13 inch Shocks!! Iron 883 Mods

Let's upgrade the rear suspension on the Iron! i don't know about you guys, but I am done with these potholes!! In this video we have the installation process and the testing of the product.
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[@BossMan302]

Man this video made me miss my father. He taught me most of what I know mechanically but most importantly he showed me to do the work myself to learn new skills and save money.

[@jefftilghman9059]

It's not a torx screw, it is a torx socket! It is used to tighten or loosen BOLTS, not screws. Bolts are screwed into something that's already threaded, screws make or cut their own threads. And screws have more aggressive threads on them. Bolts hold with more force than screws do. I, as a mechanic and engineer, I understood what you meant. Non-mechanical people may not. You may thinking I'm too picky about jargon. But use the proper name of parts and tools so newbies will completely understand! Just trying to avoid confusion. Good job on the shock installation, especially in the cold. I hate, hate cold weather.

[@Dranreb865]

F U

[@lynndale6235]

The wrench would not be 19mm after all HD is an American made motorcycle. A 3/4 wrench works so much better just to be accurate, otherwise good video.

[@longhair9827]

@@lynndale6235 Harley is American assembled. There are plenty of parts that are not made in America on today's Harleys. As for nuts and bolts, the rear axle nut on mine is metric. 36 mm to be exact and it states that in the manual and there's other metric nuts as well. It is what it is.

[@1965l88]

You do know that another term for a bolt is "cap screw", right?

[@NeuroWrangler]

Great video. So how did raising the back and not the front affect the handling on the street and highway? Are you still happy or would you do something different?

[@silviebattousai1769]

Papa Estie is a very smart man. Very good upgrade and very simple to do.😂😂😂 The lube part had me dying. Loving these upgrades bro!

[@Estietries]

Thanks for watching Silvie! Papa Estie is the man haha And I'm very happy with the mod!

[@scottshows9079]

Cool vid. Did you make any adjustment to the belt?

[@michaelsmith1094]

Where did you get the mini bike raiser? Also I sure would have loved seeing a before and after picture on that rear wheel set up. Good job .

[@Chris-0113]

I have a sporty 1200 custom. Stock shocks are 11.5", but was thinking of going with 13" shocks, and then using lowering blocks to bring the ride height back down. I'm hoping with more shock travel on the longer shocks, it will provide a softer, more pleasurable ride.

[@brentondastrup384]

Thanks for the video. It was inspiring. I bought all the stuff in your video for my 883. How do your passengers like the passenger seat ?

[@rajugeorge2312]

awesome, please advise if you had used a torque wrench , if so , whats the measurement for top and bottom bolts, ta

[@chrissmith7669]

Did you measure the increased ground clear when unloaded? Curious to know how much you improved it.

[@kristopherlopez2763]

What adjustment notch did you find to work for you?

[@dennisharrison4744]

What i need on my 1200 custom every ones going low i cant hurts my hips i looked at couple sportster befor i got mine passed them up just to low

[@GenerationAsian]

you still have your stock shocks?

[@theinfinitryda]

Nice edits man

[@WetBananaMike]

Yeah buddy!!! Mod Time!!

[@Estietries]

heck yeah man! Weather is getting warmer there is more coming!

[@matopendic8669]

is it stock in europe?

[@djmysticalone321]

Do you have to adjust your belt

[@mrdrivebytrucker]

Brother, did you check your belt tension after you installed your new shocks?

[@Dnc1366]

subscribed. very helpful bro. thank you!

[@ctmac9404]

nice upgrade Estie. Does your front brake act any different, with the rear raised?

[@Estietries]

CT Mac thanks for watching! In my experience so far it has not had any negative effect on the front bakes. The ride feels much improved

[@kenni411]

where you at? I am in Mass too ! lets ride ! I got a HD too Iron 1200....

[@taylorday2165]

Great video boss

[@OddBall92]

How many inches is the stock shocks? Just tryna have idea and I can’t find a straight answer

[@zelm4321]

Did you have to adjust the belt tension?

[@dionreload]

MIKE BERKLEY the swing arm sits in between the belt wich means you should move the swing arm back/forth for that to be necessary.

[@ORSurfbum]

Is the blue part of the rim or an add on ?

[@PopenastyMcShasty]

Looks like reflective tape.

[@timvrfpv]

Smart move to go with those shocks. I was thinking of those and all my friends said to buy better shocks. I spent $600 on my Sportster and not totally happy because I wish I put longer shocks on. I put 12" shocks on. On my Road King witch came with 12", I put those 13" Progressives on and they seam totally fine to me. I don't know if would ever upgrade those shocks. Very happy with them for the price.

[@southgeorgiavaportifton4676]

should have went 15" .....add some t bars

[@Sevenboy127gmail]

1200 kit should be considered

[@artshahnazarianesq.6774]

Great of you to acknowledge your father.

[@PopenastyMcShasty]

For next time bottom bolt first. Don't want that shock swinging around and denting or scratching parts.

[@orgillmathew]

I didn’t know Harley used metric bolts

[@TechwheelswithPat]

You don't need to adjust the belt as the lenght between the engine and the back wheel is the same, just the height changed Ps: I would have use some loctite on the screws, just to be sure, nice video Estie ride safe

[@olegserov6779]

Hi! Actually he do has to adjust belt tension cause the distance between polleys got less due to lowering swing arm driven pulley. He wouldn't have to do that if the pivot point of the swing arm would be the same as the pivot point of the driving pulley.

[@mmedia5727]

Is it better than the stock oem?

[@vincewalls8052]

What tires are you rocking on this iron?

[@rafaelh2504]

Gracias por el video, saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!!!

[@RSchannel777]

That's not lube, that was a melted condom. It's a new biosynthetic mix. Helps give the shock a new birth kind of feel.

[@TheMangoAssassin]

new flash from a british iron owner, the 13" stock rears are still dogshit, in the process of replacing for a more premium model.

[@danny117hd]

Ok I'm putting 13 on my 48. Get an Amazon link quick and I'll click it.

[@zukacs]

you look like scuffed tavarish :D :D

[@alondrarivera6674]

Ballgina!!

[@Estietries]

Alondra Rivera the greatest comment of all comments

[@jamesself435]

Great video. I love to tribute to your Father!

[@joshmccarty8800]

Theres this thing called a water hose too.

[@betruly7894]

Sportster are Discontinued now. R.I.P , Yep it was a zombie bike already. In Europe IRON 883 comes with 11 inch of madness suspension and the rest comes with 11.75 inch death rippers suspension . All are rubbish piece of crap suspension and dangerous on bad roads!! , even the cheapest Japanese bike get decent suspensions . Shame on you Harley. The only Sportster that comes with ok nitrogen adjustable touring suspension is the XL1200T, i own one and I'm replacing them soon with 13 inch suspension. If set them low they become instable and dangerous in twisty, best to keep them half way tight that help with general handeling.