The Iron Gets an Exhaust! - Install, Tune & Test! - Iron 883 | TechTalk

[@asecretninja]

Damn man, thats the life right there. Sitting back and working on the bike in your garage and your wife bringing you food. Lucky man!

[@markbazen1534]

I just bought an Iron 883 probably 5 months ago now and I've been checking out different exhausts and such. This video was super fun to watch! I could probably listen to you talk all day about bikes haha. Thank You for posting!

[@Jobbazz]

Check out the Vance and Hines pipes i think there amazing

[@markbazen1534]

have you seen the spitfire hi n tights?

[@rickhowe5787]

Lol, couldn't resist after hearing stripbolts ride! Sounds great man. I'm being there will be a 1200 kit in your future!

[@ShawnSmoak]

Lol, Thanks! Yeah, I keep saying that I'm okay without the 1200 kit, but it's always in the back of my mind... Thanks Rick!

[@adamfrancois6103]

Ive been watching your videos in anticipation of getting my 2015 Iron ! Your awesome and your videos rock! Thank you for sharing your experiences with the world.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Well thank you very much Adam! Congratulations on your future Iron, you're going to love it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@radarthegriff9482]

Love the exhaust! It sounds amazing. I used to own a 2009 Honda Rebel and I'm looking now at the Iron 883 to get me back in the motorcycle world. Your videos are incredibly helpful and fun to watch. I've been wondering about how comfortable they are for longer rides and you're definitely helping with that!

[@ichavez128]

Really love that sound. Good job with all you have done with the Iron.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thank you Isreal!

[@ShawnSmoak]

The Iron Gets an Exhaust! - Install, Tune & Test! - Iron 883 | TechTalk

[@paulgregroy1986]

Love the sound of that 883 now,thats how it should sound,looks so good to Shawn.

[@Jaykav99]

Wow the moment you said you love the evening light . That shit looked like a painting someone seriously needed to take a photo and get to work on making it a piece of art , minus the light poles ...What a view !!!

[@ArizonaRE]

They sound great, nice job with the install! I like the subtle mods you've done with it.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thank you very much +Arizona RE ! I sure enjoy that little gal...

[@thejerseyj1636]

Beautiful area, nice roads. Motorcycle heaven !

[@zigsz71]

Hey Shawn. Really love all of your videos on here and especially these featuring the Iron. You've stated in some of your videos that you don't care for the typical super loud exhaust that some guys like to put on their bikes, of which I am in full agreement. I saw one of your videos with your 72 recently where you talked about it being annoyingly loud and I was wondering if your Rush exhaust on the 883 is on par with the noise level of the 72 or has remained generally quieter while sounding great and adding a bit of performance... Thanks in advance and keep up the great work Sir!

[@JohnInSale]

Another great video !!! Might've been a nice idea to show a photo of your friend's bike with his black ones than inspired you, for us all to see the visual difference etc ?? !!

[@petergoddard1960]

A win on both counts Shawn! A fantastic sound and a bit of extra mid-range power (which is where you want it on a Sportster). You'll certainly get more punch from the 1200 kit, but the range on that tank will come right down too. Personally, if like you, I had the Road King too, I'd leave the Iron capacity alone and use it for it's real strengths, short/mid range runs with sufficient power to have fun and the kind of riding that the greater agility of the smaller bike can bring. Love it.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks pgod1960 ! The 1200 kit would be awesome, but like you say, I'd lose mileage for sure. I really don't find the bike lacking, so I'd rather use the $1,000 for the kit on something else... The Iron & Road King seem to make a really good mix. No complaints at the moment...

[@robertbrunston5406]

Your bike looks cool! Enjoy your new exhaust! Thanks.

[@Liggettable]

Aw man...she sounds wicked awesome now dude...thanks for the video!

[@CristianoStresser]

Hey Shawn, how you doing? Nice sounding pipes! I've watched this video, and it helped me a lot deciding which exhaust pipes to put on my Sportster. Now she's sounding really nice hahah. Thanks a lot! (Sorry about my english)

[@jerrya27]

just picked up a 83 iron 1000 roadster to go with my 88 evo keep on keeping on man

[@ShawnSmoak]

jerrya27 - That's way cool! Last of the knucklehead sportsters... Is she in good shape?

