happy to announce to the world that on the 8th february 2014 I bought my first Harley Davidson. It,s a 1994 HD 883 Hugger. Hope to have a lot of fun with it.

Great little bike, if I wasn't so tall/big I'd have one in my garage. Many happy miles to you.

really brings me back i have a 2013 iron. reminds me of the days she purred like a kitten. now she has a new air intake, pipes, and a 1250 conversion and earned the name the iron dragon. nice video thanks for sharing

I bought an 2013 XL883N, had the same shock problem within three weeks. The dealer fixed right away, took shock apart and greased the bushing. Great bike, keeps getting better the more I ride.

Love watching vids like this and even more

I remember ringing that bell when I bought my Harley. Congrats dude! I hope you have many safe and happy miles on that bike.

You won't be disappointed! They are very reliable and very easy to service (regardless of what the Harley dealer may lead you to believe). I performed the 1st (1,000 mile) service on mine in 45 minutes, by the book. The Harley dealer wanted $450...! They tried hard to schedule that during the purchase. Plus, it's a Harley-Davidson! That's totally cool in and of itself...

I just bought my iron... love the hell out of it! I had the ring the bell too as a new harley owner! Im coming from a gsxr 1000. When I started feeling like selling the bike after I have ridden it all day I just figured it was time to get something new! I didn't realize how much fun having a Harley would be! good pic I have the exact same color and everything

That's a pretty cool tradition with the bell and the horns. Awesome!

Purchased a iron 2016 .. lots of new features. long time rider and really enjoy my 883.

I bought my Iron used but it was my first bike so it was fun anyway. it is so beautiful where ever you are! be safe, I just subscribed to you!

Thank you for sharing your damn video, I knew it was Portland .! I miss Indian Haven..!

What a beautiful bike !

Congrats man, the Iron is a SWEET Bike!

You mentioned that they "don't leak anymore" the expression we used years ago was, "Harley's don't leak, they just leave their mark" Nice video!

Man, I know your feeling of elation, I just picked up a 2013 Road Glide Custom on August 25 and I’m still in shock that I finally got it. After 2 long years of perseverating over getting my credit straight and saving my money, I was able to qualify as a tier 2 borrower and take my bike home with a 6.75% APR. The only thing that was missing was the pomp and circumstance that you received when you drove into the sunset on that beauty that you purchased. Congrats, and enjoy the ride.

Oh man, you got a smoken deal! Up here in the Pacific Northwest, they sell used at or above MSRP of a new unit... Crazy! Congrats on the Iron, you'll love it!

I'm a new rider and a huge fan of yours. your tips give me stuff to think about all the time. keep up the tips and great vids. I watched your group rides so I can learn how to be safe in groups, and was going to ask what you thought about the harley wide glide. was thinking of trading up from my honda spirit 750 to that.

Haven't done anything but suspension mods so far... I purchased a 2012 XL1200V "72" with 1,200 miles three weeks after the Iron, and it has Exhaust and Stage-I kit. The 72 is loud and fast, so I'm starting to like the quiet stealthiness of the Iron, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do... Thanks for viewing and commenting! - Shawn

Just got the 2014 a week ago my first bike and I love it great bike love the look

The one that started it all for me!

A video worth watching thank you !!!!

love my dyna.. congrats on the ride .

It is small and that is one of its attributes if you ask me ! Congrats !!!!!!

Nice film !!! Hope you got the delivery issues sorted ? Think the bike would look better with a matt black fuel cap on the tank, only thing i'd change etc... Have you tried the Moto-Guzzi V7 Stone as a comparison retro bike ?

Me too! I plan on getting one as a big sister to the Iron next year... Thanks for watching and commenting!

I have a 2011 sportser and even a 30, 000 mile there's only small seeping leaks . They are awesome bikes overall. I can convert from urban to touring in 30 min. Or less.

Nice bike man cant wait for my day

I live in California, so the weather is always great. Ride safe my friend.

What a beautiful bike.

The break-in is 500 miles. The standard stuff... Don't hold at high RPM's, don't lug the engine, vary the speed, etc. The 1st service is recommended at 1,000 miles, then every 5K after that. Thanks for watching!

