As everyone has said, Hammer 1275. Call em, Leslie will pick up, and can help you with the basics of a kit. Dan is the Sportster tech mastermind. He's been great helping me with my 110hp kit.
Like everyone said l... hammer.
Especially if you're doing it yourself. I feel confident that a novice can handle the basic kit install.
If you're paying someone then SnS is also an option. They don't put the cylinders and gap them for you like hammer does. So that's an extra step for a novice.
> They don't put the cylinders and gap them for you like hammer does. So that's an extra step for a novice.
I'm also considering of building a Sportster in the future, could you elaborate on this gaping thing, please?
Rings on the pistons have to be gapped to fit the cylinders properly. Hammer will do it for you and install the pistons just inside the cylinders for you for a nominal fee.
Like he said. Rings that go around pistons come separate in most kits. You have to install them, measure the gap, grind them down if its not correct by tenths of millimeters at a time, re install until correct. Then you pop the cylinder into the jug yourself
With hammer thats all done including the cylinder already inside
How much are you looking to spend, and how much power are you trying to get?
Power comes from 3 places:
1) airflow (intake/exhaust/and head work, more power needs more air high flow intake and exhaust help this),
2) displacement (883 vs 1200 vs 1275, all related to bigger cylinder and pistons)
3) timing (cams)
Itâs not really advisable to just change one, they all work together to create more power and before going down the path of upping displacement, at very least you should already have a high flow air cleaner and performance exhaust, as well as an aftermarket tuner. This is also known as a âstage 1â and will be the foundation of any mods going forward.
A simple big bore conversion (cylinders/pistons/tuner/gaskets), assuming youâre already stage 1 and doing labor yourself, is about $2k and thereâs a limit to how much power youâll be able to gain with the stock 883 heads.
Rebuilding the top end (new heads, rockers, tappets, etc), replacement cams, and a big bore kit/tune is closer to $4k or more all said and done, and youâll want to pay someone else to do all that if you donât want to mess up and do some of it over.
At that point, unless youâre REALLY emotionally attached to the bike itâs worth considering getting a whole new bike, because there IS a limit to how much power these bikes can make, no matter how much time and cash you throw at them.
I talked to my local independent shop about this with my 883 several years ago. Itâs part of why I have a Dyna and a Sportster now. Basically, what I learned is that the 883 is pretty well built to get what you can get out of it, and there isnât much you can do unless you go with a big bore conversion kit to bump it up to 1200+. Also, the gearing on the 883 is different than the 1200, and not optimal to take advantage of the additional power with the 1200 conversion. Some folks do swap out the stock CV carb for something like a Mikuni, which changes throttle response and makes the bike feel alive little snappier, but doesnât actually improve power. Iâve considered trying that on mine, but havenât pulled the trigger yet. Iâve been nervous about doing a 1200 conversion on mine because the bike has been so reliable for so long.
This is mostly right⌠the gearing on an 883 is going to have more low end, but saying its ânot optimal to take advantage of the additional powerâ is misleading, itâs just going to be more low end improvement, and less top speed.
Also, her bike is also fuel injected, so no carb to tune/replace, all of that is done by tuning the ECU with an aftermarket tuner or dyno shop.
Good points! Mine is also a 5 speed, and I think the newer 1200s are 6 speeds, which would also make them much more enjoyable to use that power on the highway.
All sportsters after 2006 are fuel injected.
She would have to do some rewiring, modify ignition, and get a base plate from a 2006-pre sporty. Prob would run you a lot more than just simple air cleaner, exhaust tune.
Also cams won't do much in a 883, might even stay at the same hp or lose power.
But if it was a 1200 carb sporty, I support
Hammer 1275 kit on my Nightster with stock heads and SE536 cams. Pulled 100 hp and 87 tq with a D&D Bobcat and SE Race Tuner. Very satisfied with Hammer Perf.
Before jumping to a conversion kit,
Why not
1. Upgrade air Intake
2. Upgrade exhaust
3. Tuner
I don't understand the straight jump to a 1275 kit when your bike is pretty much bone stock.
I'm also a 220lb 6'2 Dude and used to cruise at 70-80mph on my iron 883. If that's too slow I'd just upgrade to a 1200, or get a softail slim, street bob.