[@jerrya27]

yea its in good shape but i have plans for a rigid conversion with a 250 avon

[@ShawnSmoak]

Very cool...!

[@dawnrobb8809]

Looking & sounding good Shawn

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks Robert!

[@charleswalters4522]

Those sound great!!

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks Charles!

[@AkDeluxeRider]

Now that's a healthy rumble! She looks great too. You thinking about piping the RK too? Glad you're back and hopefully caught up on rest. Speed safe, bro.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks Ak! I haven't thought about changing the Scream'n Eagles on the RK yet. In fact I have no plans to do anything to her at this point other than give her a good bath. I haven't touched her since 5pm last Wednesday when I pulled it into the shop after returning. May clean the RK and take her for a day trip tomorrow that I've been meaning to do for a while... You guys should enjoy this! Though it may be a more fitting trip for the Iron.

[@justinparent7425]

love your vids Shawn you never get boring

[@godwhomismike]

LOL @ 15:19 "It must be in the 60s by now, it's really cold" Since I got my bike last year, most of my riding has been in the 20s and 30s, with maybe two rides when it broke into the 50s.

[@RobAshMotoVlogs]

Those things look damn fine mate. The sound probably doesn't come across true in the video but it sure does have a good old throb to it. I think I'm likein' it, oh yes. I thought you'd get a little more power with opening up the pipes, like I mentioned when you modified the stock pipes. Nice to have a little extra eh? She actually has a more sporty sort of sound to her now too, when you're on the throttle. I've always loved the Jack Daniels style Harley logo on the tank. Great to see you back on the old roads mate.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Rob Ash - Thanks Rob! I tried the XXXDeadhead trick of using a secondary audio recording of the bike on Friday, and that's going to come across 110% better. If I ever get around to producing that video, you'll love the sound... Much closer to actual. The increase in the midrange actually surprised me in that right hand turn before the school bus garage, when I rolled back on... And that was before reflashing the ECM, it's even better now. After all the miles traveled on those trips, I have to say, I'm really enjoying the cooler oxygen rich climate of the Pacific Northwest. Which, by the way, is very close to your climate. I'll eat those words when the rains set in for months on end this winter! My mother loves it, she says it reminds her of home in Ireland...

[@joshualehr8247]

Hey Shawn! Your videos are vary well done! I think I have watched them all! I too have an Iron 883, it's a 2015 model.. I was wondering if you could please tell me what size baffles you ordered in your Rush slip on's? They offer 1.75" 2" 2.25".. Thanks in advance! I can't imagine the amount of time and effort that Go's into your videos and responses! Thanks again!

[@jason2982]

Hi, does it really sound like the audio on the video? I really loved the deep tones, so I´m about to buy the same slip on's, thank you very much for your video, great reference.

[@ShawnSmoak]

+Alejandro Dávila - This was pretty close, but they're actually deeper sounding in person. Still loving these slip on's! Thanks Alejandro!

[@simonloxton4246]

Hi Shawn so enjoyed the Utah videos thank you!

[@ShawnSmoak]

simon loxton - Thanks Simon, I really appreciate that!

[@nate4232]

Awesome vid Shawn

[@gmg921]

they sound amazing

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks gmg921 !

[@jimcastro1620]

Hi Shawn, I've been riding bikes for 40 years but have learned a lot from your videos. I am thinking of buying and Iron like yours and installing a bassani 2-1 exhaust, screamin' eagle intake, 12 inch progressive shocks (I'm only 135 lbs) and tuning it with a PowerVision tuner. It will be interesting to see if it runs as well as yours with this combo. After a year I will probably do a 1250 kit for a little bit more torque.

[@MysticRiverRC]

Shawn! Awesome sounding pipes! My mechanic recommended these to me as well. I've already drilled the stock mufflers out, and they just don't do it for me. Thanks for another great video.

[@gustavoelizeire280]

awesome mufflers shawn!! cheers from rivera, uruguay

[@usstotts]

Sounds real nice - gonna get me some. Did not think it would make such a difference to the sound but they are spot on. How do you find them noise wise - are they to load or just right for a full days riding? Sounds great!

