Yah as long as he likes it is a great bike and it's another rider! I owned an 883 many years ago, not for long as I never really loved the bike. Prefer the 1200 but I got the 883 really cheap with 96 miles.
Doesn't Brent sell a self cancel device. Personally doesn't bother me, it's such a habit I would probably keep trying for a long time.
Hard to beat HD's superior pretty parts.
I like traditional analog.
I have the belt for my SM and love the quiet low maintenance of it.
Power definately sucks, especially power to weight.
The vibes are tough for me to live with.
Never liked the ergos of any sportsters.
Never liked the shift box either though the new ones are supposed to be the same as Buells and those work real nice, at least on the Buells.
Sportsters can be made into really fun bikes if you put some $$$ into them!
