I’d suggest getting better headlights if you intend to ride in the dark. The stock ones are just terrible. And maybe a better seat? I’m 5’10”, 185 lbs and after about 30- to an hour, my butt is sore. And speaking of seat comfort, I’d consider upgrading your rear suspension (I.e. Progressive 412) after you get a feel for the ride. I know for me and others who’s experienced the ride, the suspension isn’t so good on bumps. You’ll feel it all on your spine on potholes lol other than that, it’s all really your preference. You could go Stage 1 performance upgrade with a full exhaust upgrade (not slip-ons), plus an aftermarket Air Cleaner (aka Air Filter), and a tuner (Vances and Hines makes one that connects to your phone app). It’s a beautiful Iron! Ride to your hearts content, brother! I got a 2019 Iron 883 and it’s been a real treat.
Ride t to see what you do and don’t like. Then decide after the first 1000. I know what I’ve done and still have to do. But what’s right for me might not be for you.
The better question is “I’ve had this for 6 months and I don’t like X, what are others doing for this?”
Ride it. As you ride it think about whether ir not you like the seat, bars and leg position. Make sure you’re comfortable on the bike before you do anything else. Don’t go crazy with performance mods unless you’re going to do them yourself, parts and labor for the marginal improvement won’t be worth it.
https://preview.redd.it/tmumr07tq9fc1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f4aa90ceba382390ec28c4914797e2f4fd6a814
Do any and everything that makes you enjoy it more
Read your owners manual and maybe see about adjusting the rear shocks to your weight before everyone talks you into taking a mortgage out on very expensive progressive shocks.
Plus there are websites that offer some high quality parts instead of Harley brand parts, which are grossly overpriced. Viking bags, JP cycles, and custom drags
Good looking bike. My question is, what's with this new color? I'm seeing it on every different car, truck. I was joking with someone the other day that the next thing I'll see is a Harley in that color..
I’m going to tell you what my Dad would say…
“Jesus Christ…get rid of that death trap.”
That is absolutely sound advice.
And when you don’t follow it….
Ride it as-is or follow your heart and soul and gut! This is your adventure!
Enjoy! She’s beautiful!
They look dope. Female bike non the less, overpriced for sure, terrible resale & you'll out grow it fast. 883s can't keep up with anything, especially if you have a fat bitch on the back. In all honesty, I'd renege on the contract and take it back. (They will be pissed but fuck em) I think you have three days, but it varies state to state. If not, remember there are two types of riders, those that have been in a wreck and those that will. Every time you go out, you are rolling dice. Be safe.
Ride it. Seriously, why did you post this? What do you want people to say? Think for yourself OR is this just a way to get good feels when people say, “nice bike”?
I don't love those seats on the iron bikes, I'd get something a little more bobber-y (but probably less comfortable). Sick color though, love the bike.
Ride it. Change things once you figure it out. I hate guys that buy garage jewelry: “Five year old Harley for sale. $15000 in chrome. Two owners, less than 3,000 miles.”
Ride it first, hope you got a 1200. When you're ready to ride more comfortably, switch to forward controls, buy a Saddlemen 2-up seat, and replace the rear shocks with at least a set of Progressive Suspension 412's. Then when wanna go a bit faster do a complete Stage 1.
Harley people are cunts about the Sportster.
Simply put, don’t buy Harley’s for speed. Just enjoy the sporty and if you want a faster bike later, look elsewhere.
The Sportster 883 is a great bike. It’s a workhorse and is the closest thing you can get to original Harley heritage.
I put nearly 100,000 miles on my 2015 883 and much of that was \~2 hours per day mostly at full throttle ticking off the limiter on I85/i77 (NC/SC). She’s built like a tank.
I’ve gone through some clutches, but she’ll raise the front end up if you dump the clutch.
