I just hit a deer the other day. I'm watching this from the hospital. 6 broken ribs, broken tibia, torn acl, pcl. Just went through my 2nd surgery. I'm still going to ride when I get back on my feet. Much respect 🙏
Shiet dude !! speedy recovery brother !! take it easy . I almost came off my bike many years ago just avoiding a wild boar whilst riding through a forest on a full moon. get back in the saddle asap brother (hope those sexy nurses are making you feel comfy)
What you Yammie describe about the riding position is exactly the same difference as riding horses english style and spanish style. With the english saddle (lighter and smaller), you ride on your front feet and hold tight the horse between your knees; with the spanish saddle (heavier and larger) you ride on your butt, and the stirrups advanced. Harleys are spanish style riding motorcycles (the style of cowboys), the rest are english style riding (the style of fox hunters and small jockeys).
Just bought my first motorcycle and its an 883 iron. Love it. Its sexy, its rumbly. Its fucking chill. I get the love for yamahas (I ride a kodiak 700 4wheeler also) but man that v twin is nice. The 686cc yamaha engine feels snappier and faster but you don't feel the same when you rip the throttle. That harley is something else
I just got out of the “Harley” life, trading in my 17 Road King for a 2020 Ninja 1000. I’m loving the switch. I would love to see you ride an 800 lb Harley touring model. The touring models are definitely HD bread and butter. I think you will still hate it, but it would be fun to watch you hate a proper HD.
@@DoctorMotorcycle sportsters are Harleys bread and butter. If it werent for the sportster, Harley would have been out of business a long time ago. Sportsters have been out since 1952 (then known as the 'k' bike
I started on a sport bike but didn’t really enjoy it. The throttle and clutch were both almost binary and unforgiving. I guess I was born to cruise. I’m just not in that much of a hurry. Got a Sportster and a softail so I’m kinda a dedicated or committed. Lol
@@donaldoehl7690 Boy isn't that the truth. I'd love to ride a sport bike but my joints would say "No!!". At my age, cruiser is the only option if I want to keep riding.
The vibration will be something you look forward to eventually. I too was taken aback by the rough riding expereince of my new Sport Glide compared to my Victory. Now I realize that the sensations you experience are the bike's soul. It will draw you back.
Yam. I’ve followed you a long time. I like you a lot. I remember when you just did simple moto vlogging and I’ve watched your channel grow. I got love for you and the channel. So this isn’t hate. I’m older than you are by a couple years. I’ve been riding longer. I’ve definitely been riding cruisers longer. And... to start off by saying you have to ride the sportster differently meaning not hugging the tank and on the mid foot rather than ball.... that’s simple plain jane regular cruiser riding my dude. It’s relaxed riding. I think your experience on cruisers is just that limited tbh. I get that it’s not your cup of tea though. With that said. I think Harley’s are usually junk. Idk why they don’t come from the factory with dual front disks. My carbureted ‘02 Yamaha roadstar smoked the dog shite out of my neighbors ‘18 heritage softail. It accelerated better, braked better, and is easier to maintain. And it’s 16 years older and was a third the price new. Try doing a few long distance road trips (1,000 miles plus) on a nice metric cruiser or an older goldwing. Might help with the perspective and perception. Ride safe.
Papa Yam said he has ridden other cruisers ... But saying "hey drive a thousand miles before you judge" is not realistic. Being used to something doesn't make it good at all
My Dyna has great support from local dealer plus several independents. My Road Star, however, was declined by dealer as too old, aside from tire service, cuz half the techs were still in diapers when it was new. I've owned several brands over the years and always heard the same crap: "Them's junk". Ride yer own bike.
Yes, please build "The Center for People to get Hyped on Two Wheels and Wanna Learn to Ride Good Too" - Just make sure it's big enough for people and not just ANTS.
What a waste of time doing a second first. HD's are motorcycle dinosaurs 🦕. I want to ride the future of two wheels, yes even at my age of sixty years old. Tucked and dropping gears!!!!
I love my 883. It's nimble, it's fast enough for me, I can take trips, I don't rule out long trips, it's fantastic to ride around the city, commuting even, people tell me it looks great. I really relax and enjoy riding on my Iron. It's a 2019, Gunship Gray Iron, got Vance & Hines Short Shots.
I do not have much experience with older Harleys but I had a 2014 Fatbob and that motorcycle had very good brakes I was able to stop very quickly. Do people only use very old motorcycles as their reference points? Most riders have no idea how to brakes , I literally had people tell me to never use the front brake, some tell me don't use the rear, and had one tell me I should only stop in neutral. All of those people were morons, to properly break, you downshift, let the clutch out a bit, as you apply the breaks and continue to down shift as you slow down letting the clutch out. on emergency braking, apply your front and rear, not allowing them to lock up, as you downshift to first and let the clutch out slowly. Luckily I have a 2020 street glide and it has amazing brakes on it and they are linked, but I still break using all 3 braking options. Because it is 800+ pounds.
@@Evirthewarrior There is relay no comparison to most other motor cycles, the best stoppers on a Harley are probably not even equal to the worst on any sports bike. I'v been riding for 40 years and have ridden many, many different motorcycles. All sizes and types including Harley. I am well aware of how to use the brakes. I currently ride a zx14. The best I can say about Harley brakes is they are just about adequate.If you then consider the price of the bikes, well that is not even close to being good enough. I can forgive Harley for not being the best handling or lightest or smoothest or fastest or even the most reliable. Poor brakes though well there has been no excuse since the late 1980s early 1990s
Different bikes have different riding styles, I can’t believe Yammie is finding it so hard to get used to a different bike. It’s not always about the fastest way to get to where you are going.
I know.. riders who are in it for the speed are usually the ones who cause accidents.. the street is not a racetrack anyway.. just ride _comfortably_ as any rider should
Its my current and second bike. I agree when you say the motor is lazy. But for some people as a beginner may not want a 1200 as their first bike. I chose the 883 because it wasn't overwhelmingly powerful since i wasn't as familiar with motorcycling then. After 2 years i could say im ready to move up to at least a 103ci because i was able to focus on the fundamentals of riding
The Scout is a 1200 and has way more power..I'm a HD man and Nothing in the Cruiser world Really Compares to the new 114 Milwaukee 8's. I've had Several new bikes including iron 883 ,,1200 Roadster , 2019 Gsxs 750z and 2020 Low rider S.