I went with Progressive Suspension 412, 13". So far, I'm quite happy with them. It took a couple hundred miles to break them in though... As I was advised by some Harley riders, they work better than some higher-end Progressive's I've used on other Sportsters, and I paid half the price! Thanks for viewing and commenting! - Shawn

ive just brought my first Harley, a 2008 XL1200L. its awesome

Thanks Alfonso! I sure hope the weather is better where you live and your able to ride your awesome new Harley. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Hi Shawn, I ain't been to the dealer in a while and I'm curious what the electronic gizmo is on the right handlebar. A fuel management thing maybe? Like your vids, subbed.

Congrats i got mine 1 week before you got yours . Hope your enjoying it nice bike . Ride safe

Shawn...I thought you had given up on H-Ds. You've been riding Spyders much of the time as well. I was looking into a CVO Road Glide Ultra but when told the cost of the thing I just about passed out. The wife and I are leaning towards the Indian Roadmaster because it has all the 'bells and whistles' we are looking for and the ride is beyond sweet. Either way, it's Ride o'clock.

Great bike. Refreshing watching a video where the rider is not driving like a maniac. Ride safe.

Oh you will...! Just keep focused on it, you'll be rolling out the door on one before you know it. Thanks for watching!

Cool video. My question is would the iron be a good first bike?

Shaun can you please tell me how you personally broke in your vehicles, specifically your street glide. I pick up the 2016 road King tomorrow and getting too much advice in different ways. I respect your advice.

Very nice. Love it. Congrats.. Did u change the pipes

The Bell thing at the time of delivery was COOL mate..!!!

Hope that one day i will ring the bell in one of the Harley Davidson shop too... Congrats...!

The Iron's are so cool looking...I wouldn't mind having one. Enjoy :)

Congrats on the new HD!! But swapping out the suspension so soon? Before the warranty period is up?

Shawn when you bought the 883 was it a cash deal or did you trade something. I'm assuming you got to the dealership somehow. Did you say you have a 1200 sportser? Couldn't make out what you said because of the audio.

Thanks for watching and commenting Adam S!

This bike is in my opinion one of the greatest motorcycle we can find in the world. DO you know where we can find it? NIce video :-)

looks great, any thoughts about upgrading to 1200cc or are you happy to keep the 866 capacity? anyway enjoy i'm so jealous :)

I want to buy a bike similar to this, so what is the MPG like on one of those bikes? And do you need to go to a special place to get a license to ride one or is it just a conventional license that you can get at the DMV?

Nice bike! Would be too small for me, though, that's why I'm riding a Heritage :P

damn nice bike man if i were to get a harley it would be the iron 883, ride safe man!

I'm thinking about getting one when I turn 17 or 18 better start saving but judging by the comments it's seems like a good bike it was either this or a Yamaha r6 my dad used to ride one but this seems to be the best choice

It started back in the late 40's after WWII in the UK and gained major popularity in the 60's and again now, in current times. It's basically back road burning between cafes (or pubs) on custom bikes that handle any kind of riding styles, twistiest, drags, even a little off-roading... Google it for the detailed history. Thanks again thealize808!

What a beautiful piece of machinery...would you recommend this a first bike? What are the pros and cons of a bike like this?

The tires turned out to be fantastic, I spoke too soon on those. And, the stock suspension was quite comfortable and capable. It just wasn't set up for the cafe bike style riding & look I was after with the Iron. Have had it for four months now and absolutely love it...! Thanks for watching and commenting thealize808!

Hey guys, I'm contemplating part-exing my Kawasaki Ninja c1 for a 2012 Iron tomorrow. Just wondering what your thoughts were on pillions with the Iron as I used to enjoy taking a passenger before I bought my Kawa.