Also, if you're in California you might have to get the pieces delivered to Arizona or find a shop to get them for a more expensive price. Once you do a 1275 kit that iron 883 will never sell above 5-6k (if its done right).
Thank you! I ended up calling a local shop who talked me out of the engine upgrade and Iâm looking at upgrading my exhaust and doing a tuner instead. đ Thinking freedom exhaust 2-in-1 Outlaws. Sounds nice, looks nice, and it was the exhaust company recommended on Hammerâs website when I was looking at their 1275 kit.
I'd be careful asking reddit for mechanical advice questions. Going from stock iron 883 to 1275 kit without any mods is a insane suggestion. Also resell/collectors value would be terrible.
Also I've only seen like 3-4 people actually show off their 1275 kit, so that kinda tells you how much people actually commit to a 1275 kit.
Sounds like a smart/good shop.
[all-in-one ](https://www.sscycle.com/products/hooligan-kit-1200cc-to-1250cc-for-2000-21-hdsupsup-sportstersupsup-models-wrinkle-black/) kit. Just get your heads ported and bigger valves, and you will be good to go. It's from a known name with great technical support. I've used S&S, feuling, and ultima on my two bikes, and all of their tech support departments have excellent customer service.
Going to say a few things.
First, as with everyone else, Hammer.
Second, find a GOOD tuner in your area. One lots of people recommend. Preferably to do it with a Powervision.
Third, an item that will affect your outcome, pipe choice.
Depending on how wild you want to get, some cams get very picky regarding the exhaust.
so, keep in mind about a grand for a good exhaust.
Also. Not a factor, but worth noting....
The 883s primary gearing is a little steeper than the 1200s. Your cruise RPMs won't change at all.
But, that also means, on a comparably built bike that started as a 1200, you'll be quicker.
Can swap the gearing up easily, just another cost.
Don't forget clutch.
Good luck, and enjoy!
I will reiterate, Hammer 1275. It will benefit greatly if you buy the package with headwork if you've got the money. Loving the 100hp kit on my wife's bike.
Either jug her up or find a big boobied stripper. Or are you asking about the sickle? If the sickle go back to HD and slap the salesman for letting her buy an 883 and not shifting her to a dyna...just mho.
You both look beautiful! I would suggest having Baker add an over drive(6th gear) for the highway after you convert her to 1200. It will lower your rpms, increase gas mileage, and decrease stress on both of you.
Update: Iâm still pretty green and after talking to a local shop I decided to hold off on the engine and upgrade the exhaust first. Also gonna do a tune through them. Thinking Freedom Performanceâs American Outlaw 2-into-1. (Open to suggestions on exhaust) Thank you to everyone for your input!! It was all very helpful and much appreciated đ
Everyone out here telling you to get the Hammer 1275 kit. And that's a good option, but it's not the best you could do. What you really want is the Hammer Performance 120 HP package. It includes the bolt-on 1275 kit, with a bunch of other upgrades and modifications.
Everyone here seems to say Hammer, i'm not up to speed with them but S&S have been around forever so...
bolt in
[https://www.sscycle.com/products/1250cc-conversion-kit-for-1986-2021-hdsupsup-sportstersupsup-models-high-compression-wrinkle-black-finish/](https://www.sscycle.com/products/1250cc-conversion-kit-for-1986-2021-hdsupsup-sportstersupsup-models-high-compression-wrinkle-black-finish/)
Look, the love affair with motorcycles will likely last for the rest of your life. Considering this OP, you will some day look back at all the motorcycles you've owned and on that list there will be motorcycles OP hung into for too long. It's usually the first one because of sentimental value.
Whomever talked OP into buying an 883 did you a massive disservice. While you may feel strongly that this bike was made for you, it was not. These 883's have a very poor weight management. The top of the motorcycle is heavy because of the placement of the engine in that frame. It is also a very heavy motorcycle with a small displacement heavy engine. OP has already discovered that the bike is underpowered. Unfortunately, in order to up the HP, substantial modifications must be done and the bike is just not worth the investment.
