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14th August 2011
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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are they really that bad? (Iron ride quality)
Was doing a search on the iron 883. And i found this. Are they really that bad? Whats top speed on an iron 883 before the wobble?
Last edited by Folkie; 14th August 2011 at 16:37..
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14th August 2011
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic 1st Class
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,212 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2010 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL883 SOLD Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: Kawasaki Ninja 250R Other Motorcycle Year: 2008
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Originally Posted by bp626indamix
Was doing a search on the iron 883. And i found this-http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=143555
Are they really that bad? Whats top speed on an iron 883 before the wobble?
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That´s the opinion of one person used to sport bikes, sure he won´t like it if he expected something similar at what he is used to.
Better try it yourself and make your own opinion.
If you asked me, then I tell you the low suspenssion is hard but a lot of people seem to love the look of it.
Sure is underpowered, is a 500lb bike with like 40hp, thing is do you need more? |
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''Under control''
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: the 918
Posts: 2,981 Sportster/Buell Model: xl 883c<1212 Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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easy enough to give it more hp, I have almost doubled my horse power @ 76hp. wobble is easy to fix as well, simple fork brace and new springs, do it fine.
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14th August 2011
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Land Speed Record
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Posts: 724 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Sportster C Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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If the guy is used to riding an SV...then i am sure it was quite a different feeling for him.
I've never had a wobble on my 1200. It certainly doesn't have the precise, buttoned-down feel of a good sport bike...but going around corners like ape-shit, or smokin' 1/4 mile times isn't the reason to buy one of these things.
My .02 about the slammed suspension...
I have the custom. With progressive 412's it rides surprisingly well, but there is no way hell I'd go with any less travel. The "low" bikes look awesome, but the first thing I would do is jack the thing up to at least Custom specs ( preferably to R specs ) and get cool looks and a nice FUNCTIONAL machine.
Is the 883 underpowered? Compared to what...a GSXR1000RR? Yep...way underpowered...but then again, so is the 1200, and about 99.99% of the motorcycles out there. I stepped off a CBR1000RR, and when riding my 1200 in the manner which it was meant to be ridden, it rarely, if ever, feels underpowered in real world operation. I would imagine the 883 performs adequately in it's proper environment as well.
My first ride on the sporty was eye opening as well. It felt very....raw....rude...crude. These bikes are about the ride...not how you ride. About going out on a sunny day just to cruise around with no place to go, and in no hurry to get there. That sort of satisfaction doesn't take tons of power. If none of this sounds interesting, then i definitely suggest you try and get a ride on one before buying, because you may decide you want something else.
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14th August 2011
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 686 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 iron Sportster/Buell Year: 2010 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1200 custom Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: Triumph Bonneville Other Motorcycle Year: 2011
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I have an 883 iron I have ran it up 90 and never experienced a wobble it has all the power I need. They are great Bikes, I love'em, I don't knock other people for what they ride its a shame that a few people gave everyone else a bad rap, its a cruiser its not a touring bike its not a crotch rocket either, try if you like it great if not keep looking till you find the kind of bike you like, I had a 550cc Yamaha Seca it has way more power than it
Different strokes for different folks
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14th August 2011
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Senior Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 2,840 Sportster/Buell Model: 2001 883 Custom
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The speed limit most places is 60 mph. Most of these super duper sport bikes are ticket magnets. As for "wobble" I have no idea WTF he's talking about. Speed wobble has moreto do with rake and trail more than anything else. I'vehadmy 883 Custom conversion up to 100+ MPH with no problems. However the front end tendsto get very light at that speed.
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Brass Nut
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western Weald
Posts: 30,408 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200V Sportster/Buell Year: 2013 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL883C … long gone Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDB … gone! Other Motorcycle Year: 2012
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Never had a wobble on my 883 either (at speeds much higher than he mentions). Never thought the front end felt light either.
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Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pine Barrens
Posts: 349 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883N Iron Sportster/Buell Year: 2010
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I've had my iron running down the parkway at 75-80 mph and it felt smooth as silk. After a few mods to rider position the bike is very comfortable. Ride one and decide for yourself.
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Super Moderator
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Duarte, CA
Posts: 5,618 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster 883L Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda CB350 Cafe Style Other Motorcycle Year: 1970
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My 883 is fast and has upgraded suspension. When I bought this Sportster I knew the suspension would need to be changed by the time I arrived home.
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14th August 2011
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Senior Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: l'escarene
Posts: 867 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1975 Other Motorcycle Model: triumph bonneville Other Motorcycle Year: 1977
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lol,
Anyone stepping off a jap bike is going to feel a Harley very different.
This is why my 883R felt so blinding after my ironhead and Triumph T140.
I will say that the newer evo sportsters seem to lack a little in the build quality of chassis/suspension parts but they are easily upgraded.
Its a shame that these bikes are so strangled by emission controls when they leave the show room too.
Once again an easy fix.
The great thing about our bikes is that they are an open canvas when we buy them and we have loads of options to make our ride speciel.
Jap bike owners will never get that owner in put.
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