Can the Iron 883 handle the highway? 

I rode my iron from Phoenix to Vegas 2 days after getting my license. Needless to say I dove head first into this motorcycle stuff

For sure it can and you just proved it. My wife does 70 on her 883 and she’ll push it to 75 to keep up with the Dyna. But I found the sweet spot is 55 to 60 for it. Good video man.

Yep, very accurate. I have a stock 2017. Loves 60mph. Also loves back roads at 45

getting the 883 on the highway is like an adrenaline rush for me - it's challenging and fun! Vibrates like crazy tho haha

I ride I-185 every day. 80 mph plus and never had any issues. Sounds pegged out but other than that it rides great! 2014 Iron here and suspension is my only complaint. Totally agree about 60,65-70 mph is the sweet spot but no issues with acceleration at 80+. Great video brother! Ride safe

The Iron883 totally can do highway, I love opening up and getting it going. Great vid man!

I ride mine from Seattle to Bangor, Maine to key west to San Diego and back to Seattle for a break in run when I got it in 2005. Sportsters can go anywhere.

Those Evo motors are meant to run at 4-5k rpm... that is their flat track motor.

They are the coolest looking bikes ever. They just are

I actually was getting 55 Mpg on my iron 883 when I rode from the Ozarks to Houston, Tx. I was very surprised.

Just bought my first ever bike which is the 2017 Harley Iron 883 two days ago and I love it thx for video

Good video brother, I just found your channel and I am still new to riding on my iron 883 but currently overseas, and ready to put a new seat and shocks on it. Your channel has me motivated to get back home and continue ride. Stay safe

Hello mate, Just got off my Fireblade (1994 RR-R) after just short of 20 years on it. Getting old and wanted to just rumble along. Bought a 2018 883 with stage 1 and love it. Stage 1 must be worth the effort 'cos no problems with cruising along at 70-80. If I had wanted more power, I would have kept the Blade. Lois (my Iron 883) is just the ticket for me!

I just got my first ever bike 2021 irion with only 806 miles on it can’t go wrong with that at 8999 got a great deal I’m getting more se ire with your videos thank man

I have an old 883. 97 standard. Ride her on the interstate all the time. 75-80 mph

Thanks for sharing. I currently own a 19 RK but would really really like to add an Iron to my garage.

Another sick Vlog brotha keep em coming!

I keep my 08 XL1200C Sportster on the county and city roads. I'll do a couple exits on the interstate but prefer doing 50-60 mph on it. I bought a VN1700 Nomad for longer trips requiring highway rides.

I don't see why this "handle the highway" must be a topic for conversation. Especially for bikes who are open like that with no fairing. After 65-70 the windblast is annoying, so how long can someone keep that speed and have a comfortable ride anyway? I never go above 120 km/h on my monster 821. The only argument one can make, is that of torque on the 883 when you want to pass someone on the highway. But still... The Iron is amazing and one of the best looking Harleys imho.

Just get a 31 tooth front pulley to replace the stock 28. Only $125. It’s like adding a 6th gear to the 883 and drops the highway rpm to about the same as the 1200. Mine does 60 at an even 3000 rpm and runs 70 without being buzzy at all. Acceleration is still great and I’m a big guy. I’m amazed that hardly anyone pays attention to making the gearing better suit their riding needs. Maybe it’s because I come from dirt riding and have changed the sprockets on every dirt bike I’ve owned, to perform better for the conditions I ride in.

looking at buying one and it will be my first and you answered my questions and know what to expect when i am on the road

Great video, brother

why harley never added a 6th gear is questionable for me. but i wonder if you can add a 6th gear if you wanted too

Nice video I was wondering how they do on the highway. Plan on picking myself up an 883 in March and it will be my first new bike. Sucks living in Michigan sometimes since I can’t ride full time so to snow.

I drive mines twice a week 70-80 mph stock 2016iron883 my only complaint would be the suspension other then that is good

Bullseye! 65mph is the 883's cruising speed. The bigger HDs will go faster but they handle like a dump truck when you try to split or take hard turns.

