2006 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Test Drive

[@roguemoto8262]

I absolutely love my 2016 883. Best bike I have ever owned. Countless mods available to completely personalize the machine. It has excellent performance and reliability, and is great to take on long road trips!

I’m giving my best friend the same bike. It’s an 06 with 3000 miles on it because he helped me thru the darkest days of my life.

[@briantruck2284]

I guess good friend

[@GeorgeBuzzoianu]

King 👑

[@lifeisdude6925]

Dude love this review, I know it's old but it's helping me decide on my first Harley-Davidson. 👍

[@rayb7414]

Really the best Bike they ever made.

[@hovanti]

Not to mention the oldest model in the HD line; 61 years of the Sportster.

[@c.j.alessi1794]

@Ural Motorcyclist thats not even a harley

[@liamwest5123]

@Ural Motorcyclist you should probably read that again

[@richieoftampa994]

That truck turned in kinda deep.

[@bajadarasta]

More Lightweight than some street bikes and almost 900cc damn straight it's a nice ride...I own one and have to say these bikes are under rated and don't get the respect the deserve

[@travisexe4095]

I have that exact 883 same color and all and love the bike!

[@steveloy8273]

I have a 2006 custom 883. I love it. The carb bikes have more thump.

[@rolandsj8880]

I wish i lived near you. In the Netherlands these bikes are all 2x the price. Vstar 650 younger than 1997 are already at 6000$. but one day, one day. Love your videos

[@Murtagh653]

I got a 2013 yamaha V-star 650 for $7,000 in Australia. everything here is expensive too, the bike was almost brand new though. when i see prices for stuff in America i kinda wish i lived there

[@Dinant010]

Hahaha ja echt klote. zal er ook graag zo eentje hebben.

[@bluesboydude]

Ik ken het probleem.. Dan maar een Honda Shadow

[@Jimmy_Watt]

If you love freedom, we'd love to have you here. Cheers.

[@Voltomess]

well go to Poland for a Sportster price you can buy a single-family house........... for a price of a road king you can have 2 houses and I'm not talking about a tiny house I mean 2 story nice house.

[@robbyclark6915]

4500 miles?! Wow, that’s almost criminal to have that few miles on it. I like how he doesn’t care for a certain bike until he has one for sale! People go on about these 883s sometimes like they’re rebel 250s and even worse! Obviously haven’t ridden one if you think that. I started on a Honda 600 making about the same hp and it is way more manageable and beginner friendly than the 883!!

[@stephenwarren55]

One of the reasons that you like that particular 883 is because of the plush seat. Most don't come with a seat like that.

[@boomerguy9935]

Regarding the late engagement of the clutch lever, the clutch may need adjusting which is a simple part of the 10K mile maintenance service. Also, H-D puts a "spring plate" in the middle of the clutch pack which occupies where the central 3 discs would normally reside. The purpose of this "spring plate" is to make a long and soft engagement. Most people remove this "spring plate" aka "grenade plate" because after 30K miles, it can come apart and the brass components can disintegrate the transmission like shrapnel. This is an easy replacement which is not expensive. I did it myself last summer. Check the XLForum.

[@4DOESIT]

Im about to get myself one and man im am real excited after watching this, finally upgrading from a small 125cc😂🤙🏽

[@boomerguy9935]

I've been riding all sizes of motorcycles from all countries in all styles. I find the interstate very boring and tractor trailers to be dangerous. I pleasure ride the back roads in my local mountains on the twisties on day trips in addition to daily commuting. My latest purchase is the most fun bike I've ever had and that is saying a lot since I've been riding for over 55 years; it's a 2005 Sportster XL883 Standard. The 1200 is too long legged for my back roads and I like to keep the rpm's up for accelerating AND decelerating. The forward controls force me to slouch and I end up with a severe lower back ache. The standard controls are what I grew up with and the riding position being slightly forward gives me much more control in tight turns -- if you snow ski, you understand about keeping your weight in front of your knees -- as well as keeping me in a correct posture with no pain in my back. If you read the history of how the Sportster was born as a result of the British invasion of BSA's, Norton's, Triumph's and other 500cc to 650cc bike kicking our American butts on the tracks, you will appreciate the Sportster even more. Did you even know that the Sportster had right-foot shift like the Brit bikes and its displacement was always referred to in metric terms? This little beast saved Harley Davidson after WWII when our vets came home wanting smaller and faster motorcycles. The "little" 883cc Harley Davidson started out as a "redheaded stepchild" but look at it now. I try to keep my upgrades invisible so that it still looks stock but performs the best that it can. It is simple enough that I can do most of my own wrenching on it which is man-therapy. I hope to keep it running longer than I can. "Smiles per mile" is an understatement. Needless to say, this is not a "chick-bike", "baby-Harley" or any other demeaning term. Bigger is definitely not always better. Can you tell I like my new-to-me ride?

