The best thing I did to my 883 was purchase a 31 tooth front pulley for my belt drive. Totally transforms the Sportster 883. Cruising at 70mph is now running about the same RPM's as when I was traveling at 62mph. It should come with that pulley from the factory but its pretty inexpensive to fix the problem. They shot the 883 in the foot by gearing it to low, so you will think you need a larger bike and go buy one.
I have had my 1999 883 Harley Sportster for 20 plus years you have 400,000 miles on the original engine. It has been more reliable than I ever saw possible from a regular motorcycle much less a Harley. People told me to put the 1200 kit in it and I said I'll wait until I wear out the stock Parts first and I think the bike is going to outlast me at least till the end of this life. I find it very amusing that just when Harley-Davidson discontinued the evolution Sportster the Chinese had one waiting in the wings to come out. Discontinuing the evolution Sportster another one of Harley's big mistakes that they have done in the last 20 years ever since they discontinued the evolution powered big twin.
I fell in love with the sportster in the 70’s I remember a young man who had one that was black with the orange and black band with Harley shield on the peanut tank
I was wanting another 883, I've had 2, 02 & 04, solid mounted 02 with 3.3gal tank I liked much more than rubber mount 4.5 gal So I was looking at a 17 883 iron, it had loud pipes(that's a minus), monkey bars which I want, a solo Springer seat that sucked, 18k miles......$1000 less 19 1200 iron 5k miles stock pipes, no stupid "upgrades" 883 is definitely big enough to have fun especially in the curves, my 02 was a low and super in the curves What I really liked about the 883 is cruising 60mph they got 60mpg...... I've got 1 tank with 1200ns 43mpg, only 1 more than my Dyna (96ci) but 6 more than XR and V-Rod Hope you stay with 883, you can buy others and keep it but after the new is off the others you'll be on the 883......keep it or wish you had
@@bjrnkristensen8132 Basically it's a hunk of metal that clamps the 2 fork tubes together just above the fender. removes all the wobble from the forks shifting in the corners most noticeable at high speeds. works great on my sporty.
Wow it was easily 15 years ago for the life of me i don't remember. but its about 3/4" thick and it goes straight across with a small hump in the middle. @@Robe326
Ride what you like i love my 1200 costom cp and get a lot of comments on it it has a 1 of a kind factory paint job that i have never seen another one like it
I’ve been really thinking about buying one of these! But my fam is saying it’s too dangerous, that why would I buy one, any advice? Did your family say the same thing? I would just ride on the weekends I already have a truck. Also what do payment look like if I get it from the dealership? I have great credit Any advice from anyone I’m opened to hear anything
Yes, bikes are dangerous. Even crossing a busy street is a calculated risk . I know bikers who are literally in there 70’s, who’ve been riding there whole life .And we’ve all known bikers who died way too young . Sounds like your family cares about you , that’s awesome. Cheers
Is dangerous to be born! One day we will die😢😂, no don't think deep, ride your bike in good mode and be happy. Thousands died in car accident every year.
Hey ! I do plan on making test videos in the near future and reviewing some products. You can message me at Clarknova123456789@gmail.com and let me know what you were thinking 👍 Cheers
Hey , he said that he didn’t buy it ,or order it from any stores or web site. He had bought them from a person who couldn’t get them to fit ( private sell ). And has no idea where he, had bought them .
Put a crash bar on your bike I know people don't like them but they will save you from expensive repairs if the bike just Falls over or if you have a slide out I'd rather have it slide on the crash bar. Another Channel gave a brand new 650 Himalayan to a new Rider and he wrecked it on camera and the one side of the bike looks like you took a grinder to it.
My son is 6’2”, loves his883. We did put highboy handlebars on. I’m 6’4” and love riding it too! Great bike, looks good, rides good! I will take from him if he ever decides to upgrade !
What did you do to the bike I have never heard of evolution Sportsters ever ruining their lifters. Do you put in a high Cam and use the stock lifters and springs instead of using stronger ones and it took them out?
i gotta say before I exit,...youve got s gorgeous bike. HD needs to LEAVE IT ALONE. (KILL THE MUSIC). HD only wants to sell the high end bikes; hence, they/ve discontinued the Sportste! My dealer was asking 4k over MSRP and there it sat forever. HD has HUGE dealership problems. They;re discontinuing their best engine the Evo. Newer engines are junk IMO. i've seen mechanics say same. HD has 60% of US market * theyve got a Leftist woke German leading it astray like Bud Light. They're not listening to their customers anymore than Bud Light is. They got rid of the popular Buell that young ppl liked. The great bikes like yours are gone. HD customes galore are jumping ship & discovering Indian & =buying them instead. HD thinks they're too big to fail. Well, White Star thought that when they built the Titanic. "The ship that God Himself cannot sink" they boasted in newspapers. Leftists ruin everything they touch. Look what Trudeau is doing to Canada,
The bike is a complete dog, can't even keep up with cars on highway, no passenger, drinks gas like a drunkin sailor, damned gas light always on, and if you are taller than 5.3 you have to pay a grand for front controls, my 48 is not much better, no passenger, gas mileage ok, can barely keep up with cars on highway, your buying a name not a good reliable bike.