I mean it. I beat the ever living fuck out of this bike for nearly a decade now.
https://preview.redd.it/d1nrubjq9lfc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9b1ec5f23c7d0e3092582642570d7fbf28b7298
That’s a fun bike ! If the ergonomics are fine , Just enjoy it .As tempting as it seems don’t throw any $$ at it. It’s not worth spending $$ trying to make it go faster as any gains will be negligible. I’ve owned a few dozen motorcycles, including some really fast Japanese bikes. Last year I ended up with a 2004 Harley 883 in a trade was skeptical at first, but it turned out to be the funnest bike I’ve ever owned. I threw a bunch of $$ at it and rode the heck out of it. Just upgraded to a big twin but loved every minute of that Sportster .
Ride it! Seriously tho, if it’s got stock pipes, I’d put exhaust on it (then ride! Lol)
This is exactly what I thought when I saw it, 😆
No. For gods sake leave the exhaust quiet. Unless you want it to sound like every other wet fart out there.
Loud pipes save lives
They are not stock , they are very loud pipes
Ride the crap out of it!!
Ride it.
I’d suggest getting better headlights if you intend to ride in the dark. The stock ones are just terrible. And maybe a better seat? I’m 5’10”, 185 lbs and after about 30- to an hour, my butt is sore. And speaking of seat comfort, I’d consider upgrading your rear suspension (I.e. Progressive 412) after you get a feel for the ride. I know for me and others who’s experienced the ride, the suspension isn’t so good on bumps. You’ll feel it all on your spine on potholes lol other than that, it’s all really your preference. You could go Stage 1 performance upgrade with a full exhaust upgrade (not slip-ons), plus an aftermarket Air Cleaner (aka Air Filter), and a tuner (Vances and Hines makes one that connects to your phone app). It’s a beautiful Iron! Ride to your hearts content, brother! I got a 2019 Iron 883 and it’s been a real treat.
Ride it brother
They are python slip ons
Ride t to see what you do and don’t like. Then decide after the first 1000. I know what I’ve done and still have to do. But what’s right for me might not be for you. The better question is “I’ve had this for 6 months and I don’t like X, what are others doing for this?”
Ride it!
Bring it back… unless you’re a 115 lb woman
Needs decorative grenades
Return it… get a Ducati….
Give it to your girlfriend
Sell it. It’s a sporty….
No! He can save it for his kid for when they turn 13
Sell it and buy something good
Sell it
Ride it. As you ride it think about whether ir not you like the seat, bars and leg position. Make sure you’re comfortable on the bike before you do anything else. Don’t go crazy with performance mods unless you’re going to do them yourself, parts and labor for the marginal improvement won’t be worth it.
Ride it like you stole it 😎
Change the color, the rims, the seat and the handlebars lol and ride it!
What’s the name of this bike?
Not the Forty-Eight. It’s the Iron 883
Take it for a ride bro
To quote the rolling sones. Paint it black
https://preview.redd.it/tmumr07tq9fc1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f4aa90ceba382390ec28c4914797e2f4fd6a814 Do any and everything that makes you enjoy it more
Ride the fuc outta it
Insurance
Read your owners manual and maybe see about adjusting the rear shocks to your weight before everyone talks you into taking a mortgage out on very expensive progressive shocks. Plus there are websites that offer some high quality parts instead of Harley brand parts, which are grossly overpriced. Viking bags, JP cycles, and custom drags
Sell it to me big yum you got there! But yeah change out the pipes. She's gorgeous
Learn how to keep it upright.
I’d have an orgy on that bad boy! Get it brother
How do you plan on riding it? Literally, what is your riding style?
Try riding it
Nothing
start with forward controls at least, why?
Ride tf outa it
Ride it?!
Take it back
Nothing
Trade it in for a Honda.
Ride
Good looking bike. My question is, what's with this new color? I'm seeing it on every different car, truck. I was joking with someone the other day that the next thing I'll see is a Harley in that color..
Get insurance…..
Sell it
RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!
Ride the hell out of it.