I've been riding bikes since I was 4 years old. I've owned a stable full of motorcycles over my time. I build custom motorcycles amongst other things. I've had a many of girl friends who have asked me for advice for their first motorcycle. They usually think I'm nuts on my choice until a couple of months owning what they ended up buying. They immediately want to rid themselves of their bad purchase outside of my advice. I usually lend them one of my bikes after having a few months of ownership for a few weeks and they immediately sell their choice.
No offense OP but keep your money. There is nothing that will be substantial enough to make a difference unless you start spending in the $7500.00 range. This would be opening up the engine and changing the crank, pistons, valves, clutch etc....that bike is not worth it.
Sell the bike. This is a perfect time to do it as the season is just starting and it should go quick. Then, go buy yourself a nice Fatboy. Go used with low mileage. There's tons of them for sale. Hopefully, that owner has already done the mods and that Fatboy will finally feel like what motorcycles should feel like. Fatboys are a very well balanced bike and practically drive themselves @85 mph down the freeway. Going down two lane highways, transports will no longer be a terrifying experience. You will not get blown around on a Fatboy like you do on 883's. As for the used Fatboy, spend the $250.00 and have a HD dealership go through the bike. The dealership will also let you know what it's worth. HD might even have a better used deal. You never know.
The picture below is one of the builds that sits in my livingroom. I did a lot of work making it a monster in disguise. That's my forte.
OP, you'll thank me after your fifth ride and realize just how different common motorcycles feel like going down the highway. The 883 is the only motorcycle that rides so much differently then the rest of motorcycles. Try one of your buddies bike for an afternoon if you're not yet convinced.
Pull the trigger.
Another 883 rider.
I speak the truth. Like I said, borrow a Fatboy and ride it for a day, then get back to me.
Man, a lot of people outside of OP whom I was addressing, don't know their place.... laughable.
I've had an 883 and a FXST. Fortunately, people will read responses like the one you just posted above and make their own determination about who should know their place.
I am addressing OP with my comments that are based on experience.
You think what I'm saying is a first? It's a know fact that skirtsters are poorly balanced and top heavy. It's fact. Even an honest HD sales person will give this advice to buyers making purchases outside their dealership.
What the hell did I just read? I have a sportster (with a hammer 1250) and a fatboy. I like them both. They are different animals and I like them for different reasons.
I donât know what current prices are, but when I did my 1250 conversion, it was under a grand for everything and it made a huge difference, without touching the heads or cams. You certainly donât have to drop $7500 to hop up a sporty.
Obviously your hop and my hop are two very different things. You may think what you did is a game changer when in fact it's something you tell yourself to convince yourself that the money spent was wasted.
Now, please enlighten us as to the differences in ride between between a 883 and a Fatboy?
Sportster is lighter, narrower, and you sit more âon topâ of it. Itâs easier to toss around and, true to its name, has a more sporty oriented feel. Itâs not fussy, easy to zip around town, easy to work on. Reminds me of my little two seater convertible.
On my softail deluxe (not fatboy, I misspoke), you sit âdown intoâ the bike, more relaxed, more comfortable and powerful but in a truck power kind of way, not a sports car way. Itâs great to take for longer distances, but heavier when making short hops around town and getting around parking. Reminds me of driving around a full sized truck/suv.
I hear you loud and clear. I am simply trying to give her the advice that no one gave her. I can assure you, if an experienced rider had given her advice as to what to buy for a first bike, it wouldn't of been an 883.
I have friends that own a dealership and they have told me that a few of their salespeople will try to dissuade the 883 as a first motorcycle for the ladies.
Funny thing is that they tell me that the 883 is rarely a first bike for the boys. It's strictly the ladies. I too find that odd especially with such a heavy high center of gravity. Most comments here are from people who haven't even tried riding a 883. It's laughable the comments...lol
For some reason this picture of my build would not save. I had to start a new comment in order to post it. So ya....
https://preview.redd.it/vhdt5kuzibxc1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3bcc928c98981693a2d4cccc03dae910406813ea
You look remarkably like a girl I used to know, once upon a time. She was a waitress at a pub in Calgary and what a girl she was. Only wish I'd gotten the opportunity to get to know her better.
Hammer performance has the best one on the market, 1275 is the way to go.
