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Old 10-19-2011 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by A Seabee
What do you keep in that gas mask carrier?
If I told you I would have to kill you......
j.k.

Just some zip ties, gloves, misc. little stuff.
 
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Old 10-23-2011 | 11:42 PM
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Default 2012 Iron 883 v&h short shots

Just got the v&h short shots ordered. I was planning to install them myself to save money on labor from the stealership. Any pointers or tips? I've been looking at the stock exhaust to where I would be unbolting from the heads. Some look like it may be real tight to get in there with a regular socket wrench. Any tips would be appreciated.
 
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Old 10-23-2011 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ortiz_joshua
Just got the v&h short shots ordered. I was planning to install them myself to save money on labor from the stealership. Any pointers or tips? I've been looking at the stock exhaust to where I would be unbolting from the heads. Some look like it may be real tight to get in there with a regular socket wrench. Any tips would be appreciated.
It's a very easy install. Getting new exhaust gaskets is a good idea. You can loosen the heat shields or just take them off and that makes getting to those bolts easier. The instructions are real clear and easy to follow.
 
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Old 10-31-2011 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mortamous
The primary seat is one from HD:
54373-10 Solo Spring Saddle - Black Leather $269.95
54074-10 Spring Seat Installation Kit $229.95

Then i was searching eBay for an unrelated part and came across this one that matches perfectly:

H-D Sportster Pillion To Match Spring Solo 54373-10 $175.00 made by http://www.sterlingsca.com/default.asp
Hi Mortamous ,love the bike , i have had the pillion seat sent to me in the uk thanks to you , could you tell me if the colour of the seat is the same , mine is not the edge of the primary seat is not jet black , it is sort of gray / black , just thought it would be the same colour ,
thanks
 
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Old 11-01-2011 | 04:53 PM
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Don't own a Iron 883 but I do have to say that it is one of the coolest retro looking bikes I have see thus far.
 
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Old 11-06-2011 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Fabz
Anyone from Melbourne Australia on this site?
Yup, I'm from Melbourne. Had my Iron for 2 months now. Like your Air Filter. What is it?
 
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Old 11-06-2011 | 01:46 AM
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Just picked up my 2012 iron a week ago. Feel like I died and went to dark custom heaven. I got the V&H staggered shorties put on right away (with baffles) and the HD straight drag bar. I'm new to the whole riding game and this is my first bike. Quite honestly, it might just be the only bike I'll ever want. I'll post some pics soon.
 
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Old 11-06-2011 | 01:14 PM
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How did you get the fender so close to tire
 
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Old 11-06-2011 | 06:41 PM
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Hi
Its a mo flow air intake. I've taken it off the bike now and if you are interested im selling it Let me know

Where in Melbourne are you from?
 
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Old 11-06-2011 | 11:47 PM
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Hey guys. Any recommendations where to get the v&h shortshots for the best deal at a good site?

The best I've found is:
http://www.easternperformance.com/pr...d-04%252d11-XL

They're $379 on Easter Performance w/ free shipping.

Also should I get new exhaust gaskets for my install?
Planning to do it myself, is it pretty easy?
 



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