[@ShawnSmoak]

Andy Stott - Thanks Andy! I was hoping for the best, but was shocked they actually sound as good as they do. I fell in love with these mufflers when I heard them on *****'s 2014 Street Bob down in Utah. I knew going in that an 883cc Sportster was never going to sound the same as his 1,687cc Street Bob, but my expectations were far exceeded! At first I thought they may be a bit too loud (I cut most of that discussion out of the video), but after doing a recorded run with the Screamin Eagle Super Tuner and fine tuning the mapping to the mufflers, it toned them down and increased the bass sound. I took her out for about an hours ride last night, and I don't see a long ride being an issue at all. I love that I don't need to wear ear plugs as I did with the V&H Short Shots and Python exhaust systems on my other Sportsters. I couldn't be happier with them! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SC2SEAIHChannel]

Hey man, very nice ride just a quick question where did you get the headlight cowl was it custom or from a different bike?

[@RickieSmith93]

that sounds real nice man, great choice!

[@motomax13]

nice, im thinking of getting a 1992 sportster for a little bobber project. ride safe

[@asecretninja]

+motomax Sounds fucking sweet already!

[@oscarvalenzuela6866]

how loud is it? i dont like waking up all my neighbors in the morning

[@frankyboi45]

you have done exactly everything I've been tripping about doing to mine! Can you drop a list of mods on your iron ONLY power related... that you think would give my sportster that power and sound edge?

[@humidor3]

Hi Shawn. She sounds great. What size baffles are in those rush slip-ons? I'm looking at getting the black slip-ons and probably the 2" baffles. Thanks.

[@p8rdm]

Hello Shawn I hope you don't mind me asking you a question, just wondered if you would know if the Screaming eagle tuners that are sold in the US would be the same as sold for the European market I have just bought a new Street Bob and want to do a stage one on it and it works out a hell of a lot cheaper to buy the screaming eagle from the US rather than here in the UK thanks Rik.

[@Alfy1567]

Hi. I keep hearing comments about using the iron for short to mid range runs, my question is what do you regard as a mid range run. I have down slashes too, and love the sound. Oh and what do you use when cleaning, detergent wise. Cheers, Barry in the UK.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Hi Berry, I personally would consider a mid range run on the Iron to be 300 - 400 miles in a day. As a pre-cleaner, I use Liquid Performance Cycle Wash mixed at 50%. For soap, I use a Meguiar's non wax car wash (in a purple bottle). For touch-ups, I use Windex without ammonia... All safe for the Harley Denim Black. Thanks for watching and commenting Barry!

[@Izmash]

so you have a dr650 too? after todays 150 miles trip im questioning if i should sell the dr650 and buy an iron 883. my only real problem is my ass hurts after like 75 miles ive also realized that i just like to cruise around and not do to much off roading how would you compare them? im on a budget so im not sure if i should try and keep both haha.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Ha Shawn, great sounding Rush pipes, have them also on my Dyna, I have the 2.25 baffles (loudest), do you know what size you bought ? forget the 1200 kit, put a back rest , luggage rack, etc on the RK, by the way in the still pictures, the bikes in Utah, man that RK stands out, what a beauty !

[@ShawnSmoak]

Mike BigEasyRider - Thanks Mike! I ordered the 1.75" equipped mufflers. I don't really feel the 883 is lacking in it's current form, so I think I'll save the expense of the 1200 kit, plus the time to install it for another time... The money would be better spent on the RK anyway, as my wife wants to go for rides on it too. She did kinda stand out in the photos. I felt a little odd at times, as I had the only non black bike in the group... Thanks Mike!

[@robertlumsden942]

I know this is an older video but I keep finding your stuff. hope I never find the end lol. I have a 2014 iron and I bought the vance and hines slip short shots. I did not have to mess with the cross over piece as it was further up the header. what year is your bike. I just slipped the pipes which went very smooth and then used my fp3 to map and was great. just curious. maybe your bike is older or something.

[@damianpeter80]

Hey Shawn they sound awesome what do you think of the vance and Hines grenades

[@jasondavis6481]

Nice! Video sounds good and familiar. Sorry I missed this video before but you have a lot of videos lol.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks Jason, I've been enjoying the Rush mufflers... Lol, no problem man! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ipfreely456]

Hello Shawn, would you happen to know if these are equal or better than Thunder headers, I have the Screamin Eagle II and would like to change the sound and performance of my 1200c. I would like to keep the double pipes instead of getting a 2 into 1. Are these really loud compared to your old '72? I like how bassy the pipes sound on your iron. Great vids by the way, I enjoy watching and rewatching them. RSMF

[@THurley420]

Hey Smoak, Do you usually have any lower back pain after being out on the bike for so long? I got my stock rear shocks lowered on the second to last notch. I think it might be sitting to low to where I'm feeling every bump.

