www.clymer.com 1-800-262-1954 Welcome to On The Lift sponsored by Clymer Manuals. On the lift we have a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster XL883L, a direct descendant of Harleys original bad ass muscle bike street machine the fastest sporty sportster ever?. The Sportster was first introduced…
19 Comments for “Clymer 2008 XL883L On The Lift Sportster Harley Davidson Motorcycle Road Test Review”
I really enjoy riding my dad’s “07 883L, except for the extremely limited rear suspension travel. Once I started telling myself that the bike was a hardtail I felt a lot better. Basically it’s a hardtail that has cosmetic shocks, worst of both.
Hey RR, Yes I agree. The road impact is transmitted right up the spine! And with the pegs being forward, all your weight is on your butt. Of course the ergos might work for a shorter rider. JB
After riding for 38 years, British, Japanese, and German bikes, I believe that Ill never own an American bike. Harleys are tractors and many, if not most of their riders are now posers. The company is a big deal on Wall Street. Big Frikin Deal. They are not enthusiasts, they are suits, period! Long Live the Enthusiast!
I had a 77 Ironhead and a Tri T150. Both stripped down and hardtailed by me. The Tri had the top and bottom end redone. The Iron I didn’t do anything to it. Loved both bikes, but preferred the Sporty. Was a beast and wicked fast. I wished I never sold my Sporty so I bought an 80 and stripped it down to bare essentials. Definitely not a tractor.
1ninjatronica
wrote on 4 May 2009 at 18:45
Honestly, I’ve never been much of an HD fan, but the Sportster is a nice looking piece of iron.
2ClymerManuals
wrote on 4 May 2009 at 20:06
If only looks were everything…..
3JerryMopar
wrote on 5 May 2009 at 1:24
Sportsters ARNT girls bikes, the huge-gut pirates that say that are just too big to ride them!
4ClymerManuals
wrote on 5 May 2009 at 18:38
Hey man don’t be make fun of my gut!
5zenandmm
wrote on 7 May 2009 at 16:54
This is really good stuff. Most tube stuff is crap. T
6roadrash998
wrote on 10 May 2009 at 16:37
I really enjoy riding my dad’s “07 883L, except for the extremely limited rear suspension travel. Once I started telling myself that the bike was a hardtail I felt a lot better. Basically it’s a hardtail that has cosmetic shocks, worst of both.
7ClymerManuals
wrote on 11 May 2009 at 17:16
Hey RR, Yes I agree. The road impact is transmitted right up the spine! And with the pegs being forward, all your weight is on your butt. Of course the ergos might work for a shorter rider. JB
8revolverbiker
wrote on 7 June 2009 at 20:53
that`s right it`s all about enjoying the motorcycle icon fucking a!….cool bike
9ClymerManuals
wrote on 16 June 2009 at 13:10
If you enjoyed On the Lift, please take a second to rate the video and hit the “Share” button and pass it along. Thanks, James
10yohji79
wrote on 15 July 2009 at 15:02
Nice one. Hope to see one for the Iron or the Nightster
11bigburlyz28425
wrote on 7 September 2009 at 2:37
good job guys
12mamagallon2000
wrote on 27 September 2009 at 17:37
thanks for posting… i like the way you reviewed the bike…
13misteramm2002
wrote on 3 October 2009 at 15:45
nice review
14pbmax
wrote on 14 November 2009 at 4:58
After riding for 38 years, British, Japanese, and German bikes, I believe that Ill never own an American bike. Harleys are tractors and many, if not most of their riders are now posers. The company is a big deal on Wall Street. Big Frikin Deal. They are not enthusiasts, they are suits, period! Long Live the Enthusiast!
15J4408
wrote on 18 November 2009 at 23:04
I know it hurts.I know it hurts! Not everyone can afford a Harley-Davidson!
16youngcashmoney18
wrote on 25 November 2009 at 5:41
dude i work at mcdonalds and i boughta 2010 883 iron if i can afford so can u
17detroitironhead
wrote on 12 January 2010 at 2:14
I had a 77 Ironhead and a Tri T150. Both stripped down and hardtailed by me. The Tri had the top and bottom end redone. The Iron I didn’t do anything to it. Loved both bikes, but preferred the Sporty. Was a beast and wicked fast. I wished I never sold my Sporty so I bought an 80 and stripped it down to bare essentials. Definitely not a tractor.
18ranchocopper
wrote on 29 March 2010 at 17:44
great video! I just bought a 88L and appreciate the info! thank you
19fefgam
wrote on 10 June 2010 at 3:58
you are professionals!!!!
the best on youtube!!!!
tanks for such a nice vid!!!!!