There's no 'fixing' a Harley's vibration, it's just in its DNA. You can mod that sportster to get it closer to an 'athletic/aggressive' style of ride but I doubt it will ever be your cup of tea. It's a beautiful thing that there are more than 2 types of bikes for the more-than-a-handful of expectations of bikers. The pegs on my dyna are pretty well worn but there are plenty more capable cornering bikes and plenty less comfortable ones. Enjoying the content! Thanks.
Yammie watching your videos got me hyped to try motorcycles, and I bought my first bike this last month. I had thought about it in the past but seeing into the world of bikes through your videos was part of that last push to make that first step taking the MSF course. Not a sport bike boi at the moment as I got a moto Guzzi V7. It’s more laid back and my style but in the future I’ll definitely be looking into other types of bikes. You and the team are the doing a great job spreading the word about bikes, keep it up!
Truth. Get back on the horse and keep riding. 💪 I had a bad wipeout on my Enduro bike 25 years ago. Broke my ankle and a few toes also some road rash on my leg. Had no choice but to get back up and ride her home. I was out in the middle of nowhere and this was before everyone had cellphones. I love riding so much that as soon as I got the doctors ok several months later I hopped right back on a bike and have been riding ever since.
You are starting to understand good for you. Good job. Thanks for talking about not quitting. My arthritis in my knees put a damper on my out look . But now two new knees and two years of therapy in the wind again . Bought a 93 vlx Honda shadow nice light bike got my mojo back . Now my evo softtail Springer is almost finished ready for spring. Hope to ride across Canada this summer . Covid restrictions will be the only impediment.
My first bike was a 1999 Sportster 883. Bought it 15 years ago. Was a fun bike to get around the city and some long rides. Don't want another. Rode it as my primary source of transportation from summer to spring and I really got burned out on riding. Winter riding sucks! I wrecked my dirt bike pretty bad and broke my back. Was really hard to get back to riding dirt bikes on a track.
Ok, honest advice here coming from the Harley camp. First of all you started with an 883 instead of a 1200. Perhaps a budget build? Assuming the motor, exhaust and air cleaner are stock. Because they are air cooled they are slow lean pigs for emissions reasons stock. 1) Power: My suggestions would be slip on mufflers, cam swap to S&S 551 easy start cams, Screamin' eagle air cleaner, and a power commander 5 with a dyno tune. In the Harley world the power commander offers both fuel and timing changes, heck that should probably be the first mod along with the dyno tune. Everything minus the cams is referred to as the "Harley tax" and almost everyone starts here. The difference in power delivery between exhaust, air cleaner, a power commander with a tune is VERY noticeable. You will need to do all this shit even if you decide to go with a big bore kit later. If you do it's a simple matter of another dyno tune for fuel and ignition. 2) Brakes: Changing over to braided lines may be a cheaper alternative to brake feel and power vs. swapping the calipers. Personally I'd say leave the big bore kit and cams for last, do everything else and prepare to be surprised. The bottom line is new air cooled Harley's need fuel, air and timing to run "right" much like choked up metric bikes.
@@TRDBucket Yes it is. "The Harley tax". The same can be said for metric bikes as well. Most new bikes are so lean AFR and timing wise they are just pigs. There is a lot of mod potential while still being able to pass emissions.
I’m glad I got a 2020 Yamaha R3. Comfortable, efficient, agile, good looking, and it’ll keep up with my buddies cruisers with a substantially smaller engine.
Fixing the vibes is easy enough, swap out the lump for an R1 crossplane engine. Then fix the handling by replacing the frame, suspension, wheels, seat, and everything apart from the keyfob with the equivalent parts from the donor R1.
I just bought an 2021 883 and honestly I love it. It’s my second bike. I just got off a 250 rebel and the sportster is so much cooler. I don’t know any better though. I’ve been having fun 🤩 on it though. 🤷♂️
Love my Harley... reminds me of the days I rode my beetle from Kimberley to Cape Town 4 times a year while I was studying. I felt connected to my machine.
What up yammi! I ride both Harley's, sport bikes, and supermotos. For some reason one of the biggest differences I can make on my Harley are cosmetics upgrades. For some reason when I hop on a stock Harley they are absolute trash and I don't want to ride them, but the second I do something like put on ape hangers or new pipes or black out andl accessory, it changes the entire feel of the bike. Way more than any accessories ever made my sport bikes feel. I currently own a bike from each genre, and I get what you're saying don't pigeon-hole yourself into one style, cuz you'll miss out on some fun
My tastes in bikes have evolved as well. I used to be staunch BMW Airhead guy, went to all the rallies, etc. Quit riding when my family was young and when I got back in BMW no longer made anything I really wanted and knee issues pushed me towards cruisers. Now I ride a Dyna Wide Glide and enjoy it a lot. Swore back in the day I would never ride HD. Very comfortable, visceral, and great support.
I am pretty new to the fascinating world of motorbikes and your channel is amazing. From the beginners video to The True Story of Motorcycle Creation. They funny af and informative. Love your videos
For vibration. Heavier fork oil, Iso grips and pegs from kuryakyn or similar, higher gearing front sprocket, change engine mounts, different tires (Michelin Commander 3's are really good for that, get a Harley with a counter balance in the engine.
@@yak9664 yeah. A lot of people scream HARLEY PREMIUM DOESNT EXIST! But when you consider you have to replace half the bike after purchase? Yeah it really fucking does.
My love for Harley isn’t performance oriented. It’s how it feels riding it. The torque on tap at any little twist of the wrist, along with the grunt of the engine. The fit and finish in places where other brands don’t think is important because it’s not engine or suspension. While still delivering something great from a v-twin in a time where gen z thinks it’s outdated. Now I would love to see Harley make a lighter stripped down softail with a v4. I’m not gonna act like I’m disappointed with my bagger. I ride it harder and way more than a very big percentage of people on sport and super sports. I love cruisers and Harley just builds the best cruiser imo. I’m also finding myself liking adventure bikes more lately. But I am still learning about them, and how the BMW GS might not be the king of that realm anymore?
