Do you think a harley davidson sportster 883 low is to big to be my first motorcycle?
Amie Danielle asked:
I'm a 21 year old female, 125lbs and 5'6ft. I just bought my first motorcycle a couple days ago for christmas. I have always rode smaller dirt bikes but never drove heavier motorcycle.I got a harley davidson sportster 883 low, do you think it's to big for me or not. Don't get me wrong it's my new baby and i'm keeping it, just wondering.
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I'm a 21 year old female, 125lbs and 5'6ft. I just bought my first motorcycle a couple days ago for christmas. I have always rode smaller dirt bikes but never drove heavier motorcycle.I got a harley davidson sportster 883 low, do you think it's to big for me or not. Don't get me wrong it's my new baby and i'm keeping it, just wondering.
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Originally posted 2008-06-14 07:35:18. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Naw baby that’s just right! Happy scooting!!
naa you’ll be fine just take it easy wear a helmet so you dont wipe the pretty face off on the pavement should you wreck.. you will drop it. it happens if dont get back on it right away youll never ride the same again..
I would definately not get one as my first bike…
When I first started riding I got a 250…something little that you can drop and it doesn’t really matter.
Harleys are heavy compared to a little dirt bike.
that’s a perfect bike to start on, good luck with it, 2003 Sportster 1200 rider
Nope nothing is too big they can only get smaller. You should definatly ride with someone who can give you help to push it back up for you lol. Get comfy first and enjoy your holiday.
No,you did fine.Good choice in a bike too.I hadn’t ridden in 24 years but went out & bought a 2002 Harley Sportster 883 Hugger.I love my Hugger even though people told me not to get it because it was too much to start out with & to heavy (almost 500 pounds) but I did it & would do it again.My step-mom who is 57 years old started out on a 2004 883 two years ago and just traded it in on a 2006 1200 Sportster.Just take your time,be careful & RIDE ON LITTLE SIS!!!
my g/f just got the 07 883L and it’s her first bike,,,,between us we have 3 harleys,,,,the 883L,,xlh1200s ,,and a 1952 k model,,,,the sporty line is a good start for her and even be able to ride with the pack,,,good riding
You go girl ride on !!! just don’t forget the center of gravity is a lot higher than the dirt bikes.And the sporty is a great first street bike for a chick, the lower the better for you, and don’t forget to adjust the shocks for comfort.
Doesn’t really matter what we think. Sounds like you got what you like. As long as you are comfortable, should have no problems. First bike? Since you already know how to ride, it’s not quite a first one. You want to keep it, and that’s the best sign.
Besides, I always thought the “Low” was set up for smaller people on purpose.
Just take your time to get used to handling a larger piece of heaven and you will do fine.
When I met my wife she weighed in at 107 pounds was 5′3″ tall and was riding her own 1970 Harley-Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide .Which she rode 33 miles to work every day. Now this was 34 years ago and she still rides this{twice restored} Harley today.
You Go Sister our only advice do not spit into the wind and only smile with clinched teeth.
no, not to big
Perfect Buy! You couldn’t have chosen a better bike. I rode that bike for four years and we are the same height. I was on a Kawasaki 350 custom for about 2 years before I moved into the HD 883 custom. I understand when you say it’s your baby. Once I got used to riding a HD I moved into the softail Nightrain. I am real happy i took my time on the 883 first. Great choice!
883 is most likely going to have the lowest seat hight of any U.S. made bike. A Cycle world magizine will list seat hight on all there test bikes. They probably tested a 883 & will probably have that info on there website.
Harley Davidson a few years ago offered a ride free garauntee. You buy a new 883 ride it for up to 3 years take it back to the dealer for a Bike upgrade & they would you allow you on trade the full Sticker price that you paid on the 883. For something like say… “The Fat Boy”.
Remember….. Ride to live, & live to Ride.
Here’s a tip for you. I say you should install the Lind-By High way bars on your bike, I put them on my softail. If you happen to have a tip over at a stop light it will protect the tank.
You biggest thing is learning the balance of the bike. Just ride slow for the first two weeks, always wear a 3/4 or full face helmet, protect your sexy face.
Have fun, if you drop it, just turn around, squat down, put you butt on the seat and push it up with your legs, holding onto the bike with your hands, if it falls to the right side, make sure and put the kickstand down, before lifting. Then just pick up & slowly drop it on the kickstand or spin around facing the bike.
Great choice. I just picked up an ‘03 XLH883 Sportster. It works for me. Take it to a vacant parking lot and get some seat time. Stopping, turning, accelerating, etc. Learn what the bike can do.
See you on the road….
If your state has it, take its Motorcycle Safety Course. Great thing to do. Here is a link for PA.
You bought it and you want to see if its right for you?????? ummmm .hello!!
hell know you made a bad purchasing decision there………!
you bought it , you own it ..what do you want from us??????
Save yourself money and grief and buy something more usable. For example a Suzuki SV650 or maybe one of the smaller Jap cruisers.
Hello, I’m a male..6′ 2” and I ride a Sportster 1200. I love it and I don’t care what other people say or think…Its’ my Baby. Ride safe and enjoy.
It’s perfect for you. From personal experience I can tell you that if you buy a smaller bike to start with you’ll want something larger not long afterwords. Then you’ll end up buying two bikes. I think Harleys are the best bikes out there. I ride a Superglide, The Sportster 883 is a great first bike. Since you’re use to lighter dirt bikes you may find the Harley a bit heavy. Spend time getting use to the difference and you’ll be hooked on the Harley. What a great Christmas present. ENJOY RIDING!!!!
Nice bike. My wife started riding on a 883 sposter. Unfortunatley we found out that the bike is to top heavy. The weight of the motor is to high causing the sportster to be harder to handle and control than a larger Harley. We upgraded to a 2006 softtail deluxe and my wife has had no problems since. The weight or center of gravity is lower on the deluxe therefore making it easier to control at low speed. In fact the seat height is lower on the deluxe also. The sporster is a great little bike and you should be glad and proud to own it. The more ladies that ride the better.
I too rode mostly dirt bikes when I was a kid, but just recently bought my first road bike, ( I had not drove in 20 years) I bought a Kaw 800 Vulcan Classic and am 120 lbs, 5′ 7″. I love it! Not too big or heavy but can keep up with the pack. If your bike feels good under ya then you made the right choice!
Myself I think those smaller bikes are harder to handle. Do be careful as I found out the hard way, these road bikes are way different in handling,and are powered way different!
Enjoy many miles of road on your Christmas present!
Like anything new you will get used to it and no its not to big for you. I have been riding bikes for over 20 years dirt and street and there all differnt. as long as you treat the bike with respect you will be fine.