First Time Riding a REAL Harley Davidson! (Iron 883)
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"Unique riding experience" = YN code for "complete and utter garbage"
We’re going to make it better lmao
Best mod for 883 sporty=buy a ninja 650 and ride something fun.
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I’ve got some great mods on my Iron, the headlight grill gives it an aggressive appearance, and the BMX foot pegs add onto it. LED headlights, and blah blah blah,should I post my IG tag?
"Just sit on it, there is no art to riding a harley" 5 min later melts boot because he sat on it wrong.
You can't sit on it right with a design like that! But gotta love merica and the rumble is UNIQUE
@@davidlobaugh2904 shit
@@brandonmacon3317 (not a harley fan) sometimes it's more fun to ride something impractical if it makes you feel a certain way or give you a unique experience 🤷♂️ it's not all about performance and perfection
What a. Baby boo boo hurts
A lot of people will tell you a Sportster isn't a "real Harley" but I'd argue that it's the most real Harley, having the closest connection to HD's racing heritage.
It's the only bike in their line up that actually has racing history
@@beardedforlife3740 Harley isn't exactly a racing brand.
@@benpielstick um...sportsters have been racing consecutively for the past 60 years.
But it's not evolved at all, it's not what people who are into Harley's long term use as a main bike. . Harley guys generally ride a long time, long trips, commuting.. I ride my bike every day it's possible, to work and for fun.. if I didn't have a new softail (or dyna or touring chassis) I'd be in tons of pain. . I was I was 24 when I got my 883 i instantly knew I should of atleast got the 1200 for a starter bike. It's fun to be on 2 wheel and feel old school but it's not fun for what most Harley guys do.. and again that's long miles, commuting almost every day...we need comfort , power and performance...I'm sorry but you'd have to pour so much $ into a 883 to make it half as comfortable / fun as my 2017 designed frame and engine..
@@beardedforlife3740 That is true, but is that what an average person thinks of when they think Harley Davidson? I don't think so. You might think of racing when you think Yamaha, but even though Harley does racing, it isn't a major part of their brand identity.
I’d like to see the opposite. Let’s see a Harley diehard review a sport bike.
Give a loaner sport bike and I’ll take it out, although as a Night Rod Special guy I don’t think you can call me a “Harley Diehard” haha.
It’d probably be a lot of complaining about how high you have to rev the motor and how bad your balls hurt after riding 5 minutes....
Had a cbr600 and a sportster at the same time, switching after a week or 2 on either was always weird. Versys and sportster now and I don’t notice
What I like about sport bikes is it’s just fun. It’s a riding experience that takes you to a far level of riding. Why I like harleys more? It’s just challenging when you want to throw it around and for me the rider triangle is nice when I’m riding for hours on end. I’m not a sportster guy. Never cared for them. Dyna/fxr/softail is what I prefer. Right now rocking a softail/grom/663 and building an 87fxr. Love bikes.
Nobody wants to see a fat, hairy, tattooed old man on a sports bike.
I've worked in metric shops and I've worked in a Harley shop. I was absolutely blown away at the amount of customization options available for Harleys. The absolute best thing about a Harley is that you can change anything, and I mean anything about it to fit what you want. The worst thing about a Harley is that you're going to have to change things to make it comfortable/handle right/have the power you want. Owned four different Harleys in the two years I spent in a dealership. When I left I immediately sold the last one and went back to a Speed Triple. I've done a fender eliminator and a tank bag. Everything else on the bike just works.
I picked up a cheap, used but low mileage 883 Sportster a few years ago to learn how to do the customization stuff. Any books other than the Clymer-Haynes manuals you'd recommend for study?
Yep that's how harley-davidson extort more dosh from the poor victim, I mean customer
@@therealrobertbirchall it's aftermarket stuff megabrain
Yammie’s disappointment from the boot melt is priceless! 😂
With the price on those boots I would too 😂
I wear converse in my Harley, never melted them 🤣🤣
If a boot melts, isn’t it garbage to begin with? A good boot is made with 6 oz leather or more, it will never melt.
That's why harley riders wear leather
I wear SIVI work boots, made in Finland for wearing all day in severe cold, zip and lace, ankle length, lined with rabbit fur and with steel toecaps they are perfect bike boots less than £100. Believe me they saved me from at least one broken ankle after returning to bikes after a 30 year break, yeah I dropped it a lot.
Jesus, you guys aren't going easy on the Harleys. I feel like I might be one of the very few cruiser bros in Yammie's audience.
Cruiser boys unite!
I used to ride a sports Cruiser I had a Vmax and a V45 Magna I liked them both and they were super fast. But I like my sports bikes better LOL
because they’re trash
Nah fam, I ride an Iron 883 and love it lol
The Bro Alex have you ever ridden something else
He likes the bike so much he complains about it so other people dont want it anymore
That rear cylinder exhaust header is supposed to have a heat shield. When they installed your slip ons, they forgot to put the heat shield back on. That's why the burned boot.
