Hi guys im new to this site and have just ordered my 2012 iron in black, i cant wait to get it. i am just want ur opinion on some mods that the dealer can do that i may have missed,

2012 iron
vance and hine shrt shts
screamin eagle heavy breather kit
race tune
lowered shocks-harley ones
side no plate kit
flat drag bars
flipped mirrors
fwd controls

anything else u can suggest??

i was thinking after i get it relocating speedo, 1" lowering blocks, different headlight maybe, removing belt guards and reflectors,

 A top ride so well done and welcome.

The best thing about a HD is nobody's option counts except your own but here's my two bobs worth:

The short suspension travel means a jarring ride made worse by forward controls since you can't take the weight on your feet. Also the iron is pretty sporty with a natural leaning forward riding position which is enhanced by mid pegs which also make the handling better.

For lots of people the short shots are annoyingly loud with a high pitched bark that will have you riding with ear plugs (which you should anyway so what the heck). It's a matter of taste but SE pipes sound very sweet on these, and should improve performance over the short shots.

Now please ignore all the above and get whatever you like! Hope to catch you on the road.

Cheers guys
Will the dealer let me keep all my original stuff??

Oh and go bargain with the dealer for the mods. They are usually more accommodating when you buy the bike and cut you a deal. Tell them XY does it cheaper and you'll be surprised how much they come down.

Yea i might bargain with some riding gear. I just want the stock parts to put on if cops get me lol

Rang the dealer and stock parts are all mine. Thyll prob just collect dust n rust in the shed

Good outcome. Hang onto them in case. Now, get out and ride that thing!

if ya up round bundy ya can come over an ill help/show ya how to put the bits on or i can help you get them a fair bit cheaper if you want ..if not around this way im sure be a few on here to help ya out a buck saved goes to the next part to be fitted hey

Cheers mate i pick it up from bundy all the parts are gonna be on it but i wouldn mind checkin ya shop out if ya got one. Il be there in bout 2-3 weeks.

i work out of home at bucca if ya in the shop tell darren ya met me on the forum he will vouch for my work hey i can do anything ya need an any powdercoating ect ect services watever numbers over there <<<<<<<<,hope to catch up one day i just startin a bike only towin as well

ok mate il mention ya to him. my bike got to shop today now i just gotta wait for parts and a weekend to go get it. is lifting the tank 2" worth it?why do people do it? im getting flat drag bars will they look stupid if i do?

i got inch pipe or can get bigger if ya want custom made bars in black

My 2 cents worth - If you are more than 180cm in height and have a reach like an Orangutan, then fwds & flat bars will be comfortable on your back if you are any shorter then the lowered rear is going to kick your arse clean over the bars when you hit any decent bump/lip in our wonderful goat tracks (roads).

As for the Short Shots - WHY????? Why the fuck are you guys interested in losing low end and mid range grunt and creating a terrible crackly farting noise from these pipes all for the sake of a 'look' - Don't be a Sheep - be creative - they are too noisy (way too many decibels for EPA) even with the baffles fitted and they rob power - unless you are looking for top end power and you are going to put it on the drag strip - they are old skool drag pipes and are meant for high RPM drag racing!!!!! Get the idea? But its your money, your fine, your time pulling off the pipes and replacing the stock items (thats all of the crossover pipe connections, the O2 sensors etc) - keep the standard header pipes & crossover and use a good quality slip-on - will have heaps of bottom end grunt , be less noisy (and have a nice low rumble and still be noticed).

2 into 1 pipes will also keep your bottom end and mid range grunt (plus look like my old Z1B) but they don't do anything for me fitted to a Harley!!!!

Anyway that's 40+ years of experience comin' at ya!!!! You can take it or leave it and look forward to shearing time

Hey Iron14 - I've just put broomstick bars on my Iron - 29". Have a look at thread "Broomstick Bars" in Sportster section. I still run mid controls though, don't know how you'd go with forwards, it is a fair reach to the bars!

There you go then! Just wasnt sure how comfy it would be. I find I use the pillion pegs when on the highway.

Im gonna stik to myplan of flats and fwd cntrls. Just think of doin 2" tank lift??

Im gonna stik to myplan of flats and fwd cntrls. Just think of doin 2" tank lift??

your bike man do wat your happy with an dont let anyone tell ya wat to get or do ..we are all different and we all want to go threw the customising thing ourselves sometime in our biking life boys in the shop will do a good job was in there this mornin dropping off towing flyers an wallet keepers if you need a hand im only a call or 30min ride away can do the bars for ya if needed
cheers
have fun always i still get a blast lookin at a bike even if its mine or someones that been modified

Cheers mate. Yea my bike is there just think there waitin on parts then next weekend im gettin it on sat. Were can i get a 2 inch tNk lift kit? And will i need risers for bars to match? And im lookin for a new seat. Any ideas

I bought my 2" tank lift & ignition relocation kit from DK Custom in the States. There maybe local retailers that sell 'em as well. You don't need risers to lift the tank.