Finally rode an HD
#21
10-17-2006, 02:34 PM
RE: Finally rode an HD
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From the sound of you jerks,
it seems I must be stooooopid for enjoying the power I have in my 883. As a matter of fact, I never have any problems staying with anything short of a Crotch Rocket when riding the twisties. The lower gear in the 883 allows me to pull hard out of the corners and not be left behind. The only draw back I see of the 883 is the higher RPM's at Interstate Speeds. Go ahead Bro and feed yer Ego, thats all the 1200 will do for ya. Oh by the way, I know of 3 converted 883's, they will out run any factory 1200, due to lighter rotating mass, and lower gear ratio, and for 6-800 bucks it's done. And ya pay lower premiums for life. Keep it a few years and the Conversion pays for itself in saved insurance Premiums. Oh one other thing, Gas, the 883 runs on Regular, not a big deal but if ya talkin saving money, every penny saved is a penny earned. I have logged 20k miles on my 05 883 and never regret not having a 1200, and have no desire to convert. Like I said, feed the Ego with the 1200. It's a Piglet, Half a Harley or a Girls Bike, don't stoop so low as to actually Ride a 883! And be Proud of it to boot!!!!!!!
From the sound of you jerks,
it seems I must be stooooopid for enjoying the power I have in my 883. As a matter of fact, I never have any problems staying with anything short of a Crotch Rocket when riding the twisties. The lower gear in the 883 allows me to pull hard out of the corners and not be left behind. The only draw back I see of the 883 is the higher RPM's at Interstate Speeds. Go ahead Bro and feed yer Ego, thats all the 1200 will do for ya. Oh by the way, I know of 3 converted 883's, they will out run any factory 1200, due to lighter rotating mass, and lower gear ratio, and for 6-800 bucks it's done. And ya pay lower premiums for life. Keep it a few years and the Conversion pays for itself in saved insurance Premiums. Oh one other thing, Gas, the 883 runs on Regular, not a big deal but if ya talkin saving money, every penny saved is a penny earned. I have logged 20k miles on my 05 883 and never regret not having a 1200, and have no desire to convert. Like I said, feed the Ego with the 1200. It's a Piglet, Half a Harley or a Girls Bike, don't stoop so low as to actually Ride a 883! And be Proud of it to boot!!!!!!!
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#23
10-17-2006, 03:51 PM
RE: Finally rode an HD
My reasoning for the 883 was a lack of recent riding experience. It had been 25 years since I rode, and I didn't want to get more power than I could handle.
I've never had an issue with a lack of power outta my 883. I've logged about 9,000 miles in a little over 6 months. A combination of around town riding, solo riding on back roads and solo and group riding on interstates. I've done some riding with a group of guys that have some pretty hot choppers. The first time I met and rode with them it was a bit intimidating when we all fired up our bikes (especially since I still had stock mufflers at that time). And when we got on the interstate, they quickly left me behind, but I caught up, and when we road on the twisties, well they just had to get outta my way. After the twisties, there were no more "baby Harley" comments from them.
I do plan on trading for a larger bike in the spring, but it's a comfort issue, not a power issue. I wish I could keep the Sporty for short solo rides, and have a larger bike for 2 up riding and longer trips. I doubt that will be in the financial picture. Not to mention what my wife would say if I told her I wanted 2 motorcycles!
I've never had an issue with a lack of power outta my 883. I've logged about 9,000 miles in a little over 6 months. A combination of around town riding, solo riding on back roads and solo and group riding on interstates. I've done some riding with a group of guys that have some pretty hot choppers. The first time I met and rode with them it was a bit intimidating when we all fired up our bikes (especially since I still had stock mufflers at that time). And when we got on the interstate, they quickly left me behind, but I caught up, and when we road on the twisties, well they just had to get outta my way. After the twisties, there were no more "baby Harley" comments from them.
I do plan on trading for a larger bike in the spring, but it's a comfort issue, not a power issue. I wish I could keep the Sporty for short solo rides, and have a larger bike for 2 up riding and longer trips. I doubt that will be in the financial picture. Not to mention what my wife would say if I told her I wanted 2 motorcycles!
#25
10-17-2006, 11:24 PM
RE: Finally rode an HD
I have a 2000 883 and just put the SE stage 1 kit on it. I'm quite happy fpr the time being. I do intend to do the conversion. I'm thinking of going with the S&S 79 kit. You should get what you can afford. I outgrew the stock 883 pretty fast, but it's a good starter bike. The converted 883's tend to have higher compression. It's all really a matter of what you like. Of all the Sportster models offered, I like the plain old vanilla XL883. I think it looks great and it has a ton of potential.
#26
10-17-2006, 11:39 PM
RE: Finally rode an HD
Just purchased a 1200 Custom and the insurance was (in my opinion) reasonable. Since I'm financing I have to have full coverage on the bike and I also have additional injury coverage that isn't necessary. The total for a year is $311. Don't know how much lower it would be for an 883, but I think $25 a month is pretty good.
#27
10-17-2006, 11:40 PM
RE: Finally rode an HD
Just purchased a 1200 Custom and the insurance was (in my opinion) reasonable. Since I'm financing I have to have full coverage on the bike and I also have additional injury coverage that isn't necessary. The total for a year is $311. Don't know how much lower it would be for an 883, but I think $25 a month is pretty good.
#28
10-19-2006, 05:38 PM
RE: Finally rode an HD
Wow, look at all the replies. Thank you all for your opinions. After riding my buddies 1200 a little more I have decided to go with that one. I am very comfortable on it now. Plus buying a stock 1200 is only $2000 more than the 883. Just a little more than the cost of the conversion. Plus I won't have to lose my bike for the time it is being converted. That alone is worth the 2G's.
So it looks like I will get the 1200C, but I have another question for everyone. What exhaust would you recommend that isn't to loud, but louder and beefier than the stock exhaust? I don't like the way the stock sounds, but I don't like it being too over the top. My buddies bike sounds great and he is a strong supporter of the Loud Pipes Save Lives opinion, but it's too much for me. He has to walk his bike a couple blocks away when he leaves in the morning so he doesn't annoy his neighbors. I don't want to have to do that. Thanks.
So it looks like I will get the 1200C, but I have another question for everyone. What exhaust would you recommend that isn't to loud, but louder and beefier than the stock exhaust? I don't like the way the stock sounds, but I don't like it being too over the top. My buddies bike sounds great and he is a strong supporter of the Loud Pipes Save Lives opinion, but it's too much for me. He has to walk his bike a couple blocks away when he leaves in the morning so he doesn't annoy his neighbors. I don't want to have to do that. Thanks.
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