Harley Iron 883 to 1275 Build (Ep. 02)

[@coreyh5708]

Chris was trying so hard not to kill someone while cleaning his shoes.

[@BlockheadMoto]

😂

[@TheMonchoXD]

Chingadera/s: a word that is not a real word but we use to say/specify a certain something/ item that we have momentarily forgoten the real name to. Chris so freaking cool!.... he radiates 25 years experience with those white/offset white shoes. SO COOL!

[@life_behind_bars]

Damn that is going to be so badass! Side note: All motorcycles are girls bikes (and guys). Look at Jess with her new big ol bagger. Barring any physical limitations, anyone can ride anything, so 😋 to those who dog on the sportster.

[@marcusj17]

I mean technically a sportster or any kind of bike is a girl's bike so long as they can ride it as proven by hertwowheels and cheyleesi

[@BlockheadMoto]

Are you saying… THE ROAD GLIDE IS A GIRLS BIKE!!?! 😳 Gasp!

[@whatsstefon]

@@BlockheadMoto I thought they were granny glides, damn. I was finally thinking I’m old enough to ride one. 😂😂😂

[@ValdiviaCesarBro]

Any motor vehicle can be ridden by a male or female… simply depends on personal knowledge, experience, and sometimes size and height but the mechanics are allllll the sameeeee

[@jjlinc1326]

I mean Queen Sit does ride a road glide and she is a girl 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@michaelcorbeil81]

The paint turned out amazing!

[@CalebHoss37804]

Block... The fact you called the red and blue tires Sonic and Knuckles... is why i stay here.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Lol loved me some Sonic growing up!

[@kezsol94]

Can’t wait to see the finished product! You guys definitely gave me the courage to take my Buell down to bare case and rebuild it. It was almost ready to fire it for the 1st time after the rebuild until I broke the clutch cable off in the primary case. Now the dreadful waiting game until I get a new cable in.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Glad the vids helped! I almost recently did the same with clutch cable in the primary. Can be a tricky piece!

[@theduke4507]

Man I thought Chris was going to throw hands because of his shoe ,lol. Definitely going to be an awesome bike! Thanks for the content Block.

[@BlockheadMoto]

I definitely approached with caution 😂

[@somebiker3459]

Good thing the vans store has all the laces you could ever imagine

[@relax_n_sleep]

I just put the 1275 hammer kit on my 883 this past winter. I am in love with my girl bike that will smoke all the bigger bikes and people that call it a girl bike. Lol you will be very happy with it.

[@luish8056]

Twenty-five years master level tech. Jesus that’s sick. This bike is gonna be dope.

[@Alphaaussiegaming]

Hell yeaaaa Australia for the win🔥🔥🔥🔥 as an aussie I’m only just realising “rise up lights” is basically how we talk 😂😂😂😂😂 thanks blockhead 😂😂 thanks cool guy Chris

[@BlockheadMoto]

Lol happy to help shed some light on the accent 😂

[@MrJruta]

This is my all time favorite bike. The reason I have my 883 today. Can’t wait to Hammer mine eventually too

[@MichaelHershman]

, Very impressive, Block. An Hats off to Chris Dr. @sickwideglide on that killer 🔨1275 Monster build & for that D.I.Y. Oil removal from da kicks! 👏 An, the same to @bombshell_delux on that Smoking Hott Paint job! I'm looking forward to seein "O.G.⚡F.U." all together. As well as hear & see the dyno tuning. A good job to Zuko supervising the work. 😀 Have a great day, Block Fam.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Lol, I’m gonna have to call Zuko the supervisor from now on 😂

[@MichaelHershman]

Wow, that would be very cool, Block. ✌

[@kiknazz2020]

You guys really should put the Buell crank in it too. And the titanium connecting rods and high volume oil pump. Hammer Performance has it all. Plus an "easy clutch" kit, it really helped to make my clutch a lot easier to pull.

[@shane8493]

I would have been upset with the oil on the shoes. I glad you are showing the build.

[@razzrasmussen5773]

Looking good. One of the ladies from a local MC has a Sportster built out, that I have never seen beaten in the quarter-mile. Hooah

[@Ohvurr_leveraged]

In the process of doing the same for a 92’. Have fun! Hasn’t been too bad so far.

