HD 883 Sportster Custom as first bike?

[nyrblue35]

I've been looking online at 2 450 Rebels. Here's the specs...

1) 1986 -has N/A on miles, so I'm assuming that means a new/rebuilt motor. $2670

2) 1987 - 21469 miles. $2270

Both of these bikes have the sissy bar with backrest on them.

I have not had a chance to actually see these in person, but am planning on making a trip to where they are located soon. Will probably call and talk to the seller tomorrow.

Do either of these sound like a good deal?

Thanks!

keep lookin man. i paid 2400 for my 97 with only 10k miles on it in great condition

[WicAndThing]

I'm in the North Alabama area. There's not a whole lot of selection in the used market. Sad thing is that I can get a new 250 Rebel for $2800 in TN. Its hard to find anything that's not over priced here. These bikes were in the Atlanta area.

Later

[cb360]

You won't see a ton of rebel 450s - they only made them for a year or two right?

[ZooTech]

The 450 Rebel was only made in 1986 and 1987, and it is highly sought after. If well kept, they can easily fetch that kinda money. I paid $1900 for an '84 NightHawk 700SC in cherry condition with 19,000 miles on it. That's the nature of popular Hondas.