I own a black 883 and the only thing I added was ape hanger handle bars, they are just the ticket for comfort on rides cause you are closer to the controls.

 

Welcome to the world of Harley. I bought mine in June of this year, '05 883C. I upgraded the seat to the HD touring seat and added Sportster Pullback Handle bars, Kuryakin footpegs with heel rest. I tell you all that, to tell you this, 5,300+ miles since June. I have ridden 200 miles in one day and over 400 in one week-end, plus the back and forth to work and out around town. It is a good all around bike. Maybe not so good for longer straight through type rides, but if I was looking for comfort on 1,000 mile trips I'd a bought a Winnebago. By the way I'm 50 and aint a tough young gun no more. Tough "maybe" deffiantly not young! Fire up that Sporty and ride, ride, ride!

 

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I just turned 60 and the XL1200R is everything I was looking for in a bike. No cushy suspended two-wheeled Cadillacs for me. Give me a bike that's tight, with strong torque, and good speed for riding the twisties. I love having my face in the wind at a good angle (left and right) and the XL1200R fits my style perfectly! Now, to get everything ready for Sturgis next year...

Thumper26

 

Ive been through my share of bikes, and I always come back to the sportsters. I love them. Ive never had an 883 but Id assume there is little difference between them and the 1200s.