chicken:rofl: im just playin, thats a small bike its understandable, never exceed your comfort level when it comes to speed. Or try going to your local drag strip and see what it can do, its an extremly fun timeI'd be interested to hear how fast I should expect to be able to go on an 883. I'm a new-ish rider and really have a tough time going past 75. At this point, It don't know if it's 'cuz I'm chicken or what. To me, the bike seems like it gets hard to control much past 65.
What do we think? Inexperience? Chicken?
chicken:rofl: im just playin, thats a small bike its understandable, never exceed your comfort level when it comes to speed. Or try going to your local drag strip and see what it can do, its an extremly fun time
My guess is the 883 probably stock would be hard pressed to run 100mph. Wind speed and direction, road surface, tire pressure and tune and pipes would all play a factor on this. But if the bike feels uncomfortable then don't push it. Maybe Amy will chime in because I think the two of you own the same kind and size of bike. The sportster can be a fun little bike but not the easiest or the best bike for a 1st bike IMHO. They are top heavy and don't have the best control. Again that is my own thought. However since you have one enjoy it and make the best of it. It still beats riding in a cage by a long shot.It would be interesting for me to try a bike with more power. This is the only bike I've ever driven--so, I have nothing to compare it with.
And yer right, I'm prolly chicken (but gosh, do we need to laugh SO hard!?!?!?)
My guess is the 883 probably stock would be hard pressed to run 100mph. Wind speed and direction, road surface, tire pressure and tune and pipes would all play a factor on this. But if the bike feels uncomfortable then don't push it. Maybe Amy will chime in because I think the two of you own the same kind and size of bike. The sportster can be a fun little bike but not the easiest or the best bike for a 1st bike IMHO. They are top heavy and don't have the best control. Again that is my own thought. However since you have one enjoy it and make the best of it. It still beats riding in a cage by a long shot.![]()
your '06 sporty is also bigger than her '96. Hers is much narrower and shorter, and also a rigid mount motor. Hers is not going to run as strong as yours due to better cams and such in yours. Hers is also going to vibrate at speeds a whole lot more than yours, the handlebars prolly make her hands numb at those speeds.Chime!! Chime!! I have only gotten my sporty up to 85-90...however that is because I feel that the bike doesn't want to perform much higher than that. Vibrations get heavy, its kind of loud....and I feel like I'm making it go faster than it's made to go. Now, let's fast forward to the times I've been on Rob's VROD. When I'm on his bike... I want to MAKE it push it's limits all the time!!! That bike is made to handle the higher speeds much better, (ahem, Porsche!). Anyway, there have been many times after I get off Rob's bike that I say to him "Don't you always want to just take this thing to its limits?? I always want to go fast!" And he smiles with a huge grin and laughs at me and nods his head Really bigThe Sporty has been a great first bike for me. Yes, it's kind of top heavy, but I have enjoyed the mid controls, and how small the bike is, and it's been really comfortable for me. When I go for my next bike- I am pretty sure it will be a VROD! Not for the speed ability (well kinda
) but also because it's really the only other bike that I've sat on and felt comfortable. Barbie, if you get a chance, I really encourage you test-ride one. I prefer the A model, but that's my opinion. When I do get one, I'll want to lower the shocks in the back to lower the rear, and lower my front forks, so it sits lower to the ground. I'll also need the reduced reach pegs. Being all of 5'3"..my legs streetttchhh to reach Rob's pegs, but I make it work darn it!!!! With the VROD being that low, is makes you feel like you are one with the bike. It feels so stable, and so comfortable to me! That's just my opinion, but most of the dealerships don't push the VRODS much...so I would love you to hear about them somewhere!!!
I love my Sporty, I'm attached to her, she's my first bike, and I can't imagine ever NOT having it. I know I will move to another bike, but the thought of trading the Sporty in for something else really does make me sad. I won't know how much the new owner is, or is not, caring for my bike!! I have no idea how I will ever be able to afford the Sporty, and the VROD...but one can dream!!! Of course, I have a saying running through my head as I typed that last sentence...and that thought is "Go after your dreams. If you don't, someone else will"....ok...maybe I'll start a donation box
Anyway, Barbie- you aren't the only one who keep their Sporty on the "DL"...and I also need to mention, that mine is an '06(and if I remember correctly, yours is a '96)...and I still don't feel comfortable over much of 80-85...again, this is all my opinion...by I did want you to know there is someone else out there, who is right there with ya!!!! And you are by NO means chicken!!! I guarantee, that if you get on a bike...(again, maybe the VROD)...with more power, you wouldn't think twice about taking it to higher speeds, because it's more geared for that!! I promise, I've looked down at Rob's bike before, and I'm going 60..and say..are you serious?? I need to slow down!!! (and if I see a cop, I tell them I know Max, and hope they wave me on by...as that's normally his luck :rofl: )
And no matter how fast or slow anyone is riding, always ride safe :ride
your '06 sporty is also bigger than her '96. Hers is much narrower and shorter, and also a rigid mount motor. Hers is not going to run as strong as yours due to better cams and such in yours. Hers is also going to vibrate at speeds a whole lot more than yours, the handlebars prolly make her hands numb at those speeds.
After seeing what you wrote, I would say hers is prolly pretty close to max at the 80-85 mph range.
I understood exactly, what I'm saying is if you are experiencing it, then you can imagine she is experiencing vibes at a more intense level.Turbo, I'm not sure if you read my post right. I was agreeing with her, saying I totally understand where she's coming from...mine is quite a bit newer AND I don't even feel comfortable over 80-85...Sporty's just aren't meant for that... everything that she experiences with her 96..iI still experience with my 2006.
GotchaI understood exactly, what I'm saying is if you are experiencing it, then you can imagine she is experiencing vibes at a more intense level.![]()
its beautiful! I rode a 120 miles total todayGotcha![]()
Is it as pretty in Friendswood today, as it is here?!?!? It's GORGEOUS!!! Maybe 74-ish outside, not a cloud in the sky...small breeze:ride
If we ever get a change to ride together, either of you can try my LowRider. If you like the torque and the pulse of your 883cc, you will love the grunt and heartthrob that 1550cc gives you, at the same rpms and in the same gears and with the same proportional balance..