Hi Guys,

It has finally arrived! Let me start be saying,buying this bike has been the best decision of my life! hahaha. It looks even better in real life! Cant believe you can pick up a bike of this quality for the ride away price! The missus has asked, sorry 'demanded' that i get a badlander seat soon so i can pillion her! To think i was going to buy a honda Sport bike for 16K is beyond me now. 

Picked it up on saturday and spent the whole day riding and admiring the bike. It is as everyone says so fun to ride. My face is frozen from an arvo ride saturday, I think i need a mask to go with my open face helmet. 

Ive only flipped the mirrors and will be changing the handle bars next weekend.

Few experiences with the bike some are really petty:

- Power is substantial for myself, it has enough torque to power in and out of traffic. I pulled away a few times in 2nd and 3th...too easy!  Shouldnt really as it is brand new.

- Mid controls are great. I'm 5'8 and they feel comfortable. May consider forwards later.

- It is a sportster so i will have to get use to the excess vibebration.

- i find the kick stand abit hard to kick out coz the mid controls get in the way.

- The aussie spec is really high at the rear. Will changing the rear suspension next week also to 11 inchers.

- Ive slammed my shins on the mids a few times at the lights..haha.

- Didnt realise how HOT the motor got in traffic. It was great at night though as i needed the warmth. 

I will have more photos up soon when i have made more changes on the bike. 

nice mate nice
I know how you feel
Ive done a few mods now and still cant stop admiring it.
the kick stand is a funny one had trouble for a while finding it.
What bars you gonna get.
Check out M and M cycles in the states for parts they can get hold of almost anything and its cheaper than here especially dealers.
NR

Yeh thanks nightrider.

i ve got the handlebar, although the stock bars feel great and go with the mid controls.

I was trying to get a hold of a pair of rear sus from the custom low 883. Do you think M and M cycles would hold these? Had a look and cant seem to find anything there or anywhere.

Progressive shocks are abit dear so if i couldnt escape that route i will.

The rough ride does not bother me much...

Have you replaced the stock rear sus one's on your Iron?

Man, look at those reflectors.

Bano will have a hard on

They took away the rear reflectors but not the front ones!

haha

Nice ride sir883..... I read somewere of a trick to get rid of the orange reflectors by sliding fishing line down behind them. Even gets rid of all the glue with no scratching, apparently. Try it and let me know if it works....then I'll try it!!

Mate im waiting for some cash and i think ill go Ohlins to be honest. there is a dude in the states who will make em up to the specs you want
aint cheap but worth it in the long run for a smother ride.
HD make a 2 up shock that will go on the iron if you email M and M mark will let you know.
basically any thing on the HD website MandM will do for heaps cheaper than RRP
I just email him and say can you get this or do you deal with these guys and hes pretty good with a response.
There is also IKON who are an aussie mob and there gear is meant to be ok.
you can also go the burley slammer kit.
but i wouldnt go too low if you want to go around tight corners too fast coz youll be scraping the shit outa your pipes etc.
I got more clearance by putting V and H slips on they are not as fat as the stock HD ones.

 @nightrider; Yeh i guess it will be worth it..but dont want go over board and end up spending to much on a value for money bike. Maybe down the road.

Guys, i have removed the reflectors. Once i got the edge lifted i just ripped it off. Came straight off. 

Thanks TC...I just rode it again tonight! haha

 

@3737pisces

 

Hey mate, Lets worry about that when it problem haha.

 

 

 

 

Just a thought...

Why do they have a '6th' gear indicator on the speedo when its only 5 speed?

good luck with not doing too many mods haha
just got a call from a mate who said that. he is now putting drag bars and a bunch of stuff.
I went the white walls and have TTS on order and new fenders for custom paint new seat.
Its too much fun making it look all purty.
need a second job already

Hahaha its looking that way nightrider there are so many things you could do to this bike!

That's right TC not trying to make look to busy.

Hahaha its looking that way nightrider there are so many things you could do to this bike!

That's right TC not trying to make look to busy.

ahhaha..I am definitely getting forward controls and changing the rear sus.

I have been just outbid on like 5 pairs of stock rear sus from a 2008 883 low on U.S ebay. Postage is like 80 - 100bucks!

I feel like just cutting the the stock ones. How do those lowering kits work?

Yeh its working fine for me too i just want the slammed look at the rear. I am also thinking of a 3" tank lift. All these mods are so cheap.

Here's a shot of the 1-3 inch blocks on my Iron. I got these from eBay Aus for $95.00. They're well built and come with everything you need apart from a bike jack. I added these at 3-inches lower PLUS 12-inch length Road King shocks for a total of 4.5-inches of lowering. Mine is pretty low....

Ahhh now i get how they work. Thanks for the pics Damon. might set out to get these.

+1 guys!

This is the kit I have:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320540730186

Thanks again mate,

I have this on order. Should be here in a Few business days.

Finally picked my Iron up..... Love it love it love it.......