A 2-1 and a pair of vans and this isn’t a problem anymore :)
Thank you,I thought that was really odd.
Harleys are great at turning petrol into noise, without producing any dangerous by-products such as power or speed.
At least It's a stylish noise. Haha
😵☠😭🤣😂
I like Harley Davidson, I have already bought one.
@@matheusalexandre7578 yeah…. An Indian Scout Bobber is much cooler.
Indian scout is a legendary bike too!
Little known secret. It is actually made from Iron, hence the weight and handling characteristics. Had one for about 4 months. It is fine on smooth road surfaces at speeds not exceeding 65 to 70 mph with moderate curves and no obstacles requiring evasive action or immediate stopping capabilities. Problem is most of the roads I encounter on a daily basis are full of imperfections and curves.
I ride a 1200 sporty, it rides like a hay wagon and handles like a bag of bricks, I like it.
My 48 is an uncomfortable flying couch with wet fish for breaks. I too like it.
1200 nightster feels like someone welded the springs together and scrapes on everything but I like it
Going from a cruiser to a sport bike, even an older sport bike, is like going from a 70s model squishy Cadillac to a Ferrari. Really hope you get a chance to try a decent one at a good price, maybe after a couple weeks it would be your new favorite.
Robert Sadler my hardtail spring seat 883-1200 custom to nightster or whatever you wanna call it, ride as good as a crazy carpet ride with deep rumble and I love it
Hahaha! Love your honesty. The bottom line is about how the bike feels to you. If it makes someone feel like a badass that doesn't mean the bike is badass or they are badass, just their private theatre is real at the time.
It's OK, you were only wearing a cheap pair of.......
Alpinestars???!!!??
F.
F indeed...
Fuckin yikes.
"Well now you guys have to sign up so that I can buy new boots" Heh wow, really melted those good...
@@yammienoob Someone took off the heat shields, that's why you burned your boots. When riding a bike like the Sportster or any cruiser you should ride with a heeled boot. I have both rubber bottom cowboy boots and HD riding boots and both work great on my Street Glide Special and my Sportster.
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Honestly not a Harley guy myself, never rode... But putting Yam on one is the DEFINITION of entertainment 😂🤣
I had a stock 883 in the 90s and rode it to work almost every day. It was a brilliant blue and just a beautiful bike. Sounded good too me also. I felt a little like a weenie because it didn't have a kick start. All my other bikes before that were kick started. We're so spoiled nowadays.
Riding horses is a lot like riding motorcycles. You either like a western saddle ( cruisers), or an English saddle( sport bike).
I've been riding horses so long that I am comfortable in any style saddle
Agree. Ive ridden both ( horses and bikes) and am good on both, but when I ride 100 miles on a cruiser I can stand up strait and walk the next day. On my gsxr same route and miles I feel like a bad hangover the next day
@@tbirddriver5oh
I can definitely see that. I'm 6 foot 2 so I feel it a bit, but I'm young so not really.
I would personally take something like a Husqvarna 701 Sumo, comfortable with enough power. Having my feet in front of me is very uncomfortable in regards to feeling safe.
It's actually kind of a problem for my bank account now, since I still haven't bought my first car and have ridden sportbikes, I cant deal with mushy brakes, soft suspension, even too little power in traffic scares me. Full hardcore, gotta feel it in all 5 senses
Edit: all 6 senses, watch out for cagers
@@tbirddriver5oh oh yah, the geometry Ina bike like a gsxr is a killer
You’ve killed multiple Daytona’s, sh*t on H-D, made fun of the majestic Grom, made fun of my Italian red money pit and the included biscotti...I’m done...
Subbed 4 Life.
Lmao
The channel should be called the incredible flying adventures of Papa Yam 🍠
aragos32727 He is the only MotoVlogger to literally go airborne.
@@desmodysseus1974 not true maxwrist almost died not too long ago. I think he's still in a coma.
Jawz I think 2wheel Jesus is the one still in a coma, speedy recovery to him. MaxWrist was conscious. Yam had the most vertical air.
Cruisers are not for me, but happy that the Harley Bois get a chance to own one.
Yeah. I don’t get a rush from it, don’t like the seating position, feel like I can’t take a turn, and it wears you out
No don’t be happy for them be sad that somebody is going to feel obligated to live with it
I’ve ridden a few different bikes all different styles minus a super sport and a Grom. I just don’t get the hate for Harley motorcycles, I have owned 2, I’ve owned a sv650, wr250r, z1000, sportster 48, and now a Softail low rider. I like the low rider better than any of the other bikes I have owned. They all have their ups and downs. For me a Harley is a good fit for me, and before you say oh my god he’s a Harley fanboy wannabe biker! No, no I’m not, not even close. I don’t like Harley branded shit, I don’t like most Hardcore Harley boys. I just like how the bikes characteristics are plain and simple.
