Delboy's Garage, Time to SLAM the 883 Iron.
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- First of the jobs to make the Iron "a bit more me", replaced the OE factory seat with a LePera 'Bare Bones' seat, and swaped out the rediculous 13" rear shocks for some 'Progressive Suspension' 11's ...took a total of 4 inches out of the ride height, i think we can say we.Slaaamed it baby..!
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i liked the speed of this video. 1:talk, 2:do, 3:done
Hello mate, thank for your kind comments, the Harley has split indicators, they double and tail and brake lights as well as indicators....the factory use the same setup on the Nightster too.. thanks for watching. take care, Del.
Hi there, as far as I can make out the 13" shocks only come on the Euro market 883 Irons- it seems the US bikes have 11" shocks as standard, which goes to show it must be some kind of Euro legislation thing - thanks for watching, take care, Del
Suggestion, before and after side by side.
This video was truly amazing, everything you said about the contour and shape of the bike leading to and then including the seat... 100% spot on, and then the distance of travel for the rear fender.... I swear it kills me everytime I look at my stock bike.
This was an amazing video.
As someone that has always loved the shape and the agility of the sportster, and it's ability to change into whatever you want it to be... This video was a great help! Thank you!
Thanks for watching mate, i appreciate your kind comment... take care, Del.
Thanks for watching, appreciate the comment!
Thanks John, i appreciate you watching.. ride safe. Del.
Hi Byron.. yeah, got to be a bit daft now and again aye?.. thanks for watching mate.. !
@BenalexH Hi Ben, thanks for watching buddy, like i said in the video, i got the seat second hand and almost unused from a private eBay seller, but it is a standard 'LePera Bare Bones', and can be bought from all manner of suppliers, from Halrey dealers, to the internet, and they cost from about £200 downwards. if you have a surf round eBay im sure you will find many to choose from. thanks again, take care. Del.
Hi there, thank you for your kind comments, the gloves are "Richa Custom Gloves" and cost (here in the UK £49, about $79 US), they are armoured in the knuckles for protection.. im sure you can buy them on the internet, just google the name... take care.. Del.
Nice video. Thanks for posting. I'm just getting into Harelys and it's interesting to see everyone in the UK and AU that's riding the same bikes and how they setup their rides.
Hey this guy delboys's is an excellent Harley pro !! He showed me exactly how to install the rear lowering blocks on my sportster xl883l THANKS. Keep up the awesome instructions 👍
Hi mate, thanks for your kind comments, the Gloves are by "Richa" and i think the model is just called "Cruiser gloves", cost about £50, and no, they are really a summer glove, not much lining and short to the wrist... (you can use Rigger gloves form a tools shop, and get bige ones so you can wear wolly gloves under them in winter.. then you get the light tan look...
Hi mate, your most welcome, thanks for watching and im glad it worked for you... cheers, Del.
Now chop that back fender! Looks real good man.
This from DALE. AKA. Crash 68. Keep up the good work. Man. You are an awesome. Teacher you have helped twice now. Don't ever stop Mate good fortune is coming your way ! THANKS 🖖
Thanks Dale, you are very kind, and we intend to keep it all right where it is... take care.. Del.
Thanks mate, and congratulations on getting one yourself... they are a great bike with so much scope to create a unique custom bike all of your own... good luck with it... Del.
I have always liked that seat... Now that I see it on a bike, I'm in love with it now! Great video!
perfect video. answered my questions. thanks from Turkiye mate. i think i am gonna go for an iron as well. what i need on a stock iron are a new seat, 11" shocks and louder pipes. i'd rather v&h shortshots.
Absolutely gorgeous machine! I love every detail about it. Good call on the seat and handle bar replacement.
Thanks Danny, you are very kind... the Iron 883 is a ready made bar hopper right from the factory, only needs a few tweeks and its perfect... thanks for watching... take care, Del.
Great quality video. This is what TH-cam should be like. Great explanations. Love the slam and the seat. Was gonna put a 48 seat on my Iron but now considering lepera.
It's a good thing that you are going with Progressive shocks. You will save your spine and your arse. That new seat is gorgeous on your Sporty. Good on you, as usual.
