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Old 11-06-2009, 05:01 PM   #11 (permalink)
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My dilemma is I like the Rocker & Night Train, but they are out of my price range. I like the Iron 883 but am leery that it will be too slow...

The XL will still beat the twin cams off the block last I know. Stock anyways.
None (without modes) are gonna get much about 110MPH and you really dont wanna be there on a Sportster without Suspension Mods.
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Old 11-06-2009, 05:08 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Old 11-06-2009, 05:21 PM   #13 (permalink)
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The XL will still beat the twin cams off the block last I know. Stock anyways.
None (without modes) are gonna get much about 110MPH and you really dont wanna be there on a Sportster without Suspension Mods.
Even though I have always ridden sport bikes, I was never out of control or disobeyed speed laws. Will 75-80 on the highway feel like a death trap in a sportster?
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A 1200 Sportster at 80mph is around 4000rpm. No deathtrap, it is fine at that speed. Especially a later model (2004 and up) rubber mount.

My Sportster was a '94 and the mirrors were totally usable at 80.
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Old 11-06-2009, 06:03 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Even though I have always ridden sport bikes, I was never out of control or disobeyed speed laws. Will 75-80 on the highway feel like a death trap in a sportster?
Naw they cool with that. I generlly got that halfway up/down the on ramp. If no eco weenie cage is in my way.
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Old 11-06-2009, 11:09 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Welcome to the forum from Illinois, That nightster is plenty quick. Maybe not ninja quick but still a ton of fun.
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My dilemma is I like the Rocker & Night Train, but they are out of my price range. I like the Iron 883 but am leery that it will be too slow...

I hear you on the fundsarelow disease.

A lot of anti Harley sport bike riders always bring up how much better their bikes handle and perform and they would be right but if your not entering races a Harley is a real blast to ride. More than enough fun for anyone and the coolness factor cant be measured.

It's not exactly a highway cruiser but the 883 will hold up to just about anything you throw at it and do it pretty quickly.
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