It was finally time for me to add a motorcycle jack in my garage but unfortunately my Iron 883 sat too damn low for it 😡!! But luckily I was able to solve the issue by relocating the tie-down bracket. I noticed from my previous posts that many other cruiser riders had similar issues and suggested many other possible solutions. Please feel free to repeat your solution and experience here!
We've all been there on ignoring the directions and having to re assemble. Good onya for finding a fix regarding the tie down loop. I'm looking forward to your shock upgrade. Kepp up the great work Kris. Eric
I have the same bike and I changed out my rear tire this morning using a floor jack…tricky but can be done! Bike was too low for floor jack so I first rolled the rear tire onto a 2 x 4 then jack fit underneath. Hope this helps! Safe travels
Hey looking like you assemble things like I do. Whenever I install something new on my bike, I always end up having to do it three times. Might as well call me do it 3 times Brad
Same for me. It's super awkward trying to do this alone. I was thinking about buying one of those front-wheel stands to hold the bike straight until I get the jack under the frame. Dunno how well that would work since I haven't ever had one to try it.
@@bill392 lol yeah I looked weird doing that too. Sitting on the bike and then reaching over to my right to push the jack in and then pumping it with my hands
Typical man, opens box, tosses instructions to one side, goes at it for a while, Grrrr, grabs instructions. Good job teaching that jack who's boss. It's nice to have an arc-welder handy when you need one. Congrats on getting the Progressive 412 shocks. I put the 12.5" chrome version on my '09 (replacing stock 11.5") and they made a hell of a big improvement. The factory shocks on your bike are a lot newer and I wouldn't know how good or bad they are or whether or not they are much better than the '09 version. Your newer ones have threaded adjustment for finer tuning and they also have progressive rate springs so I would guess that they're better than the older ones (which are garbage). I'd still bet that the Progressive 412s are noticeably better than the newer factory stock ones. I used a 6' long piece of wood under the rear tire with a small wood block under the other end of it to adjust the wheel height to make it easy to get the bolts thru. Only took me maybe 30 to 45 minutes to complete the installation (I work slow), only 4 bolts so it's simple. If you got the standard spring rate, I'm betting you'll like preload level two. I'm a relatively heavy guy at 240 lbs so I started at level 3. It is a good ride at that level so it might be best for me but lately I've been thinking to try it at level 2 because the bike seems just a tick higher than I'd like whenever I'm stopped so I'd like to lower it maybe half an inch.
hahah yeah that habit haunts me when I try to put together Ikea furniture. But I am still alive and well! As for my stock shocks, yeah HD improved it a bit from your year and after I finally got around adjusting the pre-load, a year after purchase, I felt noticeable difference from when I had it from factory default. With that said, yes I also hope the Progressive 412 shocks show me a bigger improvement! If it all works well, I am thinking of improving the front forks too!
@@KSMotoCafe I've neglected my front shocks, never changed the fluid yet since new, pretty shameful. I've noticed more front dive lately since raising the rear end an inch with the 412s. The bike handles and rides better so for me it was a good move to install the 412s but now I'm thinking that during the next winter I might get Progressive front springs as well. I'll have to watch more videos and learn what products are available first but upgrading the front shocks is probably in my future.
It was finally time for me to add a motorcycle jack in my garage but unfortunately my Iron 883 sat too damn low for it 😡!! But luckily I was able to solve the issue by relocating the tie-down bracket. I noticed from my previous posts that many other cruiser riders had similar issues and suggested many other possible solutions. Please feel free to repeat your solution and experience here!
We've all been there on ignoring the directions and having to re assemble. Good onya for finding a fix regarding the tie down loop. I'm looking forward to your shock upgrade. Kepp up the great work Kris. Eric
yes sir!
I’ve been wanting a table for Vader and my upcoming project
I want a full lift too! But you would still need another jack in the middle to lift the bike up off the wheels 😓
@@KSMotoCafe A scissor-lift block is a good alternative to a jack for use on a table-lift.
I have the same bike and I changed out my rear tire this morning using a floor jack…tricky but can be done!