Random internet person here to give my opinion. So when I first got a bike I really wanted a crotch rocket because I'm an adrenaline junkie. However I have a bad back from years of doing crazy shit. I got a bike out of need for transportation so I expected to spend more time than average in the saddle. I decided on a cruiser after feeling the different riding positions and the cruiser fits the bill just fine for me. I could ride a crotch rocket, but probably not near as long as a cruiser. This said, just keep in mind not all people riding cruisers or harleys are simply fanboys or wannabe 1%ers but have an actual practical application for these bikes.
And I understand a touring bike probably would have fit the bill as well, but they are much more difficult to find cheap. There's no way i could find a bike that i could ride all day at a 3200 price point which is what I got my 2011 Vulcan 900c for.
I went to the Harley Davidson dealership a week ago and I was looking at bikes and then the salesman told me “people are trading in their H2s and R1s for Harleys” I looked at him and laughed my ass off and left for good
Smart man
As someone who has owned both and R1 and A bagger id never buy another HD product again. The recalls and breakdowns are a joke at HD. Ive never had a major repair on any of the 9 rockets ive owned. Harley just isnt the same experience. And im 39 yo
I just sold my 1200 Sportster of 10 years for a Z900 just last month. I was taken aback at how smooth and powerful, yet refined the Z900 abs was in comparison. No, noise, no vibration, better power and fuel economy. Best decision I've ever made.
@@tylerissla7139 Man I'm so jealous. I test rode a z900 at a kawasaki demo day and holy hell that power is addicting.
LoL i just fell down from my chair reading this
PAPA YAM!! I got my first bike today and it is the most fun thing ever, I've learned so much from watching your videos. I can't thank you enough for the content you produce
awesome, how’s your bike so far?
As a V-Rod owner I can say that the remark about the Diavel is 100% accurate, that bike is IMPRESSIVE
Not a cruiser.
Is a V-Rod a cruiser?
@@Koop2k duh
Then why wouldn't a Diavel that is pretty much a Ducati version of a V-Rod be a cruiser?
@@Koop2k naked bike
Is it a Harley? Yes.
Is it the standard for cruisers? No.
whats the standard for cruisers then?
It strange to me, the 888 is an ok bike, maybe they chose it for price point? The best Harley cruiser is the Fat Bob.
@@mrtz2796 softail's are usually the standard. Personal opinion here so take it with a grain of salt, but I've had all 3 sportster, softail, and Touring cruisers the bike I had the longest and enjoyed the most was the Softail.
But that's the thing right, no other company is making a good one.
@@anubhavroy2309 so ur saying harleys are the best cruisers? oh boy am i never gonna buy a cruiser
Brand loyalty encourages companies to quit trying to make a better bike. Brand loyalty gets you junk.
Yep, brand loyalty should be a cause of consistent quality of products, NOT glorifying old days that wont return. The sportster might be a blank canvas, but its the most expensive canvas one could ever buy. Just get a decent bike to begin with for less money - at least if you are not all about the style and feel of such a bike. Still, the price for the bikes is outrageous. Asking a premium tag for budget bikes.
Try telling that to Honda or Toyota
@@jaybosher6144 brand loyalty? Your missing the point. Harley is unreliable. Slow, old over priced. When you talking about a Honda or Toyota they are still true to what they were 50 year ago
@@rohinhans7819 read the op. He stated that brand loyalty leads to stagnation. I just pointed out that isnt the case for all brands, particularly honda and Toyota
@@jaybosher6144 ohh I thought u were saying that they had gotten away from what they were many years ago
The heat shields are missing! No wonder you burn the boot.
@bfg100k - the heat shields are there, they are surrounding the exhaust pipe itself . . at least the outside half is.
that is why you do not see any discoloration on the pipes . . .and also why they appear as '' matte black '' .
I'm also going to call bullshit on the "i saw a guy's boots literally catch fire." Were his boots made of newspaper and gasoline?
Scorp No, the heat shields for the header pipes are not mounted. Thats why you can see the chrome mounting clamp thats normally out of sight behind the shield. And with the shields mounted it is not possible to burn a boot like that.
@@BFG100K - o ok .
then how come the pipes are matte blk
and not a regular pipe color ?
Scorp Yes, that is a bit unusual I agree, but as an owner of a Sportster 48 I can asure you some one forgot the heat shields. And besides, its not possible to do that kind of heat damage with the shields in place.
I thought this was an honest conversation about how non-Harley folks view Harley. I’ve been riding for decades and have ridden and owned dozens of bikes, many of which have been cruisers. Not one has been a Harley because every single riding experience I’ve had on one has been terrible. And when you say that you get a river of apology from Harley riders about how all the horrible braking, acceleration, handling and uncomfortable seating is just part of the “Harley experience”, or that it’s somehow completely reasonable that you need to upgrade half the bike at purchase. I’m not trying to hate on them - to their credit they often look amazing and nothing sounds as good as a Harley. But beyond that I think you have to be lost in the romance of Harley’s history to tell yourself that these are good bikes. Harley has just coasted on their old technology for so long that their bikes have become stupidly priced dinosaurs. And it’s likely going to be their undoing.