My shovel dropped about 2” in the rear when I put a round swing arm on it. It looked very cool, but I couldn’t get a jack under it (like yours) and it dragged hard parts everywhere. I lifted it back up with new shocks after a week. Hope your ride goes better.
What a great vid! Thanks Del! Plain english, open information. helped a lot indeed. I'm looking at picking one of these bad boys up, and wanted to know how easy it is to mod them. Love it.
Keep posting mate!
Nice! What a huge difference that makes,takes it from dorky to cool with just a couple changes.II have had 12 Sportsters and the first thing I always do is 11 inch shocks and a tiny seat.
Hi buddy,that question made me smile and proves,once again,that those of us who know about mechanical things must never take it for granted that others do,so to answer your question,NO,the rear suspension units are modular & completely safe to remove just using a socket wrench.When you take the weight of the bike off them,they extend to a point then stop against a solid steel lock peg,they can only be dismantled using specialist tools & knowledge,so you can take them off in confidence,Cheers Del
Hi Paul. The seat WAS an L-006, and it fit the bike perfectly, the item was labeled as such on the base. maybe they are universal in fittings, but just a different shape on top.. thanks for watching mate, take care, Del.
Beautiful looking ride, and sounding :)
Super nice. Great job on the bike! Seriously.
I appreciate your videos, you know what your talking about, back it up with why and not just how!
Cheers,
Andrew
Thanks buddy, it was an amazing bike, I had to sell it last year to keep the bills paid, but that's life sometimes, I'll have another one when the boat comes in ... but for now I have a very cheeky Hayabusa to play with! Take care, my friend, and good luck with your Navy career, you sound to have the right attitude for a life in the military, cheers Del
Del top vid and the way Iron seat is mounted and bolted down it gave me the idea of a finding the bolt set up and found one to use on the 900 cheers
Thank you so much for such a, i can almost say professional and very productive video
Just enjoyed watching it
And will definitely now sort out my 883
That is so nice of you, glad you liked it, really appreciate your feedback.
Excellent video. Very down to earth, educational, and easy to understand. I agree fully with that progressive suspension. I got the 11" heavy duty ones for my Nightster. Mainly for lowering reasons, since on the Nightster, Harley also put 13" shocks, which just looks soooo wrong in every possible way. The difference from the stock shocks is night & day. SO much smoother & the handling is ALOT better. Against, great video. Cheers from Sweden.
Amazing seat. No staples! The leather held with rivets. Nice buy bro.
Nice sportster bro good job!
+Tom Lodato Thank you mostly kindly Sir, much appreciated!
Awesome videos all around man, I think those long shocks are common across the pond, my shocks came just under 11" eye to eye stock from HD here in the US. Keep up the great work, I look forward to more videos.
Looks way better. Good job
I'm glad I'm not the only one out there who can't stand the denim paint! Lol. I have the same bike in the blue pearl color and with the black and tiny accents of chrome it really sets the bike off! Keep up the great videos del!
@Chipitin4birdie Yup, measured from hole centre to hole centre 11" or 280mm, they are LOW... and like i said, you will need them on the top preload setting or at best the next one down, any lower and you will have to bend the belt guard down a bit to clear the frame.. which indicates they ride LOWER on the road than the 10" strut, and you dont get a screwed back, they move no more than 1" up and down, but its a quality, superbly damped movement, and very comfortable even with the bare Bones seat
Thank you thank you! Must've seen this video like 10 times to know what I was halfway doing! I did the shocks and my Harley looks amazing! Thank you
Hi Albie, Thanks for your kind support, im glad the video can help you mate....doing it yourself makes you feel epic aye... nice one chap... take care, Del.
Hey there matey.... we bought the Progressive Suspension shocks for both bikes from the guys at "Riders of Bridgwater", simply a Harley dealer with the right attitude, did it all over the telephone, paid with my card, and they sent them next day delivery... they even offered to swap them for longer ones if i fitted them and found them too low.. also the price was veyr competative, i seem to remember they cost about £250 a set... not bad for the amazing improvement they gave, good luck, Del.
Thanks buddy, glad it helped you....ride safe and thanks for watching... Del.
