Iron 1200 daily driver

[@yazanmazen4318]

I would like to thank you for this amazing video riding in city and highway and honest review of iron 1200. I have no experience riding motorcycles and never owned one although I signed up for motorcycle training course and iron 1200 might be the very first bike to own especially after watching your video, seriously thanks bud you did help me out

[@txmoto1991]

Appreciate it brother!! Glad it gave you some info. I will be posting a how to ride video series soon, how to ride in traffic, city, highway etc. But for sure always recommend the classes! Don't let people tell you what bike you should get jump on them and see what feels best for you. Best of luck out there

[@usmcson3]

Went on my first real ride today on my first motorcycle, iron 1200. I can't describe the smile I had the whole time. I've only been on a few dirtbikes

[@txmoto1991]

Nice man! Ride safe out there. That feeling never goes away!

[@dezmo19]

I love my Iron 1200. It's great for both new and seasoned riders, understanding its limitations. There's so many aftermarket parts available, different ways to customize it and make it yours. If it fits your lifestyle and budget, it is definitely worth your serious consideration. Enjoy and ride safe!

[@txmoto1991]

Absolutely agree! I plan on keeping it even after I move to another bike it's so versatile that you can do whatever to it. Ride safe brother.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

Yup, did an oil and filter change and took'er out for a 45-mile spin, local alternate routes it was very nice, that bike has more balls than a pawn shop window, lotsa get up an go, 45 on a smaller bike seems more fun than on my wide glide, but the WG is awesome on the superslab for long hi-way rides. Gonna get throttle an clutch cables greased this week and a new spring for the jiffy stand.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

Hello Jay V, Yup it is a freaking fun bike to ride, I have a 91 XLH 1200 runs great 2 plugs per cylinder, S&S shorty carb, classic teardrop air cleaner, forward controls, gets ur legs out 4 long rides.. she is good on the superslab but prefers main regular roads like 301, 41' 60 down in central FL, up in Mass. now so its rte 1 138, 6A, 105 ,44 those main roads you see a lot more than just trees and different speed limits, much better on the engine. I do wish the bike had a 6th gear or a higher 5th, my tach sez 3,000 when I'm doing 60.

[@kryzchinmoto4616]

Enjoyed that. Was nice to watch to hold me over and give me a slight fix of riding while it's snowy up here in Michigan!

[@txmoto1991]

Appreciate it brother! I'm lucky down south we have riding weather year round. Ride safe

[@Jay-906]

watching this cause i plan on getting a sportster 1200 in the next couple of weeks. never actually drove a motorcycle before but watching this gives me full confidence.

[@txmoto1991]

Best decision you can make! Ride safe out there. Learn at your own pace and stay away from group rides until you feel comfortable enough in your own abilities first.

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

My drive to work is 10 minutes in my truck....for some reason its 45 minutes on my 1200. 😎 always a treat to ride some extra commuting miles.

[@txmoto1991]

Always worth some of that wind therapy. Ride safe

[@kenster007]

Commuting to work on my sporty is a treat. Look forward to riding both ways. Be safe out there guys.

[@txmoto1991]

Hell yeah! No complaints from me either. Ride safe!

[@OLDMANGAMING1970]

I love my iron 1200. Upgrades 2up seat, passenger pegs, Memphis Shades Gauntlet, after market slipon mufflers, cobra detachable back rest, progressive rear shocks. Nice ride man I can't handle the cold anymore hurts my legs getting old I guess.

[@txmoto1991]

Nice! I have an after market seat for 2up as well! But for sure prefer the solo ride on it! I plan on changing the pegs from mids to forwards, getting a saddlemen seat, Memphis Shades, and possibly some larger z bars or apes. I get my hands that give me the most to complain in the cold. Ride safe brother!

[@freddempster4085]

Either you need geritol or to move where it is warmer. Oh, and don’t forget time spent on a Harley does not count. Get ur ass out and ride.

[@whatthehellbrosef]

This was a blast from the past. I live and work in MD and will take my first ride on the bike to work soon. But I used to live in SATX on those streets you went through... a bit further in the NW side of town off I-10. It would be awesome to have the bike and ride around town there. And up in the hills past Helotes and Bandera. One day maybe.

[@txmoto1991]

Yeah man the hill country is beautiful gotta make a video of that soon! Ride safe brother

[@josephhooper1956]

Just came across your video. I ride a 2006 XL sportster 1200 custom and I love it. Unless you ride you never understand the freedom of a Harley Davidson.

[@txmoto1991]

Absolutely! Ride safe brother 🙏

[@josephhooper1956]

You too bro👍

[@91Bronco]

Cool video man. Always like watching a good cruise. I had an 02 fatboy that I sold and regret almost daily. Looking into getting a 90s or mid 2000s dyna again soon. We will see

[@txmoto1991]

Those Dynas are always fun. I always wanted a used super glide but by the time I would get to the dealers they always sold first. Rude safe when you hop back on.