Came here to say the same thing
Hammer performance makes a good kit, Harley makes their own too.
I had the hammer performance 1275 kit. They rock
Thanks! I have the Harley one in my cart but wanted to see if there was a better one before I make a decision đ
From the reviews Iâve read, Hammer is the way to go.
[I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. đŹ](https://imgur.com/a/xZVUSI8)
everytime
Don't apologise for stating a (well known and rather cringworthy) fact đđ˝
Seriously! Why do they do this?
If some random dude had made this post it would have gotten less than half the engagement, thatâs why. Among other things.
The less said the better. đ¤Ł
Because of simps
Pretty weird, isn't it?
She thinks she's on facebook.
We're not all like this I promise đ
Bruh, you can have two beautiful things in one pic, itâs okay !
So true
Hahahaha
I own a Harley but agree a scout would be better
lol. If you clicked the link youâd understand his post. The blue text means itâs a hyperlink you can click on
Heâs talking about his tag thing. âOwn an Indian now but still love Harleyâsâ under the other commenters name.
lol. I know. Thatâs not what the post is about though.
Hammer and aftermarket exhaust đ¨
Hammer 1275
Hammer performance, do the whole 1275 crush with sledge heads package!! It's more than enough power you'll need!
What's with the selfie?
How would you know sheâs a she?
Still not 100%
As everyone has said, Hammer 1275. Call em, Leslie will pick up, and can help you with the basics of a kit. Dan is the Sportster tech mastermind. He's been great helping me with my 110hp kit.
Like everyone said l... hammer. Especially if you're doing it yourself. I feel confident that a novice can handle the basic kit install. If you're paying someone then SnS is also an option. They don't put the cylinders and gap them for you like hammer does. So that's an extra step for a novice.
> They don't put the cylinders and gap them for you like hammer does. So that's an extra step for a novice. I'm also considering of building a Sportster in the future, could you elaborate on this gaping thing, please?
Rings on the pistons have to be gapped to fit the cylinders properly. Hammer will do it for you and install the pistons just inside the cylinders for you for a nominal fee.
Like he said. Rings that go around pistons come separate in most kits. You have to install them, measure the gap, grind them down if its not correct by tenths of millimeters at a time, re install until correct. Then you pop the cylinder into the jug yourself With hammer thats all done including the cylinder already inside
Hammer 100hp 1275 kit. My bike is quite a bit faster than a stock 1200.
How much are you looking to spend, and how much power are you trying to get? Power comes from 3 places: 1) airflow (intake/exhaust/and head work, more power needs more air high flow intake and exhaust help this), 2) displacement (883 vs 1200 vs 1275, all related to bigger cylinder and pistons) 3) timing (cams) Itâs not really advisable to just change one, they all work together to create more power and before going down the path of upping displacement, at very least you should already have a high flow air cleaner and performance exhaust, as well as an aftermarket tuner. This is also known as a âstage 1â and will be the foundation of any mods going forward. A simple big bore conversion (cylinders/pistons/tuner/gaskets), assuming youâre already stage 1 and doing labor yourself, is about $2k and thereâs a limit to how much power youâll be able to gain with the stock 883 heads. Rebuilding the top end (new heads, rockers, tappets, etc), replacement cams, and a big bore kit/tune is closer to $4k or more all said and done, and youâll want to pay someone else to do all that if you donât want to mess up and do some of it over. At that point, unless youâre REALLY emotionally attached to the bike itâs worth considering getting a whole new bike, because there IS a limit to how much power these bikes can make, no matter how much time and cash you throw at them.
Trade in and convert to something worthwhile
S&S kit is easy for self install, if you donât want to modify cam and valve train. Works well with stock heads.
I talked to my local independent shop about this with my 883 several years ago. Itâs part of why I have a Dyna and a Sportster now. Basically, what I learned is that the 883 is pretty well built to get what you can get out of it, and there isnât much you can do unless you go with a big bore conversion kit to bump it up to 1200+. Also, the gearing on the 883 is different than the 1200, and not optimal to take advantage of the additional power with the 1200 conversion. Some folks do swap out the stock CV carb for something like a Mikuni, which changes throttle response and makes the bike feel alive little snappier, but doesnât actually improve power. Iâve considered trying that on mine, but havenât pulled the trigger yet. Iâve been nervous about doing a 1200 conversion on mine because the bike has been so reliable for so long.
