First time on the highway with the Iron 883
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Inspired by Her Two Wheels, I overcome my anxiety about riding on the highway and just jump right in.
Also, new cameras and audio, one of which didn't turn out so well.
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I am 48 and just got my Iron 883; I am not going to tell my mom either!!
Because she's dead right?
Can relate to that...especially with mum’s 😉
I’m not telling mine man lol after I get mine😂
@@Jcp1944 🤣
Riding on the highway is definitely an experience on the Iron! 🤣 BUT I have to disagree just a bit. 70 does sound like she’s outta power but I ride 80 most days and still have plenty to pass cars etc. I think the more you do it the more you’ll trust it. Very informational video brother!
I feel you on the fear aspect on the highway. One of the main reasons I upgraded the engine to 1250cc. Much easier now!
Congrats on facing your fear and getting on the expressway. I’m a returning rider and haven’t gotten comfortable enough to venture out onto major highways - it’s definitely something I’m going to need to experiment with.
I was thinking of getting my first bike... and watching your videos makes me take the final decision ... I´m buying an 883 asap! Keep Riding Safe!
nice! you won't be disappointed!
I loved your video. I am 42 years old never rode a motorcycle in my life. I bought a 2017 Iron 883 about a month ago. I am definitely learning everyday. I travel about 60 miles a day on the highway. I am also concerned about how my Iron does doing 60-65 mph! Great video! Will watch more!
You're really an inspiration for us new rider's. Keep up the good riding videos. Thanks bro!
Congrats on your first successful highway ride! I know, it sucks.
Thank you for taking us along!
I feel ya on having anxiety while riding on the highway. I just learned to ride (Less than a month) I am avoiding the highway as mush as I can, staying on back roads. I like what you have done to your bike so far. I plan on doing some mods in the future.
Riding on the highway is always the most dangerous place to be because of the speed. Crashing at 30mph is not the same thing as going down at +75mph. I rode motorcycles for years and never felt safe on the highway. Now I'm back to riding after more than 10 years and for some reason I feel more comfortable on the highway. Good video.
Love your videos! Bought a rebel 300 a few months ago for my first bike and I want an iron 883 for my next one next year. So watching your content on the iron is awesome! I’ve been nervous about the high way on my rebel lol. Getting ready to give that a try in the next couple of weeks. Like you, I’m very comfortable now on streets, and watching your highway video was very encouraging! Keep up the awesome work and looking forward to the next video
Not a bike rider....yet! But even in the car. I would rather take the back roads to my destination than the express roads. You get to see so much more of the country taking the quieter roads. It's just so much more enjoyable than hacking along on a motorway worrying about pot holes, traffic, idiot drivers who shouldn't even be driving. As the saying goes, it's not how fast you get there but how long you stay. Really enjoy your channel by the way....
That’s the issue I’ve been having with my mic. Finally got all the engine and wind sound down but sounds like I’m in a bucket! Great vid brother! You got yourself a new subscriber! Ride safe
Like the WIllie G cap...
Good job on getting on the expressway...keep at it man!
This was a great video. The sealing between angles were done very well. I’m surprised this is a fairly small channel. You got my subscription.
Much appreciated!
Great video, you're organizing the material better and your presentation and clarity is remarkably improved. For highway speeds, even a small windscreen will provide relief. Some people like to preach about gear, they're either immune to heat or travel in an air conditioned cage when the rest of us risk a little uncovered skin.
If you have something to say speak to me directly! Yes i waer all gear all the time and yes, i sweat but i keep my skin in a crash - how about you?
@@hanszimmer4679 you must be one of whom I spoke. You must show your gear police credentials to be taken seriously. I guess you figure that the rest of us are just in need of a nanny. I just do as I please when it comes to protection when riding and expect the same from others. I will admit that I am still healing from a dog bite from when I went for a walk several weeks ago. Perhaps you should branch out into other areas of unsolicited advice.
@@johndavis-tn3il My best wishes for a speedy recovery from the dog bite.
Congrats on your highway ride experience! Well done! Now for the serious part - i strongly(!) suggest safety gear (prepare for the slide, not for the ride). There are shirts with Kevlar and protectors out there and Jeans equally equipped. You will bitterly regret not wearing gear when you really come to rub your skin on the pavement. Just sayin´ ...
I will say the same. Alway consider safety gear.