[@91Bronco]

@@txmoto1991 street glide would be great also.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

That looks like a 3 gal tank. much better than the 2.25 gal p-nut tank. Every1 asked u gonna keep the Sporty now that ya got the wide glide I call wandering Gerty. I said YUP um keeping the Sporty,a 1991 XLH 1200. I bought her in FL over at the New Port Richie HD and put 1,000s of miles on her riding the back roads. I like that changing oil is easy on this bike, a hose under the battery tray, unloosen clamp, put vice grips on it put end into a gallon milk jug remove vice grips, a shallow tin foil baking pan under the oil filter...TX Moto, wishing u thousands of great and safe miles on ur bike. u ever use a battery tender? things are freakin awsome.

[@txmoto1991]

Appreciate it brother! Ride safe. I plan on keeping my sporty til the wheels fall off. Also I have not used a battery tender. Going to look into it

[@raymondgarafano8604]

@@txmoto1991 If you have electronics on that bike, it might be good for you to use a battery tender. The only thing I have on my 91 is the ignition. I got 7 years of a battery using the tender that cost me 40$ there is no other drain on my bike with the key out and ig. is off.

[@YoutubeReplayed]

You got a new subscriber brother.

[@txmoto1991]

@KZbinReplayed appreciate ya brother!

[@jafet6476]

My commute on car is 1 hour on the bike it’s 25 minutes 👍🏾

[@txmoto1991]

That's a huge difference! Ride safe brother!

[@electrickid101]

I can see that if you are allowed to lane split 🤪

[@Jbev-cz4cn]

I have an 08 1200 nightster and i love it. Vance and Hines pipes, Screaming eagle air cleaner was on it when i bought it. I put 12" apes on it and a company called Led Sled makes floor boards for sportys that i put on. I love em cause it gives me three different leg/feet positions which is nice for long rides. I got tired of my feet wanting to slip off my forward pegs at higher speeds. Next i need to upgrade my suspension. It rides like a damn hard tail with the shitty stock suspension.

[@txmoto1991]

Hell yeah I want to get some bigger apes and for sure some forwards. Ride safe brother

[@phildiegidio4658]

Nice ride. Not too shabby.

[@sofarsogod]

beautiful.

[@JohnSmith-wv4or]

Amen,brother.

[@Skatelifefool]

Very cool

[@txmoto1991]

@Skatelifefool appreciate you! Ride safe brother

[@jaywinters2483]

Thanks for not ruining it with music

[@txmoto1991]

@@jaywinters2483 got you

[@imphoenixxTTV]

The tall skinny tire isnt fun for me on the highway, bike feels like its floating. im sure its completely different with the fatter tire up front

[@txmoto1991]

True! Never thought of that. Now I gotta try it and see what the difference is.

[@imphoenixxTTV]

Would love to know the difference! I just personally don’t like the look of the fat tore up front, but esthetics aren’t always everything

[@txmoto1991]

@Im Phoenix x same I prefer the thin on front but super curious on the ride difference. Might just make a video of it.

[@andyfoley6906]

Good video. Just got my Iron 1200. Downsized from a Street Glide Special loosing 300lbs😊. Had the SGS for long distance runs. But at my age 72, was going to get rid of it, but my wife actually said I’d be miserable without 2 wheels so get something smaller. So I did. And couldn’t be happier. But the stock pipes were the 1st thing to go. Got some Cobras on it now and it sounds and breathes better. Had a tank bang from my SGS which I use for my stuff. Going backwards is definitely ok

[@txmoto1991]

Whatever it takes to get some more miles! Appreciate the comment ride safe brother!

[@raquelparramore1146]

❤❤❤ Te amo ♥️ ❤️ ❤

[@txmoto1991]

@@raquelparramore1146 te amo mas hermosa

[@meritoimports6339]

Nice Bike, how’s the steering damper work on it?

[@txmoto1991]

Appreciate ir! And the steering damper is solid never had any death wobble yet ! Knock on wood.

[@adultngishard9450]

Are those the stock mirrors flipped? If not, what kind are those?

[@txmoto1991]

Yes, they are just the stock mirrors flipped. It was hard to see with my shoulders in the way. The flip makes it way better for me.

[@adultngishard9450]

@@txmoto1991 I flipped mine today, so thank you for the influence on that! Way better😌🤙🏼

[@LloydBlake89]

Definitely know what your talking about with the hoodie strings

[@txmoto1991]

Haha finally someone gets it!! It's a pain in the ass when on the highway

[@alexdomani5701]

I recognized that neighborhood so quickly 😜😂

[@txmoto1991]

Haha if you know you know! 🤣

[@alexdomani5701]

Hell yea man! I’m thinking of doing a KZbin channel of my own 🤘🏽

[@txmoto1991]

@@alexdomani5701 let's gooo 🤟

[@kennethschauer1801]

I have the 883 n iron sportster, love it will run 80 mph all day and still gets 54.3 mpg

[@txmoto1991]

Great bike! Ride safe brother

[@jaybd9329]

Nice review - what exhaust do you have? Sounds just right to me.