[@boarder989]

Oh man that sounds great!

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thank you!

[@luchoax10]

Shawn can you please share with me link of where you purchase your fairing. Ive been looking for it everywhere. Thank you

[@brianvargas1005]

Great bike man and sounds great as well. I'm thinking of getting but not quite sure it will be my 1st bike. What do you suggest?

[@DrDante221]

Hi Shawn really enjoying your Iron 883 vids May I ask what mini fairing you have on the bike? Thanks Dante221

[@ShawnSmoak]

DrDante221 - This is a little quarter fairing that Harley sold called "Headlight Visor", but I don't see it listed with then anymore. I've seen the same fairing for 1/4 the price on Amazon and eBay. Thanks for watching the videos Dante!

[@Swiftshiftx]

Hey Shawn, can u possibly give an link to these exhausts thanks.

[@jamespolucha8790]

Sounds good, how much were the mufflers

[@p8rdm]

Hello Shawn Great choice of exhaust I have the same on my 48 in black sounds so good the only people that have said they don't like it are my neighbours. What size baffle did you go with I have the 2.00 inch. I would like to thank you for sharing your recent trip with us on your go pro I really enjoyed those videos and you have inspired me even more to visit your great country take care Shawn Rik.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Ricky Marriott - Well thank you very much Ricky! If you end up on the Pacific Northwest side of the states, let me know and we may be able to arrange a quick meet up and/or ride! I purchased the 1.75" baffled system... I really didn't want them too loud. That was part of the reason for the 'slash-down' cut choice also. I'm guessing you chose the bologna cut, or 'slash-out' to keep with the 48's styling? That style will kick out a little more sound to the people you pass (or neighbors)... Makes for a great exhaust horn to scare the texting cagers! Lol Thanks for watching and commenting Ricky!

[@cyruslevirus22]

what the size of the baffle you have in it ??

[@ShawnSmoak]

The 1.75" Rush baffles... Thanks Patrick!

[@RoyalToesJason]

Sounds great man, when's the next meet up? Are you doing meetups with fans? Let me know, I'll be there in a jiffy.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks ACSmoredeath ! Not sure when the next meet up will be. Couldn't be soon enough though... That was fun! I get people coming in the shop here at Pro Caliber, Vancouver, but I haven't had any planned fan meet ups yet. That would be fun to do...!

[@RoyalToesJason]

Shawn Smoak In your group I'll be the only spyder there, since you take the road king out

[@ShawnSmoak]

I could take a Spyder also. Couldn't let you be the lone Spyder... Lol

[@davidporter9247]

It sounds good with rush slip on and the mods you did to it. But if you put the 1200kit on there will change your gas mile per gallon?

[@ShawnSmoak]

David Porter - Thanks man! XXXDeadhead put the 1200 kit on his Iron and left the lower 883 gearing in place. He says that his mileage went down quite a bit. His fuel light comes on between 80 & 90 miles, mine comes on between 110 & 120 miles... There must have been something special with the fuel and climate down in Utah, as we were seeing crazy good MPG at times. I think XXX seen over 100 miles before the fuel light, and I even got 52 mpg out of the Road King... Heck, ***** even seen 56 mpg on his Street Bob, and he hasn't even had his ECM flashed yet! Thanks for watching and commenting David!

[@MrJeepleo]

lol sounds a lot better than my yamaha. Holy crap, I saw the video where that guy fell from bike on your trip. Hope he is doing better

[@Z177]

Hello Shawn..from Canada's East Coast. For the last few years I wanted to try a Iron 883 (never tried a H.D. before) but my wife always said "no"...so this may be my year. Your Rush slip on mufflers really sound awesome to me...would you mind informing us in You Tube land ..what size baffles are you using currently on your 883 Iron? If I get one I do not want it to be way to loud...Thanks very much (New subscriber too!) L.

[@salpanahi]

Where did you get your gloves from? What brand are they? Thanks!

