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Water Warrior 2 · 08-24-2012, 06:07 PM

The bike looks pretty good. I do wonder why the side panels do not match the rest of the paint color.
The 883 is generally considered to be a starter bike/first bike in the H-D line. More like a GZ than you thought, right. The 883 is an around town bike with a small tank which I'm sure can be upgraded at a bigger optional tank at a surprising price. If you like the look but want a bit lower price tag and running costs/insurance etc Suzuki has your bike. Look at an M-50. Bigger tank, liquid cooled, FI and all the other good stuff. Or test sit a C-50 with a bigger seat, different bars, floorboards etc. You could probably get a new one @0% if it is old new stock. The 50 series bikes are 800 V-twins that fit most needs without breaking the bank. New or used, you will find a bunch on CL.
Not intending to sound like an advertisement for Suzy but I honestly can't wrap my head around owning a H-D without it being a big touring model with all the bells and whistles. A large % of the riders I know have H-D baggers and they love them but I don't have their money and the desire to try wearing one out. I also can't afford the required wardrobe that seems to be a requirement of ownership.
Just rambling thoughts from an old retired guy. :2tup:

08-24-2012, 06:07 PM	#28
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Thinking about life after GZ..already.. The bike looks pretty good. I do wonder why the side panels do not match the rest of the paint color. The 883 is generally considered to be a starter bike/first bike in the H-D line. More like a GZ than you thought, right. The 883 is an around town bike with a small tank which I'm sure can be upgraded at a bigger optional tank at a surprising price. If you like the look but want a bit lower price tag and running costs/insurance etc Suzuki has your bike. Look at an M-50. Bigger tank, liquid cooled, FI and all the other good stuff. Or test sit a C-50 with a bigger seat, different bars, floorboards etc. You could probably get a new one @0% if it is old new stock. The 50 series bikes are 800 V-twins that fit most needs without breaking the bank. New or used, you will find a bunch on CL. Not intending to sound like an advertisement for Suzy but I honestly can't wrap my head around owning a H-D without it being a big touring model with all the bells and whistles. A large % of the riders I know have H-D baggers and they love them but I don't have their money and the desire to try wearing one out. I also can't afford the required wardrobe that seems to be a requirement of ownership. Just rambling thoughts from an old retired guy. :2tup:
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