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I have a HD 883. I know this is a small Harley.will I be OK mechanically to travel and tour, can it handle it? |
What I am trying to make sure of is that being it is not a "tour" bike will the engine size being samll get worn out or will the hours of travel hurt it and over work it? i met a girl from canada that owns an 883 and she has over 65,000 miles on the scoot and it's only 2 or 3 yrs old. an 883 will go anywhere u want it to go, all u need is the proper gear so u can do the ride. saddle bags to stow gear, engine guard with highway pegs to be able to put ur feet in a different position, windsheild to lessen the tiring effects of the windblast, and top it off with a sundowner seat. i have a sundowner seat on my sporty, and i can roll 400 miles no problem in a day. the bike will go as far as u want it to go. there's alot of people who prefer the nimbleness and gas economy of the sportsters vs the big v-twins. no way. take it anywhere. 883 is jus tthe motor size, which in itself is a LOT bigger than a lot of motorcycles. Besides EVO Harleys are good stuff You're going to be the weakest link when touring. That engine can handle (easily) thousand + mile days, and well over 100k miles of use with basic maintenance. For reference, there are people out there who've compeated in the Iron Butt Rally (11,000 miles in 11 days) on a Kawasaki 250cc bike. If a 250 can handle that kind of work (and Much, much more), you have nothing to worry about with the 883 motor. Just keep on top of the maintenance. Nah.......Your bike will be be fine.You may be a little saddle sore and stiff but the motor will be the least of your worries if you are going any distance.......At least get some highway pegs on it. Happy Trails!!! if you are not in a hurry! and under 200 pounds. Preferably a girl! I am 5-10 220. I have ridden hundreds of sporty's. as a pro mechanic. I feel they are too small for my liking and would never consider a coast to coast trip on any stock 883 sporty. me Like Brian said YOU WILL BE THE WEAKEST LINK in riding everywhere you desire.The bike will take you as far as your butt can handle it. Congratulations on your choice of motorcycles. It will hold its value longer than any other brand made. Of course sonner or later you will want something bigger and Harley offers it all. So stick with them p.s. you might want to invest in a Mustang or other aftermarket seat as the softer the seat the less saddle sore ya get |
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