That’s weird Blockhead. You generally didn’t mod the Iron for looks only but performance and practicality. Those shocks are gonna wreck your lean angle and make your ride even rougher than stock. I would think you would have gotten some sweet Ohlins.
Pro tip - before adding new locktite you should always clean off old locktite from bolt, nut, threaded channels - otherwise the bond isn’t as good. Also, interested to see what this does to your ground clearance and cornering. Looks good though.
How do these feel I would think the stock ones would preform much better, I have the same ride so would be interested on some feedback on the new shocks.
Could see maybe ditching shocks for OEM height cartridge shocks or something along those lines. Pretty hard to be the original lowrider s suspension. Guessing that this was more of a financial /promotional move than a upgrade with any sort of gain...
Went with Progressives on my sportster. But I added height, I'm 200lbs and I'd occasionally bottom out when hitting bumps. Fender rubbing the wheel ya know? Tore the hell out of my wiring and I didn't know until I changed them out. Those burlys don't look too bad but I had them in chrome and hated it. (Came with the bike). The black chrome progressive shocks are beautiful though.
Slammed bikes work well in FLA, but not so great where a fella has to turn occasionally :) I am looking at going about +2" higher for more leaaaaan angle with Ohlin's, grinding expensive parts gets to be un-fun pretty quick. Raised bikes can look a bit goofy, but since Life is found in the lean, it's worth it :) Curious how the shorter stroke on the shocks impacts ride quality? Seems it'd be pretty jarring on any but marble smooth roads? Mrs. Mako's FXDB has 1" lowered Progressive shocks and the bike wants me dead at every pot hole and rail road tracks. Her bike, her rules though, so it's all good.
Hey Blockhead love the look the Burlys add to your Lowrider S. Question is how big of a difference did it make to your bike’s handling? I have a Lowrider S too and I think these look good but I am still on the fence because I’m not sure how big of a difference it will make to cornering clearance and overall handling.
Mr Block, I was wondering how much difference you've noticed changing shocks? I know you wanted the lowered look but I was wondering about the ride. Also I found a new low rider s here in kc mo. Should I do it?
I wanted to write a witty comment in reference to the shocks.....but i got nothin...dammit...anyways....have a happy new yr blockhead...crew..and all ironheads..✌
Hey Blockhead! Hope you had a fantastic holiday! I am getting my first bike in July and leaning towards getting the Iron 883, I really loved the way it felt but I've heard I would possibly grow out of it very quickly in terms of power. If I am looking for something I could ride for the next 5-10 years, would you suggest getting a fat bob or something along those lines and growing into it?
My Iron came with 13” shocks and I replaced them with 11” progressive shocks. It looks so much better and I feel much more in control now. Lower center of gravity I guess. I love you did the same with the FXDLS.
You could have removed that reflector right there. Just rip it off it’s only held on by glue or double sided tape. That’s what I did on mine and have no issues
That’s weird Blockhead. You generally didn’t mod the Iron for looks only but performance and practicality. Those shocks are gonna wreck your lean angle and make your ride even rougher than stock. I would think you would have gotten some sweet Ohlins.
arkindomino He modded the Iron the exact same way. :)
I put these on my sportster last year and love em.....
Pro tip - before adding new locktite you should always clean off old locktite from bolt, nut, threaded channels - otherwise the bond isn’t as good. Also, interested to see what this does to your ground clearance and cornering. Looks good though.
How do these feel I would think the stock ones would preform much better, I have the same ride so would be interested on some feedback on the new shocks.
i love my slammers. i bought the front kit as well for my street bob. it rides so much better than stock and i have the 10.5 slammers.
Joshua Hellis yes better then stock, he didn't pull off "stock" shocks though. He pulled off the premium performance tuned suspension .
Could see maybe ditching shocks for OEM height cartridge shocks or something along those lines. Pretty hard to be the original lowrider s suspension. Guessing that this was more of a financial /promotional move than a upgrade with any sort of gain...
Went with Progressives on my sportster. But I added height, I'm 200lbs and I'd occasionally bottom out when hitting bumps. Fender rubbing the wheel ya know? Tore the hell out of my wiring and I didn't know until I changed them out.
Those burlys don't look too bad but I had them in chrome and hated it. (Came with the bike). The black chrome progressive shocks are beautiful though.
Slammed bikes work well in FLA, but not so great where a fella has to turn occasionally :) I am looking at going about +2" higher for more leaaaaan angle with Ohlin's, grinding expensive parts gets to be un-fun pretty quick. Raised bikes can look a bit goofy, but since Life is found in the lean, it's worth it :)
Curious how the shorter stroke on the shocks impacts ride quality? Seems it'd be pretty jarring on any but marble smooth roads? Mrs. Mako's FXDB has 1" lowered Progressive shocks and the bike wants me dead at every pot hole and rail road tracks. Her bike, her rules though, so it's all good.