The best thing I did to my 883 was purchase a 31 tooth front pulley for my belt drive. Totally transforms the Sportster 883. Cruising at 70mph is now running about the same RPM's as when I was traveling at 62mph. It should come with that pulley from the factory but its pretty inexpensive to fix the problem. They shot the 883 in the foot by gearing it to low, so you will think you need a larger bike and go buy one.
How’s the takeoff/acceleration? What’s your fastest yet still comfortable highway speed?
@@coastalhillbilly3419it will be doing 81-83 mph before you realize it. I hold 75 easy
link?
I have had my 1999 883 Harley Sportster for 20 plus years you have 400,000 miles on the original engine. It has been more reliable than I ever saw possible from a regular motorcycle much less a Harley. People told me to put the 1200 kit in it and I said I'll wait until I wear out the stock Parts first and I think the bike is going to outlast me at least till the end of this life. I find it very amusing that just when Harley-Davidson discontinued the evolution Sportster the Chinese had one waiting in the wings to come out. Discontinuing the evolution Sportster another one of Harley's big mistakes that they have done in the last 20 years ever since they discontinued the evolution powered big twin.
Could not agree more, love my 97. Like a good Women fun to ride looks great and knows how to cook.....: )
I fell in love with the sportster in the 70’s I remember a young man who had one that was black with the orange and black band with Harley shield on the peanut tank
" I will keep it forever." - May God bless both of us.
May God bless you brother. Be happy and be who you are.
Beautiful bike, great color and nice mods 👍
I ride a roadglide but every time i see any style sportster i am so happy i love their look their sound their reliability. Great bikes
I had an 80s Mustang that color, didn't care for the color. On your bike, I love it!
Factory color?
I was wanting another 883, I've had 2, 02 & 04, solid mounted 02 with 3.3gal tank I liked much more than rubber mount 4.5 gal
So I was looking at a 17 883 iron, it had loud pipes(that's a minus), monkey bars which I want, a solo Springer seat that sucked, 18k miles......$1000 less 19 1200 iron 5k miles stock pipes, no stupid "upgrades"
883 is definitely big enough to have fun especially in the curves, my 02 was a low and super in the curves
What I really liked about the 883 is cruising 60mph they got 60mpg...... I've got 1 tank with 1200ns 43mpg, only 1 more than my Dyna (96ci) but 6 more than XR and V-Rod
Hope you stay with 883, you can buy others and keep it but after the new is off the others you'll be on the 883......keep it or wish you had
Beautiful bike, love the 883, enjoyed the vid.
Really nice looking bike. Everything about it.
Great video my friend,how did you flip your mirrors,I try it and they kept hitting the tank???
What kind of tail light is that? I like the blacked out look
if you feel it gets a little squirely at high speeds on the highway with uneven pavement. I added a fork brace, best handling upgrade for my Sporty..
What is a fork brace
@@bjrnkristensen8132 Basically it's a hunk of metal that clamps the 2 fork tubes together just above the fender. removes all the wobble from the forks shifting in the corners most noticeable at high speeds. works great on my sporty.
link?
Wow it was easily 15 years ago for the life of me i don't remember. but its about 3/4" thick and it goes straight across with a small hump in the middle. @@Robe326
i Fucking LOVE my Iron. She LOOKS amaazing, rides great and she is an amazing riding bike.
Im looking into an iron 883 my project bike is far from done but when it is ill have the ironhead XLX 1000 and a iron 883
I don't know you still hold it or not, but I have exactly the same with the same V&H still with me.
Nice Ride!!! 883's are awesome
Awesome bike and colour.
Agreed 👍
Ride what you like i love my 1200 costom cp and get a lot of comments on it it has a 1 of a kind factory paint job that i have never seen another one like it
Where did you get your forward highway pegs?
Belle moto mec👍, super coloris... Et j'adore ton look... Génial...
Merci 👍
A piece of art the saddest thing is one seated 😢
Yeah nice bike mate. I got a 2021 spirtster and still have a few things to do n
Nice looking bike, congratulations.
I’ve been really thinking about buying one of these! But my fam is saying it’s too dangerous, that why would I buy one, any advice? Did your family say the same thing? I would just ride on the weekends I already have a truck. Also what do payment look like if I get it from the dealership? I have great credit Any advice from anyone I’m opened to hear anything
Yes, bikes are dangerous. Even crossing a busy street is a calculated risk . I know bikers who are literally in there 70’s, who’ve been riding there whole life .And we’ve all known bikers who died way too young . Sounds like your family cares about you , that’s awesome.