[@txmoto1991]

It's a slip on exhaust from Amazon. I have the link posted in my other video. They were out of stock and just recently re stocked. No complaints so far.

[@shawnjoseph7522]

what part of Texas are you in? I hear its crowded....no road rage?

[@txmoto1991]

I am in San Antonio. Not too bad compared to Dallas or Houston. Out there for sure they have road rage and crazy traffic.

[@shawnjoseph7522]

@@txmoto1991 damn, I want to be in dallas and I ride

[@txmoto1991]

@@shawnjoseph7522 they got the HOV lanes you can use but Dallas rides wild tf out and just swerve where ever. For sure gotta have your head on a swivel and look everywhere. Also depends on the time you gonna be out riding.

[@FlarkusChunswen]

Actual pro-tip: dry yourself when you get out of the shower.

[@txmoto1991]

Haha true!! Running late to work as it was might as well take my time.

[@del6087]

Which max speed?

[@txmoto1991]

The fastest I've gotten it to was 95 but I haven't ever tried to see what max speed is. Just while cruising

[@xxxextensioncord3910]

i’ve gotten my sportster to 110 haha

[@txmoto1991]

@@xxxextensioncord3910 I believe it lol when I get in the 90's I don't realize im there. 110 seems pretty easy to get to from there.

[@neoneo4221]

I hate my Iron 1200. It's terrible for both new and seasoned riders, understanding its limitations. There's so many aftermarket parts available, different ways to customize it and make it someone else's. If it fits your lifestyle and budget, it is definitely not worth your serious consideration. Enjoy and ride safe!

[@txmoto1991]

Appreciate the perspective from the other side! It definitely has its limitations but for the short distance I ride it, I think it is just enough. Even after my next bike I plan on keeping this one to teach newer riders with. Ride safe

[@neoneo4221]

@@txmoto1991 Sorry, I'm just trolling the other guy's comment

[@txmoto1991]

@@neoneo4221 😆🤣 that works too

[@Soulriderpowder]

That’s crazy. I have 2012 1200 custom. My bike is amazing. I put quarter fairing. Shit works like charm. Slip on good to go. No problem 90-100 on highway. Appreciate what u got. I would change tank size to 4.5.

[@YoutubeReplayed]

Don’t listen to this comment. 99% of people enjoy their 1200s then this guy comes over and tries to ruin it for everyone else? Loved your bike man. Enjoy your Ride

[@akam3317]

1604/Culebra here…hmu if you ever want to ride…

[@txmoto1991]

Not too far at all, for sure brother

[@akam3317]

@@txmoto1991 I have a small group of guy’s I ride with regularly. We all have projects we’re working on with our bikes but always down to ride and meet new people.

[@akam3317]

Hey, are going to the “ Thunder in the Hill Country “ Rally next wknd?

[@txmoto1991]

@@akam3317 nah, I'm going to be in New Orleans that week. You guys ever been?

[@akam3317]

@@txmoto1991 not for a rally…

[@mike4043]

Are those mirrors stock?

[@txmoto1991]

Yes sir just flipped

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

Ahhhhhh wage slaves. And the toys they have to finance for 800 million years. Bless you, sir.

[@txmoto1991]

🤔only 799 more to go!!

[@tjoerum-1738]

@@txmoto1991 you mean 799.99

[@txmoto1991]

@@tjoerum-1738 exactly!!!

[@jayteesgear]

If i get one im DEFINITELY doin forward pegs

[@txmoto1991]

I'm looking into that now with some taller bars! It's a good seating position but I want to see how that will compare.

[@jayteesgear]

@@txmoto1991 the 48 has PERFECT pegs! Check one out. And yes the bars are ALMOST cool but Chiseled 12” work better for me

[@txmoto1991]

@@jayteesgear yeah man those are the bars I'm wanting. I liked the 48 I just didn't like that peanut tank, not that the Iron has a huge tank in comparison but Even this tank is too small for the riding I do on it.

[@JamesStreetStation]

Let me ask you (honest answers only, no ego-posturing bullsh!t)...why did you buy this bike to begin with?

[@txmoto1991]

Yo! Great question. I bought this bike to get an easier bike to learn to ride with that allowed for some newbie mistakes, etc, easier to control, easier to pick up if I dropped it, easier to do DIY on. Basically, it was a way to test the waters and see if this was a short-term try or if I would be riding long term. It is long-term for sure!