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I have the 2005 Harley 883 Custom, it has the Screaming Eagle aftermarket pipes and air cleaner.
The sweet spot on this bike is right at 70 mph on the highway, the engine starts to strain a little as soon as I hit 75 mph.
Carb still pops a little till I have run with the choke halfway out for about a minute, I think it is because I live in Denver and the elevation is higher than what it was set up for at the factory.
The carb will mist a little oil on the pipe, right behind the carb, if I take it over 80 mph for more than a couple of miles at a time.
I run 87 octane because it is only 8.9 to 1 compression, my shop manual says that is the octane to run, but I do put in 91 octane if I am going up into the mountains.
I leave all the big twins in the dust up in the mountains, the Sportster models have good ground clearance and good midrange roll on power - Lots of fun in the twisties!
I have a 2009 XL883R, which I bought in Shanghai... I think that they are a great bike to ride. With the EFI it runs really well, there are no back fires or stalls...
My wife's only complaint is that the pillion seat was very uncomfortable, after re-modelling she is happy...
Soon to do the 1250cc mod & run an after market ECM, Pipes etc... So I am expecting a increase in performance, which will make an already comfortable bike more comfortable...
In all it's a good looking bike that lends itself well to upgrades, & in my opinion is the pick of the HD stable...
I think now with the EFI & ECM, rubber mount etc we have seen the Sportster model evolve into a real work of art & performance... it is I feel a classic year for the Roadster!!
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