[HarleyVest]

If you guys are planning to spend just under $10,000 for a biek other than a HD Street 500 or 700 the Harley Davidson Iron 883 wouldn't be bad bike to throw up for consideration.

This is another bike I am looking in to right now if I run out of patience.

what do you guys think?

2013 Harley Davidson Iron 883, As much as performances are involved, the Evolution engine puts out a maximum torque of 53. 8 lb ft at 3750 rpm and delivers an average fuel consumption of 51 mpg.So lets enjoy with 2013 Harley Davidson Iron 883

2013 Harley Davidson Iron 883 Specs

Length 88.8 in.

Seat Height, Laden 25.7 in.

Seat Height, Unladen 28.9 in.

Ground Clearance 4.7 in.

Rake (steering head) (deg) 30.5

Trail 4.6 in.

Wheelbase 59.5 in.

Tires, Front Specification 100/90B19 57H

Tires, Rear Specification 150/80B16 77H

Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal.

Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qt.

Weight, As Shipped 540 lb.

Weight, In Running Order 562 lb.

Engine Air-cooled, Evolution

Bore 76.2 in.

Stroke 3.811 in.

Displacement 53.9 cu in

Compression Ratio 9:01

Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Exhaust
Chrome,
staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers

Wheels, Front Type Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheels, Rear Type Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum

Brakes, Caliper Type
Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear

Engine Torque 53.8 ft-lb
Engine Torque (rpm) 3,750
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 29
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 30
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 51 mpg

 

[Livin On]

kind of reminds me of a bigger displacement Street 750

although build quality should be a bit better...

 

[Punkelf]

Yeah, but I'd end up throwing a couple more grand on it to get a seat and pipes like what comes stock on the Street 750.

 

[harleyhoonigan]

Not a bad option, it's good for people who might think the Street 500 and Street 750 will be too mainstream.
Side profile on this is much more attractive as well!

 

[Livin On]

yea i like that the forks are more straight up vs the Street 500/750, I'm not the biggest fan of the raked out look...

 

[fkystreet]

that is a sweet looking motorcycle. how would this compare to the street 700?

 

[harleyhoonigan]

yea i like that the forks are more straight up vs the Street 500/750, I'm not the biggest fan of the raked out look...

I like the raked out looks, just more to my liking. Wouldn't mind this new Iron 883

 

[Livin On]

shouldn't be too hard to alter the neck angle, One of my cousins is a deep sea welder with a background in motocross racing, I'm going to give him a call and see what he thinks about altering the neck angle. He should be able to fab it up for me no issue....

 

[harleyhoonigan]

shouldn't be too hard to alter the neck angle, One of my cousins is a deep sea welder with a background in motocross racing, I'm going to give him a call and see what he thinks about altering the neck angle. He should be able to fab it up for me no issue....

Let us know what he says, interest in hearing what some pro has to say.

 

[Livin On]

Let us know what he says, interest in hearing what some pro has to say.

yea I hear you, but theres really not much to it besides lopping off the headstock and welding it in at a new angle...

 

[harleyhoonigan]

yea I hear you, but theres really not much to it besides lopping off the headstock and welding it in at a new angle...

That's true, but he might even suggest going for a different bike, making a really good suggestion in the process. I'm new to harley, the street 500 or street 750 will be my first harley ever. So someone like myself would find that valuable as i'm still open to option. I'll even save up a bit more to get the ideal bike.

Keep us posted!

 

[fkystreet]

shouldn't be too hard to alter the neck angle, One of my cousins is a deep sea welder with a background in motocross racing, I'm going to give him a call and see what he thinks about altering the neck angle. He should be able to fab it up for me no issue....

I'd imagine that would change the dynamics of the handling quite a bit.

 

[pacer]

Oh to HECK with 110 years of H-D safety and handling Engineering

Pacer

 

[firehawk]

I'd imagine that would change the dynamics of the handling quite a bit.

I'd wager it would make the bike feel heavier, and the steering response would be slower.

 

[fkystreet]

yea not something I'd want. Stock it is!

 

[harleyhoonigan]

Sometimes stock is best, I always stuck to entry-level mods and never went too crazy, after all they did build the bike from the factory to be as good as it can be for the price they're selling it at.

 

[revolution-x]

I love the Iron 883 & would buy one without a second thought - except that I cant legally ride one in this country.

It is a very popular model here for those on their unrestricted license.

 

[HarleyVest]

I'd wager it would make the bike feel heavier, and the steering response would be slower.

Yeah i would keep her the way she is out of the box...

 

[fkystreet]

agreed! wouldn't change a thing
!

 

[stude]

Any of the Sportys is a good choice.
I like more rake. Yes the steering will be heavy at slow speeds with more rake. I had a 91 Sporty with an AME 14*, 10" over "chopper" kit once (total of 43* rake). The steering was heavy up to about 15 mph. It handled very well, but you couldn't turn nearly as sharp. The bike rode better too, since it had a longer wheelbase.
I would never go with that much rake again, but somewhere in the 36* range is what I like. My "C" Sporty is 30* or 30.5*, but I don't plan to change it any time soon.