Back when there was sanity in the HD world the 883 was a medium/large motorcycle w/ the 1200 being extra-large. Now anything less than 80ci is considered too small which is BS. Most never use all the 116+ci has to give.
Beautiful bike man! I'm currently building a 883! Building it because i want my first bike to be special & the way i want it to be. Its starting to look nice! Cannot wait till it's finished.
I've always loved the sound of the 883 I just wish harley made the bike itself bigger for us tall guys I'm pushing 6ft and have decent enough muscle tone and I just feel like I'd look a bit out of place on one of these little guys but that sound has always been amazing like the mechanical angels created this engine using unicorn blood and dragon hearts
damn nice Sporty!!! ,,,congratts on having a passenger seat (I would add the small sissy-bar & a nice set of saddlebags ~but thats me) & glad to see the front fender still on her (personally I think no front fender just destroys the overall clean look of a bike & its purpose is to protect the rider from water &/or road debris - safty 1st y'all) ~SERGIO~
I was thinking about getting one of these for my first bike at 40 it’s time for me to live road dirt bikes and etc. my whole life live in a small town in Minnesota. Save on gas money.
Gosh dang ding darn my man you have made a quality as video right here. I have a 1995 sportster and I thought that was a perfect positioning for a lock but I never knew that's what it was actually for. Makes perfect sense. Anyways nice ride man and friggin super tight video
I miss that sound.. I might put them back on my Softail. Look up torque Cones for exhaust(easy install). They even make it throaty sound. Thanks for watching
Got an 05 883 XL last fall, put a couple rios on it this spring, great bike, needs some customization, 8n a few years ill get an Iron 883 and fix it up. Since 1953. Hard to beat.
I am about to trade my 2002 Chevy Silverado LS for a 2009 harley sportster 883. That is why I am checking this out. Seems great. I'm 6ft, so this will feel just fine.
Probably not..I'm 5'10 And I felt really comfortable. Harley Davidson gots extended foot controls useallly..so your feet are stretched compared to Japanese bikes.
I'm thinking about saving up for my first bike and my grandpa said that the sportster is the smartest choice. His first bike was a sportster and I think that based on the fact that it'll be my time owning a motorcycle its probably a good choice.
Just be wise when riding. I know friends who've started on 1000+ cc bike but have had to be more cautious and precise while riding because of the power and torque of their bikes,just be wise. That being said I just bought one today and rode it to work and around town and my lord ive never had more fun on 2 wheels than I did today, if you want to turn heads, this all be the way to do it. Hopefully you'll be on 2 wheels soon!
Sounds nice, excuse me the sound that make your bike when you change the shifts Is for the pipes that you have??? I have a 2000 Sportster 883 but with shorts Pipe, and dont make that sound . Greetings from México
they beat my big bikes off the line, that's why they race sportsters, rev high. but no top end. there more powerful than there Competitors. but there light bikes... good bar hoppers..
The price seems right.. Make sure it doesn't smell like Oil Burning or the tail pipes are Not Wet of Oil. After alot of Years of Riding they do Burn Oil.. Little bit isn't the end if the world. Thanks far Watching.
5'3 as well i bought an 04 xl883c and threw on some burley slammer shocks in the rear and got a slimmer seat and im flat footing. When it was stock i just used one foot or tip toed at stops.
I love the spoke wheels, did they come with the bike ? I'm looking at a '93 sportster 883 for $1800 but it has the ugly black mag wheels that I'd like to switch out for spoked wheels.
Yes, It will Be actually a perfect bike for a couple of years before stepping up to the bigger bikes(dyna,softtails). I like to keep them around also for a extra bike to ride in town(lighter)
Nice bike. I have a 2009 sportster custom. What specific brand are those pipes? I know you said drag pipes. But can you tell me the manufacturer and model? Thanks bud!
My 6’2 father rode my evo sportster with forwards. It’s a small bike, but he didn’t feel bunched up. Plenty of leg room! Best thing you can do is find one and sit on it to see if it’s comfortable for you.
