883 Revealed

In my last post, I detailed all the things I've done to my 2003 XL883R since purchasing it in May.  Thanks to some much-needed help from Luke (Hugit Machine & Motorcycle) on the rear axle & front fork and Jared (Fat Hand Customs) on the exhaust, I was able to get the bike done for the Bearded Lady this past Saturday.  This is a photo I took in Boom Island Park on my way to the show.  That's the Minneapolis skyline in the background.

I am so happy with the way the bike turned out.  It looks and feels very different compared to my other Sportster (2004 XL1200C).  I am really excited to ride it around the track during Moto Mania on August 1st (more details very soon).  Between now and then, I am trying to ride down as many dirt and gravel roads as I can to get more accustomed to it.  Moto Mania should be a blast!