It is not necessary to loosen the chain when you install the shorter springs?
damn,was hoping those were going onto the sportster
Road Rash HD
Me too...
Me 3 lol ive been wanted to do that same to my 48 but I wanna put at least a 180 on the back so might just hardtail instead
Love the install vids. More you do, the more I watch.
Ive been debating on either putting coil shocks on the rear of my trike or to just put newer air bags
Hey Blockhead love the look the Burlys add to your Lowrider S. Question is how big of a difference did it make to your bike’s handling?
I have a Lowrider S too and I think these look good but I am still on the fence because I’m not sure how big of a difference it will make to cornering clearance and overall handling.
Dang Block! You almost need a bigger garage! 😂 Dyna is looking great! Stoked to see how the Forty-Eight turns out!
Mr Block, I was wondering how much difference you've noticed changing shocks? I know you wanted the lowered look but I was wondering about the ride. Also I found a new low rider s here in kc mo. Should I do it?
Just accidentally found your channel while searching for my favorite band Blockheads 😅😂
Looks amazing, and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR Blockhead!
Hey what do you do with your old parts I have a crap load laying around idk what to do with them
How is running those pipes? I heard you burn valves with them.
Nice. I own a 2017 iron 883... How do I lower my shocks? I found tool under the seat...now I’m not sure exactly how to do it, exactly. Thanks.
I wanted to write a witty comment in reference to the shocks.....but i got nothin...dammit...anyways....have a happy new yr blockhead...crew..and all ironheads..✌
Great video! Slammers look awesome!!
Do you have a video on your license plate relocation? looks like you have tag lights on there. I'm trying to work out the same mod on my FXDB
WHAT UP BLOCKHEAD MUCH LOVE FROM SANBERNARDINO
Shocking!
Steve Bush terrible
lol
Steve Bush very!
Did you have to grind your seat bolt shorter?
Changed the seat again?
I wanted to do this on mine, but having the cycle visions license plate lights,bracket combo, just doesnt seem to have any clearance at all
What kit did you use to lower the front?
Hey Blockhead! Hope you had a fantastic holiday! I am getting my first bike in July and leaning towards getting the Iron 883, I really loved the way it felt but I've heard I would possibly grow out of it very quickly in terms of power. If I am looking for something I could ride for the next 5-10 years, would you suggest getting a fat bob or something along those lines and growing into it?
Been Frank Since '93 i’m getting a fat bob as my first bike in a week, do you have instagram?
Johnny Palumbo yessir! @_BeenFrank_
Snag a dyna. Pretty manageable bikes as far as handling and power. I ride a FXDLS.
Zach i dunno man. i love the look of both but i love new tech
Johnny Palumbo ride both if you have the opportunity. Compare lowrider s to fatbob 114. Paid 16k for my new 2017 FXDLS.
Hey Blockhead, what boots are those?
Make a review about the techmount
Is that okay to use blue loctite instead of red?
I’ve been looking for a stock pair of low rider s shocks. Are you going to sell those?
Looks good.
My Iron came with 13” shocks and I replaced them with 11” progressive shocks. It looks so much better and I feel much more in control now. Lower center of gravity I guess. I love you did the same with the FXDLS.
Well, let's hope it doesn't grind so much in the corners. Greetings from Germany
Awesome
Hey where is the video of the Honda repaint? The. Bike is white, minus the red and blue, deuces .
You could have removed that reflector right there. Just rip it off it’s only held on by glue or double sided tape. That’s what I did on mine and have no issues
Looks much better. I have a Night Train I lowered, so take it from me, remember to grimace every time you see some railroad tracks coming!
You really need a couple of lights.
Yo that will take away from your lean angle. I'm sure you already know that but just in case you didn't take it into consideration.
Glen Pope yep. Mine has nearly no angle but man she looks great :D
Shashisha Shishasha ah yes form over function lol...been keeping the Moco and aftermarket making millions for years...
Zach well i bought her used. I see your point. Still love her. You know... my bike
Shashisha Shishasha i hear ya
Lean? It's a Harley in Florida.
WHAT'S THAT LITTLE PACKAGE OF LUBE FOR?
Top 33 to 40
Bottom 38 to 40
Sweat now your talking my language and it will ride fine just take a few rides to get use to it in the turns
Slamming a LRS, heartbreaking