HOW TO: Wire Tuck on a Harley Sportster

HOW TO do a wire tuck on a Harley Sportster!
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Parts used:
Tank lift - (For 1.5" lift like mine, send seller message asking for 1.5")
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EZ Fuse Silicone Tape (2 rolls needed!)
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Blue Loctite 243 Threadlocker (removable)
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For those of you out there specifically wanting to know how to do a wire tuck, here's a quick walk through.
You'll notice as I progress through this video, I also relocated the Coil + Ignition to the left side. If you are interested in doing that, you can find that "How To" video here:
HOW TO: Coil + Ignition Relocation
► • HOW TO: Coil & Ignitio...
Wire tucks can be done without doing a Tank Lift, but the wires will usually have run along the right side of the spine. If you do a tank lift, you then have a small channel for the wires to run between the top of the spine and the gas tank. I did a 1.5" tank lift and had enough room. You can find my "How To" here on doing a tank lift:
HOW TO: Install Tank Lift
► • HOW TO: Install Tank L...
As always, use caution when doing mods to your bike! If you're not comfortable doing a mod, get some help from a friend who is, or see a mechanic. And if you have any questions, please post up and I'll answer to the best of my knowledge.
Thanks for watching, and I hope it helps some of you out there that are possibly considering doing a wire tuck!
Ride safe out there!
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*DISCLAIMER:
This is only a guide, and not meant to be taken as the only means of completing this job. I assume no responsibility and am not responsible or liable, directly nor indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such Content, site or resource.

[@michaelsanchez1888]

Just bought this exact bike and I’ll be making pretty much every modification you and saving myself a ton of money ..... do you have a PO Box I can send you a bottle of Jack or whatever you drink ha But seriously man thank you

[@PCPAyLOAD]

Really good explanation about not pinching/chafing the wiring once you are done wrapping and place the tank back. Super important and usually never well shown and explained. Plan on doing the same to my 48 here in the next couple weeks.

[@tylertutt397]

Man your channel is awesome! I have the same bike. A 2014. Just put on my tank lift yesterday and now I can’t wait for the wire tuck this weekend. Thanks for being so thorough and making everything so simple!

[@markgiles5426]

Agree with Tyler sir thank you for videos. Question when you lift tank in front only does it affect fuel capacity useable because of tank no longer being level especially cause drain for fuel injectors is midway on tank???

[@andyjam67]

Great video and close ups really helped with me doing my own today, thanks.

[@bryanbroughton]

Really looking forward to doing this on my '17 iron this winter after riding session

[@weathp]

Maaaan, I’m doing the tank lift and the wire wrapping next weekend. Both these videos are money. Thank you very much!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Glad they're helpful! Happy modding 👍

[@billalcantar03]

you know what i like about your videos besides the content .......the editing !!!! you get right to the meat and potatoes of the matter !!!! these other fools have a 10 min intro , 40 min to put on grips and another 10 min of blah blah blah .

[@bootneckbonz]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks mate

[@shannonhawkins5739]

Glad I watched your video. I was under the impression after watching similar videos that I had to relocate the ignition

[@f9o8o7o6]

Bad ass! Thanks brother. Watched the tank lift vid and then this one. Really makes me feel more comfortable about doing things myself. I love being able to work on my own bike, as much as possible.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Glad the video helped!

[@markurbancowboy]

Great tutorial. Gonna do this mod next weekend. Thanks!

[@cantu9599]

Same really good explanation!

[@cvp_studios]

looks so much better!

[@ganjadavid9716]

Another great video

[@amitajsingh7630]

Hey sp where did you mount the ignition switch. I’m pretty confused. And do i need to put back the fuse which u opens in beginning of the video

[@nickhahn5412]

Seems like a must-do mod

[@cnikola227]

Do you use a torque wrench to fasten the tank bolt back in place, and what about fastening the bolts for the ignition/coil bracket in the other video?

