**How Many Iron 883 Owners Out There?**
#821
10-18-2009 | 05:50 AM
5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Learner bike!!!
Hi guys,
I cant believe that you get to ride irons as learner bikes over there. Here in down-under land we have to stick to 250cc's or bigger bikes (up to 650s) with a similar power to weight to a japanese 250 "sports" bike.
I hate our government!! I think you guys need to send over the troops as there are some serious human rights violations going on over here!!
More power to you. If you can have one of these as a first bike my advice is to not hesitate. Buy it and you will want to keep it for life.
One week into Iron ownership and I can say that it is an awesome machine to ride. Here they have given us longer (stiffer?) shocks, but with our crap roads the ride is still spine crunching.
Had to do some serious adjustment to the way I ride though. I used to take my cafe into corners really hot and lean hard on the front and tip the bike way over and power on through, but not so with this beast. My 75 Kilograms leaning to one side does nothing to displace the 250 kilograms of bike underneath me!!
I think these are very capable bikes, even in the twisties. With some time in the saddle I think it will be easily able to keep up with the sports bikes.
Now just got to get used to using the rear brake as the primary stopper.....
I cant believe that you get to ride irons as learner bikes over there. Here in down-under land we have to stick to 250cc's or bigger bikes (up to 650s) with a similar power to weight to a japanese 250 "sports" bike.
I hate our government!! I think you guys need to send over the troops as there are some serious human rights violations going on over here!!
More power to you. If you can have one of these as a first bike my advice is to not hesitate. Buy it and you will want to keep it for life.
One week into Iron ownership and I can say that it is an awesome machine to ride. Here they have given us longer (stiffer?) shocks, but with our crap roads the ride is still spine crunching.
Had to do some serious adjustment to the way I ride though. I used to take my cafe into corners really hot and lean hard on the front and tip the bike way over and power on through, but not so with this beast. My 75 Kilograms leaning to one side does nothing to displace the 250 kilograms of bike underneath me!!
I think these are very capable bikes, even in the twisties. With some time in the saddle I think it will be easily able to keep up with the sports bikes.
Now just got to get used to using the rear brake as the primary stopper.....
Last edited by bob93r; 10-18-2009 at 05:56 AM. Reason: Late night induced poor spelling and composition. :)
#822
10-18-2009 | 06:18 AM
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Welcome aboard =)
As for a learner bike...I learned on a GSXR 750...I think it all comes down to your personal level of comfort...I probably should have learned on a smaller beater bike but I was too anxious to get the sportbike I wanted...
After 20 years of being off the bike I decided on the Iron for the hobby aspect of modding it...very cheap and mod friendly...
The Iron is a really easy bike to ride...very forgiving and I have found the clutch to be super easy as well...
Good luck in your decision
Laters
Lewis
As for a learner bike...I learned on a GSXR 750...I think it all comes down to your personal level of comfort...I probably should have learned on a smaller beater bike but I was too anxious to get the sportbike I wanted...
After 20 years of being off the bike I decided on the Iron for the hobby aspect of modding it...very cheap and mod friendly...
The Iron is a really easy bike to ride...very forgiving and I have found the clutch to be super easy as well...
Good luck in your decision
Laters
Lewis
Sounds familiar. After 15 years (give or take a few) away from two wheels I picked the iron to start up again. Used to drive a 600 Suzuki Katana & Yamaha before that. Didn't want to go back to the crotch rockets. Getting to old for that! Now I want to see the scenery when I go by.....cruise by.
#823
10-18-2009 | 10:38 AM
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Central Coast, CA
Hey Jake,
I did the same thing before getting my Iron. Thought about learning on a cheapy Rebel as I had never ridden before either. I kept coming back to the Iron though, I loved it. So that was my answer. I decided to get what I wanted right off the bat instead of settling for something I REALLY didn't want. No regrets! Had my Iron a few months now and love it. Glad I went with it. You will be hooked. Took a safety course before hand and that helped with my confidence a lot. Highly reccommend it.
I did the same thing before getting my Iron. Thought about learning on a cheapy Rebel as I had never ridden before either. I kept coming back to the Iron though, I loved it. So that was my answer. I decided to get what I wanted right off the bat instead of settling for something I REALLY didn't want. No regrets! Had my Iron a few months now and love it. Glad I went with it. You will be hooked. Took a safety course before hand and that helped with my confidence a lot. Highly reccommend it.
#826
10-21-2009 | 01:15 AM
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
#829
10-23-2009 | 07:22 PM
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
My iron
I bought mine about 2 months ago..i got 620 miles on it..not my first bike.i am a old school mxer and had a triumph for a while..in f-ing love with my iron..great bike.i made the dealer put the 14 in apes/forwards and steel braided cables on it before i stole it..chrome pipes gotta go..looking at martin bros..or rush..
All i can say is buy a iron..u will not be disappointed..not to mention all the looks you will get at red lights!!!
All i can say is buy a iron..u will not be disappointed..not to mention all the looks you will get at red lights!!!