[@fastcar42069]

so have you ever ridden a japenese supersport (600cc or 1000cc)?

[@rickiejacobs5910]

Have you ever ridden a 883 with the 1200cc big bore kit? I see one for sale that I might check out with the 1200cc build.

[@boomerguy9935]

@@rickiejacobs5910 No, but I have ridden the 1200 and the only noticeable difference is more torque and more vibration. Loved the torque, not so much the vibration, but I still loved the bike. As long as the kit was installed by a reputable mechanic, I would definitely go for it if the price is good. With my bad back, I would have to have the mid-controls because forwards kill my sciatica.

[@gunnyhartman2]

I've just bought the same model, not the fastest thing in the world but fun.

[@gtsteele6219]

Glad I discovered you guys. Live nearby. Will have to stop by this spring and take a look.

[@Srkcycles]

+GT Steele sounds great, just check the website for the address

[@davidortner9587]

i got same bike 06 harley 883. love it short shots exsaust. dounds great.

[@Barbarossa915]

I just got an '06 883 today! Also has short shots.

[@mattsilberbauer3373]

Out of interest, how quick will she go if you were to gun it?

[@Sean_0109]

I think these look better with chrome then how they look today

[@hovanti]

Thanks for the review, Sean; looks like nice roads over your way. I'm coming over from Ephrata on my '05 883 to try those roads.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

I'm thinking about buying one of these

[@68weebee]

LOL That's why I wear a full helmet. Giant bugs LOL.

[@tristonmurdock4586]

I live in Texas, I'm pretty sure the mosquitos here could drain a hippo if they tried

[@martymar1513]

How do you compare this 883 to the Iron 883?

[@robertrockwell7581]

i own a 2006 883 custom i bought in 2011 it still only has 4200 miles on it so really no big deal on mileage. i just don't ride it at all being on social security really can't afford too put it on the road like i would want too. and it really is a 1 person bike. nobody on the back too small for that.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Wanna sell it 😁

[@IMP429]

Just bought a 2006 with 3k miles for $2800 best beal ever I love it

[@Voltomess]

wow I'm jealous. Today I saw 1991 with 25k miles for 3k

[@bobbyarmenta5605]

NICE!!!

[@lostammo9026]

Were bro dam

[@IMP429]

@@lostammo9026 Near Hyde Park NY

[@hdrk59]

Harley big Vtwin over priced for the bike ...Harley Sportster ..under priced for the bike . My opinion.

[@bobbyrobbins9816]

Love the teardrop tank on the 883 and the 1200 iron.

[@skydriver5709]

I'm looking at one of these right now. Same color too, that's why it popped out to me in the thumbnail. All original except they added a different foot peg that's more comfortable. They're asking $4500 for it. 4,500 miles. It's like it's the same bike lol

[@tristonmurdock4586]

While we're talking about colors you never see, my 05 is bright ass purple and I love it 🤤😂

[@alexaustin5676]

I just took in on trade a 2006 883 2 days ago at my dealership with 4300 miles on it. Snagged it up for myself for 2500.

[@crd883]

Do you export to the UK?

[@bmvkman]

"This bike is awesome guys....well find out whether it runs good." lol

[@Eak12345]

I finished my Mc license yesterday and have been out looking for a bike today, I was sure I was going to buy a adventure bike but I found a 2006 sportster for $4k and it was such a blast to ride! How does this fare on longer trips? My brother lives 400 km away so about 4-5 hours on motorway. I also tried a dragstar 1200 for $3k which was ALOT more punchy but for some reason I really liked the sportster more even though the dragstar was in general better and cheaper (but a lot bigger also)

[@YABAYBOYPHILL]

is it good on the highway

[@GratonsYT]

Has a video 2 years later...."why to not buy a hd sportster"

[@JUNIORGONG.ASFxCK]

does this year of Harley have a fuel pump that makes a sound when ignition turns to on? i am trying to diagnose my bike to see if it is a battery issue or fuel issue, but when i turn my ignition to on position i do not hear a noise in the fuel pump area like i do on a-lot of newer motorcycles. mine is carbureted as well.