What gear do you stay on when your doing about 45? I have an 03 883 and I’m in 3rd gear at this speed but i never know if I should shift up into 4th so the engine revs down a bit
Yeah..3rd is about 50 mph est....These Harley rev high to get the most power out of them. Once you hit 4th. You start to lose the get up speed power..Fun Bikes though! !
Gary Jorges awesome man thanks for the reply, yeah I always overthink if my bike is revving too high and I should shift up but I’ve heard from others as well as you that that’s how harleys run
I agree with Gary. These bikes thrive at high rpm. When I’m accelerating I use every bit of there gear that I can get. If I’m cruising and it’s high rpm and I’m maintaining speed I usually shift up one just to minimize the vibration.
I'm uncle 5'5 and he rides a harley sportster, it fits him good. and I'm 5'10 and I have no issues for being to. if either. The styles of these bikes are very good, in my option.
I am looking at a 2003 883 Sportster with 25k miles, screaming eagle exhaust, at a price set at $2700. Do you think thats a bit high? I'm a beginner rider.
Maybe alittle high.. They actually dropped in price in the last few years.. All HD have dropped.. I say $2300-2500 for a 883. Thata my Opiton anyways..
Yeah..Bought off Ebay around $100. 1 3/4" Drag pipes. Had to just make a little mod on the rear mount..Just to make even(Had to space it alittle)Well worth it.
@@louisianacajunchef2628 No Baffles..They do sell these things called "Torque Cone" that fit between the pipes and Jugs..Ebay sells them. I didn't have them in that bike.. But my other Harleys I had them in..It makes it even better sound and sometimes more HP on certain application's motors. Look into it.
Great video. Looking at getting a Sportster 883. A friends shop has 4 in stock, an 88, 98, 99 and an 01. Looking at the 01 due to the four pot front brake caliper, saving me from having to upgrade later. Otherwise, apart from mileage differences and colours, they're all pretty much the same. Always reading people saying the 883 is gutless, and slow etc, but that video showed they're anything but, and more than quick enough for my needs. I'll probably rarely ever venture above 70mph anyway, and that'll only be to make overtaking safer before settling back down to a comfortable cruising speed. Quick question though. Other than the drag pipes, is there any performance mods made, like a stage 1, or is it otherwise stock mechanically?
You would be comfortable with forward controls only. I have a 2005 883 Standard with mid-controls which are perfect for me because I'm 5'7" tall with a short inseam and my feet are directly underneath my knees. I love it because it is good for my back with its herniated disc. Forward controls force me into a slouch and pinches my sciatic nerve which results in extreme pain for days or weeks following a ride. With mid-controls I can ride forever. The nice thing about the Sportster is the option of different sets of controls. Metric V-twin cruisers only have forwards.
@@boomerguy9935 this is more informative than you'll know. I have degenerative disc disease and herniated discs as well. I bought a Honda Rebel to learn on and regretted it every time I started it up.
@@Garyjorges79 outstanding! i put a saddleman seat and a Memphis shades shield on mine, i can comfortably put miles on it! the Vance and Hines staggerd shories are a bit loud at 75-80 though lol
Why would you say that... Because I drove 100 mph in a short distance.. Its for Entertainment purposes only. I don't do that everyday😂😂😂 Thanks for watching.
Back when there was sanity in the HD world the 883 was a medium/large motorcycle w/ the 1200 being extra-large. Now anything less than 80ci is considered too small which is BS. Most never use all the 116+ci has to give.
Insanely agree
Sounds super sweet. Probably going to be my first bike this summer
Did you get the bike?
Same
Same here mines a 97 though and is bored out to a 1200
Same
@@steamtrash7060next year is my turn! Can't wait!
might be picking up a 94 883 as my first bike, this video helped a lot
Good Luck.. There a very fun Bike to ride. Lightweight and fast around town. Thanks For watching
I love my 883, its just fun to ride, and what ever people will say, can't say anything bad about it.
100% Agreed.. I will always be in the Market to Purchase these Bikes. Thanks For watching!
