Went on a benefit group ride today, my first. Temps in mid to upper 30's. My 883 had no trouble keeping up.

 

My work space is... cozy. But hey, this 6'02"/200lb guy has had many a bike completely apart and back together in here, and even carved out a spot to sleep a few times with bike strapped in and all my racing gear inside. Here's roady fitted up with El Diablo pipes, ready to receive heat shields.

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And here she is fitted up and tightened down:

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At idle, it sounds fantastic. Obviously a lot louder than stock, with a deep rumble. I kept it on the down low as the family is settling down. I'll try to get a quality recording.
More soon! Cheers!

 

Looks great! Can't wait to hear how it sounds and your thoughts on performance.

 

I bought my sportster today (well yesterday)

 

Congrats with the bike, take some more

 

This is a Roadster. Shouldn't it have both a speedo and a tach? It may be the photo angle but it looks like there's only the speedo.

​​​​​​​Congrats btw.

 

some 883rs only had the speedo, for some reason

 

Indeed, didn't notice that but you are right, only a speedo in the picture.

 

Nice. That's the bike that got me interested in Sportsters.

 

Went to ride in today. Spent about 15 minutes getting fully bundled as it was hovering around 1 or 2 today. Pulled the bike out of the garage and she didnt have enough cranking power to get me started. Turned over slowly a few times and she gave up on me (guessing the cold oil didnt help). Ill get it hooked up to a tender when I get home tonight. Already late, I un-bundled and took the truck. Kind of a big let down when you get all ready to ride and end up driving.