[@glenvargas4374]

Love it. Got my 1275 kit sitting in my room waiting on some parts as well before I have it I stalled. Looks great, keep the content coming.

[@TEAMPANIC42]

This episode had me ROLLIN. 🤣✌

[@cyberpunk4622]

There was definitely laughter throughout, but yet some tears for fallen for the not so new tainted shoes..

[@BlockheadMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@EnlistedtoEmployed]

This sporty is going to be sick! Just bought an 883 last month but with the long term intention of doing a 1250 or 1275 kit long term. Appreciate the content you’re putting out!!

[@jhtrice]

Looking forward to more of this build. That Paint and Powder coat looks awesome!

[@jonnymac8925]

I love you and your builds Blockhead, but if you are doing a 1275 120+hp kit, please tell me you pulled the cases and installed a Buell/Harley Davidson XB12/XR1200 crankshaft. A lot of guys overlook it, or don't want to do it because they have to split the cases but the bike was pretty much stripped down as it was haha! I can't wait to see the finish product!

[@Ben-wq4zf]

This is definitely one of the best videos😂😂😂 this was the perfect amount of everything, to entrainment, education, and me just going “I JUST LEARNED TO DO THAT!!” Or “I understand where’s Chris is coming from”🤣🤣🤣

[@BlockheadMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelrodgers6559]

Always nice seeing a sportster being built to live up to its name. You gonna lift it up with some good suspension for that lean angle and easier wheelies?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Possibly, we’ll see!

[@shawnbowman8917]

You forgot to say "ride safe, stay vigilant"

[@ginolopresti2997]

So happy to see the og getting a big face lift. That bike is why i watch this channel

[@GearheadPhil]

I can't freaking wait to see what this thing will do! I've always admired the Sporty platform since it's so light and nimble. Seeing what this thing can do might make me want to branch out from my cammed Night Rod!

[@shaneriggs640]

You have no idea how much I love your videos

[@willbe7442]

Yeah! Australia. Hello from Down under 🤙🏻

[@willbe7442]

Medium time watcher, first time commenter 😂 Just got my license and am in for 3 years of restrictions here with a street 500. A long wait to save up for the low rider s 🤙🏻

[@nbowling10trio]

I’m doing the hammer kit this fall when it’s time to winterize, I’m gonna tear it apart. I have the 03 anniversary edition. Torn between the basic 1275kit and the next kit up where they rework my heads with the 30deg cut. I’m leaning toward the head work kit tho with cams and the bronze gear. Everything’s included in the kit from what I seen on their website. I need to contact them and see if they recommend the roller rockers or if that’s only a 100+ need. Not trying to go crazy on the$$$.I think the 80+ kit will likely be my limit money wise of what I want to spend on my bike.

[@derickdandy275]

That paint is fire!

[@WestVirginiaCope]

I change my own tires but if my wheels looked like that I'd be terrified of scratching them lol. That's some sick paint man, it's almost as cool as Chris. 🤙

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yeah we were worried about that, but he got them done with zero damage! 🤘🏼

[@imindervirpartapsinghrai1714]

Damm that paint job looks cool as heck

[@bradreligion1]

I'm new around here... And the only thing confusing me is how does homeboy have 25 years of experience and look like he's 35 years old at the most. Must be living right...

[@pwntwtf]

Takes care of himself like he does his shoes.

[@joshtaylor4285]

Drinking Monsters tho? Lol that ain't living right 🤣 not judging tho I drink them

[@neek__7898]

Nice looking iron/hammer thingy

[@JarheadSixRides]

It is looking great!

[@geraldmerkel7145]

Yo Blockhead, way too much fun in this video. You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda. Keep the Shiny Side Up.

[@stevenhurt9860]

First of all I absolutely love the name of your sportster as a fellow sportster owner that I bobbed out and I love my bike

[@ecrusch]

I think homie was considering smacking you one when you put that wrench/microphone up to his face. He did NOT see the humor in the spill. And the lumpy/cam wasn't as big as I thought it'd be. And for the record, that powder coating is SICK !!!

[@whoewasthatit]

Chris is such a cool guy

[@TheJumpn]

Thank you for changing your color way!!!