Great stuff mate! Hope ypu make more content very easy to watch and understand
Hi there Yannou....yes you can fit the 03-06 seat like mine to any sportster, the only difference is that you may not have the hole to locate the rear bolt...if not, then you can just drill a hole on your fender where the bolt goes through, (plus make a little slot just like the existing hole the factory put further back)... that will work fine and give a lovely ride plus lower position too as the foam is really top quality....i hope that helps, good luck and let me know if you ghet stuck. Del.
Hi Jay, yes you can, make sure the C spanner is firmly locked in and they will adjust on the stand one side at a time, depends how heavy you are, but I found them to be perfect on the stiffest setting for riding solo ... good luck with your bike, they are a great machine and I wish you many happy miles on it! ... Ride safe, Del
I've not been riding long but am now the proud owner of an Iron which I love your video has given me some ideas thank you
Hi Sara, Congratulations on getting your Iron, it must be awesome to have such a cool bike as your first ride.. Ride safe and take care. oh and of course, keep in touch... Del.
Thanks heaps!
Appreciate it - cannot wait to get one!
Hi mate, it's no problem at all, just swop the gasket from your factory cover to use on the custom one, grease it up so it slips into place and you're good to go! Good luck with it, Del
@wildkatze69 Hi mate, thanks for your kind comments, and yeah, dont go buying the 48 seat, all Harley seats have inferior foam compared to the LePera memory foam, also they use thick genuine Naughide to cover them which is rubbery and elastic..this, with the better foam, yields more and stays comfy for a lot longer distance on long rides..also the steel base is ten tiems better quality than the factory items... thanks again buddy, and ride safe. Del.
no, you're right first time, they were PS412 @ 11".. and very well it sat on them too.. thanks for your kind comment.. Del.
Thanks for another great Video Del. Where did you buy the progressives from please mate?
Hello mate ! i have recently brought my first harley sportster iron, these videos are enjoyable and great to watch cheers !
@MrMasterMiller Hi Keith. Thanks for watching the video fellah, and im glad you're getting a Harley as just 19.... thats kewl,, Im 6ft in me socks, and have no problem with the mid mount controls, the forwards give a very different ride feel and some tall people dont like it, its all down to personal choice, the "48" has forwards, maybe try a test ride on one at your local dealer first before buying a very expensive conversion kit, and if you like them forward, then go for it. regards, Del,
Hi Jackson - firstly congratulations on the very finest of bike, I know you're gonna love it! You may indeed find that slamming the back end a full 2" could lead to some rubbing or at least bottoming out on bumps if carrying 2 full sized adults - it's just a case of trial and error, but provided you are about 180lbs (13stone) & your pillion no more than 10stone you should get away with it if you ride steady - also depends on the shocks you go for or maybe even blocks... Thanks Del
Hi Dell I know it's an old video now but new to me I really like the way you lowered it so much in one go and when you hated the rear fender gap but with out it you would of had a hell of a job moving the seat rear fixing lol and nice looking bike though it is your lady's looks better to me 😎😜
I'd love to see You install a springer seat - I am about to do mine and I was wondering - because I like the looks of the "hairpin" springs more - if the position of the springs (forcing forward or rearward) is of any importance other, than just personal taste.
spot on detailed vid. nice bike , carn't wait till i get my iron....
Hi Dell. I love what you did to your bike.
I do have a question if that's okay
With your progressive shocks at 11inch
Would you ride 2up being that low and would it be comfy??
I've been thinking about getting the 430 series 11.5 ... Or 11 all depends on riding two up
Thank you for your time
Jackson
I got the same bike! But I've changed the sit for a Mustang. So comfortable. The original seat was hurting my tailbone.
Cheers, looks better, with changes,nice 🏍 bike!
Hi Andrew, thanks mate, you are very kind, i think its important to share the things we know, what ever they may be, with our fellow bikers if they can in any way benefit from it, that way we expand the brotherhood of biking keep, each other safe, and save a few shekels at the same time.. thanks again for your kind comments mate.. ride safe. Del.
I....WANT...THIS....BIKE....just making that clear...I hope to buy this while I'm in the US Navy, leaving for rtc april 2013, and ever since i saw this beauty I've been making a list of all I'm doing to it. Great video man.