Or you do like most of us do and spend a metric ass ton on upgrades only to go really fast in a straight line and scare the shit out of ourselves in corners if you do not properly plan your line ahead. Kind of like a 60's/70's muscle car. For a lot of us, myself included, that is the journey of making it your own. Personally I switched from a 2004 Softail Deuce to a 2009 Street Glide simply because I wanted to put my jacket away and carry shit. Had/have no expectations that it's going to keep up with a sport standard on a twisty road, but I can pull out a cold water from the saddle bag on breaks and chew up miles within the limitations of the chassis. 100 plus ft/lbs to the rear wheel on 96" or bigger twin cams is easy with not terribly expensive mods. Another plus is that Harley hasn't locked down their ECU as tightly as others so fuel AND ignition tuning is available with a power commander, at least in states with no motorcycle emissions testing. Any town with a certified DynoJet dyno can eek out a 10 percent gain over stock with slip on mufflers and an air cleaner mod (not the 100 lb/ft mentioned, but close and air fuel ratio combined with ignition will make the flat spots go away). Once dialed they are a hoot but you have to understand what tool in the box it is and what you expect to do with it. Later air cooled models may have locked down the ECU further, not sure. That pig of mine has surprised a lot of unsuspecting cars and bikes. After all that bullshit I want a Z900RS because I'm a Boomer who lusted after the original Z1 and had a childhood friend that was the son of the local Harley dealer. Blah, blah. Just ride what makes you smile and it will be real to you. Never understood the talk shit brand banter and never will, not saying you are.
I always enjoyed riding Harleys, but never had the spare cash to think they were worth the price. They seem to not be as reliable after a few years of life.
Well said Scott. I've been riding for over 50 yrs (Im 70yrs old). Had numerous bikes, both dirt and street. Never had, or wanted to own, a Harley. I've ridden with lots of Harley riders. They were always talking about how they had to fix this, or upgrade that, etc. Thats after spending a fortune on the purchase price!! No thank you. I'm sticking with my metrics. They're reliable, comfortable, fun to ride and reasonably priced. Im truly sad to see an American company go bankrupt. They're sales continue to decline. I would gladly pay that premium price if they had a good product but they don't, and Harley has nobody to blame but themselves.
Well said
@@frankmalone236 they are (finally) stepping up with the Bronx, Sportster S and an electric bike in 2021. tech is finally going to be on the menu
7:00 in and noticing yammie over here in like 3rd gear going 55mph.....shift up my guy the bike is dying lmfaoooooo
Hes used to 4-5000rpm being relatively low from sport bikes. 883 redlines at 6000
I am so here for 30+ minutes of Yammie complaining about how shitty the Harley is, lol
You're probably not disappointed then
@@Kjamilex Nope!! 😂
Same😂
@@SkinnySkates Yeah, I feel like most Harley people either haven't ridden anything else, so they don't know what they're missing, or like Spite and Yammie were talking about, they see the Harley like some sort of lifestyle or identity totem.
@@SkinnySkates The Speedmaster is going to be my second bike. I'm really looking forward to owning one.
Yammie my favorite type of videos you make are the ones where you work on and upgrade a bike. Then you take it out for ride to see the difference. Can't what to see what you guys do to this 883
Iron 883 is only bike I've owned. All others I've ridden feel so strange to me haha. It's like the exact opposite of papa yam perspective. From one squid to another, its awesome to see anyone operate outside their comfort zone with a good attitude. Thanks for the video!!
I was thinking about getting one to start, but I live five miles off grid on a very rocky road. Unfortunate.
Great video love the different opinions of younger riders. As a long time rider ( over 50 yrs ) and owner of 40 + motorcycles of probably 15 brands my experience is getting a bike that is perfect for me not what other people like,
I've known dudes who've owned Harley's that have admitted that for sure there are better bikes out there, but they're not a Harley but just like a Ferrari is something special so to is a Harley who doesn't love that Harley roar, if you're a true motorhead you can appreciate all types of bikes, cars and the distinct sounds that come with em.
1950's technology at 2050's price.
Yes
*1930s tech.
Um...no?
@@jawz3102 add 50 years
@@beardedforlife3740 yea your right. The tech is firm 1910
“Once you mod it to the point of being unrecognizable from the stock bike, it’s pretty decent” is uh, not a great endorsement...
Kind of like with a Glock pistol haha
@@takumisato7126 BRO that is a perfect analogy, same fanaticism too....LOL
Anybody else getting weird snippets of two nerds on motorcycles during their ad compilation?
Yup, to many adds.
Right????
I had one ad
I use AdBlock Plus and didn't get a single ad.
I got like 4-5 ads but he does need to buy new boots😂😉
finally a yammienoob video that doesn't have an insanely long manscaping intermission.
I have a love-hate relationship with Harleys. I love the shape, and I love that they define the cruiser category for all other companies to copy them. So if I wanna own a Harley, I'd look for a Japanese cruiser. But I'm glad that Harley riders exist because they define the market.
