Hi all,

Just a hello for now as am seeking advice on my next bike.

Having had a few bikes from Japan both off & on road variants, its now time to get comfy (as i have just found out) on a Harley.

Rode my first Harley a week or so ago, was an Iron 883, I am not a really tall guy & this was a damn comfy bike to ride & is a lovely looking bike also. (also loved the XL1200C Sportster (really do love the 110th Anniversary Model) but budget at the moment i dont think will stretch that far).

So Iron883 it will most likely be.

Cheers all.

 

 

 Heya Fe,

I'm on an 883 now, and loving it. Heavier than my old Jap bike, but a different riding experience is a  good way to learn something new, and what's not to love about a new way to ride.

The great thing about the xl883n is that you can get one on a budget, then begin to customise slowly if your money is tight. If you have plenty of dough, then get a larger bike and all of the trimmings too.

I personally like having gotten the little brother to the larger bikes, as it was good for me to adjust to the heavier bike that way.

Welcome to the forum, and good luck in your choice.

This is what mine...used to look like. Old pic, pretty different now though

Nothing wrong with an Iron883 Fe883, Good choice, enjoy your purchase.

Thanks Guys for the input.

Urban Guerilla, thats exactly my train of thought at the moment.

Cheers.

Welcome .

welcome

Firstly welcome, when considering the 883, the Iron looks great, but forget trading up to a bigger bike as they will give you F.All for it...test ride the 1200 first, the extra power is awesome and will serve you better when customising, it is worth stretching the budger for the extra fun of accelloration...it's addictive and the power to weight ratio of the 1200's is goooood

PS: you get FA tradein on 1200's too....but if you buy any bike thinking about how much trade value is...stick with pushbikes, Ha ha ha

Well,

Money was laid down today & bike ordered.

Be here in Feb 13'. Works well for me.

Got a 13MY Iron 883, Candy Orange, V&H Short Shots in Black, Screamin Eagle Teardrop Heavy Breather Kit.

Let the accessories catalogue be my friend now..hehe!

Cheers all.

Welcome

Hi from west of Melb (then south a bit) then west a bit

Welcome

New to the HD family too , and yup straight onto a 883 iron , I tossed and turned about buying one but best bike ive had in years , yeah the catalogue has become my friend too , don't listen to what everyone says , judge for yourself I'm sure once you start customising it to your taste and people stop and check you bike out you'll know you've made the right decision, I'm in Sydney at the moment but looking at moving to Melbourne 2013 so may see you cruising soon , enjoy

New to the HD family too , and yup straight onto a 883 iron , I tossed and turned about buying one but best bike ive had in years , yeah the catalogue has become my friend too , don't listen to what everyone says , judge for yourself I'm sure once you start customising it to your taste and people stop and check you bike out you'll know you've made the right decision, I'm in Sydney at the moment but looking at moving to Melbourne 2013 so may see you cruising soon , enjoy

Thanks all.

Every time i see a Harley ride down the road i just see myself on one....Mmmmm.

Just accessorising slowly Oh so slowly...

Cheers

 

Welcome, owning a harley is all about making it your own . Have a good time.

 Well have had the beast for a week & I can definitely say WOW, I am in love with this machine.

Have added a few little touches myself & am pretty pleased :-)

Having some issues downloading, so lets see what happens..  ;-)

 

 

 

Welcome, I am a vertically challenged guy myself and bought my first Harley 2 months ago- custom 1200c and already thinking of a bigger bike! You get used to them very quickly as they are so awesomingly easy to ride!

nice mate gotta be happy with that

do you have a closet with dresses in it like us other sporty riders lol

Thanks Guys,

@DAVUTCH. No, no dresses, closet's full of other things ;-)

@coffee guru. Easy to ride is an understatement, I love it. Havent seen my wife for a week or so. Hopefully she will forgive me, may not forget, but she may forgive me.

@Rodtrain. Great Ocean Road will be done, will send a PM when i get a weekend off.

Mental note, iPad & photo's on forum dont mix....Finally have 2 photo's of my Bike.....Yeah!

 

Cheers all.

Very nice looking bike. The red suits it.