I have a 2009 Sportster Custom. I have owned bigger bikes. If you get the right rear shocks, put a Sundowner seat on it with its 4.5-gallon tank and the 21" front wheel, the 883 Custom is a fantastic motorcycle that can be scored on the used market very cheap. I highly recommend one. Its great for day trips and two-up riding, mine is very stable. Now its only problem is if you are going long distance like 1200 miles, or if you want to highway cruise for hours at 90mph, then its not the right bike. It cruises nicely for moderate periods at 80mph but is most comfortable at about 70mph the motor runs pretty high on rpm over 80mph. Make no mistake this is pure old school Harley fun. You can feel the motor but its not bad, just right with the rubber-mounted motor versions (2004 and up). It is hands down the best sounding Harley you can buy, stick a pair of vance and hines slip on's on it and the sound of this motor will turn heads.
Bought a 2004 883 with a damn nice tune, staggerd v&h pipes,, added a Memphis shades detachable windshield, saddleman seat, came with HD bags, and its its nothing but FUN! yes, i sold my goldwing and got this. I absolutely love this bike!
If you want a little more punch from it, I would strongly recommend a chain conversion kit, I have an '02 Sporty and I converted it, and trust me there is a difference on how the horsepower is delivered to the wheel. PS: I don't completely agree on what you say about Sportsters or Harleys in general, but that won't stop me from continuing to check your channel, keep it up. ;)
If someone who was riding a Harley rode one of your bikes, they wouldn't call it trash man. Some of us have dreamed and desired a Harley for so long. We dont ride electric bikes, we ride Harley. The Sportster isnt trash, you should never call something so important to people trash.
I have a Scrambler, and going back after spending some time on a bike with ride-by-wire, it's like a punch in the face! So brutally direct. I love it! But then it's all about what you want to do. The Scrambler is great for local rides, long distances are a bit painful. So I would say to people thinking about their first bike to think about what they want to do, more than what it looks like. Cool video, makes me want to try a Harley one day 😎👍
Yammie I recently traded up from an 883 and got a Fat Bob 114 and I’ll agree, the sportster didn’t really do anything well. I would love to see you hop on something in the Dyna or Soft Tail Family of Harley’s. When I took the Fat Bob for my first test ride I knew it was going to be an all around better bike but I was really blown away by how much better it felt!
Yammie, your channel is an inspiration, I love riding too, love everything about motorcycles, anything about two wheels. Here in South Africa people don't ride bikes as much as other countries, well of course we do, but not in comparison to some other countries, like in Asia and Europe where bikes are seen everywhere. People need to be more independent on bikes, be able to ride where they need and don't need to be obligated to buy a car, take a taxi/wharrever with four wheels and a big enjin. I wish more people could try riding and see, as long as you are always sober, aware and as safe as possible, motorcycling on the streets is so much more of an enjoyable and liberating experience than riding a car. I appreciate your channel and will promote it because there is really a bike for anybody. Your channel is awesome. Greetings from South Africa
Brilliant made bike. Don't have to worry about a radiator water pump thermostat or coolant fluid. Probably 101 ways to modify this bike. Thanks for supporting American made products. You go bro thumbs up.
I dare you to make a stage 4 upgrade on this bike. Obviously it won't give you chills with it's speed considering you're used to the sport bikes, but that rumble combined with bigger performance will definitely put a smile on your face
I totally agree with you about forward controls. Here in San Diego, I'm trying to find someone to make forward controls for my Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Great review, thank you. The Sportster is a nice-looking machine but out of my budget.
HD is very generous with their test drives. I would really love to see riding a fat boy or a road glide special. The new Milwaukee 8 engines are a piece of mechanical perfection I would really like to hear your take on it!
Once you build it, you will like it better. A seat makes a huge difference also. Never rode a 883. But a cammed 1200 is super fun. And your right. My streetbob is a couch. It’s fun in its own way. But it’s not my MT10. You have to “chill” on a HD. Loud. Cool. And chill. 😎
it's a good bike and all you have to do is Change the suspension,breaks,tire, put a big bore kit on it, swap out the pegs and maybe the seat and exhaust.
Maybe I'm a weirdo but I toured through 22 States on an 883 Sportster with a windshield, saddlebags, and towing a small trailer behind it. The only comfort upgrades was a little taller handlebars, forward controls, a Mustang wide seat, and used Road King shocks on the back. By the way, forward controls on a Sportster are not that far forward it's more like sitting in a chair. The bike handled everything I threw at it and asked for more.
Great video! I ride a 2011 Nightster so I find these videos helpful. I honestly think the sportsters should come with forward controls from the factory. I honestly like the vibration of Harley's. But to be honest, I like all kinds of bikes also.
I was recently out with a couple of friends. One friend let me take his Duke 390 for a quick ride, and I let him take my Vulcan 500 for a ride. I am on the shorter side (5 foot 7) and I had to basically tiptoe the Duke 390. I thought low speed maneuvers would be precarious on the Duke, but I was actually more confident on the Duke than I was on my own bike. It was an awesome experience and my next bike going to be a sportier naked instead a slightly bigger cruiser.
Papa Yam! I subbed last year and finally got a bike again after I stopped riding 12 years ago! I snagged a 2015 Vulcan S. Unfortunately there weren't any available Busas in Lincoln.
Glad you have an open mind about the types of bikes your willing to review. Forwards seem like a correct choice given how tall you are. Now give away a bolt because I desperately need confirmation on my decision hahaha
ALL HAIL ROSSI! Yammie Noob- In answer to your question regarding the vibration of the Harley-Davidson-- The reason for the vibration is that the Harley V-twin is a 50 deg twin which does not divide equally into 360 deg. The only way to rid yourself of it is to get a V-twin from Japan. The know how to do math. Keep the shiny side up :-)
16:00 funny to hear some dude fell once and they want to quit motorcycle. Here in my country motorcycle isn't just a hobby, it's a cheaper alternative mode of transportation so If we, middle class people, still aren't rich enough to buy a car we're stuck with our motorcycles. Well I say "stuck" bcoz most people here just ride mopeds or scooters with $5 helmet and flip flops out of necessity. But for me personally I love motorcycle, I've been riding my CB150R for 5 years now, I saved up some money to buy proper gears like jacket and boots and a LS2 helmet which is quite an expensive helmet here. Even if I have enough money to buy a used car I'd still rather get a bigger bike, maybe a Ninja 650, just because I love motorcycle and traffic here sucks. And also cars are expensive here, you can't find a $500 - $1000 used car. cheapest used car here are at least $2000 - $5000. For that price I'd rather get a 300cc sport bike than a rusty old ugly used car.