Lmaooo! You can hear Yam’s enthusiasm die progressively throughout the video
I finally understood the appeal of riding a Harley Davidson in France, of all places. I'm a naked bike guy, but once I rode the HD, I understood: that rumbling engine underneath was really something.
Yeah and ride a BMW nine T and you'll get the same sensation with more power, better design, lower price, and better reliability
Wait until you "experience" 20 years of that. Your body won't thank you.
I’ve never understood that ....argument/selling point/feature. I could go to the laundromat and sit on a dryer to feel something rumbling underneath me. On the list of things I want from a motorcycle, loudly vibrating my butt is not high on the list.
chris weiler 2020 R NineT Pure here also. I love my bike...it’s perfect for that raw, connected to the road feel.
I think some people simply won't like and understand that. I also love other types of bikes, but that air-cooled V-Twin does give you something else. For me, it feels like the bike is alive, as if I'm operating a machine for real. It's a sensory experience.
This is what I like, ... a real honest review from someone that wasn't already a Harley guy. I'd love to see a comparison video of this bike up against something like a Suzuki Boulevard M50 as far as comfort, price, etc.
@l o l it's not bias, its reality
I think that's a really good point. I've ridden the M50, and I didn't mind it. The only thing I didn't like about it, was that it looked so much like a Harley - and you can pick up a good used one for less than what you'd pay for a 300 cc beginner bike.
@@peterwilson8039 Yes I really think for those that like cruiser style bikes that some comparison videos while they have the Harley (even after they make the changes to it) would make for a good watch.
I'm not a cruiser guy myself, but at 68 have been giving them a bit of a look lately.
@l o l you can't be biased about facts...
I am an ex-harley mechanic and feel the same way about a lot of what you said, but sportsters are the worst riding Harley. Basically the bigger the more comfortable. They all shake a lot for the most part. They put rubber dampers where they can. Your channel is kick ass.
Honestly, I just ordered those Alpinestar boots. The fact that they melted that much and you didn't even feel it makes me feel really good about the ankle protection.
Yeah what model are they?
@@user-we9uy1nw6w They look like Alpinestars SMX-6 V2 to me. Could be wrong, though.
THOSE BOOTS ARE STILL GOOD PRETTY BOY
Good thing he stashed his extra maxi pads in them so he didnt burn himself.
I traded my 1200 sportster for a dyna wide glide ive never been happier. It sorta stinks that your first opinion of a harley is the 883 I've only heard negative things about them.
#1 thing to make a Sportster or Dyna better, taller rear shocks. They're just too low from the factory. Taller shocks will help level the frame and make steering more responsive.
How about building a bike that is good when brought new?
Harley boys LOVE the feeling of sitting on a dryer. Anything to tingle their starfish.
Yammie: "this is the antithesis of riding athleticly"
Me: "it's riding diabeticly"
Someone put a video in your ads 🤣
Right? I see 11 on mine
@@alexanderclosson4729 RUclips autogenerates the ads
@@yammienoob Man they must be going hard on you
That's why I own you tube +
Harley culture is like a different world culture. Different languages, different customs and practices... so coming from sport bikes for example it seems foreign and like excuses need to be made. If you started with Harleys and tried to go to sport bikes you'd probably get the same "weird" feeling of "everything's different and backwards"
I low sided my 18' Road Glide Ultra, 956 lbs without anything but gas, with me and travel gear 1200lbs easy. Shop said 8 weeks with covid. So I picked up a BMW S1000XR. 500lbs, pretty much half the weight. Cant even qualify how much better it handles, AND....yes wait for it... IS MORE COMFORTABLE, for single rider set up. 8 weeks has passed, I am trading the HD for a K-Bike.
Every Harley guy is trying to excuse their shitty bike just to get the 'merican experience. It's just laughable.
That Harley is nice I can’t wait to get one for myself!
They are too expensive and absolutly not reliable.
The most uncomfortable Harley, is uncomfortable, lol.
I actually respect the fact that you gave your honest opinion about how you fell about the bike and did not hype it up just because you are giving it away..
The Sportster is not in anyway a bike that feels like the other traditional models. Do not in any create an opinion about Harley from riding a sportster. I owned a new sportster883 and hated it. I traded it for a new Softail and it was night and day difference. I loved the softail.
Of course you did. Of course.
I agree with you James. Let him try riding my 2020 FXLRS, it blows the sportster out of the water.
Can't go wrong with a Softail at all.
Now it's time for a vrod
I daily a V-ROD hate it but love it
I have a VRod and a Sportster 883. I love them both.
Nicholas Damon why? Do tell friend
Red Moped honestly she turns like a pig, sucks gas like crazy, and is hell on insurance. But she looks good and I can’t deny that, also the air suspension is so fun. She gets great smiles per gallon though.