[@surplusbuyerliquidator934]

Good video I just wish you would have Record the steps of taking everything off " Removal & Installation " that would have helped out / I got the same motorcycle I bought it about 2 weeks.. but thanks for the video

[@PanchoMandurria]

hey Shawn does your iron 883 rear brakes make squeaking sound when you are about to stop. my iron is making that sound i took it to the dealer , they cleaned the disc and told me that is normal for the iron to make that sound .i would like to have your opinion about that

[@ShawnSmoak]

Yeah mine does the same thing... In fact all my sportsters have done it. It is normal, and being caused by the high metallic brake pads Harley uses to get good performance from the rear brakes. You can install a softer compound pads, but there will be a noticeable loss in performance... I usually don't pay attention to them anymore until I play back a video and hear them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dheller777]

She sounds really good. Nice and deep for a sporty. There always seems to be a little trade off on top end for more mid range but you can probably balance it out and the trade off off if any would be negligible. I have after market exhaust on my 1200 but the stock air cleaner. I am not sure of the brand but they might be Cycle Shack. Question, if I put on a Stage 1 air cleaner would the SE Super Tuner work not knowing what exhaust I have for certain? Thanks brother and ride safe!

[@ShawnSmoak]

dheller777 - Thanks dheller777 ! The truth is, we spend very little time in the top end range of our Harleys, any motorcycle for that matter. So losing a bit of top end for a gain in midrange would be just fine, though I haven't wrapped'er out to see if there was any top end loss... The Cycle Shack's that XXXDeadhead has on his 1200cc Iron sound awesome also! Maybe a touch loud for my taste, but it sounded so damn good when he'd wind her out, it would make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! Lol The SE Super Tuner does not care what setup you have on your bike. It's going to compile data from all the sensors and make changes through the Smart Tune feature that dial your bike right in. I usually do a couple recorded runs, or until it starts to make very small changes in the mapping, to have an almost perfect base map to match my intake and exhaust. Then the adaptive nature of the ECM (approx 20% +/-) will fine tune from there... If you change something in the future, just take her out for a couple more recorded runs to see if any changes are needed. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fury210]

Sounds great!

[@ShawnSmoak]

fury210 - Thanks!

[@jamesmenard2961]

will the stock muffler heat shields fit on the Rush slip-ons?

[@mrMikee929]

Sounds fantastic. I'm jealous, my Intruder falls way short in the sound department. Good job.

[@ShawnSmoak]

mrMikee929 - Thanks man! Seems like we were putting exhaust systems on the Intruders that sounded really good. Let me ask the guys at work if they remember what those were! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mrMikee929]

I actually had some V&H a few years back. Were too loud and they couldn't get the bike to run right, took them off. Thanks for the thought. Put the stocks back on with a few holes added :-). Sounds OK until a Harley passes, then I get envious. LOL

[@ShawnSmoak]

Lol... I hate when you're all happy and content with your bike, and someone passes by that spoils your day... V&H systems do tend to be on the loud side!

[@mrMikee929]

Shawn Smoak Yup, that's pretty much it. LOL.

[@oldtimingdude1053]

Sounds awsome! Of course it's raining. Your in Washington.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks Ron! Oddly enough, we usually need rain this time of year because it's so dry. I may regret saying this, but it actually was nice to see after the crazy hot Utah meet up ride I just returned from... Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DesertEagle90]

Looks really nice man I'm thinking of getting a Iron as well but I hope theres a used bike Dealer in Delaware where it's tax free

[@2012WrxSti]

not even worth getting a used ones, here in cali where i live atkeast, heres an example, i was looking for a dyna street bob 2016, i found a used 2015 street bob with 20k miles and the price is the same as the new 2016 dyna street bob, because it hs bars, exhaust, so i decided to go with the new dyna

[@Kasbebutu]

Love those things and the sound (even on video) is damn good! Any advice on the tune equipment for my 2009 Iron - I have changed stock exhaust with Screamin Eagle's slip on mufflers and also changed the air filter with K&N? Should I go with the Sreamin Egle or buy Power Commander? Appreciate your comments!

[@MrSlowestD16]

Damn that sounds nice man, got me thinking about an exhaust now, haha.

[@ShawnSmoak]

MrSlowestD16 - Cool! So we all keep paying it forward with these exhaust systems... Lol I blame ***** and his Street Bob! That bike sounded so good, I ordered these the day after returning from the Utah meet up... I took the Iron for another good ride last night and I couldn't be happier! I did cut out most of me complaining about how I thought they were too loud from this video, because after I reflashed the ECM and did the second half of the video, it toned the sound way down and they had way more bass... Very happy with them! Thanks MrSlowestD16 !