I dont ride motorcycle but an 883 sportster or honda nighthawk would be my ideal motorcycle. Im a 2008 v6 mustang owner. I have enough power in my life by driving big rigs.
Look at the 883 Sportster this way. If you practice and get good at riding a slightly heavy, slightly underpowered Sportster then those good techniques will serve you well later.
One mans trash is another man's treasure. I'm 21 in Europe on A2 license, so bound to weak motorcycles. I'm on a Vstar 650 40bhp and 35ftlb torque. This will be my next bike (1 hp over the A2 but it'll be okay). And I can't wait for it because I know it'll be a step forward for now before I upgrade again. There's always a designated market
Yams! I think a series on other Harley test rides would be interesting. Would like your take on bikes like the FXDR or the Livewire. These are bikes that the Harley traditionalists seem to hate on quite a bit.
I ride a 95 XL 1200 if you wanna talk vibrations... gotta check bolts weekly. I gotta disagree with some of your assessments too. I am running shotgun pipes and it really lets me get into corners. Once you’ve remapped/rejetted and open the bike up so to speak they are very quick.
The only way to fix the vibration on the sporster is to give it away and ho ride the new softail lol. I got 2 harleys an 87 fxlr and a 2020 fxst there is a huge difference between the two I love them both fof different reasons but the new softail is powerful and smooth stops well and handles great thd 87 was my dads i grew up with it its like a family member 4 generations of my family have ridden it one day it will be my sons there heirloom bikes for sure
Blank canvas supplied from new.. Up to you what you do with her... She's just a happy little plodder really which you can tweak a bit... I go pipes calipers airbox rear suspension....that's it..
I feel like you missed the point of what the sportster is. It is a cruiser, meant to be cruised on and don’t exactly need to throw it around a corner however it can definitely do that (see Jon’s moto garage). It is an entry level bike to get people into the Harley brand and into riding in general. It’s not a perfect bike but when you compare it to something the the rocket 3 it’s every bit of apples and oranges
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Hey they also make a thing called further forward mid controls. It’s moves the controls about 4 inches forward
you nailed it. It feels like a real machine. It feels like a simple mechanical machine. That's all it is man enjoy
I got my first bike today
What did you get?
Jim Bob simpmobile 675
Woo!
Be safe dude, enjoy!
What have you gotten for yourself
@@JimBob-ly6er I got a 1993 Honda shadow Vt600C
Hell yeah! Keep your eyes open and don't get complacent bro. Death is one mom playing candy crush away. Wish you luck :)
I just hit a deer the other day. I'm watching this from the hospital. 6 broken ribs, broken tibia, torn acl, pcl. Just went through my 2nd surgery. I'm still going to ride when I get back on my feet. Much respect 🙏
Damn bro. I hope you get better! Good to hear that you'll still ride once you're well
B Tyler glad your still kicking. Stay health and be patient with your recovery and You’ll be back in the saddle soon
Shiet dude !! speedy recovery brother !! take it easy . I almost came off my bike many years ago just avoiding a wild boar whilst riding through a forest on a full moon. get back in the saddle asap brother (hope those sexy nurses are making you feel comfy)
Sorry to hear, @B Tyler , hope you get well soon, mate.
Get well soon man. Back in the saddle ASAP.
With each ride, HD gets into Yammie’s blood.
rip busa boi
Lol I said I don’t like this bike another 5 times in this video
@@yammienoob Yes you did but it was a little better than the 1st impression. I totally expect on your 28th impression, you’ll love it 😂
@@yammienoob you trying to convince us, or yourself ;)
@@yammienoob Yes but next video you will only say you don't like it 4 times.
What you Yammie describe about the riding position is exactly the same difference as riding horses english style and spanish style. With the english saddle (lighter and smaller), you ride on your front feet and hold tight the horse between your knees; with the spanish saddle (heavier and larger) you ride on your butt, and the stirrups advanced. Harleys are spanish style riding motorcycles (the style of cowboys), the rest are english style riding (the style of fox hunters and small jockeys).
Excellent analogy. Never thought of it that way.
Some times you just have to explain it kindergarten style !!!
Now he's most likely offended , but.....I thought it cool as a fan !
I rode horses before I rode motorcycles and I made this observation before. English style for me.
You should roll up to a Harley group ride and vlog about the scene
So starts Yammie's slow decent into his cruiser boy transformation.
Thats what I feel coming.
Just bought my first motorcycle and its an 883 iron. Love it. Its sexy, its rumbly. Its fucking chill. I get the love for yamahas (I ride a kodiak 700 4wheeler also) but man that v twin is nice. The 686cc yamaha engine feels snappier and faster but you don't feel the same when you rip the throttle. That harley is something else
I just got out of the “Harley” life, trading in my 17 Road King for a 2020 Ninja 1000. I’m loving the switch. I would love to see you ride an 800 lb Harley touring model. The touring models are definitely HD bread and butter. I think you will still hate it, but it would be fun to watch you hate a proper HD.
Were you always an HD guy, or did you just happen to like the road king? Road king to ninja 1000 is a massive change in motorcycle haha.
@@DoctorMotorcycle sportsters are Harleys bread and butter. If it werent for the sportster, Harley would have been out of business a long time ago. Sportsters have been out since 1952 (then known as the 'k' bike
I wish I could ride a sport bike. I don't want to, really, I just wish my legs would fold under me like they used to. LOL
I started on a sport bike but didn’t really enjoy it. The throttle and clutch were both almost binary and unforgiving. I guess I was born to cruise. I’m just not in that much of a hurry. Got a Sportster and a softail so I’m kinda a dedicated or committed. Lol
@@donaldoehl7690 Boy isn't that the truth. I'd love to ride a sport bike but my joints would say "No!!". At my age, cruiser is the only option if I want to keep riding.
The vibration will be something you look forward to eventually. I too was taken aback by the rough riding expereince of my new Sport Glide compared to my Victory. Now I realize that the sensations you experience are the bike's soul. It will draw you back.
i think he secretly likes it despite how many times he said he didnt
Yam. I’ve followed you a long time. I like you a lot. I remember when you just did simple moto vlogging and I’ve watched your channel grow. I got love for you and the channel. So this isn’t hate.
