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- 883rider's review
| Build quality | 7.8/10  |
|---|---|
| Reliability | 8.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.5/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.4/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.1/10  |
By 883rider on 16th Aug 2006
| Year Manufactured | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | one year |
| Build quality | 10/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 8/10 |
| Overall value | 10/10 |
 883rider's recommendation | |
Classic bike look and feel without the fuss of unreliability or parts availability, excellent build quality
Harsh ride for two-up riding on less than perfect roads, will drag on speed bumps and while cornering with passenger
Have owned over thirty motorcycles, just not all at once. I ride year-around in the Midwest. Have over 6,000 miles on my Harley Davidson 883 low Sportster 883 cc, with no maintenance whatsoever besides oil changes. It starts when the weather is cold, or when the weather is hot. The motorcycle has valve noise, just as any air-cooled engine. Even with the rubber mounted engine, there is vibration at certain speeds, depending upon load, rpm, etc. That being said, I miss the vibration of the old 1975 Sportster I had. Furthermore, engine noise is a great part of the equation. The bike is a living iron horse that takes you where you wish, unlike the boring appliance motorcycles some makers turn out. Some people complain about poor engine horsepower numbers and weak brakes. Both are more than adequate. How fast do you need to go or stop? Take it easy and enjoy life, that is a Sportster.
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Total Respect: +2
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