Bike was too low for floor jack so I first rolled the rear tire onto a 2 x 4 then jack fit underneath. Hope this helps!
Safe travels
yeah that was my alternative response if this didn't work. Thank you!
I wouldve just cut the tie down point all the way off and looped straps under the jacks frame, but to each their own! nice problem solving
that was definitely something I thought of doing but boy am I glad the welding worked. I also thought about just putting a deep V bend in the middle
Thanks for this video. This was exactly what I needed to know!
Welding is cool!
yes! Now I want a custom sissy bar
J&S makes a good lift for Dyna and Baggers, sporty sits so low, getting Blackwidow Platform lift this fall for my new RG
I'm jealous!
Hey looking like you assemble things like I do. Whenever I install something new on my bike, I always end up having to do it three times. Might as well call me do it 3 times Brad
hahaha glad I am not alone. I feel so silly when I have it together and then realize something is backwards or upside down.
I have a similar issue.... I have to hold the bike upright and then get the stand in the right spot before lifting...
dang... why can't Harley just make it easy!! god damn
@@KSMotoCafe exactly!
Same for me. It's super awkward trying to do this alone. I was thinking about buying one of those front-wheel stands to hold the bike straight until I get the jack under the frame. Dunno how well that would work since I haven't ever had one to try it.
@@bill392 that's a great idea!
@@bill392 lol yeah I looked weird doing that too. Sitting on the bike and then reaching over to my right to push the jack in and then pumping it with my hands
Yo, the intro is nice.
thanks man - I really dig the song but to keep it interesting I think I will make 3 to 5 different visual intros matching the same music.
Wouldn't have been easier to eliminate the tie down thing and drill 2 holes where it is welded and just put in eye bolts
ummm yes.. that would have been an easier solution!
If the women don't find you handsome - they should at least find you handy.
There is always an engineering solution.
lolllllll thanks..I think?
Typical man, opens box, tosses instructions to one side, goes at it for a while, Grrrr, grabs instructions. Good job teaching that jack who's boss. It's nice to have an arc-welder handy when you need one. Congrats on getting the Progressive 412 shocks. I put the 12.5" chrome version on my '09 (replacing stock 11.5") and they made a hell of a big improvement. The factory shocks on your bike are a lot newer and I wouldn't know how good or bad they are or whether or not they are much better than the '09 version. Your newer ones have threaded adjustment for finer tuning and they also have progressive rate springs so I would guess that they're better than the older ones (which are garbage). I'd still bet that the Progressive 412s are noticeably better than the newer factory stock ones. I used a 6' long piece of wood under the rear tire with a small wood block under the other end of it to adjust the wheel height to make it easy to get the bolts thru. Only took me maybe 30 to 45 minutes to complete the installation (I work slow), only 4 bolts so it's simple. If you got the standard spring rate, I'm betting you'll like preload level two. I'm a relatively heavy guy at 240 lbs so I started at level 3. It is a good ride at that level so it might be best for me but lately I've been thinking to try it at level 2 because the bike seems just a tick higher than I'd like whenever I'm stopped so I'd like to lower it maybe half an inch.
hahah yeah that habit haunts me when I try to put together Ikea furniture. But I am still alive and well!
As for my stock shocks, yeah HD improved it a bit from your year and after I finally got around adjusting the pre-load, a year after purchase, I felt noticeable difference from when I had it from factory default. With that said, yes I also hope the Progressive 412 shocks show me a bigger improvement! If it all works well, I am thinking of improving the front forks too!
@@KSMotoCafe I've neglected my front shocks, never changed the fluid yet since new, pretty shameful. I've noticed more front dive lately since raising the rear end an inch with the 412s. The bike handles and rides better so for me it was a good move to install the 412s but now I'm thinking that during the next winter I might get Progressive front springs as well. I'll have to watch more videos and learn what products are available first but upgrading the front shocks is probably in my future.
Princess Auto has lots of stuff for bikes
Kick Stand!!! 😬🫢 It’s a “Jiffy Stand” on a Harley. It’s the only item listed under “J” in the owners manual index 🤗
lol