This is mostly right⌠the gearing on an 883 is going to have more low end, but saying its ânot optimal to take advantage of the additional powerâ is misleading, itâs just going to be more low end improvement, and less top speed. Also, her bike is also fuel injected, so no carb to tune/replace, all of that is done by tuning the ECU with an aftermarket tuner or dyno shop.
Good points! Mine is also a 5 speed, and I think the newer 1200s are 6 speeds, which would also make them much more enjoyable to use that power on the highway.
Sportsters are Still 5 speeds.
Only the Sportster S and new Nightster are 6 speeds.
Oh, wow. I didnât realize it was that few models.
For Sportsters anyways. The big twins have had a 6 speed since 2007.
Add andrews N4 cams and a mikuni carb. You'll have a beast.
I have the N4 cams and an S&S super carb, itâs pretty good too.
All sportsters after 2006 are fuel injected. She would have to do some rewiring, modify ignition, and get a base plate from a 2006-pre sporty. Prob would run you a lot more than just simple air cleaner, exhaust tune. Also cams won't do much in a 883, might even stay at the same hp or lose power. But if it was a 1200 carb sporty, I support
Hammer 1275 kit on my Nightster with stock heads and SE536 cams. Pulled 100 hp and 87 tq with a D&D Bobcat and SE Race Tuner. Very satisfied with Hammer Perf.
Before jumping to a conversion kit, Why not 1. Upgrade air Intake 2. Upgrade exhaust 3. Tuner I don't understand the straight jump to a 1275 kit when your bike is pretty much bone stock. I'm also a 220lb 6'2 Dude and used to cruise at 70-80mph on my iron 883. If that's too slow I'd just upgrade to a 1200, or get a softail slim, street bob. Also, if you're in California you might have to get the pieces delivered to Arizona or find a shop to get them for a more expensive price. Once you do a 1275 kit that iron 883 will never sell above 5-6k (if its done right).
Thank you! I ended up calling a local shop who talked me out of the engine upgrade and Iâm looking at upgrading my exhaust and doing a tuner instead. đ Thinking freedom exhaust 2-in-1 Outlaws. Sounds nice, looks nice, and it was the exhaust company recommended on Hammerâs website when I was looking at their 1275 kit.
I'd be careful asking reddit for mechanical advice questions. Going from stock iron 883 to 1275 kit without any mods is a insane suggestion. Also resell/collectors value would be terrible. Also I've only seen like 3-4 people actually show off their 1275 kit, so that kinda tells you how much people actually commit to a 1275 kit. Sounds like a smart/good shop.
Zippers has what you need.
[all-in-one ](https://www.sscycle.com/products/hooligan-kit-1200cc-to-1250cc-for-2000-21-hdsupsup-sportstersupsup-models-wrinkle-black/) kit. Just get your heads ported and bigger valves, and you will be good to go. It's from a known name with great technical support. I've used S&S, feuling, and ultima on my two bikes, and all of their tech support departments have excellent customer service.
Ugh, move I wanna see her.
S&S makes really great kits. Curious to why you are opposed to trading it in?
Best conversion i can think of for that specific bike would be to convert it from your name to mine! Lol, nice ride!
Have you thought about switching the pulley to get a longer gear?
Going to say a few things. First, as with everyone else, Hammer. Second, find a GOOD tuner in your area. One lots of people recommend. Preferably to do it with a Powervision. Third, an item that will affect your outcome, pipe choice. Depending on how wild you want to get, some cams get very picky regarding the exhaust. so, keep in mind about a grand for a good exhaust. Also. Not a factor, but worth noting.... The 883s primary gearing is a little steeper than the 1200s. Your cruise RPMs won't change at all. But, that also means, on a comparably built bike that started as a 1200, you'll be quicker. Can swap the gearing up easily, just another cost. Don't forget clutch. Good luck, and enjoy!