Hey question, is that your breathing while you are in the parks parking lot? Just curious I've never road a bike before but will soon

Nice bike I have 77 custom ironhead 1000cc it's got a wide Glyde front end 21 inch 80 spoke front wheel soft tail rear fender I'm the second owner of the bike only thing I've had to fix on my harley was the transmission my main shaft 23 roller pin bearings come out destroying all my gears I replaced them with Andrew gears . just in case someone reads this comment might be replacing there transmission in there old irionhead r sportster from 64 to like 84 r the same only 64 to 72 I think not sure then they switched the transmission over to the right side. when putting your transmission back in make sure your all of your gears r spaced correctly and once your transmission housing bolts r tight your main shaft should spin freely with no drag and if it has drag you either have incorrect gear spacing between your primary shaft and secondary shaft or you might even need to shimm your main shaft. cool video put some deisl pipes on that iron make it sound really sweet and give you a few more hp.

Parabéns pela moto amigo, nossa, eu sonho em ter uma igual, mas aqui no Brasil é uma moto para poucos. Mais uma vez parabéns!!

I have an 86 sportster, but I want to get the sportster 72. probably in red flake.

Planning on getting my first bike any tips you would have for a first time rider ?

LOL, yeah! Thanks for watching and commenting therealjohnio!

emerald coast HD in FWB makes a huge deal with the new purchase event. Great place to buy a new bike.

Shawn, you say a couple times around the 3:00 mark that you want to let the bike cool down...did it get that hot that quickly? I'm seriously considering the 883 as my first motorcycle and am trying to learn all I can from other riders. Thanks!

nice Images Great Cam

Nice bike!

Long live Harley Davidson Sportsters!

Graças Willian! Espero que multar uma maneira de comprar esta moto para si mesmo. Eles são um monte de diversão. Obrigado por assistir!

they didnt do that honk fest for me when I got my 48,... that was cool!

Congrats! Ride safe.

Congrats hope you enjoying the bike? How much was it? I am trying to decide dealer or used..Thanks

finely

How are you still liking the 883 still? I am looking at buying one. Im 6'3 and I am afraid I will be to tall for it. What do you think?

Are you talking about the yamaha bolts? i saw the review on those and one of my good friends just bought one, he took it on a long trip cross country and said he had problems with front forks/suspension. not sure what ever came of it...

I will buy Iron one day ... I vow on my manhood ...

What jacket are you wearing? Can you tell me the brand and the model? Thanks.

how tall are you and how much do you weigh, i just wanna get a size perstective, curious if im too big for one, great vid

thinking of buying my first bike. was looking at a softail as I heard the sportster would be to small for me. I'm 6'2" 230 lbs. think the iron 883 would be to small for me?

Nice bike I just got a 2012 dyna switchback posting my first motovlog today

It's the "Objects may appear farther away..." mirror warning sticker. Thanks for watching XPEHBAMBHOC!

Thanks, and thanks for watching & commenting!

I love this man, how much did you pay for it?

Nice vlog man, hope your still enjoying the bike

i really like iron 883. but i dont know where my body type suit to this bike or not..my BML around 115kg/185cm

What is the break in period for a bike (like a new car) or do they even have them?

what's shocks did u install to replace the stocks?

Luv this bike but at 6ft3 do you think I am too tall, might look geeky??

hey I just bought a sporster 883 Iron 2010 model, all flat black with a lowering rear end and some other stuff done with the exhaust and stuff, I paid $5500 and the bike only had 2100 mi and it runs like it came sraight off the lot new, did i get a good deal?

I was thinking of buying an "iron" for my Dad (he's 75), I was wondering if it's slow and weak enough?

thats a really cool tradition they have, ringing the bell and honking the horns. but out of curiosity, what does it mean?

oh my god... you bought that bike on my birthday lol turned 23 :P and i have to say its a lot better than my 82 Kawasaki kz305

Agreed, Sir Shawn. He practically stole it. Actually, I'm envious. P.S. You are A-okay in everybody's book bro.

How long does it take for the gas to run out?

Nice!

May I ask you if the fuel cap is somehow locked? Or can anyone open it without a key?

I really want one, but I cant decide if it'll be the iron 883, xl1200c or the forty-eight. I hope it looks badass on a 5'5 1/2 filipino guy. :P

How did you lower your mirrors?

What jacket are you wearing? Looks like the perfect ventilation.