Harley 883 Sportster - Not Just Great Looks!

By Allison R Thompson

The Harley Davidson Motorcycle company produce a number of different models but one of the most popular and best selling is those that are in the Sportster group. Especially popular with young and old, men and women today is the Harley 883 Sportster.

As anyone will soon discover all the bikes that Harley Davidson have produced through out the years including this one are extremely versatile. But what is making this motorcycle so popular is that it looks very similar to the XLCH Harley Davidson Sportster that was first built back in 1958. But for those who wish to provide themselves with a little more comfort to use the bike for touring on there are a number of additional items that they can put on to theirs. Below are a list of the items that you may want to consider buying for yours.

1. Get yourself a set of flush mounted leather saddlebags. 2. Get it fitted with a sport windshield. 3. Replace the seat that it comes with, with a deluxe touring one instead. 4. Get a low sissy bar along with a passenger backrest. 5. Fit on to it a sport rack, and then buy yourself the overnight rack and tank bags.

This will make it in to a great bike for going away on at weekends without having to comprise and lose any of its ride capability. Moreover, by putting on the new seat and including the passenger backrest it makes the Harley Sportster 883 even a more comfortable and enjoyable ride when two are on it.

All the latest versions of the Harley Davidson Sportster including both the 883 and 1200 models have looks that are very similar t the XLCH Sportster first built in 1958. Although they look the same today Harley Davidson have used the highest standard and quality parts and materials in order to make them.

All the latest Harley Davidson 883 Sportster's are fitted with an Evolution V-Twin engine which has a total of 883cc. But should a person wish to they can have the engine bored out further by their Harley Davidson dealership for around $900 and this will increase the engines capacity up to 1200cc.

Although the 883 Sportster has a large engine it has not been designed for being ridden at high speeds, generally going no higher than 60mph is best, especially if you want to avoid vibration. Rather those who would prefer some thing a little faster then a Japanese motorcycle might be a safer bet for them. Yet for those who like the feel of the wind in their face and the sun on their skin then this motorcycle would be perfect.

Many people who have owned a Harley 883 Sportster have soon discovered that they are easy to ride both through a city and out on the open road. Also with all models in the 883 range now fitted with a belt drive instead of a chain one this has made the ride experience more pleasurable. Because the bike has become much quieter and has become far easier to maintain. Also for those looking for a bike which keeps its value well and has quality written all over it then you won't do much worse then considering this motorcycle if you are looking to buy a Harley Davidson. - 30329

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