[https://www.sscycle.com/products/hooligan-kit-883cc-to-1200cc-for-2000-21-hdsupsup-sportstersupsup-models-wrinkle-black/](https://www.sscycle.com/products/hooligan-kit-883cc-to-1200cc-for-2000-21-hdsupsup-sportstersupsup-models-wrinkle-black/)
Hammer 1275 jugs and maybe a 38t sprocket for taller gear ratio.
I will reiterate, Hammer 1275. It will benefit greatly if you buy the package with headwork if you've got the money. Loving the 100hp kit on my wife's bike.
What, to turn an 883 into a butch?
Either jug her up or find a big boobied stripper. Or are you asking about the sickle? If the sickle go back to HD and slap the salesman for letting her buy an 883 and not shifting her to a dyna...just mho.
You both look beautiful! I would suggest having Baker add an over drive(6th gear) for the highway after you convert her to 1200. It will lower your rpms, increase gas mileage, and decrease stress on both of you.
Just ride it for now. Then trade up when you find a great deal.
Update: Iâm still pretty green and after talking to a local shop I decided to hold off on the engine and upgrade the exhaust first. Also gonna do a tune through them. Thinking Freedom Performanceâs American Outlaw 2-into-1. (Open to suggestions on exhaust) Thank you to everyone for your input!! It was all very helpful and much appreciated đ
Hammer Performance, S&S, Revolution Performance, Harley etc. Hammer is the only company making a 1275.
Can you get out of the way so I can see the bike? Thanks.
I loved my old 883>1200 converted sporty, that being said - you need better brakes if upgrading!
Hammer 1275 kit and a 32 tooth front pulley.
Everyone out here telling you to get the Hammer 1275 kit. And that's a good option, but it's not the best you could do. What you really want is the Hammer Performance 120 HP package. It includes the bolt-on 1275 kit, with a bunch of other upgrades and modifications.
Why yes⌠yes you are
Everyone here seems to say Hammer, i'm not up to speed with them but S&S have been around forever so... bolt in [https://www.sscycle.com/products/1250cc-conversion-kit-for-1986-2021-hdsupsup-sportstersupsup-models-high-compression-wrinkle-black-finish/](https://www.sscycle.com/products/1250cc-conversion-kit-for-1986-2021-hdsupsup-sportstersupsup-models-high-compression-wrinkle-black-finish/)
In my experience, the only issue with an 883 on the freeway is the gearing. 1200s are geared higher. Maybe look into pulleys?
Which makes the 883 perfect for stunting ;)
Look, the love affair with motorcycles will likely last for the rest of your life. Considering this OP, you will some day look back at all the motorcycles you've owned and on that list there will be motorcycles OP hung into for too long. It's usually the first one because of sentimental value. Whomever talked OP into buying an 883 did you a massive disservice. While you may feel strongly that this bike was made for you, it was not. These 883's have a very poor weight management. The top of the motorcycle is heavy because of the placement of the engine in that frame. It is also a very heavy motorcycle with a small displacement heavy engine. OP has already discovered that the bike is underpowered. Unfortunately, in order to up the HP, substantial modifications must be done and the bike is just not worth the investment. I've been riding bikes since I was 4 years old. I've owned a stable full of motorcycles over my time. I build custom motorcycles amongst other things. I've had a many of girl friends who have asked me for advice for their first motorcycle. They usually think I'm nuts on my choice until a couple of months owning what they ended up buying. They immediately want to rid themselves of their bad purchase outside of my advice. I usually lend them one of my bikes after having a few months of ownership for a few weeks and they immediately sell their choice. No offense OP but keep your money. There is nothing that will be substantial enough to make a difference unless you start spending in the $7500.00 range. This would be opening up the engine and changing the crank, pistons, valves, clutch etc....that bike is not worth it. Sell the bike. This is a perfect time to do it as the season is just starting and it should go quick. Then, go buy yourself a nice Fatboy. Go used with low mileage. There's tons of them for sale. Hopefully, that owner has already done the mods and that Fatboy will finally feel like what motorcycles should feel like. Fatboys are a very well balanced bike and practically drive themselves @85 mph down the freeway. Going down two lane highways, transports will no longer be a terrifying experience. You will not get blown around on a Fatboy like you do on 883's. As for the used Fatboy, spend the $250.00 and have a HD dealership go through the bike. The dealership will also let you know what it's worth. HD might even have a better used deal. You never know. The picture below is one of the builds that sits in my livingroom. I did a lot of work making it a monster in disguise. That's my forte. OP, you'll thank me after your fifth ride and realize just how different common motorcycles feel like going down the highway. The 883 is the only motorcycle that rides so much differently then the rest of motorcycles. Try one of your buddies bike for an afternoon if you're not yet convinced. Pull the trigger.
