TorontoBoy
Well-known member
I ride an old Honda Shadow and I like it, but instead of listening to the crap about HDs I decided to test ride one. Before you even think about going further, go for a demo ride of the 883.
The 883 at the demo ride was the bike no one wanted to ride, and this was fine for me. The 883 comes in a mid-controls or a forward controls model. I prefer the mid-controls model, closer to a standard riding position. At idle the thing really vibrates A LOT, but as you start riding it calms right down and is quite pleasant. Personally I liked the 883 but would rather spend the money on a Shadow. Being a v-twin I do liek the sound with the standard muffler. The fit and finish on the HDs are very good.
I'm not into the HD lifestyle, but there is no other brand that has that same level of merchandising and club feel. If you start with the 883 you can upgrade to the 1200 with a kit. That'll give you a lot more power. There is so much you can customize on a HD, given unlimited cash, which I don't have it.
Go ride an 883, for heaven's sake. Then go ride a Shadow.
The 883 at the demo ride was the bike no one wanted to ride, and this was fine for me. The 883 comes in a mid-controls or a forward controls model. I prefer the mid-controls model, closer to a standard riding position. At idle the thing really vibrates A LOT, but as you start riding it calms right down and is quite pleasant. Personally I liked the 883 but would rather spend the money on a Shadow. Being a v-twin I do liek the sound with the standard muffler. The fit and finish on the HDs are very good.
I'm not into the HD lifestyle, but there is no other brand that has that same level of merchandising and club feel. If you start with the 883 you can upgrade to the 1200 with a kit. That'll give you a lot more power. There is so much you can customize on a HD, given unlimited cash, which I don't have it.
Go ride an 883, for heaven's sake. Then go ride a Shadow.