[@luchoax10]

Hey man I was wondering if can share me the link of where you got your fairy for the bike. Thank you

[@2012WrxSti]

this is such a nice bike, i just hope it has a 103ci, i got this bike and regret it not because its harley its because it doesnt have tht thrill, so i decided to get a 2016 dyna street bob, this thing is a beast, but anyways i think 883 and 48 i think has the best styling in my opinion in harley

[@chrisshanahan1016]

Cool vid. Love the bike

[@darnellrogers8884]

Nice.... 👍🏽 me personally I would’ve went for the Vance and Hines short shots

[@djmck1973]

Hey Shawn, Got a question for you: I'm looking at getting back onto a bike after 20 years. Only had about 1 1/2 years riding experience. I've got an agreement to get a CB 750 right now, but at the riding club I joined that my brother in law is in, the guys are telling me get something 1100cc or bigger don't get anything under 1000cc. I'm a big stocky guy 5'8" 370lbs, and I always hear start small then go bigger. Watching your videos I see you have the bigger HDs and the 883. What your honest opinion? Stick to the plan or listen to the club?

[@ShawnSmoak]

+Donald McKinnon - That's awesome that you're going to start riding again! As far as what bike to get, I say, if you like it's looks and you enjoy riding it, that's all that matters! There are always going to those telling you what you should or shouldn't ride, but it's all about what you want. I don't care about speed or power if I'm attracted to a bike. Sure fast and powerful is fun, but by no means the gauge for what to ride. I'm 5'8" and 225, and I can assure you a CB750 is faster and more powerful than my Iron 883, but shy of a race track or long straightaways, it will keep up in a crowd. I've been on group rides with it and it's perfectly fine. Take the CB750 for a ride and make sure you're not over powering the bike and suspension. If not, and you're comfortable on it, that's all that matters. It's most important that you like the bike and how it performs for you personally! Good luck, and be safe out there... Thanks!

[@djmck1973]

+Shawn Smoak thanks for the honest advice brother

[@metalmonster34]

Sick mod. Loving it.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Mr. Vega - Thanks man!

[@cdeishler]

Do you still have the street glide

[@geraldscott7441]

An 883 has the same stroke as a 1200, which is where it gets that deep sound from. The 1200 will make more power, and sound better at higher speeds because it turns at a slower RPM. However, putting a 1200 kit on an 883 won't really gain you much, as the 1200 as it comes from the factory has higher overall gearing than the 883, allowing the engine to turn slower at highway speed. High RPM is what kills the sound. So what did all those electronics cost, and what do they do? Do they actually retune the EFI to the new mufflers, or just give you information? One of the problems I have with EFI is how expensive it is to retune. With a carb you just change a couple of $5 jets.

[@ShawnSmoak]

The SE 1200cc kit from Harley is literally a complete production XL1200 top-end Heads, cylinders, pistons, etc... It's an instant 40% power increase! The increase is quite substantial..! It's even further impressive with the 883's lower gearing. If the 883's lower gearing is of concern, simply install the primary gearing from a 1200... Quite simple. RPM has nothing to due with 883-vs-1200 the sound, other than it being approximately 700 rpm's higher on the 883. Bomb down the hwy at 70 mph in fourth gear on a 1200, it sounds just like an 883... The 1200 will have a slightly deeper sound due to it's larger displacement and totally different head combustion chamber (the 883 is very Japanese/Hemi like...). The SE Super Tuner Pro (discontinued via lawsuit with feds) used to cost $500 and allows total fine tuning of the bike. It also provides all the information on how the bike is running, any trouble codes and whatnot... Thanks for watching and commenting Gerald!