Love the sound of the older carbed bikes 👍🏼👍🏼
The best! and they don't make them no more. Thanks for watching
Beautiful bike man! I'm currently building a 883! Building it because i want my first bike to be special & the way i want it to be. Its starting to look nice! Cannot wait till it's finished.
I've always loved the sound of the 883 I just wish harley made the bike itself bigger for us tall guys I'm pushing 6ft and have decent enough muscle tone and I just feel like I'd look a bit out of place on one of these little guys but that sound has always been amazing like the mechanical angels created this engine using unicorn blood and dragon hearts
Gear driven cams, cv carb and a good exhaust is what really makes a sportster
Yeah well that’s the thing it’s made for us 5’5 peasant’s that can’t fit on the bikes you can 😂
you need fat boy on evo engine
it is not a fashion show ride what you wanna ride.taller people just modefy the bike to their sice.
i love the shound of those sportster engines. i remember when i had my 06 sportster. i miss that damn bike
Nothing sounds as Good to me. Thanks for watching
damn nice Sporty!!!
,,,congratts on having a passenger seat (I would add the small sissy-bar & a nice set of saddlebags ~but thats me) & glad to see the front fender still on her (personally I think no front fender just destroys the overall clean look of a bike & its purpose is to protect the rider from water &/or road debris - safty 1st y'all)
~SERGIO~
I was thinking about getting one of these for my first bike at 40 it’s time for me to live road dirt bikes and etc. my whole life live in a small town in Minnesota. Save on gas money.
There amazing bikes.. Alot of power through the 1st few gears. Light weight. Good in fuel too. Thanks for watching
Gosh dang ding darn my man you have made a quality as video right here. I have a 1995 sportster and I thought that was a perfect positioning for a lock but I never knew that's what it was actually for. Makes perfect sense. Anyways nice ride man and friggin super tight video
I put drag pipes on my same exact bike 2000 sportster 883 after hearing this now mine sound identical thanks 🙏
I miss that sound.. I might put them back on my Softail. Look up torque Cones for exhaust(easy install). They even make it throaty sound. Thanks for watching
Got an 05 883 XL last fall, put a couple rios on it this spring, great bike, needs some customization, 8n a few years ill get an Iron 883 and fix it up. Since 1953. Hard to beat.
1957 was the first Harley Sportster.
@@cjsteele9594 yeah i made that comment a year ago, now we know better. Peace.
Love that 883 standby! You never know when you need to use it!
not trying to sound like the stupid one here but what is a standby?
@@onlinereviews4013 I think he trying to be cute,
I am about to trade my 2002 Chevy Silverado LS for a 2009 harley sportster 883.
That is why I am checking this out.
Seems great.
I'm 6ft, so this will feel just fine.
6ft is good. HD got the Foward Controls so that help stretch the legs out too. There fast out of the Gate. Enjoy the ride. Thanks for watching.
it sounds soo right :), perfect for just a ride and I love the low-end torque :)
Very powerful bikes off the line. Love them! !
What type of exhaust ?
that HD-sound
Cool video bro. You are likeable and you voice isn’t annoying. Subscribed.
Just bought a 2001, now I need to somehow get it from Denver, CO to Minneapolis.
Fly out and ride it back when weather permits lol.
@@Supremebean303 I had it shipped for $400. Now I have a Goldwing F6B in WA that I need to get back to Minnesota.
@@jsflagstad collected?
@@Supremebean303 Transport heads that way for me next week
Probably not..I'm 5'10 And I felt really comfortable. Harley Davidson gots extended foot controls useallly..so your feet are stretched compared to Japanese bikes.
I'm thinking about saving up for my first bike and my grandpa said that the sportster is the smartest choice. His first bike was a sportster and I think that based on the fact that it'll be my time owning a motorcycle its probably a good choice.
Just be wise when riding. I know friends who've started on 1000+ cc bike but have had to be more cautious and precise while riding because of the power and torque of their bikes,just be wise. That being said I just bought one today and rode it to work and around town and my lord ive never had more fun on 2 wheels than I did today, if you want to turn heads, this all be the way to do it. Hopefully you'll be on 2 wheels soon!