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

Do you know if you can put Softail tank on a Sportster? Im sure it will require some tank mods

[@vetta17]

That looks way better! Really Opens up on top of the heads for better airflow too

[@eirizarry2568]

your video…..has confirmed……..Iam buying one….and Ill make the changes like yours. its truely a beatiful bike. thanks

[@mattycrisco7959]

good job. I have been wanting to move mine on the Street Bob...

[@BlockheadMoto]

+Matty Crisco Thanks Matty! Not too difficult of a mod, coupled with the Tank Lift, they tuck well

[@Rochesterhome]

Great idea for the tank riser at the front of the tank.

[@stevenraines6175]

Cool,👍✊ going have a go doing this to my bike so good vid to watch before I do.

[@ericohuang8714]

Hi. I have a question, which is first better to do wire tuck first or replace handle bar? Thanks

[@specialorder9379]

How did you pull off getting the bundle of wires under the tank at the base near the seat? I would think that the wire bundle would be too big to get between the tank and the backbone. Thanks in advance! 🤙🏻

[@danfloyd5974]

"SUH DUDE" I love your how to videos, and your bike looks awesome as F!

[@anthonyacock5606]

What were the zipties for, do you zip tie the taped wires to the top tube?

[@larrymagee8758]

Do you have to lift the tank to do the wire tuck? Do you need the space for the wires?

[@bobster_883]

Can this be done on a 2018 model? If so is there anything different between a 2018 and yours?

[@jpimentelpr]

Hello my friend, Do I need to relocate the ignition in order to do this? TIA

[@renerodriguez6300]

Definitely looks cooler but how long it took ya?

[@jayydawg3228]

Do you have a video on doing underglow led lights on a iron 883??

[@Kaytlynpoole]

Did you have to relocate the coil and ignition switch before this? I have an 883 that has just had a tank lift but I want the wire tuck done. Is it possible without the coil relocation?

[@2022streetbobwheelies]

what year did you put those vance big radius pipes?

[@DEATHMETALCYCLE]

When i did mine. The wire loom was an inch to small. It comes out before the belt. Seems to be pinching a bit. But i think it will be fine

[@rickgoodman7870]

Is that a Dakota speedometer on your 883? I just bought a 07 Sportster 1200 that has that same one (chrome) I’ve been having a ton of problems. Any troubleshooting tips??

[@MrJruta]

Insane to think this is now the FU Sportster! (At least I THINK it’s the same bike?) It’s come so far. Not even the same bike anymore 👍

[@TheRealRoGueMS]

My tank lift mount top nuts are really really close to the frame. Are yours also too close?

[@Konghulio]

I follow on insta and subbed... don't understand why you're not basically famous by now..

[@BlockheadMoto]

Haha, slowly but surely growing. Not after fame (but that'd be cool!) just about having fun and being able to bring ideas, thoughts, and enjoyment about bikes to others and share / have conversation about anything and everything in between. Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@_lowcountry]

Just did a tank lift on my 1200c. I definitely need to lose the plastic and tuck the wires. Just been so lazy, but you made it look way easy so I'll probably get around to it today haha. Diggin the bike man. Looks good

[@BlockheadMoto]

Nice on the new lift. Yeah the wire tuck isn't that bad man, just get some of that self adhering silicone tape, it's awesome. Available at Home Depot for like $6 a roll, would recommend getting 2. Best of luck on the tuck!

[@_lowcountry]

BLOCKHEAD just came back to this video and realized I commented like a year ago about doing this soon. Still haven’t done it. Omg I suck hahaha This week for sure, it must be done. Lol

[@bodie9676]

Do you have to wrap every inch? Seems if you needed to do electrical maintenance of some sort that complete wrap would be a headache. Could you just do say 4 or 5 loops of tape a few inches apart?

[@gerardonavarro5649]

So sick.

[@TheShawnharper]

I want to buy that seat!

[@ryanrothe5289]

Hey man, great video I have a question; do you think a wire tuck will help create some slack in the throttle cables on my 2019 Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight XL1200X? It has the exact same wiring set up and I’m just a half inch shy of needing some slack for my 10in mini apes I recently put on.

[@kerotofiles8418]

Clean

[@jelmerkoning6307]

hey awesome vid! just a question, with a airfilter like that can it withstand rain or will raindrops get in the intake?