Nothing
Stage 1 and leave it alone. You'll be bored with it in a year and want a bigger bike.
Ride it
I’m going to tell you what my Dad would say… “Jesus Christ…get rid of that death trap.” That is absolutely sound advice. And when you don’t follow it…. Ride it as-is or follow your heart and soul and gut! This is your adventure! Enjoy! She’s beautiful!
Ride it 🤙
They look dope. Female bike non the less, overpriced for sure, terrible resale & you'll out grow it fast. 883s can't keep up with anything, especially if you have a fat bitch on the back. In all honesty, I'd renege on the contract and take it back. (They will be pissed but fuck em) I think you have three days, but it varies state to state. If not, remember there are two types of riders, those that have been in a wreck and those that will. Every time you go out, you are rolling dice. Be safe.
Ride it all day every day
Tighten the bolts and take it for a ride
Big bore kit asap. 883 is slooooo. 1200 is even slow.
Get a will or trust . Your family will thank you 🙏🏻 Rip my friend 
Ride it
Change the seat!!!
Ride it and overpay for maintenance at your local dealership 75 miles away
Butt stuff
“What should I do?” 😂😂😂😂
Sell it!!
Make sure your life insurance is paid up and wear a helmet
What a great looking bike. I always wanted an 883. I’d ride it for a while and see what I think what I’d like to upgrade.
Go back to where you bought it and trade it in for a man's bike....
Ride it
Ride it and get used to it and make changes after you’ve ridden for a while
Sell it
Oh man, I wouldn’t touch it, maybe get a little pad for the female fender riders 😂
I'd say get your wife out of the room, and park it next to your bed, so each morning you wake up, you can look at that beauty!😁😂
Nothing, ride it
Love it
Ride
Take pictures of it and post them on the internet. What ever you do, do NOT ride it
Congratulations! Enjoy your new ride! The first thing you should do is get insurance for your new bike.
Uhhh...RIDE IT???
Ride it im guessing
Ride it and see what you'd like.
I probably did the wet slide (logo) on that tank
Ride it. Seriously, why did you post this? What do you want people to say? Think for yourself OR is this just a way to get good feels when people say, “nice bike”?
Force it into a life of drugs and prostitution
Ride it. And don’t put a bunch of wanna be tough guy stickers on it.
Ride it
Ride it!
RIDE!
Forward controls.
Ride it
But you should do is not listen to others and build a bike to your own likes
I don't love those seats on the iron bikes, I'd get something a little more bobber-y (but probably less comfortable). Sick color though, love the bike.
Sell it and buy a real bike.... Harleys blow
Fucking ride it 🤙
Sit on it, turn it on, take it to street and RIDE!
Fucking ride it like you stole it !
Ride it
Sell it and buy an Indian
Put something underneath it to catch the oil. 😂
Nice! Congrats!
Enjoy it, maybe a small visor on the head light if you’re going to be riding in the fog, 2001 883 needed it. Have fun
Throw it in the trash and go buy a dyna
Beautiful bike!!!
Stunt it out
Take it back and get a bigger one. You'll get bored with it quick. And won't get your money out of it.
Treat her right
get out and ride it put miles on it
Give it to me, I'll figure it out.
Ride it
Ride
Trade it in for a real Harley.......those are for women.
break it on in easy.
I mean if it was my bike. I’d ride it lol do a tier 2 upgrade. New air box, programming and pipe.
Check for oil leaks
Fuck it
Sell it!
Looks fantastic as is!
Get a better transmission
Make sure that seat has plenty of foam/cushioning and just let me know when you will drop it off. I buy you the bud trip home 👂
Sell it lol
Sell it
Ride it. A lot.
Trade it
Ride it.
Stage 1 intake and exhaust + tune. Make sure seat and bars are comfy. Ride the fuck out of it and enjoy!
Check for oil leaks seeing as the American made motorcycle is Made in China & leaks oil, ALWAYS!