Can't go wrong with a ole sportster. Just slap a stunt cage on it as a first timer. It'll save ya some cash when It goes down.
Sounds nice, excuse me the sound that make your bike when you change the shifts Is for the pipes that you have??? I have a 2000 Sportster 883 but with shorts Pipe, and dont make that sound . Greetings from México
Thanks ! ! There called 1 3/4" Drag Pipes. Ebay sells them ! ! There The sweetest sound with the V twin motor.
Hola Yulai. Every guy should own a Sportster once in their lives...at least for a few yrs as there's nothing like' em. Much like a rice rocket.
Thanks for a non advertisement review. The srkcycles is getn really annoying
they beat my big bikes off the line, that's why they race sportsters, rev high. but no top end. there more powerful than there Competitors. but there light bikes... good bar hoppers..
For not having much top end, you sure got it up to 100 mph pretty quickly, seems quick enough for me. I'd live to have one.
I love Harley’s when they have carbys
100% Agreed
I plan on getting one just because i cant afford a 1200
I m getting a 2001 spoetster 883 at 66000km for 3500$ cad with fresh brakes tyres n battery, is it valid price?
The price seems right.. Make sure it doesn't smell like Oil Burning or the tail pipes are Not Wet of Oil. After alot of Years of Riding they do Burn Oil.. Little bit isn't the end if the world. Thanks far Watching.
I'm 5'3 looking for a beginner bike. I might look into this one.
5'3 as well i bought an 04 xl883c and threw on some burley slammer shocks in the rear and got a slimmer seat and im flat footing. When it was stock i just used one foot or tip toed at stops.
I got my third sportster love them
What an incredible sound! Is this with stock exhaust?
That with 1 7/8' Drag Pipes with Bologna cut offs
Nice sound!
Thanks Man ! !
looks like fun.. thanks
Thanks for watching 👍
beautiful bike
Looking at a 1998 883 tomorrow any input on that year?
You seem to have a really good camera set up in this video
Its a Go Pro! !
I love the spoke wheels, did they come with the bike ? I'm looking at a '93 sportster 883 for $1800 but it has the ugly black mag wheels that I'd like to switch out for spoked wheels.
I hated the mags rims also..It was probably an add on for the spokes wheels
The Mags came on the 883 Hugger and the spokes on the the regular 883 the Hugger also had mid controls instead of forward
Sounds great!! Nice bike
Thank You for watching
Gary did you use power cones when you put the drag pipes on??
What’s the carbon fiber piece above the headlight called?
I think there called a headlight Visor or headlight Ferring Visor.
Nice bike
Thanks
No l didn't,but I have on my other bigger harleys. They help alittle maybe. Not real noticable.
My question is I'm 5'8'' and it will be first time riding a HD Sportster, is that a good beginners bike?
Yes, It will Be actually a perfect bike for a couple of years before stepping up to the bigger bikes(dyna,softtails). I like to keep them around also for a extra bike to ride in town(lighter)
Might wanna get a tune-up
I like them idling really low(old school), It's a Carburetor. Fuel injection you can't adjust. Thanks for watching.
Nice bike. I have a 2009 sportster custom. What specific brand are those pipes? I know you said drag pipes. But can you tell me the manufacturer and model? Thanks bud!
Cam you plz tell me where to get a comfortable sportster seat? I have a 03 100th year anniversary and it's hard as a brick 😫
Awesome bike you have I'm fan of sportster
Maybe Dennis Kirk ?
Yeah, there not big bikes, but fun to run around town. What's smaller cc than the 883 ?
Hey Gary what size straight pipes did you put on there
What size straight pipes did you install I love the way your sporty sounds
@@Koehnke75 1 3/4" Drag Pipes
@@Garyjorges79 thank you sir I enjoy watching your videos
@@Garyjorges79 did you put torque cones on as well or just the pipes
will a 6'1" tall rider with a 33 inch inseam be comfortable with forward controls?
I think so.. Harleys have longer foot controls than most bikes.
My 6’2 father rode my evo sportster with forwards. It’s a small bike, but he didn’t feel bunched up. Plenty of leg room! Best thing you can do is find one and sit on it to see if it’s comfortable for you.
