My first Harley

Dtrain · **on:** April 08, 2012, 03:05:53 AM

Here is a Pic of my first Harley!....
It's a 2009 883 Iron...Only had 832 Miles from first owner who put a bunch of extras on the Bike...All the work was done at the Dealership(documented) who sold the Bike to the Original owner then Me!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2012, 03:49:03 AM

Very nice!

I love the classic look of a stripped down bike with all the usual chrome stuff blacked out. Very sweet ride!

Def

edap617 · **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2012, 03:54:12 AM

Nice big bike.

batrev · **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2012, 04:10:38 AM

Congrats on the new bike!

enki_ck · **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2012, 10:30:54 AM

That looks great

Enjoy the ride.

Chako · **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2012, 12:43:34 PM

Nice motorcycle.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2012, 02:15:58 PM

Does it have the rubber mounted motor? That was a nice upgrade.

Agree with Grant: The flat black look is just awesome.

Dtrain · **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2012, 02:40:28 PM

I believe so@ Mr Whippy...A long time ago back in the 90's my Brother had a 1200 Sportster that I rode from time to time.The Bike had plenty of power but handled like a brick...I am so suprised at the difference in handling and quality between his bike and the ones Harley produces today..This bike is so much smoother..It still has that Harley sound but with the mounting system for the engine/trans I hardly notice any vibration..What i do notice could be attributed to the fact that the previous owner switched out the handgrips for knurled metal grips..I wear gloves when riding so the only time I really noticed is when I start the bike up without gloves..The Screaming Eagle Intake and Vance/Hines Short Shots let the Bike breathe on both ends and really help on the sound..A Power Comander Box and Dyno Tune was done and the Bike is putting out all that can be reasonably expected without accelerated wear and tear. According to the Tech with all that was done to the Motor the bike will keep up with any stock 1200 on the Floor..Where I like to ride primarily on the backroads I know I have plenty of power in reserve to get out of trouble if I need it..I really love the clean look too..I say to each their own when it comes to Motorcycles and such but I hate looking at one and thinking.."What a great pile of Accessories"..I love the way the bike fits me too..I am 5'9'' 220lbs but I have arms that stretch down past my knees and 52 inch shoulders and really short legs..I would have loved a bigger Dual Purpose Bike but I could not find one I could comfortably and safely straddle at a Stop Light..Plus I have always wanted a Harley and I have always liked Sportsters to me a Sportster say riding..I am not a fan of Motorcycles that are as big as my Yaris..I like bieng as close to the elements and the road as possible not isolated by fairings and bags and stereo equipment..That is why I think I really enjoy riding the two lanes as well..I want to see and experience what is going on around me,which is something I never really get to do driving a Semi..Last Weekend while taking a break in Thompson Ohio I ended up helping a man fix his car door when it would not shut...I am glad I helped,but it was not just bieng a good samaritan,just experiencing what was going on around me..Thanks to all for the Comments Hope others post pics of their bikes too!

Dtrain