[@geraldscott7441]

If you change the gearing, then you have exactly the same thing as a factory 1200. Gearing has a lot to do with everything. First of all, 1200cc will not raise the top speed of the 883 without taller gearing. Harley engines are not meant to be run fast. With their offset firing order and long stroke, they will literally tear themselves apart. That wonderful vibration a Harley motor makes is because it is trying to tear itself apart. The Japanese solved this problem in their v-twins(if that's what you want to call it) by using wider v angles and offset crankpins, making a v-twin that runs perfectly smooth. But that is not what a v-twin is about to me. It is supposed to vibrate and make that wonderful offbeat sound at idle like only a Harley can do. But in order to make their motors last under that stress, they had to build them a lot stronger. Still they had problems with motor mount bolts loosening and breaking so they went to rubber mounts. One version of the Twin Cam actually has an internal chain driven counterbalancer to make it vibrate less. The Sportster engines still vibrate, but you don't feel it as much because they were rubber mounted in 2004. RPM has everything to do with sound. As the engine turns faster, you loose that sound that Harley motors make at idle, and the faster they turn, the worse it gets. You get more vibration, but at high rpm, that hammering sound goes away, and you just get a drone. The reason a 1200 is an improvement is mainly because you can ride at higher speeds without increasing the rpm till it no longer sounds like a Harley. Yes, it will also accelerate faster, climb grades without as much downshifting, basically do everything a larger motor with more power does better than a smaller motor, Small motors have to turn faster to make power. A 1200, with higher gearing, will be a lot more relaxed and less busy sounding out on the road. If I remember correctly, a 1200 Sportster, and a 1349 EVO have about the same bore and stroke as a 350ci small block Chevy, and about the same redline. The redline is set by piston speed and weight.

[@bobbyblue1953]

Got to say that sounds totally different, it does sound a lot deeper, I have to get my Street Bob stage one tuned, I had V&H slip ons but the backfiring on the over run is too much, I will be getting attention from the police if I am not careful.

[@ianmckay9169]

Sounds like exhaust leak. V&H don't backfire if all is tight and secure.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Bob Kilsby - I wish that the GoPro picked this up the way it actually sounds! My noise cancelling headphones do a really good job of coming close when playing this back. I cut the part out of this video where I discuss intake and/or exhaust mods without EFI tuning or rejetting if carbureted, as I can go on forever... Lol But you will experience a good amount of decel popping without tuning. Plus, the performance gain of your exhaust is not realized until it's tuned also. You're just making a lot of cool sounds that makes you believe you have gained performance... If you are getting full-on heavy backfiring from the exhaust, you may have an exhaust leak! If you had to move the headers around quite a bit while getting everything lined up on the install, you may have damaged a header exhaust gasket... An air leak at the header gasket will cause some crazy backfiring! A fuel management system will change the decel enleanment mapping and stop the decel popping, if that's all you're getting. In my Utah Meetup videos, you'll clearly hear StripBolt's and Gabe's Street Bobs decel popping throughout the videos. They installed exhaust without mapping... XXXDeadhead's Iron and my Road King have zero decel popping after the Harley Stage-1 reflashing. XXX had the dealer flash his Iron when they installed the 1200 kit and exhaust, and I purchased the Screamin Eagle Pro Super Tuner kit and flashed the RK myself. Sorry, didn't mean to write a book! Lol Thanks for watching and commenting Bob!

[@wickedstx]

Thought I'd jump in being I just bought a 2014 Street Bob and installed some V & H Straightshot slip ons. When I first installed them i got a lot of decel poping, which you may be mistaking for backfiring. But after I install a new high flow air intake and fuel management its pretty much gone. I used the V & H FP3 Bluetooth tuner and it worked great. The unit uses an app on your smart phone to flash your bike after choosing which pipes and baffles you are using. After you flash your bike you can leave it hooked up to see real time results of how your bikes running or you can remove the unit all together. Hope this helps, if not sorry. And BTW Shawn your Iron sounds awesome. I also have a 2013 iron 883 but use the V & H Twin Slash slip ons but prefer the sound of the Rush slip ons you are using. Great Vlogs and keep up the good work. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@bobbyblue1953]

Isreal Brown

[@darrylm79]

Shawn Smoak Shawn, this is exactly what I wanted to hear. I installed V&H Slip ons, and I have a lot of decel popping, but I'm about to do my stage 1 upgrade with SE Super tuner this weekend, and it's good to know this will pretty much alleviate this. Thanks man, you are full of good information, long winded or not! lol.. j/k!

[@796andy2]

Much better !

[@ShawnSmoak]

Thanks 796andy2 !

[@robmc7203]

Hey man, I am wondering if you have an easy adjustment that can be made to get it into neutral easy. I bought my wife one of these and hers doesn't like neutral at all.

[@Outtakes13]

He doesn't answer tech questions.

