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funny you should ask...
...and yes, this is a serious reply...

Personally, I wouldn’t recommend the 883.
Yes, it is a fine starter bike.
If you are tall...say, over 5’10”, you might feel that the bike is a bit too small. You can extend the foot controls forward for more money.

Additionally, many 883 owners I’ve spoken with say they wish they got a bigger v-twin, when they ride with others.
Sure, opinions are mixed on the issue, but I’m simply sharing what I’ve heard.

Now for the good news...
I’m putting my HD Deuce up or sale...
2006, stage two upgrade with screamin eagle exhaust. HD chrome controls and levers, headlight bezel, Corbin Gunfighter seat (VERY confy!), Kury foot pegs, Kury run/turn/brake controller (makes the rear turn signals into running and brake lights as well as signals, for more visibility and safety), with a beafy 180 x 18” rear tire (these wheels are nto seen around and NOBODY in SOuth Florida has ‘em (get ooohs and aaaahs all the time...really!), lowered 1.5 inches for excellent handling.

But wait..there’s more!...
Also comes with a
+pair of FoxCreek leather fatboy throwover saddle bags with paint protector(look them up...high quality leather!)
+HD clamp on windshield (leaves no hardware behind, and great for road trips!),
+helmet, large riding gloves
+fingerless riding glasses (size large)
+Carlini streetsweeper handlebars (never installed, new and VERY high quality new bars...look them up too!)
+...and, as an option, for a bit more money (heck they were $1500 new!) I have a new, never installed, set of Harley Davidson radical paint tins (tank, front and rear fender) number 4 of 200. The design is radical feathers...gold and slver on black base paint. Very cool! Which means that you’l probably ride that paint set around for as long as you like and will not see another bike painted like it!

All for the low low price of much less than you’ll pay to equip that 833 nearly as fancy.

Something to keep in mind when buying though...
You WILL be spending much more than you anticipate, as you customize your ride to your preference. Things like a good leather jacket can run $500, windshield...$400, saddle bags...$200 minimum for a decent set, glasses...day and night needed, gloves for Ilinois weather...$40, a new seat, as HD seats are not known for long-ride comnfort...$200 minimum (mine was $450) chrome upgrades...$don’t ask...we’ll just call it the $100/month club, new wheels?...don’t even ask!...$3000 for the set I have new. You see where I’m going.

Whatever you chose, let us know!

...yes, my bike is for sale as described (at a great price), as I want to buy a center console fishing boat for all the Florida fish calling my name.
See the bottom of my “about’ page at FR...

ride safe!