[@Venom_gsxr]

Thanks for another SICK (wide glide) video ✌

[@ofershragay]

Do you keep the same breaks and front forks?

[@BlockheadMoto]

At the moment, yes, more vids incoming on it 👍🏼

[@pauljensen7007]

Chris showed me that trick with the welding rod axle aligner in soldotna Alaska when he worked up here. I was bummed when he left

[@BlockheadMoto]

He’s got some cool tricks up his sleeve for sure!

[@EddieFresh3]

Need a GoFundMe for Chris's shoe

[@mcreact6626]

That deserves a Bad Ass sticker 🤘

[@karlhockenberry9130]

Damn it seems like forever I have been waiting for this to happen. Remember the first tire spin on the Lowrider S . Well x that by 3 or 4 if you can on your first ride. Just be careful Block your a cool bro.

[@andrebienvenu2701]

Bike looks sick, what’s the stuff he sprayed on the tires when mounting them?

[@shauns.8485]

I think Dr. Sick spilled a little something on his shoes..🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️..really digging the paint jobs btw! RSSV

[@MuppetVT]

I am high key drooling over that paint job tho......

[@BlockheadMoto]

Bombshell did an awesome job!

[@randallcochran9070]

This is what Harley moco should build.

[@jedifabiano930]

Sick build, 1275 will be worth every bit and what wheel, tires and size does he run on his?

[@rexmeadows9681]

Love the colors can’t wait to see it done you are awesome 😎

[@mhoeij]

The new sportster has 120 HP right out of the box. And it has a frame that can actually handle that. Still, pretty sweet ride though.

[@BlockheadMoto]

120hp at the crank, then factor in drivetrain loss, you’re looking at closer to 100hp. Pricing is also much different 👍🏼

[@mhoeij]

@@BlockheadMoto The new sportster is expensive, but getting an 883 and then replacing the engine is expensive too! (especially for those of us who don't have the skills to do it ourself). I do wonder how the switch to a liquid cooled engine changes the character of the sportster.

[@BlockheadMoto]

@@mhoeij I’ll have a vid on it for ya soon and let ya know 👍🏼

[@BULLDOGHOTSHOT1]

Whats the cam specs on the sledge hammer cams? Just curious because I do see the 111 hp Dyno...

[@ramon6414]

Chingaderas means basically thingamajig

[@luisoutumuro424]

This.

[@johnconroy2694]

What bike was he working on around 7:10 in the video?

[@ELDK305]

Hey brother. What size cams did u go with ? Did u had to do any cam clearing ?

[@cyberpunk4622]

You know every shoe collecting enthusiast just cringed and went through the same multiple emotions as Chris did..

[@BlockheadMoto]

*hides boots that are scuffed AF 😅

[@cobysgarage3085]

Just wanna ask why you kept the belt instead of switching to a chain?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Belts can handle more power than most people think. It’s also less maintenance. We plan on switching to a chain and showing it on the channel as well, to see if there’s any difference in power

[@cobysgarage3085]

@@BlockheadMoto belts handle power yes but chains deliver power

[@bishop883i]

As an Australian I can say yours is not the worst Australian I have ever heard.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Ayeeeee! Thanks haha 😁

[@Carcyclechronicles]

My cat has a thing for your puppy haha,she started looking for Zuko behind the TV!

[@t_wallen]

Did you use 'Sledge 660 cam' and Sledge headwork?

[@vhltecinfo]

I'm not a 25 year experience master mechanic but, with all the power the new kit will generate, wouldn't be a good idea to change the connection rods too? Or the original ones can handle it without bending or breaking? Tx! Keep the nice work!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Original ones can handle it as per Hammer. We’ve talked about doing the crank and rods as well though. We’ll see!

[@nickstewart1218]

Not gunna lie. That shoes ordeal was funny as hell

[@matthewjamesgosselin]

thanks for the bleeding ears @1:53 block, thank you.

[@406Guge]

Oh, yea! The torque wrench action!

[@Patd3163]

Jesus holy fuck that paint looks AMAZING!

[@wesp3479]

Blockhead, What rear brake lights ya running on the OG ?