Hey mate, thank you for your kind comments - I did eventually sell my Iron as you'll see as you go through the vids, but Penny had a 1200 Sportster which is in a lot of the vids, which she's now sold and bought, as you'll also see, a 2010 Black Iron! LOL! ... you can be twins! ... Enjoy the vids, mate, cheers, Del
You're most welcome mate, and thanks for your very kind comments, you will absolutly LOVE the iron, they are the exact right balance of looks and durability, i cant be bothered with polishing bikes, its a muggs game... and the black finish on these just washes off once a week.. perfect... cheers mate, and takecare.. Del.
I didn't paint it in the end, it left the garage still in matt black..
They were a pair of the old Screaming Eagle slip ons from the late 90's, but today you can get the same sound from V&H short shots...and no, no remap needed if you just fit the mufflers only and leave the air filter alone..but as i had the stage one filter i had to buy a SE Pro tuner, and got the dealer to set it up... .good luck, Del.
cool vid man..cheers!
great hand work !😀
I absolutely love the color of your wife's bike!!
Thanks Ryan... it was a copy (using the exact paint code) of the '58 Duo Glide paint!
Nice! I have an 06 883 Low, love it. I'm thinking of doing the same blue that it is now, but with more flake in it. Haven't decided though. By the way, your videos have always helped me out! However, I'm having trouble with getting new brake pads in, I can't get that piston pushed back enough to get the new pads in?
Ryan Sipple
sometimes its hard to get anough clearance for the new pads, make sure the caliper is spotlessly clean and no dirt around the piston rim....then try a gentle squirt of WD40 (just a tiny bit) round the piston to help ease it back....then once it in...clean it out with brake cleaner to get rid of the oil.... also make sure you're pushing the piston back evenly, they can jam of you push them less than square... hope that helps.. Del.
Does look good I must admit .
I have installed the same progressive 11” shock that you recommended and I love it so much as the ride now so so smooth but how come it became 10.5” travel after installed? Thanks
Looks great!
Thanks mate, i loved it too, best bike harley ever made.
Hey Del,
Thanks for the information on those heat shields. I'll look into purchasing a set a little later. Just bought my bike "used" so, the piggy bank is sort of low right now. I just found your site last night and subscribed. You sure seem to have a great talent for working on bikes.
Hi Dave, no the ride is not that bad..but all things can be inproved..and the shocks i used on the Iron i had were "Progressive Suspension" model "412" and they were a lot better... the damping is much better quality, more supple and makes the bike steadier in bends... also once the bike is lowered the suspension has less travel up and down, (only an inch), so can become harsher and more rigid...the PS shocks give you back the smoothness over a shorter travel range and are well worth the money.
Ayup BG....glad you liked it hun, keep going, soon be summer aye... Del.x
Hi mate, congratulations on your bike, they are a great blank canvas to make whatever you want from...not too expensive to & like all Sportster, great fun to ride...the heat shields are a Harley item called 'Buck Shot Shields' and they were just painted with a black heat-proof paint... hope that helps, good luck with your bike, enjoy every mile, Del
Thnaks buddy, you are very kind, its good to make a bike the weay you want it... and if you buiy an Iron, you wont regret it, they are an excellent base bike to make yours... ride safe mate.. Del.
Well done buddy, glad you got stuck in there yourself...makes your bike hobby all the richer.. With the PS shocks, they may still cause the betl guard to touch the frame spar at the front...if so, just bend the guard down a little bit,. only needs about 1/4 inch... good luck and thanks for watching, take care, Del.
hi Mark....thats a common concern, but under the fork gator there is a regular dust cap like all other forks, so feel free to take them off as they are just for decoration.
Awesome ride!
I am in US and discovered you. Great video's. I put a similar solo seat on mt 2014 low T. A Mustang with the chrome and leather ties. You need a luggage rack from eBay that mounts in those two holes in fender now. looks fantastic over fender.
I know the rack you mean buddy, and they are really cool (plus very useful), but I own an '05 FatBoy these days, so I guess it's a little late now!
