Comments on: 2009 Harley Davidson Iron 883

By: crank

crank — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:45:04 +0000

I don’t ride, but after seeing this bike I’m buying it. This is the type of bike I always wanted. But trying to find those old schools bikes is impossible, and even if I did find one it’d be a chore. I’m definitely going to get one of these though.

By: JimmyDee

JimmyDee — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:47:16 +0000

This is the first time I have ever seen a Harley that genuinely jumped out at me and said “hey”. This is one seriously badass bike. But it’s not screaming “BADASS”, it’s just quiet about it.

I really like the idea of the smaller engine, lighter overall bike and the lines are very cool. I don’t mine a bit of chrome here and there, although a fully stealth bike would indeed be sweet.

Sadly, even an 883 is too big for me for a guy looking at a first motorcycle. It will be 8 years or so before I can even consider looking at getting one due to licensing restrictions and taxes in BOTH places where I live.

If they made a 250cc version of this, that would REALLY get the entry level crowd. I have to ride a 249cc or less for at least one year on my Asian license or in Canada (new legislation for motorcycle licenses) and it’s just not practical for me to spend that on a motorcycle in Canada.

Even if it was 800 bucks more than a nearly identical 250cc Rebel, I’d happily pay it. In fact, I’ll probably drop 800 bucks on buying a bunch of Iron parts and converting them over to fit on a Rebel simply because I have no other choice.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:03:12 +0000

@ Marylin,

You are a very lucky person to have both an Iron AND a Nightster. I’ve ridden the Nightster extensively, how does the 883 compare in power and feel? Is it really slow or adequate? How does it sound?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:01:59 +0000

I LOVE the look of this bike. I am 5’9″ and 190 lbs, and the Iron fits me perfectly. My only issue is deciding between the Iron and customizing it, or saving my pennies and getting a Superglide, and of course customizing that.

Problem is not any flaw or limitation with the sporty, just the type of riding that I like to do, which is touring. Yes, the big twin will be more comfortable, but the Iron, with a little cafe bubble fairing, a better seat and some soft saddlebags would make a mean sport-tourer.

By: Monika

Monika — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:47:29 +0000

Got one since last year august, done about 10000km and the front suspension is a nightmare, bottoms out when it’s standard, too hard with heavier oil and the rebound all wrong, yet Harley Davidson says nobody else complains so they won’t do a warranty claim. We fitted the standard forks from the 883 custom and they work perfect on the bike, so looks like they won’t have a repeat customer if that’s what they want.