[@josesalas8577]

Can't wait for the 3 episode

[@flyonawall6521]

I don't know how he cleaned up those shoes so well...I would have tossed mine in the trash. They look brand new!

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

Gonna be nice but no master tech status needed just some common sense, proper tools, and a service manual. I’ve done two Hammer builds most recently a 1275 on my 04 Sporty. The bike is set up for all day comfort for me. Almost 1000 miles on the new build and loving it so much. Xena ~ from the XL Forum.

[@BlockheadMoto]

“Gonna be nice,” but is this the first vid you’ve seen on my channel with Chris? We say it every time 😉

[@f.j.a.r2908]

“The Chingaderas”😂😂

[@lassei4659]

Wow, maybe that sporty will be tough enough to trade in the old 76 flh... Just maybe

[@reggie368]

One of the most important things I learnt from this video : Zuko is good boy ! (^_^) He's so cuuute !

[@xcronex]

cue sad outro music with a go-fund me for the fallen dingy white shoe lace .. lolz

[@MyHumboldtLife]

Chris seems like such a nice and mellow dude, but holy shit, when the oil hit his shoe and he went silent...... danger danger!!

[@persuadedterror925]

I love how jaded SWG has become to the yt comments section 😂

[@parkeslife4323]

Shout out back from an Australian subscriber. Yeah your Oz accent sucks. Sounds more Brittish. 😂 Loving this build though. Stoked to see it all coming together. Congrats Chris on 25 years. Not the Vans man! 26 years here under cars, jealous cause I have to wear steel cap shoes in my shop.

[@ConradLarsonGaming]

As a Brit it definitely doesn't sound like us XD Somehow Block has landed right in the middle.

[@MrNosajwhitey]

your aussie impression is funny mate lol

[@billmeloche4918]

Very Nice! What's the name of Handlebars on that Iron 883?

[@alienearth5050]

I have an 08 sportster 883 Is there anywhere I can get a parts list so I can do this to my sportster?

[@Paul20661]

torquing the *nut*

[@williamaskeland2171]

I have one question. Are you going to change the final drive ratio?

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

Will it beat the Sportster S in a straight line race?

[@BlockheadMoto]

We’ll see 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@davehowie03]

Getcher roll on!

[@jjlinc1326]

Anybody else ever notice how Blockhead sometimes sounds like Paul Rudd?

[@wickedchivo1399]

Is there a part three to this build

[@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929]

Man he looked super pissed. Should take him some of those plastic booties for his shoes. Don't blame him though being new shoes. Can't wait till its all together

[@Firestorm637]

Will be great but the new Sportster S is a better cost and lighter plus stability control with IMu.

[@williambassakyros201]

"Speed kills, ride a Sportster and live forever!"

[@BaggerBro]

Pinion nut tightness is veeeeery important 🤐

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yeah it is!

[@Paul20661]

Hey BLOCKHEAD last night I experienced what it's like to be a Floridian We had a hurricane Trees broken all over One even fell on my neighbors bike,managed to get it out The roof of the school nearby flew off We never had a storm like this

[@BlockheadMoto]

Oh damn, sounds serious! Crazy to see what nature can do. Hope everyone is ok! 👍🏼

[@Paul20661]

@@BlockheadMoto Nice vid BockHead Also I got the new bike today,got a VN 800 w/ SilverTail exhaust

[@nlee5034]

17:40 RIGHT after calling you a kid, he tells you to “smell this”???? Like, c’mon bro! 🤣😂

[@Xiph1980]

It's all fun and game until some schmutz touches Chris' shoes... 😂🤣

[@BlockheadMoto]

Yeah, game over 😅

[@louisgunn8471]

Hey, blockhead. Did you upgrade the brakes any? I kind of like you as a KZbinr, so I would rather not hear of a accident on the FU Sporter. It's just a thought you may have already done it.

[@stratixmedia]

Got a 1 year old Shepherd named Zuko!

[@mustangguns7230]

What ever you cooking in there is looking goos

[@nlee5034]

17:30 My FAVORITE saying, applies right here: Men, will be boys…

[@Yadonemessedupayeayeron]

1:53 I had earphones in 😳

[@BlockheadMoto]

RIP 💀