[@jcsandisadventures4752]

What was the standard speed you were going and gear??

[@lewisfirth6502]

Out of all my bikes in 50years riding I really enjoy my fuel injected xl883c , should've got one years ago.

[@RANDOG1951]

Hey guys, What's the average cost to dyno tune a carberated 2003/883 sportster? How much can I expect to pay to have the jets changed? I bought this 883 with basani sweeps and the guy didn't jet the carb. I've read it should be rejetted. Thanks for your answer in advance. God Bless you.

[@Glizzmissile]

There’s a 2008 883 with 4K miles selling for $7.2k these things hold value and it’s 2022

[@jackhopkins4679]

My daughters church has a bike club and I've been looking at 883s to buy her she said when they ride they run like 80s and 90 all day can she keep up at that speed on a 883

[@reyjurado5945]

What price does a bike like this run in the market, if it was a 99-00 model?

[@Такиекакя]

Spring is beatyfull in Landisville

[@jeffskidmore64]

Where are you located at

[@bryontaylor2350]

I just bought a 06 883 CC mustang sally Blue 2k miles $3,500 I weigh 300+ lbs and am 6'5 and the bike goes 80+mph with me and my wife on the back.

[@jaywinters2483]

What was the lat thing that went through the bug's mind as he hit the windshield?.............................................................his butt.

[@Mr.MidKnight]

Hey man, I'm a new rider. Is this bike a good pick? I've heard alot of people shitting on them.

[@hovanti]

It's fine; I weigh 225, and it gets up and goes just fine. Don't get sucked in to the "gotta have a big engine" mindset that most Harley buyers do. I've had my 883 5+ years, and it gets me down the road just as well as bigger bikes.

[@Mr.MidKnight]

@@hovanti oh I know but they recommend like a 1200 or something along those lines. Not necessarily the engine itself. I want a 883 for the very reason that it's little and fast. I just need someone's opinion. Thanks for your reply.

[@hovanti]

@@Mr.MidKnight I hope you find a good bike; good luck! Just make sure it fits you; with mine, I can put both feet down flat when I stop, which is a good thing.

[@Mr.MidKnight]

@@hovanti well I'm 5'10 and 150 pounds.

[@andreatravogul7442]

Nice. Ride. I got one. For sale 2005 sporster 883 with 18900 miles I love in Dallas tx. This. Motorcycle It runs good

[@_007B]

Finally a video without a misleading / argumentative title. Still pretty dull review, just boring and lots of talking.

[@hectorbarajas9316]

Carburetor with rubber mounted engine. Nice.

[@ChucksterCEC]

Does a Sportster have a low fuel light?

[@genxmurse7019]

The one I had, didn't. Of course, it was 30 years ago. All I could do was reset the tripmeter at the gas station. I don't know about the new models.

[@Mr2stroketom]

The fuel injected ones do, not sure about the earlier carby versions

[@deckerhand12]

Not the 06. Sportster. 07 when it got efi it had s fuel light. Best best just watch your miles. The custom is a 4 gallon tank you should get just shy of 50 mpg

[@natecb1]

At 6' , 250lb, am I going to look funny on a bike like this or bog it down at all?

[@bozhidar-petrov]

This is Sean Kerr right? But younger andn without a beard. He is so young in this video

[@jesseweed2144]

I bought a clean no dent 06 883 with 3632 miles for 3500 7/20/2019

[@venomf0]

One in my area for 3 but 1900 miles

[@brockclouser1500]

I bought an 06 883 2k miles for 2800$

[@jamespolucha8790]

The only thing a sportster needs is upgrade the suspension, it’s a good reliable motorcycle

[@seanbarron403]

Dude where are you I wanna ride their!!

[@Me-yh4uc]

GOOD POWER? COMFORTABLE?

[@bigt4865]

How much is this bike?

[@genxmurse7019]

My first Harley was a 1987 Hugger 883. It was a rare factory plum color. Gosh, I loved that bike and so did everybody in my high school.