Hi mate, Progressive Suspension is recommended by Harley... and Riders of Bridgwater are a Harley main agent, so they are a product, much like Ohlins, that whilst aftermarket are actually better than the factory rubbish... they are very good quality...
Alright del, been going back through your excellent old vids. Was wandering if this bike has a brake light couldn't see one:) also may I say this is the best Harley I have ever seen! I'm not usually in to them but this one is a beauty ! Cheers
Hi mate, no i have never cut up the stock Sportster air filter cover but i have made one from scratch using sheet metal...there is a video series on the build in my channel library..
Hi mate, that's a common question and it all depends on the weight of you and the pillion - if you both are less than 16stone combined then you are good to go! But much more than that and you'll bottom on bumps... but even then, if you take it easy and use all the pre-load you should be fine up to about 18stone combined... Great choice of bike, Cheers Del
Hi mate, i sold the bike last year, but the present owner loves them, and also we have them on Penny's Harley too, they are even better once that have settled in a few hundred miles...
Slammed indeed ! Good job there ... One day I shall own an 883
Hi Matt, glad you mentioned this because the 11" shocks are way too low for any form of pillion rider, they are strictly solo only, I am 13 stone & even on the highest setting I managed to bottom them on pot holes, if I were you carrying a pillion will mean at 11.5" & try & get away with max pre-load or even the 12's (which is still an inch lower as they are 13" standard)..good luck, chap, hope that helps, Del
Beautiful!!
Nice Iron. My son has Progressive on his Nightster and likes them. He has a vid of it here. Love the cats under the fender.
looks great nice bike
Yes indeed, we regularly would take long days out with a few hours in the saddle and I have to say it was better than the factory seat ...the foam used is far superior to the OEM offering as it is progressive memory foam and designed to prevent hot spots and pressure points & the covering, being Naughide, is a clever stretchy vinyl which allows the foam to do it's work...plus the steel base holds it all in shape & supports it all so nothing moves about, truly is a superior product... cheers Del
Ayup mate, im just a bit taller than that, shade under 6ft, but i found if you set up the sportster right they are fine. you can use the Biltwell bars that give you loads longer reach, and fit a flat seat that you can slide back a bit on like the LePera bare bones (tons more comfy too), and of course use the forward controls..so once you do all that, the bike will fit you fine.. you can go another way and fit flat track bars and an XR seat, that makes it higher which will work too. good luck Del
Awesome video. Shocks look nice. Did you play with the adjustment on the springs or just install them as they where?
Also having it that Lowe does it effect ride comfort or any knocking on bumpy roads?
@kennroxx Thanks mate, it'll be modification meltdown as time goes on, i just cant leave it alone...lol.!
Great videos! Don't let the haters bother you, it's your bike fix it how you want it. The air cleaner cover you made turned out nice. I've got a 2013 Sportster 72 with the same 13" shocks & I'm going to swap out for some 11" shocks also, to get the stance I want. I think Harley puts the bikes out with stock stuff they know the owners will swap out & they get more $ that way. Had mine 1 month & already changed seat, grips, foot pegs & mufflers. Shocks & air cleaner are next
Hi buddy, sorry to not be clear, its easy to get them confused.. right;- first look at the bottom mount on the shock.."it sits to one side"..orientate it so the mount sits to the outside (farthest away from the bike), fit the insert through the bottom loop from the outside, then shove the bolt through it, and the thick spacer goes inside (between the shock and the swing arm)... have a go at that, and if you are still confused, ill do you a quick video when i can. hope that helps, Del.
Hi Del. Just taken the shocks off my kz750 ltd as they were leaking. Old nasty things. As well as being perished the rear wheel was never free when it was on centre stand and on side stand the lean was.......just wrong. They are 13inch from eye to eye, Anyway I'm off to the auto-jumble tomorrow for replacement shocks amongst other things and rather than getting standard 13 inch jobs I'll go lower, there's acres of clearance. Thanks for the tip Del.
1973karma Hi mate....have a look at these.. www.tecbikeparts.com/Kawasaki_shock_apps.php Ive used the guys there for lots of parts for our Triumphs and they are really good value and top quality... hope that helps mate. Del.