[@BlockheadMoto]

They make a 'rain sock' that goes over it. I don't really like riding in the rain so I try to avoid it, but have it just in case

[@ryangamache1455]

Is there somewhere where you can buy that plastic cover that’s over those wires I’ve been looking for that everywhere

[@anxietyfpv6072]

Very nice how to. I’m curious. Where the hell did u mount the ignition switch

[@WARPED._.VISION]

Dk customs sells all the relocation brackets including the ignition

[@scottbradshaw5249]

What's the minimum tank lift you need to do the wire tuck?

[@XandersView]

do you need a tank lift to do the wire tuck? im into the cleaner look but not the raised tank. not sure if you need the clearance to properly tuck em in

[@BlockheadMoto]

You can do a wire tuck, but not over the spine and between the tank. Some people have done the tuck to the right of the spine. Check the links in description, there's a link to a forum thread where they do the tuck but no tank lift. Best of luck! :)

[@Wezerskill]

Dude I’m bought coil relocation kit by Kinetic A cable is good or no? What you know about them ?🙏🏼

[@lucasguti20]

Hi! I really like your videos. I I'm a new subscriber now. I want to do this to my bike... I I already have a tank lift, is the coil and ignition relocation mandatory to do the wire tuck? Thanks

[@BlockheadMoto]

Nope, you don't have to relo coil / ignition for the wire tuck, should be good w/ tank lift only! :)

[@DavidSantos-mt3qr]

BLOCKHEAD so what’s the purpose of relocating the coil and ingnition

[@SteveTemplePilot]

I have a 48, can I do a wire tuck without a tank lift?

[@Quest4Unknown]

It’s so easy on a Seventy Two with a 1.5 lift. Took me 1 hr

[@ad1960rag]

was there any issues with the 1.5 inch lift ? wire fit ok no chaffing? going to do it on my 48

[@BlockheadMoto]

No issues at all, holding up great.

[@PANHEADDAN]

Is there enough space to tuck the wires without a tank lift?

[@NoXQc]

Hey brother ! Awesome video, I know it’s been a while. I have a question if you allow me; you did a tank lift but what about the back of your tank right In front of the seat, have you changed the bracket or anything that makes the wires go underneath. Hope you understand what I mean and thanks again

[@Mordorer]

I k ow you’re not asking me and this is an old comment but no I don’t think he did, my concern was that you lose fuel capacity when you tilt your tank back. I dig the look and always wanted it but as it is a 3.3gl tank I believe loses .5 gl… my only concern.

[@NoXQc]

@@Mordorer yeah it did I had a 2.2g and my 1.5inch lift made me loose a considerable amount of mileage. The stage 1 didn’t help that either haha ! Now on a road king thought !

[@claudiaventura2598]

Link for air cleaner?

[@ScotianBlooded]

Can you use bondage tape? Asking for a friend

[@BlockheadMoto]

For sure. And instead of the metal riser pieces for the tank lift, you can actually just stuff a gag ball in there. Don't forget to use loctite!

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Nice, I just asked in another of your videos if you knew of a good video for doing this.....guess I should've checked first....

[@BlockheadMoto]

+Doug Kichman Glad you found the video, hope it was helpful! 👍🏼

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Definitely!! I plan on getting my first bike this spring(haven't decided between Iron 883 or 48) and this is the first mod I plan to do.

[@mannytheliving5462]

wanted to ask why did you want the ignition key on the left side?

[@BlockheadMoto]

+Emmanuel Leonides Tbh I liked it where it was, especially as it was by the handlebar lock, so it was easy to do both. But wanted to clean up that area, and most kits / brackets they make relocate it to the left. Also looks nice / has a symmetry between the heads on the left side above the cool, just took a little getting used to 👍🏼

[@somebeing26]

it looks so much better. now all it needs is either drag bars with risers or clip on bars :D and maybe a bobber seat :P

[@BlockheadMoto]

+VI god Thanks! Yeah I'm really considering drag bars, I go over that a bit in the next video incoming actually, haha

[@somebeing26]

oh nice cant wait to watch it. can you do more how to videos on bikes i really like watching these :D

[@BlockheadMoto]

+VI god I have a few out already, be sure to check those. Also have more incoming as I do mods to the bike 👍🏼 Thanks again! :)

[@somebeing26]

already did :P im kind of a fan of ur chanel

[@bernardlesperance742]

If your bike has an alarm, first turn on the ignition all the way (do not start the bike!). Then remove the main fuse. Leave the ignition on until you've finished working on the bike and have reconnected the fuse. Otherwise, your alarm may get triggered.

