Upgrades for Iron?
#1
10-25-2013, 06:59 PM
Upgrades for Iron?
Looks like I'll be going to denim black Iron 883 route for my first Harley.
Everybody tells me to upgrade the pipes and possibly get some apes ASAP. I want to keep it as blacked out as possible. Looking at the V&H Big Radius for pipes, but open to suggestions. Wish they had the 2-into-1 Big Radius for Sporties, I like that look, but the 2 into 2's look pretty sweet as well.
Will want to upgrade to a 1200 kit by next winter at the latest, should I just go with the Screaming Eagle (I think) the dealership has, or go a different route?
Plan on some 2-up riding, but not at first, won't worry about the seat for a few months. Which direction should I go with those?
Thanks all
Everybody tells me to upgrade the pipes and possibly get some apes ASAP. I want to keep it as blacked out as possible. Looking at the V&H Big Radius for pipes, but open to suggestions. Wish they had the 2-into-1 Big Radius for Sporties, I like that look, but the 2 into 2's look pretty sweet as well.
Will want to upgrade to a 1200 kit by next winter at the latest, should I just go with the Screaming Eagle (I think) the dealership has, or go a different route?
Plan on some 2-up riding, but not at first, won't worry about the seat for a few months. Which direction should I go with those?
Thanks all
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10-25-2013, 07:16 PM
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Looks like I'll be going to denim black Iron 883 route for my first Harley.
Everybody tells me to upgrade the pipes and possibly get some apes ASAP. I want to keep it as blacked out as possible. Looking at the V&H Big Radius for pipes, but open to suggestions. Wish they had the 2-into-1 Big Radius for Sporties, I like that look, but the 2 into 2's look pretty sweet as well.
Will want to upgrade to a 1200 kit by next winter at the latest, should I just go with the Screaming Eagle (I think) the dealership has, or go a different route?
Plan on some 2-up riding, but not at first, won't worry about the seat for a few months. Which direction should I go with those?
Thanks all
Everybody tells me to upgrade the pipes and possibly get some apes ASAP. I want to keep it as blacked out as possible. Looking at the V&H Big Radius for pipes, but open to suggestions. Wish they had the 2-into-1 Big Radius for Sporties, I like that look, but the 2 into 2's look pretty sweet as well.
Will want to upgrade to a 1200 kit by next winter at the latest, should I just go with the Screaming Eagle (I think) the dealership has, or go a different route?
Plan on some 2-up riding, but not at first, won't worry about the seat for a few months. Which direction should I go with those?
Thanks all
Check out this link before you spend $ on handlebars...best to do it only once.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/other...andlebars.html
On pipes there are so many choices...another choice is to design your own look and have a local welding shop weld them up for you and then get them powdercoated black.
You'll get much better bang for your buck going with a NRHS 1250 Conversion.
Click HERE for more details.
#3
10-25-2013, 07:36 PM
Almost made the Iron my first bike but got my super glide instead. Always thought the iron was a great looking bike. Congrats!
If I had one I'd probably put on the short shots with the black heat shields, some drag bars, forward controls, remove all the reflectors, maybe go as far as bobbing the rear fender, of course a new breather
If I had one I'd probably put on the short shots with the black heat shields, some drag bars, forward controls, remove all the reflectors, maybe go as far as bobbing the rear fender, of course a new breather
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#8
10-26-2013, 12:35 PM
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Looks like I'll be going to denim black Iron 883 route for my first Harley.
Everybody tells me to upgrade the pipes and possibly get some apes ASAP. I want to keep it as blacked out as possible. Looking at the V&H Big Radius for pipes, but open to suggestions. Wish they had the 2-into-1 Big Radius for Sporties, I like that look, but the 2 into 2's look pretty sweet as well.
Will want to upgrade to a 1200 kit by next winter at the latest, should I just go with the Screaming Eagle (I think) the dealership has, or go a different route?
Plan on some 2-up riding, but not at first, won't worry about the seat for a few months. Which direction should I go with those?
Thanks all
Everybody tells me to upgrade the pipes and possibly get some apes ASAP. I want to keep it as blacked out as possible. Looking at the V&H Big Radius for pipes, but open to suggestions. Wish they had the 2-into-1 Big Radius for Sporties, I like that look, but the 2 into 2's look pretty sweet as well.
Will want to upgrade to a 1200 kit by next winter at the latest, should I just go with the Screaming Eagle (I think) the dealership has, or go a different route?
Plan on some 2-up riding, but not at first, won't worry about the seat for a few months. Which direction should I go with those?
Thanks all
You can't go wrong w the Iron, at ALL! I have the SE1200 kit installed on mine, but that's because the previous owner had it done by the dealer, along w Wood cams, etc. Good running bike but if it was me I would of done a 1250 kit for sure... So in the future, make sure you get a 1250 Kit, you won't regret it... Also, consider using a nice cam for your setup. Many options to choose from depending on your needs. NHRS, I think thats the place, is the go guys for the Sporty... Check them out! Many, many options available...
Good luck and congrats~!
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10-26-2013, 12:56 PM
Note: if you use the "Search" on this forum you can type in Seats or Pipes or whatever you may be looking for as I'm sure there has been many others looking for the same things- Good Luck
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10-26-2013, 01:04 PM
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