I rode an Iron 883 once for about 30 seconds. It was like trying to ride a common public school stapler. My Honda Shadow Phantom 750 was 10 times more comfortable.
That’s why I customized mine with the seat, bars, and a 1275 engine kit. World of difference. But engine kit aside, seat and bars can make or break any motorcycle.
Test ride them both if you have the chance. Soft tail slim might fit you a little better since you’re taller, but it’s absolutely worth trying them both out if you can
Maintenance is relatively easy on the 883. Oil changes take a little bit of time since you have to take the primary cover off, but other than that it isn't horrible. I do it a little more often than the recommendation because of the higher air flow/possibly more dirt and the bigger engine size with the 1275 conversion kit.
After 21 bikes, 883’s to CVO’s, you can on a Sporty, but I chose a BMW 310 GS, 7inches of travel, heated grips and a top case, sometimes there’s better alternatives than Harley, still love my Road glide special lol I ride the Beamer year-round in Wisconsin through all the crappy weather
Neat hat! / I don't quite understand people who ride 3h to work and 3h back every day. For us that's from one end of the country to the other. But in larger countries that's apparently normal to many.
I don’t remember if I asked this before on a prior video, but where are you? 3 hours wouldn’t even get me out the bottom of my state and I’m in one of the smallest states in America.
@@theodorstravels That's very cool. I would love to visit Eastern Europe someday. Just made my first trip to Europe recently, down on the med in Spain.
@@theodorstravels my goal this summer is to hit every state in America I haven’t been too. National parks as well. Over 7,000 miles of riding in one trip.