Harley Davidson Sportster 883 - XL883

I just bought my 1996 beautiful yellow XL883. Will get is Friday 6/5/2020. The previous owner bought a lot of OEM products for it. Can not wait to ride it. Will update when it gets here. Just to look at pictures and checked reviews I believe I hit a home run. I would like to find out where to put pictures of The Yellow Road. I am 73 years old and miss the 60's bike riding and you old timer know what else. 

Bought mine from a Honda dealership and it stopped me dead in my tracks by its shear simplistic beauty. (I only went in for an oil filter) It was fitted with apes, vance & Hines pipes, progressive shocks and a side folding number plate. At 55 I've had a lot of bikes in the past but this one really puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. Harley Davidson know how to make enjoyable bikes. The build quality is really impressive too and I get 60 mpg so cheap to run. The maintenance is simple too. I will definately keep mine as it presses every button for me.

Bought mine from a Honda dealership and it stopped me dead in my tracks by its shear simplistic beauty. (I only went in for an oil filter) It was fitted with apes, vance & Hines pipes, progressive shocks and a side folding number plate. At 55 I've had a lot of bikes in the past but this one really puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. Harley Davidson know how to make enjoyable bikes. The build quality is really impressive too and I get 60 mpg so cheap to run. The maintenance is simple too. I will definately keep mine as it presses every button for me.

i bought it from a friend in june 2015 and have wonderful rides with HOG 1864. i just love the chromes and the exhaust sounds from the screaming eagles easy to manoeuvre in town traffic its the second love of my life I am looking forward to buy either a softtail slim or fatboy slim in the near future and keep my beloved xl883l

The build quality and attention to detail are amazing: excellent welds, wonderful plating/paint, no cheap plastic. Decent power strong brakes, silent & trouble-free belt drive needing no maintenance are only a few oif the strong points. Every Sportster needs Progressive fork springs, better shocks, and a softer, more supportive saddle. The Evo engines are bullet-proof and after 10,000 miles on mine I see no leaks, seepages nor have I experienced any problems/annoyances. Compared to other bikes, the Sportster looks lean and lithe. Not exactly happy on long hauls, it is a runabout without peer.

Bought a 2013 XL883 and love it except for the rough ride. Does anyone else feel like they have been beat up after riding their XL883? My arms, shoulders, & back get sore. It seems so stiff when I go over bumps or RR tracks. Any suggestions or quick fixers so I will enjoy my Harley more than I already do?

I am 65 and this is my 5th.bike.I have a 2008 xl 883.You almost need a crpw bar to pry me away from it.What first impressed me was belt drive,electronic fuel injection,"Power:big time,quite so i dont bother my neighbors,comfort,and ease of handling.Ihave owned big rice burners but man you have not rode until you have rode a Harley.what more can i say god bless the people of Harley Davidson. Rusty.

First,I am a 52 yr old woman,5'5" tall,140 lbs, who hasnt ridden in 30 years!I bought a suzuki gz250 to get back in the hang of it...DONT waste your money!get the harley davidson xl883. its WAY easier to handle! easier stop and go,turns,better control,not to mention,way more power.great looks and great harley sound! get compliments all the time,and it is all stock.only had this for about a month,so we will have to see about durability and reliability and how it is on a long ride.

when I first test rode this bike,it didnt take very long for me to notice how hard and uncomfortable the stock seat is.might be ok for someone who has a little more "cush" in the tush..lol..I,however,have none,so I am taking my seat to be customized with extra padding at a local shop who specializes is this.and I noticed,while riding early in the am,in the dark,that the odometer DOES collect condensation on the inside.not a big deal tho,it was gone later.I may eventually upgrade to a bigger tank..seems like a LOT of fillups are needed because of the 3.3 gal tank.

overall...I am LOVING this bike! It is a blast to ride and pretty to look at!(we girls do like pretty)lots of ways to customize this and make a personal statement of your own..so ladies,grab this bike and go!

Came back to motorbikes in last 2-years after a long time off them. Bought an 883R as I'd always fancied a harley and it was a cheap way into the harley badge. Since them bought a 1200C and kept the 883R, I love Sporties, they've got so much character, they're not fast, they never said they were! Would 100% recommend to anyone who's wasn't a speed freak.

I am 53 years old and have had bikes since I was 16....well mopeds and then bikes. I have owned all sorts of bikes from a GT250 Suzuki to a CBR 1000 Honda and a BMW R100RS and last Christmas I decided to sell my Bandit and give up biking, so I sold the Bandit....that lasted for two weeks and then I missed having a bike! I bought a 2007 Sportster with 800 miles on it and all I can say is it's the best thing I ever did! I love riding my Harley, I have put another 1100 miles on the clock this summer and every time I get on it I grin from ear to ear. It isnt quick, the brakes are not the best and the suspension is a bit soft, but the pleasure I get from riding it is amazing! I look forward to sunny Sundays (I am too old to ride in the rain..unless I have to) and just to have a blast round the lanes and to enjoy the ride. I don't feel that I have to ride quickly ('cause the bike doesn't go that quick). If you want to get your knee down on every bend this is not the bike for you, but if you want a bike that will make you smile when you press the starter button and you are not trying to ride like a GP racer then you might just enjoy it.