[@AdamLeeVR]

😊👍

[@cweasel00]

@BLOCKHEAD : What is the height of the tank lift in this video? 1 inch, 1 inch 1/2, or 2 inch tank lift? Let me know, thank you

[@BlockheadMoto]

1.5” if I recall correctly 👍🏼

[@StephenWilliams138]

What seat is that!?!

[@theycallmemute]

do you need to relocate the ignition and coils when you do the wire tuck?

[@BlockheadMoto]

No, via one of the reference links in the description, there's a how to forum post that goes through doing it without a tank lift.

[@sailorhamling9531]

no, do you need to move the coil and ignition to do a wire tuck?

[@datdudehoppy]

bike just looks more bad ass everytime. brother , ur just gonna keep doing mods until there's nothing left! which I'm not saying that's a bad thing. Deuces ✌

[@BlockheadMoto]

+PDC Jason D I've heard it's never done, but one day I hope it is, haha. Which is ok, I'll just have to find a new project bike after that! 😁

[@joelacourt]

How many rolls of tape did you end up using?

[@_lowcountry]

Nero A he used up one and some of a second. Just grab two of em

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

Uhhhh hey yall. Just wana say MAKE SURE YOUR BARS CAN STILL TURN FULL LEFT/RIGHT..... not saying after I tucked mine I was restricted to oval tracks as my bike could only turn left! Lol

[@Freddy4life08]

i personally would of went with a shrink wrap instead of tape. its a lot of work, but it looks way cleaner. Still love the bike!

[@BlockheadMoto]

+Freddy4life08 The silicon tape holds great, it's what's recommended for the job by many companies as well. I've used shrink wrap before, would have been more difficult for this application as you're not really cutting any wires, just relocating them from bottom / side of spine to top. God you like the bike, thank you for the kind words 👍🏼

[@mattgardner3763]

Freddy4life08 the problem with shrunk wrap is you will have to remove the connectors first. Big margin for error there.

[@obfuscated3090]

Depinning the connectors to do that requires the special tool and is quite the asspain. I use heat shrink for new harnesses and some extensions/repairs though.

[@BillRiccio]

just curious why you didn't just take the tank all the way off?

[@ay5840]

Maybe because of the fuel line🤔

[@crayzchicken2668]

Fuel line, gas leaking everywhere, just extra work for a simple job

[@guya8515]

Do you have to do a tank lift in order to wire tuck?

[@BlockheadMoto]

If you don't do the lift, you can still do a tuck, but run the wire bundle on the side of the spine instead of on top between the tank and spine. Check the link in description, I believe there's a link to a forum post where they do a wire tuck and no tank lift.

[@guya8515]

Solid thanks! Keep it up and your page is gonna grow fast.

[@kevinjohnson6209]

I just zip tied the wires. Bought 3 rolls of tape but never used it.

[@hs7382]

I dont like empty space under the tank. I would keep those plastic as it is.

[@jordanteraza917]

Uh where tf did u relocate the ignition sir? Kind of a big step missed. Thanks for video

[@anthonyvallario7561]

Giggity

[@AlanTrades]

I feel like it looks better and more protected without the wire tuck

[@BlockheadMoto]

To each their own! :)

[@chrissanchez1251]

Did you need zip ties?

[@simonevannoli4500]

I will never do that messy job on my harley.

[@ruthlesschoy]

Boggles the mind that harley doesn't do this from factory. Why fab all that plastic shit when they could ship the bike with a taller tank or deeper channel under the tank for this

[@rangerjones5531]

yawn....