[@Srkcycles]

high school is the best

[@Barbarossa915]

High school sucked lol

[@dondavidson3769]

Is this good for a first time rider?

[@bigchungus2493]

Very good bikes for first time riders.

[@dennisschell5543]

883 is fine for one up...Leave the lady friend home.

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

it might take a while to get there. I'm a railroad runner.

[@OGKennyLee]

Just got an 2005 883

[@fallenangel1974]

nice bike

[@umangeljustangel5237]

Someone is selling me this bike for 2500. He said the rear break line is leaking but other than that it's good. Should I buy it? It will be my first bike

[@MrBrody1961]

really really?

[@craigpennington1251]

I really wish that H.D.would make a bike like this but with a120" engine,6 speed trans, 18" rims with tall fat rubber-front&rear, a 4 gallon peanut tank and no forward controls for the feet. The only thing black would be the frame and the tires of course. Oh, and a single seat ( AND NO ELECTRONIC FLY BY WIRE SHIT ). One can only dream.

[@josephkirvida6173]

Found a 2004 883 with 9600 miles for $2700 should I pick her up!?

[@Srkcycles]

+Joseph Kirvida sounds like a good deal

[@vm8899]

Guys i want to buy exactly like this , the guy is asking 6000 Euros, the bike has 5000 miles on it. This is my first bike and a am not expert . So i want to know if the price that he is asking ok and what else i need to check before buying it?

[@seanmitchell3650]

i live right by this place

[@louiswilber]

I just actually bought a 06 883 sportster with 1,092 miles on'er today. The price would make yall cry!!😂😂

[@kyleconger2109]

Ever since Shawns beard got longer, he smacks his lips a lot.

[@wandahunter9183]

I got a 2005 sportster 883 with 1463 miles. Nothing wrong with it that's 4 sale

[@TaylorChristensen801]

the seat isn't stock. You said everything on the bike is stock.

[@Srkcycles]

good eye, i was testing you ,and you passed

[@Barbarossa915]

LMao

[@John_Stur]

Why is the "transmission whine" so loud?

[@fastcar42069]

its not. Sounds normal to me bro.

[@jakeodwyer954]

I just bought same bike im a new rider

[@MrTM97]

Seems like so many youtubers in the US dont understand stop-signs. But thanks for the vid

[@pmay222]

My 883 wasnt much different with a passenger, it has a nice lump of torque to cruise the backroads, its not a performance bike, an people dont buy em to go fast surely. ? A passenger affects ANY bike

[@stevenfreeman7798]

New stock ones don't sound like that lol

[@jordanpaul6356]

Same color

[@AB-zm4mj]

I just got one today. mine got 6000 miles on it. and on title it says it was sold at 4000 miles something before... I'm learning, so I didn't try it... my husband drove it. it says it's powerful. but you better be a girl or a thin guy. cause it's small... don't hear it too much here but it's loud too

[@Barbarossa915]

Its all about height. I'm 5'06" and it fits me PERFECT.

[@ultralordking]

how does a Harley have 4 thousand miles on it? those things break down a lot lol

[@jondulaney9654]

Brandon I've got one that has 34,000 miles bro. no problems every year I do a tune up. as long as it's kept in good shape and not beat to shit, it will last you a long while

[@Barbarossa915]

I know this is old, but Harleys do not break down a lot lol. Bikes that aren't taken care of break down a lot.

[@jordanpaul6356]

I got a friend that has a 2006 sportster 883

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

I'll mechanic all your rides.

[@johnbrian118]

what's a good ball park price for a similar bike?

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

I might end up in another State.

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

or can you come pick me up? which would be preferred.

[@jordanpaul6356]

It only has 2500 miles on it

[@joeoreo2498]

You think that bike has low miles for the year. I have a 1995 Honda manga with 4675 miles on it. 🤓

[@giovannayaranga960]

OMG i have the same one....883 pearl with a light blue design 2017 , it’s beautiful but as a new rider, i kind of scare, i ride few time around my neighborhood, i drop the bike ones, and now i feel super scare, it is beautiful i love it.....my husband add a windshield and the mustache bars......but im so scare, i fell more confortable before......i don’t know what to do........😞

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

I wanna work for you in exchange for a Ride. ill give you seven years..just say Yes. I'll be there.

[@bigdogpete43]

Old lady bike.