Harley

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by yev, Dec 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM.

  1. I think I am ready for Harley Davidson having turned certain age recently. always liked the look of 883 but just been reading up on them and apparently it’s bottom entry level model? I know nothing about HD’s
    Any opinions? Don’t want huge one, something smaller and not with massive front fairing .
     
  2. 49HP might seem a trifle underwhelming?
     
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  3. 0-62 mph in 3 weeks :upyeah:
     
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  4. Don't do it !! There shit !
     
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  5. Thats the older orange one?

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    Later versions came with upgraded black paint.

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    #5 Jez900ie, Dec 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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  6. If you want to buy a model of bike which was already obsolete 60 years ago ... there are still better options than a Sportster.
     
  7. Hardly Able Son…

    Tractors for dentists working in a bad boy image!
     
  8. I owned a 883 a few years ago, a 2004 first year of the rubber mounted engine and last of the carburettor models.

    They're a great entry level Harley and not to be overlooked as a purchase. It really depends what your budget is doesn't it?

    I'm not much of a fan of the post 04 models as I prefer the simplicity of the carb. They're infinitely personlisable with there being a vast supply of aftermarket parts. Upgrading to a 1200 Sportster is a route a lot of owners take but I didn't ever feel I needed more horsepower.

    I'm still in touch with the owner of my old one and have asked for first refusal should he decide to sell.
     
  9. I thought it was Hardly Dangerous; unless you are referring to the brakes, which make a Ducati rear brake appear effective.
     
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