Nicholas Damon the insurance part I'm suprised on, usually only supersports gave high rates
I was like you yammie. I used to think HDs were miserably uncomfortable. I had ridden Geezer glides, geezer sports, and even a geezer king... Then I rode a Softail Duce, and it totally changed my mind. Try one, you might change your mind.
J A Same here but I bought a Fat Bob. I own a R1 & ‘18 Rebel 500 too. I love them all for totally different reasons.
I doubt this guy is ever gonna change his mind on Harley. He is too set in his sport bike style and expects every bike to ride like that style bike.
*cough cough* dyna *cough*
@@leonsumrall524 Yeah. I'm just here lusting after a Triumph Speedmaster and... am just confused about this tribalism. :D
Funny how every Harley guys is like "Model XY will blow your mind" yet they never do.
I’d like to see Yammie ride a newer Indian. Something that’s still an American cruiser but I feel doesn’t have as many “iconic” problems that he’s finding with the 883.
So you picked an entry level Harley and you’re comparing it to top of the line sport bikes.
Comparable pricing.
jeffbrownme2 valid point 👍
Lol, I challenge you to find ANY other brands motorcycle at this price point that doesn't provide better performance or value.
Lol I'd put that harley up against my 8300 dollar z900, and it would blow it out of the water
Agreed, every complaint I hear about Harleys is something that I like about Harleys.
As a Scottish guy from the countyside i love old landrovers and the image, but would i ilike driving one or owning one...probably not! Same for guys lusting after Harleys...perhaps Indian have got it right, making retro modern and with better dynamics
You need some leather harley gear!
You should test ride a street glide or road glide. That would be awesome!!
Preferably Harley Davidson branded gear made in China with some sort of ignorant phrase on it like “masks are for pussies”
@@nathank6468 I was mainly just thinking a padded jacket with a vampire skull and cross. But I like your idea too lol
Caleb James Lmao these are Harley Davidsons we’re talking about, padded jackets are for pussies I’m thinking more like a vest, blue jeans, a bandana, and sports sunglasses
I dunno. I see yammie on an FXDR.
Ultra Limited on a long trip
Here's something positive about the bike:
It makes you really appreciate *other* bikes.
As someone who went from sport bikes to an Iron like this here's why:
In my case my old man had a pan head back in the day, and since he's gotten to the point in his life where he can't really ride any more (Sight is going), he gave me his old Electra-glide. He knew I sold my old Hurricane cuz of a girl I was engaged to (long story), and gave me that. Super rough transition. While it was nice to ride on the highway, that's not really what I do. So I sold it and bought the Iron.
I wanted a Harley for several reason:
A: I wanted to ride something that was older in it's design and parts were plentiful. I know what it's like to own something that's difficult to fix.
B: I didn't WANT to go fast. I went into the Dealer, they asked my experience, and try to get me on some of the bigger bikes and what not. They said I'd get bored on the sportster. I asked "Why?"
Dude said: "Cuz it's slow."
Me: Man. I'm in a Harley dealership. I WANT to go slow. I dunno if you've been paying attention but ya'll lost the speed wars like 30 years ago. If I wanted to go fast, I'd buy an R6. -_-
Then he got all mad. heh.
C: I wanted to have a kind of idea what it was like to be riding something that was sort of in the same family as my old man's panhead.
So here we are. I wanted the experience of actually owning something I derided for most of my skwiddy youth. It's been 7 years, I still have the bike and I love that goofy collection of Iron. It's great for just dirdling around town and riding around the lakes out here.
I started on cruisers and never had my first sport bike until 5 years into my riding career. Loved every minute of it. I buy and sell bikes privately and I've loved every single bike I've come across. The differences are the spice of life I feel like eveyone should own a couple different types of bikes
Your melted boot is why Harley riders wear LEATHER boots.
“My Harley is best Harley because I have tassels and more leather 😎” get over it
I've never rode a Harley, but i think the iron 883 is one of the coolest looking bikes ever. Not sure about the ride though
I had 4 metric bikes first. Then I got a 05 harley 883. It is the roughest of all the bikes I had, but I love that. I also like cammed v8 shaking the whole car to pieces. I like it ROUGH and RAW, in terms of riding to work and school and riding around for fun. The sportster is a 50 year old bike basically. It's old school as fuck. The ride is exactly what you'd expect from a 50 year old bike, and I love it. I will admit it's niche. I get a lot of flack from other rides my age. (I am 20). I let them have their say in how shit Harley's are and how stupid I was for buying one. It's a niche thing.
@@TheBabyDerp I would definitely buy one. If i could have all of the bikes I want in the garage, an iron 883 would be in there
@@robertstimmel1100 I feel you man. That's the main reason I bought me a new 48 this young. I plan on maintaining it and keeping it in my garage for at least the next 20 years. No doubt I will get more metric bikes tho.
@@Nobody-vr5nl to each their own. my back hurts like crazy leaning forward on a sports bike for more than 20 minutes. same for drag bars on cruisers. but thats my body. if it wasnt for that, id probably still have a sports bike in my collection.
when you ride an entry level bike, you get an entry level experience. You probably wouldn't like a Honda Rebel either.