I’m older than you are by a couple years. I’ve been riding longer. I’ve definitely been riding cruisers longer. And... to start off by saying you have to ride the sportster differently meaning not hugging the tank and on the mid foot rather than ball.... that’s simple plain jane regular cruiser riding my dude. It’s relaxed riding. I think your experience on cruisers is just that limited tbh. I get that it’s not your cup of tea though.
With that said. I think Harley’s are usually junk. Idk why they don’t come from the factory with dual front disks. My carbureted ‘02 Yamaha roadstar smoked the dog shite out of my neighbors ‘18 heritage softail. It accelerated better, braked better, and is easier to maintain. And it’s 16 years older and was a third the price new.
Try doing a few long distance road trips (1,000 miles plus) on a nice metric cruiser or an older goldwing. Might help with the perspective and perception.
Ride safe.
Papa Yam said he has ridden other cruisers ... But saying "hey drive a thousand miles before you judge" is not realistic. Being used to something doesn't make it good at all
My Dyna has great support from local dealer plus several independents. My Road Star, however, was declined by dealer as too old, aside from tire service, cuz half the techs were still in diapers when it was new. I've owned several brands over the years and always heard the same crap: "Them's junk". Ride yer own bike.
Yes, please build "The Center for People to get Hyped on Two Wheels and Wanna Learn to Ride Good Too" - Just make sure it's big enough for people and not just ANTS.
What a waste of time doing a second first. HD's are motorcycle dinosaurs 🦕. I want to ride the future of two wheels, yes even at my age of sixty years old. Tucked and dropping gears!!!!
its need to be at least... 3x bigger than this.
I'm 6 ft 2 and rode my buddies 883 with forward controls and I loved it! Made it a totally different ride
I love my 883. It's nimble, it's fast enough for me, I can take trips, I don't rule out long trips, it's fantastic to ride around the city, commuting even, people tell me it looks great. I really relax and enjoy riding on my Iron. It's a 2019, Gunship Gray Iron, got Vance & Hines Short Shots.
The sudden ending to the video shook me awake. Now, without Yammie telling me which video to watch next I have nothing else to do all day.
Bandit engine-swap will cure that vibration, guaranteed. Probably cheaper and more effective than 1275 kit too.....😂😂😂😂
As I am in the middle of smushing a 99’ B12 engine into my 1981 Suzuki GS650G, I can confirm this statement 😂😂😂😂
@@tenderblender945 I like the sound of that 👍
I'm not particularly a Harley fan but I'd love to see you ride some of the other Harley models especially the big ones
I would love to hear what the Noob thinks about a Road King. lol
@@regabernathy6039 Shadetree's Road King that's been modified.
@@edman79 lol @yammienoob on @shadetreesurgeon Road King Kong with all the yeet energy 131 ci stage 4 brings
@@Kyle-ue5uj I would love to see it.
Reg Abernathy I want a starter Road King and not some 650
Once I had to ride without my front brakes, that was also a unique riding experience...
Thought that was the usual Harley riding experience.
My Vespa would out brake an HD 😆
No back brake is challenging too.
I do not have much experience with older Harleys but I had a 2014 Fatbob and that motorcycle had very good brakes I was able to stop very quickly. Do people only use very old motorcycles as their reference points? Most riders have no idea how to brakes , I literally had people tell me to never use the front brake, some tell me don't use the rear, and had one tell me I should only stop in neutral. All of those people were morons, to properly break, you downshift, let the clutch out a bit, as you apply the breaks and continue to down shift as you slow down letting the clutch out. on emergency braking, apply your front and rear, not allowing them to lock up, as you downshift to first and let the clutch out slowly. Luckily I have a 2020 street glide and it has amazing brakes on it and they are linked, but I still break using all 3 braking options. Because it is 800+ pounds.
@@Evirthewarrior There is relay no comparison to most other motor cycles, the best stoppers on a Harley are probably not even equal to the worst on any sports bike.
I'v been riding for 40 years and have ridden many, many different motorcycles. All sizes and types including Harley. I am well aware of how to use the brakes. I currently ride a zx14.
The best I can say about Harley brakes is they are just about adequate.If you then consider the price of the bikes, well that is not even close to being good enough.
I can forgive Harley for not being the best handling or lightest or smoothest or fastest or even the most reliable. Poor brakes though well there has been no excuse since the late 1980s early 1990s
Need a sick motorcycle gang name
“Sons of yam”
Noobs Without Unjustified Hierarchy
Surely is should be "Squidlets of Yamarchy"
Yammie's Noobs
Omg love it!
Different bikes have different riding styles, I can’t believe Yammie is finding it so hard to get used to a different bike. It’s not always about the fastest way to get to where you are going.
I know.. riders who are in it for the speed are usually the ones who cause accidents.. the street is not a racetrack anyway.. just ride _comfortably_ as any rider should
I’ve always love 883 nothing beats it design and sound
Will we ever see yammie go Dyna bro?
Its my current and second bike. I agree when you say the motor is lazy. But for some people as a beginner may not want a 1200 as their first bike. I chose the 883 because it wasn't overwhelmingly powerful since i wasn't as familiar with motorcycling then. After 2 years i could say im ready to move up to at least a 103ci because i was able to focus on the fundamentals of riding
Good idea on any style of bike.
Today I traded my sportster for a ducati scrambler 1100, I haven't even ridden it more than a few yards and I already like it way more.
You have to hand it to Harley; they look good when they're standing still.. In a Ford Model T kinda way..
I've always wanted an ls swapped model t.
When can we expect to see the indian scout comparison?
The Scout is a 1200 and has way more power..I'm a HD man and Nothing in the Cruiser world Really Compares to the new 114 Milwaukee 8's. I've had Several new bikes including iron 883 ,,1200 Roadster , 2019 Gsxs 750z and 2020 Low rider S.
Why do you want to humiliate this bike? The scout is way better
Completely different animals other than they both have two wheels.