Cheers
At the end of the day you’re an adult and you get to make your own choices...life is too short to not get things that make you happy man
Is dangerous to be born! One day we will die😢😂, no don't think deep, ride your bike in good mode and be happy. Thousands died in car accident every year.
On a color chip , I would have said no ! On the bike ,OH YEAH !!! I love it !!
what kind of highway pegs are those can you get me a link ?
Awesome motorcycle
Color is deadwood green. I have one. Different mods
Am gonna grab 883 soon
Hello. Is the back fender stock? Have never seen Iron 883 with such fender and tail-light. Thank you.
Hey, he bought it new off the show room floor that way . But , he’s even said a few times that he swears it’s not the stock rear fender
@@twowheeledwarrior Thank you!
Hello, where did you get the rear license plate holder?
Cool bike.
I like it..suit me too. Not too big n bulky
The way of the road!
COOL HARLEY ......... COOL BEARD ......... COOL MOUSTACHE .........
did yo have any electrical issues when you installed the LED's ????
Really nice bike!
Are you interested in Harley footpegs? And Would you mind making the test video about Harley pegs?
Hey ! I do plan on making test videos in the near future and reviewing some products. You can message me at
Clarknova123456789@gmail.com and let me know what you were thinking 👍
Cheers
two wheeled warrior, where did you get that right side swingarm bag??
Hey , he said that he didn’t buy it ,or order it from any stores or web site. He had bought them from a person who couldn’t get them to fit ( private sell ). And has no idea where he, had bought them .
same year as mine ! beautiful bike brother (not V&H short shots tho, just a V&H slip on)
I caught on to that too but I was like it’s whatever 😂
How tall is this guy
rear fender....u replace it?
It came that way when he bought it ( brand new off show room floor ) he doesn’t think it’s what’s supposed to be on it . I really don’t know myself
Put a crash bar on your bike I know people don't like them but they will save you from expensive repairs if the bike just Falls over or if you have a slide out I'd rather have it slide on the crash bar. Another Channel gave a brand new 650 Himalayan to a new Rider and he wrecked it on camera and the one side of the bike looks like you took a grinder to it.
Could you please share color code too get the exact color ?
Colour name is Olive Gold, paint code D37 , Harley code DZW .that’s what I’ve been told , hope that helps !
Wow nice looking bike I wonder about someone 5’11” riding a sportster
I’m 5’11 . Had a 2005 Sportster and really miss it . Fun bike, forward controls , which made it quite comfortable 👍
My son is 6’2”, loves his883. We did put highboy handlebars on. I’m 6’4” and love riding it too! Great bike, looks good, rides good! I will take from him if he ever decides to upgrade !
Amenbrother
Sorry bud gorgeous bike, but I ride a 2021 883 and I get reminded all the time about the size of the engine, hard to believe you don’t.
Absolutly love this bike i have. 2020 sporty. Ive had this bike a little over a year now and already have bad lifters. 😢
How did this occur? I pray mines rock solid
What did you do to the bike I have never heard of evolution Sportsters ever ruining their lifters. Do you put in a high Cam and use the stock lifters and springs instead of using stronger ones and it took them out?
The bike looks and feek gorgeous but the riding stance seems bit too aggressive to feel comfortable while riding.
просто огонь а не мотоцикл. жаль что цена все равно высокая для меня
Not highway pegs it's forward controls
How much $$
By the time it’s out the door, close to $14 000 Canadian . MSRP $12 495.00
it’s green mate. “olive gold” 😆
Murica
Cut the music - I’m out.
Hhhhh
i gotta say before I exit,...youve got s gorgeous bike. HD needs to LEAVE IT ALONE. (KILL THE MUSIC).
HD only wants to sell the high end bikes; hence, they/ve discontinued the Sportste! My dealer was asking 4k over MSRP and there it sat forever. HD has HUGE dealership problems. They;re discontinuing their best engine the Evo. Newer engines are junk IMO. i've seen mechanics say same. HD has 60% of US market * theyve got a Leftist woke German leading it astray like Bud Light. They're not listening to their customers anymore than Bud Light is. They got rid of the popular Buell that young ppl liked. The great bikes like yours are gone. HD customes galore are jumping ship & discovering Indian & =buying them instead. HD thinks they're too big to fail. Well, White Star thought that when they built the Titanic. "The ship that God Himself cannot sink" they boasted in newspapers. Leftists ruin everything they touch. Look what Trudeau is doing to Canada,
The bike is a complete dog, can't even keep up with cars on highway, no passenger, drinks gas like a drunkin sailor, damned gas light always on, and if you are taller than 5.3 you have to pay a grand for front controls, my 48 is not much better, no passenger, gas mileage ok, can barely keep up with cars on highway, your buying a name not a good reliable bike.
YEA RIGHT SPARKY !😆
Someone is sticking it to you !!!!$1.000 for forward controls . Man your a sucker .
@@oldbuzzard76 This turd 💩did a copy/paste of this comment on another 883 video. Pay no mind.
chang front sprocket. stupid