I just got a iron 883 completely stock used with only 233 miles on it, and being a car guy getting into bikes I’m honestly excited to mod it and physically feel it get better
LMAO! “Can’t figure out how to sit on this...” that was me when I got my 2017 Kawasaki z650 a couple weeks ago! My first ride after getting my license last spring was a 2019 Harley Davidson Iron 883. Love the look. Love the sound. Hated the ride. By summer, I purchased a 2019 Harley Davidson Fat Bob 114. I’m in love! I still love the look and sound of the Iron 883 but there wasn’t enough to keep my interest... The Fat Bob is my cruiser for weekends and road trips. The Kawi is my commuter only because I work near downtown Los Angeles and the Harley is a beast in the city. The Kawi is nimble and gets better mileage in the city but is no where as confortable as the Harley (sigh). Eventually I’ll get a full dresser... I just haven’t decided which one I want... Review one of those please, Yammie. Love you guys!
Try out an Indian Roadmaster. 42 years on HD and I bought one. Still have my 49 Panhead! Its owned me for over 36 years.
Time to take a break from work and watch some papa yams
Jesus look at all the ads, Yammie thought if he’s going sellout to a Harley he’s going to sell out right.
RUclips autogenerates the ads.
@@yammienoob And you gotta get money to pay them boots. RUclips knows, RUclips provides.
Ad Block Plus will fix that.
@@craigdeeter8042 thanks
I get much less ads when I watch RUclips on Chromecast on my TV.
Yammie, I’ve got a Harley road glide and don’t live too far from Austin. If you ever want to ride a full bagger holler at me. Lol
My first thought lol. Judging the entire Harley line on an iron 883
Ride a a real Harley to have the full experience a softail or something like that, 1750CC that’s a cool experience with Harley, the sound, power , feeling so cool
The not scraping the pegs worries me, that is when the sportster comes alive
13:44 The entire point of this video summed up for anyone that wants to know.
Lol
It put an add on... I was oh hahaha adds.
Then got hit with the Harley's suck! Lol
If you're shooting for an "American V-Twin" experience, you could also go for a Victory Octane or an Indian Scout...
I own an Iron 883. It's my first and currently only bike so I don't have any experience on other bikes. I think the reason Harley guys don't branch out to other kinds of cruisers is brand loyalty. They paid that pretty penny to be a part of the Harley cult and don't want to turn back. I'm all about trying out other bikes and seeing how they compare. So I'm excited to see what else is out there and watching your channel has helped me see that. Still love my sportster since it's my first, and we all have a special connection with our first, but excited to explore more bikes.
Y’all should have taken the money you spent on parts hopping up that little 883 and gotten a Street Bob 114. That 883 is like getting a 250cc sport bike lol
Harley Davidson has the largest support over any other vehicle in history. My heritage is 25 years old and I can get absolutely anything for it brand spanking new. Name anything else you can do that with. The noise and obnoxious vibrations and the fact that I can rebuild it on the side of the road with parts I get from the largest network of dealers anywhere in the world is why I love it. I like all things with 2 wheels but the fact that i can still get a brand new engine from the factory is why i will keep my harley for life.
sorry, but I was always taught to never put my feet/leg/boot etc near the exhaust - ITS HOT lol.. and yes you can ride on the balls of your feet you just have to use the outside of the pegs.. and as soon as you sit on any bike you shouldn't expect it to ride like what you are used to Especially since it is a completely different "style" than what you are used to.. you have to feel it out to find your comfort on that particular set up till you make it better for you. just like the race bike you needed time to figure out what you wanted where and how you wanted it to feel. so good first ride, Understandable impressions coming from someone who truly does not like cruisers (which is just fine), and I am loooking fwd to seeing all the work you two do on this one. cheers.
It seems like there is literally no situation where a harley is even close to the best bike for something. Speed, cornering, long distance, versatility, reliability, there is always a bike that will do it way better, for way cheaper.
What about lookin cool?
Whenever you ride in hot weather, I'd love it if you could call out the temp at the start of the ride. Also, please stop killing my bike hard-ons with all these Harleys.
not trying to bash your sponsor, but the freakmount phone mount is the greatest mount I've found by a mile. super low profile, powerful magnet, place it anywhere. best around.
I'm not here to blow out imports. I'm here to blow out dynas and fxrs on my sporty.
I went to a Harley Demo Day a few years back and got to ride EVERY model I'd lusted after since I was a kid. I walked away feeling... Disenchanted. I think my problem was that I had ridden too many different bikes by that point that were actually made properly. Never meet your heroes! lol
So true , I own a Harley after having jap bikes …oh dear …yes I loved the Harley but wow , never meet your hero’s ! The Harley still did what other makes had designed out .
Either hit up a Roadster or a Dyna with Stage 1 then report back...