Scout sixty bobber*****
4tech69 but at the same price. If you are looking for a beginner American made bike, I’m afraid you will compare the 883 vs scout sixty
There's no 'fixing' a Harley's vibration, it's just in its DNA. You can mod that sportster to get it closer to an 'athletic/aggressive' style of ride but I doubt it will ever be your cup of tea. It's a beautiful thing that there are more than 2 types of bikes for the more-than-a-handful of expectations of bikers. The pegs on my dyna are pretty well worn but there are plenty more capable cornering bikes and plenty less comfortable ones. Enjoying the content! Thanks.
Yammie watching your videos got me hyped to try motorcycles, and I bought my first bike this last month. I had thought about it in the past but seeing into the world of bikes through your videos was part of that last push to make that first step taking the MSF course. Not a sport bike boi at the moment as I got a moto Guzzi V7. It’s more laid back and my style but in the future I’ll definitely be looking into other types of bikes. You and the team are the doing a great job spreading the word about bikes, keep it up!
Truth. Get back on the horse and keep riding. 💪 I had a bad wipeout on my Enduro bike 25 years ago. Broke my ankle and a few toes also some road rash on my leg. Had no choice but to get back up and ride her home. I was out in the middle of nowhere and this was before everyone had cellphones. I love riding so much that as soon as I got the doctors ok several months later I hopped right back on a bike and have been riding ever since.
You are starting to understand good for you. Good job. Thanks for talking about not quitting. My arthritis in my knees put a damper on my out look . But now two new knees and two years of therapy in the wind again . Bought a 93 vlx Honda shadow nice light bike got my mojo back . Now my evo softtail Springer is almost finished ready for spring. Hope to ride across Canada this summer . Covid restrictions will be the only impediment.
You're right Yammie, if you change the engine, suspension, brakes, tires and exhaust it's a half decent bike
A Honda Civic isn't so bad if you do every mod available either lol
Yeah and even better if you also change the seat, handlebars, forks, rims, chassis.
Especially if you use all oem Hiyabusa parts.
i love my 883, i still am in love with the sport bike scene but have love for sportsters. cant wait for your 1275 kit to see how it improves it.
My first bike was a 1999 Sportster 883. Bought it 15 years ago. Was a fun bike to get around the city and some long rides. Don't want another. Rode it as my primary source of transportation from summer to spring and I really got burned out on riding. Winter riding sucks! I wrecked my dirt bike pretty bad and broke my back. Was really hard to get back to riding dirt bikes on a track.
Ok, honest advice here coming from the Harley camp. First of all you started with an 883 instead of a 1200. Perhaps a budget build? Assuming the motor, exhaust and air cleaner are stock. Because they are air cooled they are slow lean pigs for emissions reasons stock. 1) Power: My suggestions would be slip on mufflers, cam swap to S&S 551 easy start cams, Screamin' eagle air cleaner, and a power commander 5 with a dyno tune. In the Harley world the power commander offers both fuel and timing changes, heck that should probably be the first mod along with the dyno tune. Everything minus the cams is referred to as the "Harley tax" and almost everyone starts here. The difference in power delivery between exhaust, air cleaner, a power commander with a tune is VERY noticeable. You will need to do all this shit even if you decide to go with a big bore kit later. If you do it's a simple matter of another dyno tune for fuel and ignition. 2) Brakes: Changing over to braided lines may be a cheaper alternative to brake feel and power vs. swapping the calipers. Personally I'd say leave the big bore kit and cams for last, do everything else and prepare to be surprised. The bottom line is new air cooled Harley's need fuel, air and timing to run "right" much like choked up metric bikes.
That's a lot of things to do to a new expensive bike...
@@TRDBucket Yes it is. "The Harley tax". The same can be said for metric bikes as well. Most new bikes are so lean AFR and timing wise they are just pigs. There is a lot of mod potential while still being able to pass emissions.
I’m glad I got a 2020 Yamaha R3. Comfortable, efficient, agile, good looking, and it’ll keep up with my buddies cruisers with a substantially smaller engine.
Yup when I hear some describing the 883 as a great beginner bike. I kinda cringe. Plenty of better beginner options that also save you coin.
@@TRDBucket you can easily pick up a sporster for 3k
Fixing the vibes is easy enough, swap out the lump for an R1 crossplane engine. Then fix the handling by replacing the frame, suspension, wheels, seat, and everything apart from the keyfob with the equivalent parts from the donor R1.
I just bought an 2021 883 and honestly I love it. It’s my second bike. I just got off a 250 rebel and the sportster is so much cooler. I don’t know any better though. I’ve been having fun 🤩 on it though. 🤷♂️
Spot-on about stretching one's self.
I sold my Electra Glide, bought an '09 Triumph Speedmaster. 😜
Enjoy the video... keep it up . 😎
Love my Harley... reminds me of the days I rode my beetle from Kimberley to Cape Town 4 times a year while I was studying. I felt connected to my machine.
I was actually looking for suspension for my wife's 883 and your video on it had me go the progressive route so, thanks guys!
yes, progressive!
What exact model? I got the 412 13.5”
Bought my 883 Iron new in 2016 - still got it
What up yammi! I ride both Harley's, sport bikes, and supermotos. For some reason one of the biggest differences I can make on my Harley are cosmetics upgrades. For some reason when I hop on a stock Harley they are absolute trash and I don't want to ride them, but the second I do something like put on ape hangers or new pipes or black out andl accessory, it changes the entire feel of the bike. Way more than any accessories ever made my sport bikes feel. I currently own a bike from each genre, and I get what you're saying don't pigeon-hole yourself into one style, cuz you'll miss out on some fun
Hello Yammie Noob coming up to 10 yrs owning a 91 XLH1200 and having as good a time
riding it now as I did when I bought it.
I had a 2016 iron 883 and loved it. I would love to have it.
My tastes in bikes have evolved as well. I used to be staunch BMW Airhead guy, went to all the rallies, etc. Quit riding when my family was young and when I got back in BMW no longer made anything I really wanted and knee issues pushed me towards cruisers. Now I ride a Dyna Wide Glide and enjoy it a lot. Swore back in the day I would never ride HD. Very comfortable, visceral, and great support.
I am pretty new to the fascinating world of motorbikes and your channel is amazing. From the beginners video to The True Story of Motorcycle Creation. They funny af and informative. Love your videos
For vibration. Heavier fork oil, Iso grips and pegs from kuryakyn or similar, higher gearing front sprocket, change engine mounts, different tires (Michelin Commander 3's are really good for that, get a Harley with a counter balance in the engine.
