Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Iron?

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sharon

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I am a 48 year old woman. I'm 5'4 and one hundred 40 pounds. Three years ago I took a motorcycle safety course. I tried out several different bikes and then I bought an 883 low. It was the best thing I ever did. I spent two summers riding and learning on the sweetest little bike ever. Last summer I felt confident enough, and went out and bought myself a fatboy. I have never regretted either purchase, and am loving life more every day!
I have never dropped either bike...ever.
Sounds to me like you have done your homework.. and you are taking the safety course. You are doing everything right. Good luck, have a great time, and don't let other peoples comments rain on your parade!!
 
I am a 48 year old woman. I'm 5'4 and one hundred 40 pounds. Three years ago I took a motorcycle safety course. I tried out several different bikes and then I bought an 883 low. It was the best thing I ever did. I spent two summers riding and learning on the sweetest little bike ever. Last summer I felt confident enough, and went out and bought myself a fatboy. I have never regretted either purchase, and am loving life more every day!
I have never dropped either bike...ever.
Sounds to me like you have done your homework.. and you are taking the safety course. You are doing everything right. Good luck, have a great time, and don't let other peoples comments rain on your parade!!
 
I never dropped my first bike. Dropped every one after. What sort of advice/opinions are you looking for?

On the motorcycle you are a smaller target, have greater performance and greater agility than in a cage and are less likely to be involved in a collision. If you do hit something you will be hurt, so you have a little more incentive to be watchful and avoid collisions. You are invisible on a motorcycle. That is not "ride as if you are invisible" -- the cagers will look right at you, making "eye contact" and pull out in front of you because they did not see you. Never assume the right of way. The best defense is a good offense
 
I am a 48 year old woman. I'm 5'4 and one hundred 40 pounds. Three years ago I took a motorcycle safety course. I tried out several different bikes and then I bought an 883 low. It was the best thing I ever did. I spent two summers riding and learning on the sweetest little bike ever. Last summer I felt confident enough, and went out and bought myself a fatboy. I have never regretted either purchase, and am loving life more every day!
I have never dropped either bike...ever.
Sounds to me like you have done your homework.. and you are taking the safety course. You are doing everything right. Good luck, have a great time, and don't let other peoples comments rain on your parade!!
 
I need some help picking a bike. I am 28 years old, 6 foot and 180lbs. I have never been on a motorcycle before just sat on some at the dealership. The price of the 883 Iron is a little steep, but I plan on financing a bike as my car will be paid off in a few months. I have my seat reserved for MSF classes and just need to plan ahead. I have all my gear to make the ride a little safer. I have also spent the last few months researching and researching. I need to get some riders opions who can think back to when they first rode.

I decided to pick the 09 883 Iron because it was the same price of any other cruiser in its class and I like the style of the bike. I've read endless comments on how people drop their bikes like "why would you buy a new bike when you'll most likely drop it". Have you parked your car in a parking lot before. You can't keep something new forever, $hit will happen.

Anyways, sorry for the rambling. Any advice will work.
 
If you have NEVER rode a bike before, then yes, getting a "new" bike for your first bike is kinda silly. Dropping a bike is not like a parking lot door ding on your car. You can bend and/or break a lot of expensive parts. A dropped bike can easily cost you $500+

If I were you I'd keep the Harley for next year, and go learn on a cheap $750 - $1000 beater bike, drop it all you want, and be the best driver you can be for the next season on your Harley.
 
Good choice for a starter cruiser. Also a good decision to sign up for the MSF course. If you're in the position to afford the 883, then go for a new one. (particularly if you can find a previous year model, such as the '09...you're saving $$$ right off the bat)
If you can hold off making the purchase until AFTER you take the MSF course, you might want to think about doing that. (simply because you mind find the idea of riding it more appealing that actually riding, and then you're not going to lose your shirt dumping a bike you don't want) If it is the last one, and you're confident you're going to not only pass the course, but ride after that, throw your money down on the '09, and have fun.
While I normally advise beginners to buy a used bike the first time around, you're right. Sh*t happens. If you want a new bike out of the gate, it is your money. Go for it.
Have fun, enjoy your course, ride safe.
 
I never dropped my first bike. Dropped every one after. What sort of advice/opinions are you looking for?

On the motorcycle you are a smaller target, have greater performance and greater agility than in a cage and are less likely to be involved in a collision. If you do hit something you will be hurt, so you have a little more incentive to be watchful and avoid collisions. You are invisible on a motorcycle. That is not "ride as if you are invisible" -- the cagers will look right at you, making "eye contact" and pull out in front of you because they did not see you. Never assume the right of way. The best defense is a good offense
 
Buy a used Honda Shadow 600 or 750. They are great beginner bikes. They run well and have enough power to haul you around but not so much that you will kill yourself. Buy one 3 or 4 years old and then after a year or so you can sell it for almost what you paid and buy a bigger better harley. I wouldn't recommend a Sportster as a beginner bike. They are not easy bikes to ride.
 
I am a 48 year old woman. I'm 5'4 and one hundred 40 pounds. Three years ago I took a motorcycle safety course. I tried out several different bikes and then I bought an 883 low. It was the best thing I ever did. I spent two summers riding and learning on the sweetest little bike ever. Last summer I felt confident enough, and went out and bought myself a fatboy. I have never regretted either purchase, and am loving life more every day!
I have never dropped either bike...ever.
Sounds to me like you have done your homework.. and you are taking the safety course. You are doing everything right. Good luck, have a great time, and don't let other peoples comments rain on your parade!!
 
I never dropped my first bike. Dropped every one after. What sort of advice/opinions are you looking for?

On the motorcycle you are a smaller target, have greater performance and greater agility than in a cage and are less likely to be involved in a collision. If you do hit something you will be hurt, so you have a little more incentive to be watchful and avoid collisions. You are invisible on a motorcycle. That is not "ride as if you are invisible" -- the cagers will look right at you, making "eye contact" and pull out in front of you because they did not see you. Never assume the right of way. The best defense is a good offense
 
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