I get so peeved when people are like "The 883 is such a blank slate. You can do anything with it." Bro, have you seen what those busa boys get up to?! You can do anything with any bike if you have that busa boy spirit.
I still REALLY want that bike thou...
QUOTE: 28:30 "No one motorcycle has solved all my problems"
Answer: Buy a Gold Wing Bagger
What are you gay
@@itsyoure9802 Nope, but if I was I promise you would be safe from any advances from me with that hair cut you're rocking :)
@alpha Omega, Gold Wangs are so a bossy women (wife ?) Will ride with you. Leave her at home, ditch the 850+ lb micro processed plastic abomination some where, and ride a standard (or any under 500 lb bike). Recall what made you fall in love with Motorcycles and women the first place ! Peace....
That’s why we wear Vans, they don’t melt
Dyna bro huh hell yeah lmaooo
Merica
How come this advert compilation keeps getting interrupted by these motorcycle guys?😜
Excellent vid, very entertaining👍🏻
RUclips auto generates the ads.
@@yammienoob I know dude. I didn't mean it to sound bitchy, just being sarcastic. 🍻👊🏻
Also yammie needs new boots lol
Got some good laughs. It was exactly the experience I got from riding the sportster at the dealership. Looking forward to seeing you riding a bagger with your feet forward. :-D
I have a 07 883 custom and the forward controls are a must on these bikes. It really does make the ride that much better.
How about buying a bike that doesn't need X upgrades out of the factory?
@@woolypuffin392 right I can agree after a half a year owning that bike you gonna spend some money upgrading to make it what you want but at the end of the day, it’s only a sportster.
For me it's the lifestyle I was born and raised with my grandpa and his mc making custom bikes.. the long braid and roach wrapping the tanks of all there custom made choppers... I never cared for the choppers but never could get away from his bike when it was in the living room... my first bike with be a cruiser most likely a 883
Test road an 883 last year and that thing was a clattering shitbox that I couldn't wait to dismount. Everything Yam says that's negative about the Iron is real, those bikes are wretched off the showroom floor.
Former Sportster 1200 owner here. You're absolutely right. Those things are fat, slow, unreliable and rattles more than an earthquake. They don't perform and they get horrible gas mileage. I only bought it because my dad wanted a riding partner. Sold it last month for a z900. Best decision I ever made.
@@tylerissla7139 welcome to the naked life.
@@tylerissla7139 unreliable? Bad fuel mileage? 50mpg is bad? Lmao
@@beardedforlife3740 lol ok I've never EVER gotten 50mpg on a harley, not even when attempting to hypermile. 34 at best . And I had to beat on it to get it to do anything. It sucked. My new bike gets twice the range in the city and thrice on the highway. It's crazy.
@@tylerissla7139 I get 50mpg everyday on mine
Since it’s a sportster, it’s considered a “girls bike,” not a real Harley.
Personally, I think the 883 is the future of the bar and shield but having talked to a bunch of “real Harley riders” on my current journey up and down the west coast, it doesn’t get cred.
Fortunately I ride a Ducati and don’t care!
If it has two wheels, I wave (scooters, sport bikes, even bicycles, since that takes grit to ride).
Same here on all counts. I just want more people to ride
I have a 09 CBR600RR love her, just rode my uncles iron 883 for the first time tonight loved it, my other uncle has a FAT Harley black with white striped tires the works lol idk what it’s called but it’s a BIG one id love to take that for a rip I always say here ride the CBR they aren’t for it though lol
Funny when Harley guys tell you you're on a girls bike when the Sportster was the fastest production Harley bike at one time. Aside from the v rod.
Who doesn’t know the exhaust is hot?
I had an Iron 883 for a ~225 mile scenic trip, as a rental a few years back. My butt hurt SO badly after that, it was insane. That suspension is a crime. I'd own one, but I'd definitely put Roadster shocks on it or at least taller ones.
Started on 70's/80's CB750's. Moved on to Z1000's. Then Street Glide. All these have a place in riding. Each was its own experience over 28 yrs of riding. I love touring on my SG, I loved the raw power of my Kaw, and the CB will always be where I learned to love bikes.
This 883 is the equivalent to you going from a R1 to a 300. Get on a Harley FXD and then you feel what a harley is.
Slow and noisy?
I mean, I still want a Road Glide, but still 🤷♂️
This is largely why I left Harley and now own a 2018 Goldwing. The difference was so astounding that it was the easiest decision I've ever made in my motorcycling life.
Did you not see someone took off the heat shields on the exhaust. Not a very good purchase if you missed something like that and blame the bike for burning your boots!
As a Harley Boi, I have to admit, it's pretty ridiculous how much it takes to be like "in a good place"... At a bare minimum pipes, preferably a full system not just slip-ons, air cleaner, cams and a tune/FP3, aftermarket seat, grips, typically pegs, every single light on it depending on the year, and if you can get away with it a stage 3-4. If I had the time and money I'd take a week off right now to weld up a full-custom exhaust to try to squeeze an extra 5 degrees of lean
The most honest review on youtube.