There is more power left than you think. I’ve had my Sporty up to 100mph. A small fairing will help get that wind off of your chest
I second that, was nervous at first because I have had speed wobble around that speed when I was 16 with another bike. 883 did it without any issues at all. Mine is a 2002 our but has the screaming eagle kit 1200 kit so I guess it's got more power than stock but as far as the ride was I was comfortable and it seems like it's screaming with gear ratio but had plenty left.
Good video but your over estimating the help of a fairing or a windshield. They can make it worse so as you do more highway riding you will start to just deal with the wind and it will not be an issue. Enjoy, stay safe, and ride!
Nice video man.
Some suggestions, if you want:
- get gear. You'll regret not wearing a jacket if you go down at 80 mph, you'll ne sitting in the ER numbed by painkillers while doctors scrape debris out of your skin, and then hospitalized. Not a pleasant experience in the slightest.
- grip the bike more with your legs, you'll avoid the necessity you feel to grab the handlebars so tightly.
- I wouldn't invest in a windshield, but that's me, I'd learn to cope with the wind. You'll come to enjoy it eventually.
Great video. Hope you still ride. One little tip for you though. Ride on either side of the lanes. The black strip down the middle of the lane is oil from cars and can be slick.. I have been on bikes for over 50 years and still riding.
I've done a 105 on a Highway but I didn't even noticed it until i saw the speedometer, also I've traveled to different cities with my Iron.
Like you said "It's not as bad as I thought it would be"
I really enjoyed this video, I just got a 2010 883 and it’s very nice on the highway love it actually
What mods do you have for highway riding?
Your videos are awesome dude 👍🏻
Your right safe always
I enjoyed video im just back on a bike again Harley 883 iron and love it
I like the two cameras, the reflection off your visor is totally rad. I would love to ride a moto, but I am comparing it to a bicycle and I am weak in that skill (not too much practice, I guess). Thanks for sharing your experience on the expressway. I would imagine that to be very scary the first time. Now you gotta take some long trips and bring us along....lol thanks.
I have the same anxiety! Never had my bike on the highway yet. Had it since October and it’s now January. It’s also rarely been above 50 degrees outside which doesn’t help. I honestly don’t think I could do it yet even if I had to! I’ve always been a very “cautious” soul but it’s kept me in one piece! My youngest son got a Yamaha vstar 650 and was doing 75 on the highway that same day!!! He rode it around the neighborhood for about 20 minutes to get used to it (his first time on a motorcycle EVER!) then off he went! Not me!
Bro you definitely deserve more subscribers
Thanks! Spread the word 🤘🏽
You can put a 31 tooth gear front sprocket & drop those rpm’s right down ti where you can do 70 & it feels like 62.
Great video
Yep! Took my 883 from Tampa to Ft Myers on 75. On the way there ave mph 70. On way back 80 mph. There is plenty more power 80 mph on.
Awesome vid, good on you for doing your first highway ride! Keep up the courage.
Thanks!
I have had both the 883 & 1200 sportster and found motorway riding terrifying! I think it's not so much about the engine size but the frame and general size of the sportster is not conducive to high speed, sustained riding. I eventually upgraded to a Softail. I do miss my sportster though. Thanks
Haha! I haven't told my mother either!
If it helps any, riding the Frwy is safer than the surface streets. Keep a eye on your mirrors, find a car going the same speed and tail them from a distance so you don’t get cut off. At night watch their taillights, if they swerve or bounce you know there’s a bump or something in the road.
Biggest fear is someone slamming into me or pulling out in front of me and the 2 cam set up was awsome
wow, very satisfying to watch! 🤘
I’ve been thinking about purchasing an Iron 883 and watching your reviews. I have a full dresser for long travels but looking for a smaller bike for fun. Some people says the 884 is too small but most of us started out on 650’s and 750’s years ago. And they were fast enough.
Congrats man, ride safe!
That’s good enough it’s for real eye could see (GoPro) make it more realistic 🤙😎🤙
Nice camera setup👍
I don't like the highway and try to avoid it if I have to. Be aware of debris like those pieces of broke Semi tires. Ride safe!
