Comments on: Do you think a harley davidson sportster 883 low is to big to be my first motorcycle?

By: chris a

chris a — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:14:21 +0000

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.

By: broadgonebiker

broadgonebiker — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:02:22 +0000

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!

By: derivedfool

derivedfool — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:24:52 +0000

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.

By: BikerBob

BikerBob — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:17:38 +0000

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!!!!

By: R W

R W — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:46:43 +0000

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.

By: Ranjeeh D

Ranjeeh D — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:02:52 +0000

Save yourself money and grief and buy something more usable. For example a Suzuki SV650 or maybe one of the smaller Jap cruisers.

By: simon_sainteclaire

simon_sainteclaire — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:32:53 +0000

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??????

By: the_cheeze_cop

the_cheeze_cop — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:21:14 +0000

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.

By: txhypnotist

txhypnotist — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:31:37 +0000

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.

By: Jarod R

Jarod R — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:56:55 +0000

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.