@@jerseygymgirl6898 I agree totally... Harley's have different setup options. 🇺🇲💪
What gear do you stay on when your doing about 45? I have an 03 883 and I’m in 3rd gear at this speed but i never know if I should shift up into 4th so the engine revs down a bit
Yeah..3rd is about 50 mph est....These Harley rev high to get the most power out of them. Once you hit 4th. You start to lose the get up speed power..Fun Bikes though! !
Gary Jorges awesome man thanks for the reply, yeah I always overthink if my bike is revving too high and I should shift up but I’ve heard from others as well as you that that’s how harleys run
I agree with Gary. These bikes thrive at high rpm. When I’m accelerating I use every bit of there gear that I can get. If I’m cruising and it’s high rpm and I’m maintaining speed I usually shift up one just to minimize the vibration.
I'm a short fella at 5'5. Do you know how well a Sportster would fit me? I'm not to worried about engine size. Just to cruise.
I'm uncle 5'5 and he rides a harley sportster, it fits him good. and I'm 5'10 and I have no issues for being to. if either. The styles of these bikes are very good, in my option.
Gary Jorges thanks I appreciate it. I have been looking a dyna also. I'm gonna go ride both and see which one I rather have. Appreciate it
Their actually taller in the seat than the 96 Superglide I have...
Would one of these be a good motorcycle to start out on
Most definitely
Thanks I’m definitely looking to buy a motorcycle in a couple of months found a couple older sportster 883
I am looking at a 2003 883 Sportster with 25k miles, screaming eagle exhaust, at a price set at $2700. Do you think thats a bit high? I'm a beginner rider.
Maybe alittle high.. They actually dropped in price in the last few years.. All HD have dropped.. I say $2300-2500 for a 883. Thata my Opiton anyways..
@@Garyjorges79 I thought so as well, but I love the way they sound. Love the video and thanks for the response, man.
Mine is 2014 weighs 576lbs and is not the smallest HD makes.
That exhaust sounds really good man did you install them your self and how much did they cost if you don’t mind me asking ?
Yeah..Bought off Ebay around $100.
1 3/4" Drag pipes. Had to just make a little mod on the rear mount..Just to make even(Had to space it alittle)Well worth it.
@@Garyjorges79 ok thanks man
@@Garyjorges79 are they just pipes or do you have baffles in them ?
@@louisianacajunchef2628 No Baffles..They do sell these things called "Torque Cone" that fit between the pipes and Jugs..Ebay sells them. I didn't have them in that bike.. But my other Harleys I had them in..It makes it even better sound and sometimes more HP on certain application's motors. Look into it.
@@Garyjorges79 ok thanks I appreciate it
Great video.
Looking at getting a Sportster 883. A friends shop has 4 in stock, an 88, 98, 99 and an 01. Looking at the 01 due to the four pot front brake caliper, saving me from having to upgrade later. Otherwise, apart from mileage differences and colours, they're all pretty much the same.
Always reading people saying the 883 is gutless, and slow etc, but that video showed they're anything but, and more than quick enough for my needs. I'll probably rarely ever venture above 70mph anyway, and that'll only be to make overtaking safer before settling back down to a comfortable cruising speed.
Quick question though. Other than the drag pipes, is there any performance mods made, like a stage 1, or is it otherwise stock mechanically?
To anyone who sees this , i want to buy a sportster for my first bike to get to work but are these good for the highway ?
There decent on the highway..They do 80 mph np.
Would this be a bad choice for long distance?
Yeah. Kinda. It Vibrate at higher speeds. Hard Mounted motor mounts
I'm 6 feet tall. You think I'd be cramped up on this bike?
You would be comfortable with forward controls only.
I have a 2005 883 Standard with mid-controls which are perfect for me because I'm 5'7" tall with a short inseam and my feet are directly underneath my knees. I love it because it is good for my back with its herniated disc. Forward controls force me into a slouch and pinches my sciatic nerve which results in extreme pain for days or weeks following a ride. With mid-controls I can ride forever. The nice thing about the Sportster is the option of different sets of controls. Metric V-twin cruisers only have forwards.
