Sold My Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 + Here's Why

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

48 states in 7 days! It's go time!!

[@whitmeza]

🙌

[@ridewithted2003]

I just picked up an Anniversary Sportster last February to go along with my Anniversary Heritage. Haven't done anything long distance on it yet but that's in the making. My Heritage has been to the Keys twice and I'm fixing to do a Saddle sore this year and my trip to Sturgis for the first time.

[@whitmeza]

Nice! 🙌

[@Roscosgarage]

I just bought a 2003 Harley 883. 5800 miles. All original. Hadn’t ran since 2005. Still has original tires!!! Replaced the tires and fluids, carb clean and the bad boy fired right up! Runs amazing. $2000 how can you fight that!!

[@Roscosgarage]

And battery ***

[@whitmeza]

That’s awesome!

[@ktotheswiss1617]

Well now you have to buy a 70's style chopper 👍.

[@whitmeza]

Oooo sign me up

[@bartel-shop]

Amazing!

[@whitmeza]

Thank you.

[@paulwojnar2291]

I know exactly how you felt saying goodbye to your Sporty. I traded my 2019 Heritage for a Pan America Special August of this year. Sad day for me but the PA has reintroduced me to sport touring which I really love. Have fun on yours. Awesome machine. PS: still have my 07 1200 Sporty. Couldnt part with it.

[@whitmeza]

I want to buy back my sporty eventually but I am obsessed with my PA. 🙌

[@paleridersteelhorse4923]

Waiting to see what the next one will be

[@whitmeza]

HD PAN America :)

[@jimbyrne9071]

Thank you for the motivation,your love of motorcycling is fantastic.

[@whitmeza]

Appreciate it.

[@geraldscott4302]

Sad to see anyone give up a carbureted bike. Over the past 46 years I have owned over 50 bikes, and every single one of them have been carbureted. I would never consider owning a computer motorcycle. I have a 1989 Harley FXRS Low Rider and a 2006 Sportster 1200L. Not only will I never give them up, but I am currently looking for another Sportster (carbureted of course) since H-D is no longer going to be making them. I have a local independent Harley shop that is not affiliated with H-D in any way. They use mostly aftermarket parts, and can fabricate parts if necessary. They work on Panheads, Shovelheads, and EVOs. They also work on any Ironhead or EVO Sportster ever made, though they are not really into the computerized stuff.

[@whitmeza]

I’ll get the bike back. I’m sure of it!

[@MyDunnLife]

Last year I sold my 2000 Sportster 1200 a bike I rode for 7 years. I was ready to put down more miles and my wife has started to show interest. I only wish I had got a road king vs the Dyna. Didn’t think the wife would want to ride with me as much as she has.

[@whitmeza]

Nice

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

I am 2 old to ride that Long 🩼🩼 you or my Hero 🏍 Y’all or the Best ♥️ Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!

[@DeBa1226]

Hey we’ve got one of our own in need. Don’t know if you’re sub’d with Itchymoche n Vee….. great brother in NE Ohio, been giving us great content along time, long time biker, great stories to share. Check out his latest video. His wife’s really been battling brain cancer. Thanks Whit.

[@whitmeza]

Appreciate you sharing this.

[@Doug_Morgan]

I feel the same way on a bike, once I get going I find it hard to sstop. I just feel a need to ride forever.

[@whitmeza]

Exactly.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

I hope you get on Indian Rider radio 📻 Again you and Curtis make a good team Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@whitmeza]

It’s great to chat with him!

[@larryyz_hideaway]

You know, the cirlcle tour of Lake Superior is also just about 1k miles exactly....have a passport?

[@whitmeza]

Yup! That’s the plan

[@ronwarber535]

Always a sad day when you sell your bike that you love so much. I sold my K75S which had done over 100K and 6 trips across Australia. Many fond memories.

[@whitmeza]

Incredible!

[@marklawless1726]

Will you be at the BAT rally?

[@whitmeza]

BAT? I’m not sure.

[@billymc2681]

When it's time to move on...it's funny how you get attached. My first bike was an '85 Honda VF 500. I've been keeping an eye out for one, but finding one (running) in decent condition is difficult. Good luck with the new bike. Hope it's a Honda!

[@whitmeza]

Thank you! It’s actually the exact same Pan America I rode last year. 🙌

[@billymc2681]

@@whitmeza cool! There is one for sale close by. A 2022 GI Enthusiast for < $20. I'm afraid if I go test ride it...it will end up in my garage alongside my Goldwing!

[@WalterB_883]

Sorry to see the Sporty leave. Maybe, as you mentioned, you will have an opportunity to get it back some day. My first bike was a 2000 883 Sportster, which I still have for 21 years now. Can't get rid of it as it's just fun to ride.

[@whitmeza]

That’s the plan!

[@roadturtle660]

So glad you were able to get the Pan America. I have a good feeling about this bike. Keep logging on the mileage for the rest of us, so we can get a good feel for what it’s made of. I’ve got a feeling that is exactly what Harley Davidson wants and not only do I think that was a smart move on their part, I think you’re the right person to do just that. Looking forward to seeing how it all transpires! Be sure and keep us posted.

[@whitmeza]

Thank you Dale.

[@ladyjrider666]

I loved the fact you took a bike that isn't built for your challenges as they evolved. I ride a 1996 zl600 eliminator, in the UK. I'm facing higher fuel consumption, less comfort etc than my friends, but to plan a long trip is exciting. Having seen you do that and more. But that said, I do understand. Onwards and upwards. Can't wait to see more of your adventures.

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!

[@EbonB]

End of an era but also start of a new one. :-) Glad it going to a good home and hopefully dude gets lots of quality yrs out of it.

[@whitmeza]

It is.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

I am looking forward to seeing your new bike I am guessing Indian or HD is the question ❓ If I was you I would work out a deal with BMW 4 A loaded R18 ❌. Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@whitmeza]

Thanks for watching David.

[@rickkrause4956]

Selling or trading a bike that you have loved and enjoyed is ALWAYS hard. Hopefully you will enjoy your new bike just as much, maybe even more. Good luck with your next 2 wheeled adventure, whatever that may be.

[@whitmeza]

Absolutely will!

[@karengleason4791]

Dirty windshield yikes!

[@whitmeza]

You betcha.

[@vangoodwin7335]

Giving up the first bike? Hell no, I still have my cousin's 65 Panhead Electraglide that I bought when I was 16. Two months ago I inherited my uncle's 47 Indian Chief that at 14 I learned to ride on. I've had many bikes and like my Pan that's in crates, I've been put down. Long distance riding I understand and have truly enjoyed. Competition riding not so much because the challenge has to be won within! I wish you much luck with a great new bike. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!

[@ktotheswiss1617]

I will never sell my 03👍

[@whitmeza]

I know I’ll have the bike back eventually. :)

[@patrickmcguire9663]

I really think you had outgrown the 883 long ago. Bittersweet? Perhaps. But it was time for you to move on. Besides Whit, it is not the bike, it's you.

[@whitmeza]

It really is bittersweet.

[@tbenedict6335]

Well onward and upward as they say.youve definitely out grown the 883 but the memories it provided will not be forgotten.

[@whitmeza]

Yes indeed.