I'm not a huge harley boy but one point I love is the vibration. Its theatre.
Or get a metric cruiser for half the price and skip all the tooling around
@@yak9664 yeah. A lot of people scream HARLEY PREMIUM DOESNT EXIST! But when you consider you have to replace half the bike after purchase? Yeah it really fucking does.
To help with the vibrations, I'd recommend some kuryakyn ISO Grips. They help with the felt vibrations in the hands.
Or you can upgrade the cylinders to 1200 ones, and solve a bunch more problems.
@@regabernathy6039 is the 883 rougher than the 1200? I've only ever had the 1200.
My love for Harley isn’t performance oriented. It’s how it feels riding it. The torque on tap at any little twist of the wrist, along with the grunt of the engine. The fit and finish in places where other brands don’t think is important because it’s not engine or suspension. While still delivering something great from a v-twin in a time where gen z thinks it’s outdated. Now I would love to see Harley make a lighter stripped down softail with a v4. I’m not gonna act like I’m disappointed with my bagger. I ride it harder and way more than a very big percentage of people on sport and super sports. I love cruisers and Harley just builds the best cruiser imo. I’m also finding myself liking adventure bikes more lately. But I am still learning about them, and how the BMW GS might not be the king of that realm anymore?
I have a 2009 Sportster Custom. I have owned bigger bikes. If you get the right rear shocks, put a Sundowner seat on it with its 4.5-gallon tank and the 21" front wheel, the 883 Custom is a fantastic motorcycle that can be scored on the used market very cheap. I highly recommend one. Its great for day trips and two-up riding, mine is very stable. Now its only problem is if you are going long distance like 1200 miles, or if you want to highway cruise for hours at 90mph, then its not the right bike. It cruises nicely for moderate periods at 80mph but is most comfortable at about 70mph the motor runs pretty high on rpm over 80mph. Make no mistake this is pure old school Harley fun. You can feel the motor but its not bad, just right with the rubber-mounted motor versions (2004 and up). It is hands down the best sounding Harley you can buy, stick a pair of vance and hines slip on's on it and the sound of this motor will turn heads.
Bought a 2004 883 with a damn nice tune, staggerd v&h pipes,, added a Memphis shades detachable windshield, saddleman seat, came with HD bags, and its its nothing but FUN! yes, i sold my goldwing and got this. I absolutely love this bike!
I flipped the handle bars on my 883 and it makes it feel more sporty and it hugs corners a lot tighter!
You're a good dude Yams... Even if you can't pronounce Husqvarna...
HOOOOOOS-Keeeee VARnuh. Did I get it right? Literally no one can pronounce it right lol
@@yammienoob haha! Hooosk..varnah.. its the "keeee" part that is so funny!
Last time I came this early, my gf left me for a Busa boi :(
must be bisexual the way she playing both sides
If you want a little more punch from it, I would strongly recommend a chain conversion kit, I have an '02 Sporty and I converted it, and trust me there is a difference on how the horsepower is delivered to the wheel. PS: I don't completely agree on what you say about Sportsters or Harleys in general, but that won't stop me from continuing to check your channel, keep it up. ;)
Usually, vibration is in only certain rpm ranges, at all other times, it's mostly smooth.
If someone who was riding a Harley rode one of your bikes, they wouldn't call it trash man. Some of us have dreamed and desired a Harley for so long. We dont ride electric bikes, we ride Harley. The Sportster isnt trash, you should never call something so important to people trash.
Looking at a big(4.5 gallon) tank 883. It just speaks to me.
I have a Scrambler, and going back after spending some time on a bike with ride-by-wire, it's like a punch in the face! So brutally direct. I love it! But then it's all about what you want to do. The Scrambler is great for local rides, long distances are a bit painful. So I would say to people thinking about their first bike to think about what they want to do, more than what it looks like.
Cool video, makes me want to try a Harley one day 😎👍
Yammie I recently traded up from an 883 and got a Fat Bob 114 and I’ll agree, the sportster didn’t really do anything well. I would love to see you hop on something in the Dyna or Soft Tail Family of Harley’s. When I took the Fat Bob for my first test ride I knew it was going to be an all around better bike but I was really blown away by how much better it felt!
Yammie, your channel is an inspiration, I love riding too, love everything about motorcycles, anything about two wheels. Here in South Africa people don't ride bikes as much as other countries, well of course we do, but not in comparison to some other countries, like in Asia and Europe where bikes are seen everywhere. People need to be more independent on bikes, be able to ride where they need and don't need to be obligated to buy a car, take a taxi/wharrever with four wheels and a big enjin. I wish more people could try riding and see, as long as you are always sober, aware and as safe as possible, motorcycling on the streets is so much more of an enjoyable and liberating experience than riding a car. I appreciate your channel and will promote it because there is really a bike for anybody. Your channel is awesome.
Greetings from South Africa
Brilliant made bike. Don't have to worry about a radiator water pump thermostat or coolant fluid. Probably 101 ways to modify this bike. Thanks for supporting American made products. You go bro thumbs up.
I dare you to make a stage 4 upgrade on this bike. Obviously it won't give you chills with it's speed considering you're used to the sport bikes, but that rumble combined with bigger performance will definitely put a smile on your face
I totally agree with you about forward controls. Here in San Diego, I'm trying to find someone to make forward controls for my Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Great review, thank you. The Sportster is a nice-looking machine but out of my budget.
HD is very generous with their test drives. I would really love to see riding a fat boy or a road glide special. The new Milwaukee 8 engines are a piece of mechanical perfection I would really like to hear your take on it!
It would be a shit take. Power ranger boi has already made up his mind.
Once you build it, you will like it better. A seat makes a huge difference also. Never rode a 883. But a cammed 1200 is super fun. And your right. My streetbob is a couch. It’s fun in its own way. But it’s not my MT10. You have to “chill” on a HD. Loud. Cool. And chill. 😎
Can't go wrong with the Iron 883...
I customize mine.. Awesome for a beginner or even for a veteran biker.
that bike is amazing! I have one (2019) and put a 1275 + cams and other bells and whistles and oh boy!! let's have some fun!! hahahah
I have one. Its good for getting around town. It doesn't have much other appeal.
Hell yeah man keep it up. You seem like a humble dude.