I just save this video 🤙😎🇺🇸
Deers equal anxiety for me
Yo I have anxiety in riding and I took the CMSP course! 😂 but the dude in the class part was super morbid and that’s why I’m a bit iffy. I have an iron 883 as well!. So like you on HWY LOL
My First Day on the Highway was horrible It was windy and cold and a brand new bike I also have the 883 iron 2021 nice bike but not so much for the highway
You got it man its just like anything else ull be laughing at yourself later 😅 but yea the highway feels way better with one of the big boy bikes so it doesnt feel like u and the ground lol
Is there a benefit to having the mirrors under the handle bars as opposed to standard over the bars? I find I have very limited visibility behind me (mirrors up top)
Don’t let it fool you, even at 70 she still has plenty. Especially for a guy your size. It’ll beat you up tho, the sportster ain’t exactly the most cozy highway ride
You should try I 4 next time 😅😅😅
i don't have motorcycle but im planning the get the license and a motorcycle but my fear is the highway and how to switch gear cuz i had a moped that was a manual and i couldn't get my head around how to properly switch between gears so in the end we switched to a automatic but that was when i was 15 so maybe i have matured a bit
In the minute 10:22 I can see you are in second speed in 3370rpm. Interesting. Around 33mph.
Could anyone who has ridden a 883 clarify about the speed please? I’m debating an 883 for myself but would like to be able to quickly get over 70 if needs be.
I have my 883 covid bike in river rock grey. Nice sound that you have set up. What is the exhaust? Thanks
Bassani sweepers
I’m in the process of getting a Motorcycle License, and Iron 883, let’s Collab later this year on some
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Why do you always stand at traffic lights with the clutch on? Why not a neutral position? In the CIS countries, this is not customary)))
I don't always, if I know the light short I'll leave it in gear. But mostly I'll wait till the car behind me comes to a stop before popping into neutral. Dumbass driving don't always pay attention and I don't want to be a car sandwich.
Its actually recommended by most motorcycle instructors to keep bike in 1st gear when stopped in traffic just in case you need to accelerate out of the way in case of a emergency situation.
Same for me. I’m thinking I can’t handle the highway with the wind hitting me and the bike.
Nice video, thinking of getting a 883 or 1200 for more long ditance rides. I live right near that area you got off at!
New sub here. Was the bike stock when you took it on the highway ?
I'm on a learner 125 over here in the uk plan on getting some experience etc for 6 months then move on to direct access corse to get my A liscence (36 year old rider) totally get what u mean about knowing my limits etc,
Iv owned some real fast cars etc but bikes is a completely different ball game,
Love the channel real refreshing watch keep it coming bro 🤘👌
thanks, it takes time to get used to being on a bike but it gets better with time!
I don’t want to be that guy. But if there’s ever a time to ride ATGAT, it’s on the highway! Anyways nice Sportster. Enjoy the ride!
Thanks, I do wear a jacket now, I think that day it was just hot AF
@@GETWRENCHD Hey man I get it. I ride in South Florida. Stay safe.
Getting my Iron 883 on Saturday. I really want to go pick it up tomorrow but I am waiting on the early morning empty road for my first highway ride. Dude so freaking pumped for this bike. Im in the same boat mom's is scared understandable. Every mom will worry but the thing is know your limits and stay safe.
How did it go?
@@jairoesqueda1569 got the bike at 8:45am and the ride home on the highway was awesome. Hit 70 and just cruised on home. The highway I take has an HOV so I ALWAYS USE IT! But I've since ran into a few croch rocket dudes that helped me build more confidence on the highway in a group setting. Honestly love the bike it's a great ice breaker and makes for awesome experience and the freedom of the road is unchallenged
Protective gear might help with your anxiety and certainly will help to reduce the extent of your injury(s) should being human finally catch up with you. But obviously it is not a full proof strategy like not riding would be.
I also deal with anxiety about riding, but wearing the gear all of the time helps a lot, and hey,...I do love to ride. I have three pairs of pants and three jackets and three or four pairs of gloves, etc. to cover all kinds of weather. But I do also limit myself as to where I ride and when I ride to help put statistical probability more on my side.
Note: Watch those deer (and other animals) on those two lane roads you like to ride. They can be sneaky as they can seemingly come out of nowhere and all of a sudden.
PS: Your 883 has a great exhaust note. Potatopotatopotato....
All right, two videos seen, I’m digging the content. Have a subscriber bro.
Good video, I enjoyed it. My fear is side street pull outs from vehicles who aren’t looking and vehicles left turn in front of me. But this isn’t a real big fear just a little one. Been riding motorcycles for almost 55 years now.
I love this video. I’m 50 years old and have loved Harley’s since I was in my teens and I always envisioned having a bike... but anxiety and fear has stopped me from even making the first step - getting my license
Life's too short for what if's and excuses just do what you want and enjoy it.