Here to say it can. I take the interstate everyday to work in my bike and its stock. Nothing wrong with it

I'm looking for a first bike especially to learn 883 looks great to start with

Another great video!

Love the look and thickness of the side mirrors..Where they from. Got a link?

You pretty much nailed the 883. I traded up to a Softail but still miss the 883.

That bike color!! 🔥

Hello GetWrenchd, Sounds familiar, my 91 XLH is doing 3000 at 60 mph and 3500 at 70 mph. I'd rather plan for a slower rider and take the Sporty along the alternate routes like rte 60 East instead of rte.4 east which is a major hi-way or 301 N instead of 75 North. I was told by a very good wrencher, "Riding on the hi-way for hrs at a time even doing 60 mph would really be rough on the bike. Riding route 60 or 301 in FL speed varies, anywhere between 35 to 60 for nice stretches that kind of ride is much better on the bike, and routes 19, 41 and similar main roads."

Hey wrenchd, I have to agree with you on the point of saving funds-get a USED cycle, let someone else get socked with the depreciation costs. That way, you pay $5, or, $6 grand for a bike that was $11, or, $12 grand for the original buyer of that cycle! That is the game-plan for my first bike purchase. Doug🏍️🤓❤️😁🦍🐻

I do 80 to 85 on my 883 all day at 4200 rpm.

The highway is my main travel so the 1200 is probably what I should aim for

Got my eye on an iron 883 right now

Music is way to loud

Love my 1200c

How many inch are your bars, love it! 🤟🏿😎

Obviously, a Sportster is not a touring bike. It's a street bike...that can be used for a long cross-country trip, just like every other bike on the market. A friend of mine toured on his Honda Shadow 750. But touring is not the Sporty's forte. Like, there's not a lot of room for luggage. And it's certainly not a two-up tourer. But people who plan to do a lot of touring don't buy Sportsters. Or they shouldn't. There is this conventional wisdom that Sportsters "can't do" Interstate speeds. Nonsense, as you just proved. Yeah, those engines are turning pretty fast at those speeds, but that motor is literally bulletproof. I rode an 883 from Washington State back to Florida, and because I was late leaving Washington, I had to really beat it back home - like 80 mph all dang day for 3.5 days. The bike did it without a problem. And it gave me 55-60 mpg while doing it...seriously, no lie. You want to improve a Sportster's gas mileage? STOP BLIPPING THE DANG THROTTLE! Each time you do that, it squirts a little "extra" gas into the intake. Sportsters are great bikes - they just get a bad rap from riders who think "bigger is always better." It's not.

Can the Iron 883 handle the highway? I would certainly hope so. I put over 80,000 miles on a 1980 Yamaha XS650 twin, almost all of it highway, and it did just fine. If a bike with 233cc more can't do it, there is something seriously wrong with it. My '06 1200C handles the highway just fine. The 883 does not have enough power to pull a 6th gear.

Can't the gearing be raised by fitting the 1200 pulleys/belt? I've seen chain and sprocket converions on Sportsters too, so there's another way to drop those revs.

Hell yeah it can rode mine cross country

I drive on the freeway at around 80 mph on an 883 here in Arizona at least twice a week. One of those times is an hour drive. So not sure where you were going with this.

I’ve got a 2010 and I get up to 105 just brink of floating valves

She can if you put a 31-tooth pulley on the front of the belt. 63mph becomes 68mph.

Good Stuff!!!!

Hell yea

Continue from last video so new battery I am getting new tires this month. New bars next month. And I want to paint the tank because I want to set it apart from everyone else and iam not to found of the denim paint it shows every little smug. I work for a automotive paint wholesaler. It's a challenge.

Good deal 👌

Mate, I've got a question. I just bought an Iron (2010) and I was wondering what distance you can run on a 3 gallon tank? Tnx

Where can I get mirrors like yours. ?

I go 90 on the thing, this thing isnt a 250cc bike

I need pipes for my 883 😭

You don't have enough hp for 6th gear.

Superslab riding sucks no matter what you ride

I bet it’s gas tank can’t lmao

you're talking too much