which sportster ?????

[Hills]

For what they are worth here are my thoughts...and to echo some of the other posts in this thread...

Things I like about my 2006 883 Custom Sporty as opposed to the standard 883 Sportster. My 2006 model was the last carburated model before fuel Injection. This means a cheaper stage 1. If you want your Sportster to sound like a Harley rather than a sewing machine then at some point you are going to want a stage 1. See other threads on the Evo Sportster forum for stage 1 info and details. (no offence meant to stock sporty riders, respect to you all and each to his/her own).

My 2006 Custom Sporty has a solid, powder coated back wheel which means far easier cleaning with soap, water and paraffin as opposed to washing and at times autosoling a spoked back wheel and getting sore fingers. I'm sure I'll get stick for saying that, spoked back wheels do look nice.

My 2006 Custom model has a 17 litre fuel tank which gets me up-to 150 miles between fills. I know some like the peanut shape tank more and that's cool but if you want more fuel on-board for longer rides then the custom is the way to go.

The Custom models have forward controls which look good and are a must if you are tall and want to ride a Sportster comfortably.

Going on - the Custom model has swept back handlebars thanks to a chrome riser that gives a more upright and in my opinion (being a tall lad) more comfortable ride.

To finish - the 21" chromed front wheel looks nice too on the custom sporty, shared by a few of the big twin models.

I in no way mean to offend anyone or want to get into a pointless argument of which is best because they are all nice. I'm just trying to help the lad decide.

Especially if you are a tall rider Rostro - I would recommend a pre 2007 Custom Model be it 883 or 1200cc. Of course, as always, it depends what each individual is looking for in a bike also their needs and budget.

Regards
Hills

P.s. As far as I know all models of Sportster from 2004 onwards have a rubber mounted engine.

[rostro]

many thanks to you all for the replies.....lots of usefull tips for me to mull over ...will be back when the big desision has been made..regards

[Hilts]

A bit late I grant you but I traded my FatBoy for a Nightster and I lurve it to bitz!!!

Far more fun than the FB to ride although the pose on the FatBoy has to be better...........................

The seat gets hard after a hundred miles and after the FB the range is poor but as most of my riding is short distances, I'm happy with the swop!!

[Mantis]

I rode my mate 883 Sportster I ended buying a 1200 Custom sportster, gotta say I made the right decision in my oppinion, the 1200 pulls away quicker and riders better.

Nothing wrong with the 883, but would wait a little longer and get a 1200 its worth it.

[The Dude]

If you read up on them, stay away from '86-'90(?) 4 speed sporties.
They have a weak gearbox. Mine went at about 15K, with a bill of about 400 notes. I was told that I'd been lucky because 4 figure sums can be the cost!
However, I got one as you may have guessed, and I love her to bits!

TD

[Gogsy]

Originally Posted by rostro

hello every one . a new member here who is looking to buy an 883 sportster.....unfortunatly cannot afford new so will have to buy second hand and would welcome any advice on this.....quite like the 883r . are they all very similar and is there a good or bad year of them to buy ??? is an 883 with a 1200 conversion a good thing to buy or not ??? rookie would be harley owner so all help gratefully recieved... which year did mthe fuel injection models come out also the rubber mounted engine ???

Fer Fooks sake,awe this pish......gan wir yer hert 'n whit ye kin afford.dae yer hamewurk.

[Mantis]

Originally Posted by The Dude

If you read up on them, stay away from '86-'90(?) 4 speed sporties.
They have a weak gearbox. Mine went at about 15K, with a bill of about 400 notes. I was told that I'd been lucky because 4 figure sums can be the cost!
However, I got one as you may have guessed, and I love her to bits!

TD

My mate who is a Harley fanatic, told me to get an evo, because the older sportster arent reliable, he has 1974 ( bought new ) and a 1990 sportsters.

[The Dude]

Yeah, run with an evo to start with.
It's all I know as it's the only one I've had, but apart from that gearbox trouble, it's straight forward.
If the gearbox work has already been done, then one from '86-'90 should be a good buy.
I gotta mate who'll only have shovels, but then it's horses for courses!

TD
I was going to use the line, "that he swears by them," but that would've led to some childish/juvenile quotes or postings! LOL

[rostro]

I GOT ONE ...........
my available funds and "her indoors" got me a mint 2002 883...totally different from any other bike that i have had before and when i i got on and rode it home i was grinning all the way...love the riding experience of it and am "hooked" already. will post a photo when i work out how..many thanks again to you all for your replies...

[kriss]

enjoy rostro