[@Outtakes13]

+R Friedman Maybe what polish to use.

[@leandroviecili1279]

Nice video Shawn. I'm from Brazil and we have a nice deep sound muffler brand called Cobra. I have them on my 2014 iron and I love the sound. Looks like your rush's mufflers, deep and loud but not anoying. Check out some KZbin vids on "escape cobra". They have a nice one with 3" and ajustable rear cut. Tks

[@rokspodcast2571]

Nice. Where did u get the cowling on the front?

[@humidor3]

From Harley. It's called a lamp visor on the website.

[@rokspodcast2571]

Thx dude

[@ellisrocktube]

What year is your 883?

[@davidb8656]

Hey Shawn just want your opinion here, so I'm looking to get my first bike as a brand new rider and I'm really debating wether to go with the 16 iron or 16 roadster. I'm in love with the way the iron looks but I'm worried I'll get bored with the power eventually and regret buying it over the roadster. Is there a way to increase the power on the iron to make it like a 1200 later on down the road? Money's not really an issue so the price difference won't come into any effect. Your thought on this would be greatly appreciated!

[@canuckmotovlogs6434]

There are 1200cc kits that fit the iron 883 that will give it literally 1200cc power, They are about $900 and if you like the iron for looks, get it and don't look back!

[@jonathansalsa]

get a dyna. I started with a sporty, now its too slow and I wish I had started with a dyna:/

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

I started with a Dyna Fat bob, and traded for a 2016 883. I love the dyna, it was just kinda bulky for me. It was hard to move through twisties. Im looking to get a 1200 kit for it real soon.

[@aronchas]

sweet sound!!

[@ArthurSperotto]

Holy sh*t, it sounds too good..... TOO GOOD!!! :-D

[@Maestroman3031]

awesome!

[@ShawnSmoak]

ChippyMcBeal - Thanks man!

[@godwhomismike]

Holy shit that sounds good.

[@bartjanssens6228]

keep making video's of the iron i love it

[@Xxdevildoggxx]

I like you videos Shawn

[@drizz6508]

Smoak, how's it hang'n brotha?! It's been awhile since I've been on the ol KZbin, but I thought I'd just holler atcha and let ya know the 883 is lookin' and sound'n like a Beeast😜 Hope all is well, and enjoy the new mods Riide On! -Drizz

[@ShawnSmoak]

Drizz650 - Hey Drizz! How's that "09" treatin ya? Damn those are fun bikes! I've been trying to get a chance to ride an FZ-07, but they are selling them before they're even put together! Gotta take the FZ-09's little sister for a spin... Lol Thanks for the Iron compliments! Be safe out there man!

[@shauns5284]

what size are those?

[@pelementmaker]

nice bike!

[@intrudergrid9530]

I've should have known your pipes weren't stock pipes. Are they much louder or just sounding better. Over here in France 🇫🇷 they get harder on everything that's not original. Insurance may not pay off after an accident if they find out that your bike wasn't stricktly original!

[@edwardshoemaker6208]

It sounds like a proper harley now

[@jerrya27]

way better

[@ShawnSmoak]

jerrya27 - Thanks man!

[@nicholassavage6670]

Gotta mow the lawn for it to dry. Gotta let the lawn dry to mow it...

[@ryanenstad8928]

Hey Shawn! Don't know how I came across this one again but I'm glad I did. Haha! I just happened to be looking at a little Iron with 179 miles. Good price too! cleanharleys.com/vehicles/1716/2015-harley-davidson-sportster-883-iron-xl883n I had a pair of Rush mufflers on my 2001 RoadGlide when I had it. Great sounding pipes and I also liked the "slash-down" look. Your Iron sounds SO good. I think I'd like to do the exact same setup with the SE Stage One air cleaner and Rush mufflers with SE Tuner if I get an Iron. Ride safe!! ~Ryan

[@daveb1963]

i bet you,ll lose some top end power with your midrange increase...

[@ShawnSmoak]

bobbysatwat - I'm thinking the same thing... Good thing top end is seldom used and midrange is the perfect spot for an increase! I haven't wound her out hard to see what kind of top end changes were made. The SE Super Tuner only made small changes to the bottom end and lower midrange (0~40% throttle / 900~3,500 rpm) over the modded stock mufflers. The mapping was still dead-on everywhere else... Thanks for watching and commenting!