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6th July 2006
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Biker
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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I really wanted to like this bike.
Last October (2005) I bought a XL883C. I thought I would like it. It's a beautiful looking bike, but, I really don't get the attraction to the ride. After only 500 miles, I knew this was not the bike for me. Actually, it may not be the Sportster in particular, but rather the "cruiser" set-up that does not fit my style. I've ridden UJM's for over 30 years and I guess I've gotten used to them. Also, I'm not crazy about the v-twin motor. I kind of like the buzz of an in-line four.
I'll be taking some pictures over the weekend and put it in the classifieds here. It's going to be a great deal for someone.
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6th July 2006
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Senior Chief Know It All 3rd Class
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: directly over the center of the earth
Posts: 1,748 Sportster/Buell Model: nothing at the moment Other Motorcycle Model: Honda CB360 Other Motorcycle Year: 1974
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thanks for playing
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6th July 2006
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Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 316 Sportster/Buell Model: XB12s Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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Originally Posted by SLAP-DASH
Last October (2005) I bought a XL883C. I thought I would like it. It's a beautiful looking bike, but, I really don't get the attraction to the ride. After only 500 miles, I knew this was not the bike for me. Actually, it may not be the Sportster in particular, but rather the "cruiser" set-up that does not fit my style. I've ridden UJM's for over 30 years and I guess I've gotten used to them. Also, I'm not crazy about the v-twin motor. I kind of like the buzz of an in-line four.
I'll be taking some pictures over the weekend and put it in the classifieds here. It's going to be a great deal for someone.
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Sounds like you should have gotten the 883R.
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6th July 2006
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Ride That F'N Sportster!!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Carolina Coast
Posts: 12,047 Sportster/Buell Model: Highly modified 1200 c Sportster/Buell Year: 01 Other Motorcycle Model: H-D Street glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2013
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Don't let the door hit you in the ass . 
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RTFS Ride That F'N Sportster!!
Sportsters are like prison shanks, small..fast..DEADLY!
When life throws a curve...lean into it and open the throttle.
The wheels beneath me, the road ahead of me..These are the reason's why I ride!!
Last edited by xllent01; 6th July 2006 at 19:57..
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6th July 2006
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Angelo TEXAS
Posts: 2,365 Sportster/Buell Model: Xl 883c Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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6th July 2006
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Land of the f*cking Hurricanes
Posts: 565 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200RS Phantom Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: Kawaski KLX250S Other Motorcycle Year: 2006
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My question would be Why did you buy it in the first place. Following that I would say I think a lot of sporty owners have second thoughts sometimes After they bought the bike. maybe its the friends ribbing them, or Seeing themselves on it, Or just the girls bike thing.
I think that most just accept it and make the bike their own with changes/mods. those that cant accept it usually wind up selling it and buying a big twin. Since you dont sound like a big twin type either where back to my first question. My 2 cents.
LV
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6th July 2006
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Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 411 Sportster/Buell Model: '06 883 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
Reputation: 106
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damn guys, why so harsh on the dude?
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Buying the bike was the cheap part....the "extras" are what costs me!
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6th July 2006
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,402 Sportster/Buell Model: Sold Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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No problem, Dash. There are many bikes I wouldn't want to ride or own. Just the look of a machine is a really good clue as to what it's about. Now you know what a cruiser is. On the other hand I'm sure someone will recognize and appreciate your bike for what it is. Good luck in your search for the right UJM. 
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6th July 2006
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Biker
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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I'm not trolling. I will be selling the bike cheap if you know anyone looking for a stock 883 Custom. I just need to take some pictures.
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6th July 2006
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic 1st Class
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: (Bumphuqued) Chilhowie, Virginia
Posts: 1,272 Other Motorcycle Model: FLHXI Street Glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2006
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Well, how cheap?
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