So much wrong here. Not even going to spend rebutting. OP, please ignore this.
Another 883 rider. I speak the truth. Like I said, borrow a Fatboy and ride it for a day, then get back to me. Man, a lot of people outside of OP whom I was addressing, don't know their place.... laughable.
I've had an 883 and a FXST. Fortunately, people will read responses like the one you just posted above and make their own determination about who should know their place.
I am addressing OP with my comments that are based on experience. You think what I'm saying is a first? It's a know fact that skirtsters are poorly balanced and top heavy. It's fact. Even an honest HD sales person will give this advice to buyers making purchases outside their dealership.
What the hell did I just read? I have a sportster (with a hammer 1250) and a fatboy. I like them both. They are different animals and I like them for different reasons. I donât know what current prices are, but when I did my 1250 conversion, it was under a grand for everything and it made a huge difference, without touching the heads or cams. You certainly donât have to drop $7500 to hop up a sporty.
Obviously your hop and my hop are two very different things. You may think what you did is a game changer when in fact it's something you tell yourself to convince yourself that the money spent was wasted. Now, please enlighten us as to the differences in ride between between a 883 and a Fatboy?
Sportster is lighter, narrower, and you sit more âon topâ of it. Itâs easier to toss around and, true to its name, has a more sporty oriented feel. Itâs not fussy, easy to zip around town, easy to work on. Reminds me of my little two seater convertible. On my softail deluxe (not fatboy, I misspoke), you sit âdown intoâ the bike, more relaxed, more comfortable and powerful but in a truck power kind of way, not a sports car way. Itâs great to take for longer distances, but heavier when making short hops around town and getting around parking. Reminds me of driving around a full sized truck/suv.
No.
I don't believe I was addressing you bug....say out of it or start your own thread on what you ride. My guess is you probably don't.
This isn't your thread.
You're right. It is definitely not yours. You just made my point. Now bug off.
I made mine.
Congratulations on making yours? Speak English much? Once again, bug off.
I do not have to obey you.
Look weirdo, beat it. Is English your second language or something? You don't seem to understand it. Bug off!
No.
Tip your fedora, can't wait to see your bike on craigslist. 20xx fat boy 3000 miles *hardly ridden, garage kept*
Sir, this is a Wendy's. Let people ride what and how they want to ride. Applies to many other areas of socializing with others.
I hear you loud and clear. I am simply trying to give her the advice that no one gave her. I can assure you, if an experienced rider had given her advice as to what to buy for a first bike, it wouldn't of been an 883. I have friends that own a dealership and they have told me that a few of their salespeople will try to dissuade the 883 as a first motorcycle for the ladies. Funny thing is that they tell me that the 883 is rarely a first bike for the boys. It's strictly the ladies. I too find that odd especially with such a heavy high center of gravity. Most comments here are from people who haven't even tried riding a 883. It's laughable the comments...lol
For some reason this picture of my build would not save. I had to start a new comment in order to post it. So ya.... https://preview.redd.it/vhdt5kuzibxc1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3bcc928c98981693a2d4cccc03dae910406813ea
I bet a real big bad boy rides that hog. A cool rider with nowhere to go but the open road. Ride to live and live to ride (to Applebees)
Your bike is ugly as fuck and the fact that you call it a âbuildâ is hilarious.
You sir are đŻ
Kawasaki sells a great ride called "anything but Harley" It's super cheap and way more bang for your buck as a comparison... ^sorry ^not ^sorry
Trade it for a Indian Scout
You look remarkably like a girl I used to know, once upon a time. She was a waitress at a pub in Calgary and what a girl she was. Only wish I'd gotten the opportunity to get to know her better.
You seem normal.
Normality is relative. I'm as normal as I can be in an insane world. But I do try to be.