@@boomerguy9935 this is more informative than you'll know. I have degenerative disc disease and herniated discs as well. I bought a Honda Rebel to learn on and regretted it every time I started it up.
whats the top speed on it? not that i want to for sure just wondering
Not sure.. I wouldn't want to do more than 110mph on this small bike. Its all about the Power through the Gears.
2004 sportster 883 with stage 1. i love it.
@@larrysimmons9732 I just bought another sportster yesterday.. 2006 1200cc sporster
@@Garyjorges79 outstanding! i put a saddleman seat and a Memphis shades shield on mine, i can comfortably put miles on it! the Vance and Hines staggerd shories are a bit loud at 75-80 though lol
@@larrysimmons9732Louder Is safer..Thats my slogan on a motorcycle. There fun to customize to your liking.
You say they average around $3000 how much are they new?
They cost around $8500 new in 2019. They've been fuel injected since 2007.
Ok thank you
Osiris just look for the right deal. Picking one up today mint with 7k miles for 2,000$ 👀😳
Why do these videos always start with a long intro. Just start the bike thats what we're here for
Thanks for the Comment. Thank you watching 💪. Try to short them up next time. Some people want to know info about the bike.
How tall are you... if you are over 6 feet tall do you feel big/tall on the bike
Robert Heimbueger
5"10, and its actually not to bad, foot pegs on harley's are stretched more than imports.
Gary Jorges thanks I appreciate it
I am the 200th comment HAHA
Thats awsome and thanks for watching my Video
They got that 500 now it's the smallest Harley they make
А что, у вас не действуют правила дорожного движения, которые регламентируют обязательное ношение шлема и экипировки? Не жалко себя?
Was this bike little
For a Harley Davidson yes it Was.. But really cool to ride.
@@Garyjorges79 so you have updated any other videos? Or you only have Sportster
@@markell6182 Got a Softtail Video also. Had few other HD but sold most of them
@@Garyjorges79 we're are you located
@@Garyjorges79how come you don't do know video recording when you ride your bike.??
It ain't the smallest they make a 500 please explain
Never heard of a 500.. Unless its a Motorcross(Enduro Style)
You okay man? Sounds like you're about to f'n croke
Came from Wisconsin? I thought just milk came from Wisconsin?
All HDs are from Wisconsin
Those long pipes sound like shit when you let off the gas b
on ya bazza
Why do you keep revving the engine? Irritating as shit, and I ride a HD.
+gcdiver,cause that s what I do, got drag pipes and I like it loud,and let people know I'm coming. It's not for everyone, I can tell you that much ! !
oh you drive HD i drive 240p
manager96ful haha
gcdiver you dont rev up when downshifting? Guess you never drove a Peterbilt or shifted anything real?
I agree...let it idle....fuck trying to impress others by revving it up...wasting fuel.
Scare me on rhat freeway...
Free like A Bird ! !
Maybe you should go see a doctor
Why would you say that... Because I drove 100 mph in a short distance.. Its for Entertainment purposes only. I don't do that everyday😂😂😂 Thanks for watching.
That's what they cost used! ! !
Kinda stessful to watch even riding in town. Feels like engine will stall if you dont do your harley revs.
Gary, get your shit together before your review.
Darrell Grisham
thank you, I try little harder next time Darrell. Its not the easiest for me.. I'm more of a rider than an editor. Thanks,Gary
Torqueless.....
Why the hell are you Reving it up constantly when your idling? Oh that's right because that's what Harley riders do
When you love the sound u wanna hear it
Yeah to me it sounded like he was compensating for a bike that dies at idle due to bad carbs.
Man I want a bike so bad
Mmmmm trouble idling .....intake seals
Female bike
I'm not sure.. It didn't say. I just buy and sell These and who ever wants to buy them I sell it to them and ask no questions. Thanks for watching
Opinion, mostly held by “bikers” that’re upset their big bike is slower. Some fellas have a few sportys. They’ll not care what somebody says.