmw. I dont need anything fancy
I love your bike u just bought mine...just wondering
I don't se the foot pegs link..
I have a 2020 883 brand new and I am not getting rid of it.
Best thing about the 883 is 2 passes thru the cylinders with a boring bar removes about a 1/2" of iron, a couple of wiseco 9.5 to 1 compression big bore pistons and you got a bike with some serious grunt, about doubling the power of the stock 883 wich is now 1200+ ! Also drops about 5lbs of high center of gravity weight for better corner scratching and the thinner cylinders run cooler, did mine before the first oil change was due and it hasn't missed a beat in almost 30, 000 mi and I never get tired of twisten the throttle.
Ive been riding Harley's for over 40 years and that bike doesn't need to be a first bike in fact I really don't like everyone saying that about every smaller displacement bikes
That green color is just it.
Why is everyone on the left line? Do you have any rules in the US? Like, stay closer to the right side of the road whenever possible?
Great video man. Looking at getting an 883 within the year. If you don’t mind me asking what do you pay to insure the 883?
i got an iron883 about 3 weeks ago and i absolutely love it! it's not the fastest but its def. so much fun! its also a lot more comfortable than what i anticipated it to be. aha.
other than price, any reason to get the 883 over the 1200 iron ?
A Sportster is not a bike for beginners. It's heavy, it's powerful and one needs to know how to handle it.
Heavy? Yes. Powerful? Nah. You’re looking at 49hp
They are a workhorse of a bike,that are very easy to ride. Great video man
Thanks 👍
Poor guy. Sucks that the van was parked in the middle of the road
How much of a problem is it not having antilock brakes?
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I just bought a 2021 883 with only 143 miles
Don't get one. Get a street glide thank me later. Any bike with fairing
Ever rode a VN900? Better than the Iron, specs proof that.
Will be buying 2022 model by this month thanks
Nice bike. I am hoping to get an Iron soon. Love em!
Congratulations on a sweet bike man. Gotta love sportsters!
This was an awesome video. I definitely want one now.
I just bought 2001 iron 883 sportster for 2,300
Great video.Great SOUND of the motor it self, great profesional Visio , makes me want to buy my first moto.
Perfect city bike, bar bike, etc... But definitely not a touring....
This looks like the low country, God I miss it.
The color looks good but I'm superstitious 😊
What year model is that
Its pretty cool 😎
You just sold me on this, this is the day I decided
Naw if I got a sportster it would be a 1200
Hey what forward control are you using?
Beautiful bike made for toddlers and dwarfs.
i want one, but it is incredibly overpriced and overrated
what kind of exhaust is that?
What kind of exhaust do you have bro?
I fully agree with these 5 reasons to get the Iron. I own one myself and it is just the best bike I have ever had.
Is it a great starter bike?Would love to own a Harley as my first bike.
The color is beautiful!!!
The most beautiful Iron 883
8 seconds in is all the reasons you need 😉
How tall you are buddy?
6’3” last time I looked 😂
@@GETWRENCHD oh wow you are a giant and Sportster fits you? I thought they are for a little dwarfs like myself 5'8"
Can't wait two more sleeps Nd get my first iron