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99 hugger vs. standard 883 sporster

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Cgshore98

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Jul 12, 1999, 3:00:00 AM7/12/99
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just saw a 99 hugger for sale at msrp
being six feet tall, wondering if the hugger would give me a good ride
will there be any noticeable ride difference between the hugger and the
standard 883 sportster
any comments?

Greg Dancker

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Jul 12, 1999, 3:00:00 AM7/12/99
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I'm 6 ft 2 in tall, and have an 883 standard. I do just fine on the standard

(although some of my friends have asked how I manage to fold my legs
up like that - I have a 36 in inseam).

I've never sat on a Hugger - the seat is less than an inch lower, but I
think
the controls are placed about the same.

I really like the 883 (1999 model). First bike I have owned - back to riding

after a 27 year absence. Should have bought a bike a lot sooner :)

Greg

Becky Fenton

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Jul 12, 1999, 3:00:00 AM7/12/99
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Cgshore98 wrote:
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> just saw a 99 hugger for sale at msrp
> being six feet tall, wondering if the hugger would give me a good ride
> will there be any noticeable ride difference between the hugger and the
> standard 883 sportster


Unless specs have changed in the past 10 years, the Hugger has a lower
seat height than the standard 883. All other factors (seat to pegs,
etc), remain the same.

I'd suggest asking for a test ride on both beasts.


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harleyw...@webtv.net

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Jul 12, 1999, 3:00:00 AM7/12/99
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cgsh...@aol.com wrote:

"...six feet tall...will there be any noticeable ride difference between
the hugger and the standard 883?"
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I'll second the advice about the test ride. That's the only way you'll
know which bike is right for you. I'm 5' 6" , and my Hugger fits me
fine, and without forward controls. But, comfort/riding position is a
very individual thing. Good luck!

Diane, '93 Hugger
Baltimore, Maryland


Boris

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Jul 13, 1999, 3:00:00 AM7/13/99
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Cgshore98 wrote in message

> just saw a 99 hugger for sale at msrp
> being six feet tall, wondering if the hugger would give me a good ride

That depends on if you're a 275 pound "six feet", or 150.

I agree with the rest, try to test ride it.

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Phil Renn

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Jul 15, 1999, 3:00:00 AM7/15/99
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I'm 6'1" and ride a Softail and my wife rides a Hugger. While the Hugger
fits
her fine, when I'm on it it's like a tinker toy and VERY uncomfortable.
Trust me, skip the test drive and look at the standard height bike; leave
the
huggers for the people who need short bikes.

Cgshore98 wrote:

> just saw a 99 hugger for sale at msrp
> being six feet tall, wondering if the hugger would give me a good ride

> will there be any noticeable ride difference between the hugger and the

> standard 883 sportster
> any comments?


Cgshore98

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Jul 16, 1999, 3:00:00 AM7/16/99
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i came to the same conclusion a few days ago, went out and ordered the 2000
sportster 883 standard, black,
hoping for a early delivery, but dealer says may be October or latter

Ed Greenwald

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Jul 16, 1999, 3:00:00 AM7/16/99
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>i came to the same conclusion a few days ago, went out and ordered the 2000
>sportster 883 standard, black,
>hoping for a early delivery, but dealer says may be October or latter
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Lovin my 99 and it stops just fine!
Why pay more money?
"Maintaining the Legacy of The Harley-Davidson Sportster"
"The Greatest Ride Alive!"

1999 883 XLH

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