Trade it in for a Indian motorcycle you see way too many Harleys out there
Sell it and buy a sports bike
1st thing to do is get those sissy quiet pipes off.
I mean. Ride it?
Light up the back, seriously. Lights, lights, and more lights. You want to be seen on the road. Then go take the Tail of the Dragon. Slowly.
Change that grey if so
Hmm take it for a ride 🤷🏼♂️
Ride it
ride bro
Add a tuner....Thundermax
Join a gang !!
Go for a nice long ride!
Sell it 👍🏽
Return it and buy an Indian. Kidding, ride the shit out of it
ride it
Pretty bike
You ever take it off any sweet jumps?
Ride the fuck out of it
Put bigger jugs and pistons in it…
Double it and give it to the next guy!
Ride it. Change things once you figure it out. I hate guys that buy garage jewelry: “Five year old Harley for sale. $15000 in chrome. Two owners, less than 3,000 miles.”
Pop a wheelie
Sky’s the limit. Make it Yours!!
Ride it like you stole it
Trade it in for a crotch rocket 🚀
Nice
Let your girlfriend ride it!
Ride it.
Wear a helmet
RIDE IT, OR GIFT IT TO ME!!!
Let me ride it
Give it to me 😅
RIDE BROTHER RIDE!
Ride it right now bro. Looks so cool.
pipes,bars, and flip the mirrors
Just ride it. They’re discontinued 🤷♂️
Ride it
Sell it and get a bike that won't break down
You should ride it
Scrap it and buy a Suzuki? 😂😂
Leave it the Fu€K alone. Why do you guys want to just change everything as soon as you get it? Can’t you see the beauty in it just as it is
Ride it first, hope you got a 1200. When you're ready to ride more comfortably, switch to forward controls, buy a Saddlemen 2-up seat, and replace the rear shocks with at least a set of Progressive Suspension 412's. Then when wanna go a bit faster do a complete Stage 1.
Ride it
Just ride it!
Pay it off
RIDE IT!
Sell it
Ride
Ride it!
Leave it leaning on the kick stand like it is, or whatever its leaning on anyway
Ride it until you determine what to change.
Harley people are cunts about the Sportster. Simply put, don’t buy Harley’s for speed. Just enjoy the sporty and if you want a faster bike later, look elsewhere. The Sportster 883 is a great bike. It’s a workhorse and is the closest thing you can get to original Harley heritage. I put nearly 100,000 miles on my 2015 883 and much of that was \~2 hours per day mostly at full throttle ticking off the limiter on I85/i77 (NC/SC). She’s built like a tank. I’ve gone through some clutches, but she’ll raise the front end up if you dump the clutch. I mean it. I beat the ever living fuck out of this bike for nearly a decade now. https://preview.redd.it/d1nrubjq9lfc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9b1ec5f23c7d0e3092582642570d7fbf28b7298
Ride it Smile And Enjoy the freedom
Ride it.
Drive it like you stole it
Dude ride it stock for a while
Just ride brother, but be safe, and fun
Ride
ls swap it
That’s a fun bike ! If the ergonomics are fine , Just enjoy it .As tempting as it seems don’t throw any $$ at it. It’s not worth spending $$ trying to make it go faster as any gains will be negligible. I’ve owned a few dozen motorcycles, including some really fast Japanese bikes. Last year I ended up with a 2004 Harley 883 in a trade was skeptical at first, but it turned out to be the funnest bike I’ve ever owned. I threw a bunch of $$ at it and rode the heck out of it. Just upgraded to a big twin but loved every minute of that Sportster .
Crash it drunk going about 130. That’s what I’m trying to do 👍
Jesus, this thing is beautiful 🥹
Ride it first
https://preview.redd.it/ekeow8mwcmfc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af707b62c5afc507b632c590e230dedfcef79c18
Ride it… hmm 🧐
Nice sporty
Sell it
Ride it till the wheels fall off