The Tourist
Banned
I just received a 'bulletin' in my spam trap that Moco is introducing a "new" Sportster called the Iron 883.
Everything old is new again.
Durig the 1960s and 1970s, this was the Sportster. They were all this stripped down, many without electric starters. And while most of the new models have larger engines, all Sportsters were 883 cc.
I've always found it odd that in the modern market a small 883 Sportster is now viewed as a 'girls' bike,' or a product for some newb who can't handle a V-twin.
Fully one-third of my friends rode Sportsters. Over time, I owned three of them. I've seen a picture of Sonny Barger on one of them.
Frankly, I've been toying with the idea of buying a bike like this, or a Nightster. Not to sound to 'green,' but many times I just want to go 25 miles and have a cuppa with a buddy. I just want to feel the air, enjoy the sun.
Last year, Betty snapped a throttle cable. During the repairs, I asked for a loaner, specifically a newer 1200 cc Sportster, just for fun.
The thing handled like cruise missile, darting in and out of traffic with just a simple shift of weight. It accelerated just as fast as any of its custom big bore brothers.
I suggest you go to the Harley home page and check out this new/old bike. Nostalgic? Yes, it is. But it sure looks like fun!
Everything old is new again.
Durig the 1960s and 1970s, this was the Sportster. They were all this stripped down, many without electric starters. And while most of the new models have larger engines, all Sportsters were 883 cc.
I've always found it odd that in the modern market a small 883 Sportster is now viewed as a 'girls' bike,' or a product for some newb who can't handle a V-twin.
Fully one-third of my friends rode Sportsters. Over time, I owned three of them. I've seen a picture of Sonny Barger on one of them.
Frankly, I've been toying with the idea of buying a bike like this, or a Nightster. Not to sound to 'green,' but many times I just want to go 25 miles and have a cuppa with a buddy. I just want to feel the air, enjoy the sun.
Last year, Betty snapped a throttle cable. During the repairs, I asked for a loaner, specifically a newer 1200 cc Sportster, just for fun.
The thing handled like cruise missile, darting in and out of traffic with just a simple shift of weight. It accelerated just as fast as any of its custom big bore brothers.
I suggest you go to the Harley home page and check out this new/old bike. Nostalgic? Yes, it is. But it sure looks like fun!