My time to grow a mullet has come...

[schleppy]

I want it, and $7899 for a Harley finally seems somewhat reasonable:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/27/h...ster-iron-883/





Begin the ridicule!

[Doc]

You get what you pay for...

[lrrs313]

$7899? Where in that picture does it say "shown actual size"

[bigred875]

buy a 1200 that is a couple years old

[Doc]

buy a 1200 that is a couple years old

+1 That 883 is a "piglet" and it is for ladies. Plus that tech is SO OLD!!

[2v2Ducati]

i think my fathers nightster 1200 was 10k even

[spicy]

the silly uprighted-ness of the front brings to mind:

[GixerJockey]

buy a 1200 that is a couple years old

Buy a fuel injected 96 inch and not a girls bike with a one piece motor and transmission...

[Evil_Weasel]

Buy a fuel injected 96 inch and not a girls bike with a one piece motor and transmission...

1200 sportster = faster than big twin...corners better and stops better to. it's the closest thing harley makes to a real bike as oposed to the giant road sofas.

[Pigman]

Nice u buying it for the Wife???

[idratherberidin]

I want it, and $7899 for a Harley finally seems somewhat reasonable:

Begin the ridicule!

You'll be a chick magnet at club Les' Bo.

8g's for the bike plus another 6 or so thousand for the Harley socks,underwear,t-shirts,vest,chaps,jacket,do-rag,helmet,belt buckle,glasses,gloves..........

[schleppy]

1200 sportster = faster than big twin...corners better and stops better to. it's the closest thing harley makes to a real bike as oposed to the giant road sofas.

Yep.

I'm surprised, all of your hating has been very predictable

[catch2otwo]

id pony up a few more for a used nightster. while the 883 looks just as good as its bigger brother the nightster, i think you'll be bored, the 883 is pretty under powered. the nightster however, is fun to ride right out of the box.

[schleppy]

I doubt I'll get one, but I probably would go for the Nightster if I did. I don't think I'll really like a cruiser. But hey, unlike most brands HD will let you test drive. We'll see

[1/2pint]

only plus with the 883 is the insurance is cheaper the kit to upgrade it to a 1200 is dirt cheap and makes the cc slightly high then the normal 1200. harley is offering get what you pay for any sportsster. when you buy one years down the road if you trade it in they will give you what you paid.

[schleppy]

only plus with the 883 is the insurance is cheaper the kit to upgrade it to a 1200 is dirt cheap and makes the cc slightly high then the normal 1200. harley is offering get what you pay for any sportsster. when you buy one years down the road if you trade it in they will give you what you paid.

The only problem is that the only other "Harley product" I'd consider would be a Buell, and I don't know if they're considered part of that deal. I don't see myself ever wanting to trade up to any of the other "giant road sofas" as Evil_Weasel put it.

[1/2pint]

The only problem is that the only other "Harley product" I'd consider would be a Buell, and I don't know if they're considered part of that deal. I don't see myself ever wanting to trade up to any of the other "giant road sofas" as Evil_Weasel put it.

understood but the fact the in the back of your mind knowing you can trade it or sell it for what you paid is nice. not the normal deal for a company to offer.

i need to stop drink!

[wookie]

I doubt I'll get one, but I probably would go for the Nightster if I did. I don't think I'll really like a cruiser. But hey, unlike most brands HD will let you test drive. We'll see

The nightster has very little cornring clearance last time I looked. IMO - they kind of killed the more sporty feel of the sportster.

While this looks like a price drop, there was a price jump for sportsters in '08. The '04-'06 base level sportster you could get for less then 7k.

[wookie]

only plus with the 883 is the insurance is cheaper the kit to upgrade it to a 1200 is dirt cheap and makes the cc slightly high then the normal 1200. harley is offering get what you pay for any sportsster. when you buy one years down the road if you trade it in they will give you what you paid.

I had a plan like that one time....

Unfortunately, the 1200 has better cams and heads... and you will most likely want to re-gear an 883 (not simple on a sportster). The cost of parts for a true upgrade is much more than the difference in price between 883 and 1200. In addition, the above pictured bike has only a single caliper, you probably want the 1200 with dual front disks. Plus a lot of 883 had problems after upgrading to a 1200.

[1/2pint]

I had a plan like that one time....

Unfortunately, the 1200 has better cams and heads... and you will most likely want to re-gear an 883 (not simple on a sportster). The cost of a true upgrade is much more than the difference in price. In addition, the above pictured bike has only a single caliper, you probably want the 1200 with dual front disks. Plus a lot of 883 had problems after upgrading to a 1200.

never had a issue with mine new cam carb and all the head work i guess it depends on who you have do the work.

[OreoGaborio]

Too bad it only makes 90 horse.... and is a Harley.... (and is only available overseas?)

[roadracer685]

1200 sportster = faster than big twin...corners better and stops better to. it's the closest thing harley makes to a real bike as oposed to the giant road sofas.

Faster than a big twin? I dont think so,maybe a full dresser but definitly not faster than my Nightrain,and it still doesnt stop and handle.Bottom line u want performance by a crotch rocket u want comfort and resale buy a Harley.

[obsolete]

Can't wait to see you at Honeydew NOT riding.

[bigred875]

Can't wait to see you at Honeydew NOT riding.

[schleppy]

Too bad it only makes 90 horse.... and is a Harley.... (and is only available overseas?)

That's available here now