Watching your channel definitely helped me get on 2 wheels. So fkn fun. Ride safe mateys.
“This bike is so vibrational” try riding a buell blast. I have one and it suuuuuuucckksss
Hahahaha i was thinking of my old buell blast while watching this, and how it shook the bolts straight out of itself.
I love the iron 883
You should try and ride one of the new softails. night and day difference from the sportster. makes the sportster feel like a toy
it's a good bike and all you have to do is Change the suspension,breaks,tire, put a big bore kit on it, swap out the pegs and maybe the seat and exhaust.
Love the look!! But after finally getting a new Softail slim never would ever buy another sportie
Maybe I'm a weirdo but I toured through 22 States on an 883 Sportster with a windshield, saddlebags, and towing a small trailer behind it.
The only comfort upgrades was a little taller handlebars, forward controls, a Mustang wide seat, and used Road King shocks on the back.
By the way, forward controls on a Sportster are not that far forward it's more like sitting in a chair.
The bike handled everything I threw at it and asked for more.
Another vibration eliminator is to run the rear drive belt slightly looser than factory specs. Around 3/4" deflection.
Great video! I ride a 2011 Nightster so I find these videos helpful. I honestly think the sportsters should come with forward controls from the factory. I honestly like the vibration of Harley's. But to be honest, I like all kinds of bikes also.
Depends on what model you
Get.. there’s def a few that have forwards
These bikes have a soul unlike Japanese and German bikes. not the best machine out there but you fell in love with it .
That's rediculouse. My ninjas have plenty of soul. It's just smoother and faster.
I just got my first bike a 48 with ape hangers and I love it!
@8:00... My mom bought a mustang, once. It was a 1998 v6 automatic lol 🤣 She went back to Japanese cars
I was recently out with a couple of friends. One friend let me take his Duke 390 for a quick ride, and I let him take my Vulcan 500 for a ride. I am on the shorter side (5 foot 7) and I had to basically tiptoe the Duke 390. I thought low speed maneuvers would be precarious on the Duke, but I was actually more confident on the Duke than I was on my own bike. It was an awesome experience and my next bike going to be a sportier naked instead a slightly bigger cruiser.
Papa Yam! I subbed last year and finally got a bike again after I stopped riding 12 years ago! I snagged a 2015 Vulcan S. Unfortunately there weren't any available Busas in Lincoln.
Wow never thought of it like that but the 883 really is is the v6 mustang of Harleys.. I say this right before I throw a leg over my 1200 sportster 😆
The best upgrade I did to my XL1200CP was Progressive suspension (front & rear).
Glad you have an open mind about the types of bikes your willing to review. Forwards seem like a correct choice given how tall you are. Now give away a bolt because I desperately need confirmation on my decision hahaha
ALL HAIL ROSSI! Yammie Noob- In answer to your question regarding the vibration of the Harley-Davidson-- The reason for the vibration is that the Harley V-twin is a 50 deg twin which does not divide equally into 360 deg. The only way to rid yourself of it is to get a V-twin from Japan. The know how to do math.
Keep the shiny side up :-)
You are plain wrong. It's a 45 degree V-twin.
16:00 funny to hear some dude fell once and they want to quit motorcycle. Here in my country motorcycle isn't just a hobby, it's a cheaper alternative mode of transportation so If we, middle class people, still aren't rich enough to buy a car we're stuck with our motorcycles. Well I say "stuck" bcoz most people here just ride mopeds or scooters with $5 helmet and flip flops out of necessity. But for me personally I love motorcycle, I've been riding my CB150R for 5 years now, I saved up some money to buy proper gears like jacket and boots and a LS2 helmet which is quite an expensive helmet here. Even if I have enough money to buy a used car I'd still rather get a bigger bike, maybe a Ninja 650, just because I love motorcycle and traffic here sucks.
And also cars are expensive here, you can't find a $500 - $1000 used car. cheapest used car here are at least $2000 - $5000. For that price I'd rather get a 300cc sport bike than a rusty old ugly used car.
I dont ride motorcycle but an 883 sportster or honda nighthawk would be my ideal motorcycle. Im a 2008 v6 mustang owner. I have enough power in my life by driving big rigs.
I had my sportty iron for 5 years, still love it. I disagree with a lot of things you've said
Its like riding a fast cement mixer down the highway.. But its fun to ride.
Got my 883 2 weeks ago and had to buy new longer mirrors so I could see behind me. More upgrades coming later
Look at the 883 Sportster this way. If you practice and get good at riding a slightly heavy, slightly underpowered Sportster then those good techniques will serve you well later.
One mans trash is another man's treasure. I'm 21 in Europe on A2 license, so bound to weak motorcycles. I'm on a Vstar 650 40bhp and 35ftlb torque. This will be my next bike (1 hp over the A2 but it'll be okay). And I can't wait for it because I know it'll be a step forward for now before I upgrade again. There's always a designated market
Yams! I think a series on other Harley test rides would be interesting. Would like your take on bikes like the FXDR or the Livewire. These are bikes that the Harley traditionalists seem to hate on quite a bit.
I ride a 95 XL 1200 if you wanna talk vibrations... gotta check bolts weekly. I gotta disagree with some of your assessments too. I am running shotgun pipes and it really lets me get into corners. Once you’ve remapped/rejetted and open the bike up so to speak they are very quick.
The only way to fix the vibration on the sporster is to give it away and ho ride the new softail lol. I got 2 harleys an 87 fxlr and a 2020 fxst there is a huge difference between the two I love them both fof different reasons but the new softail is powerful and smooth stops well and handles great thd 87 was my dads i grew up with it its like a family member 4 generations of my family have ridden it one day it will be my sons there heirloom bikes for sure
The 1200 48 special has the changes you want in that bike 👌🏼
Blank canvas supplied from new..
Up to you what you do with her...
She's just a happy little plodder really which you can tweak a bit...
I go pipes calipers airbox rear suspension....that's it..
I feel like you missed the point of what the sportster is. It is a cruiser, meant to be cruised on and don’t exactly need to throw it around a corner however it can definitely do that (see Jon’s moto garage). It is an entry level bike to get people into the Harley brand and into riding in general. It’s not a perfect bike but when you compare it to something the the rocket 3 it’s every bit of apples and oranges