05' 883 Custom, light blue all stock with forwards, 4000 miles, 03' 883 black 100th aniv. hugger,. 2500 miles, chrome fender rack, 100 derby cover and front fender badge, both are 4500.00. 98' 883 red metalic with 6500 miles, the guy is asking 3800.00. What one would be your pick?

 

The rubbermount one ('05)

 

i would also pick the 05, but if you can i would buy a 1200

 

No 1200 customs for sale?

 

Just took a quick look on ebay and found a 04 1200R with 8000 mi. and looks to be in beautiful condition for five and change. Item No. 190310702523 you live on the Left Coast and there has to be a ton of bikes out there. Good Luck. Oh and check this bike out on ebay it is a beauty.

 

I have to keep the price down, so thats why the 883. I will put a 1200 kit on it later. Is the rubber mount a better ride?

 

Yes. It is smoother. ( I had both )

If it's possible, it would be good for you to try one ( rubber mounted) to see the difference.

 

If you plan on building the motor. I'd be all over the 98.

 

I started off looking at the 883 for the same reasons, then I realized that you can 1200 for not a whole bunch of change more. I think it's worth the extra, even if you have to wait a little longer. I know that if I had done the 883, I would be dissatisfied with it today. But that's just me.

 

'98 or '03.

My 883 has plenty of zip and great gas mileage, and although I might want something bigger later, I'm keeping this one 883.