Why I Chose The Harley Sportster Iron 883

Hey guy's! Still waiting on my new helmet, GoPro, & mic setup so bare with me as I give you guy's vlog's with my voiceover.
Anyway, I wanted to take you guy's on the road with me as I go for a ride with the man who inspired Harley's in my family... My Dad! you can see him riding on his 96 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider. I wanted to talk about why I chose the Harley Davidson Sportster 833, hope you guy's enjoy the video!
Blockhead's Harley Sportster 48 I mentioned in the video: • Harley 48 Bobber REVEA...
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BIKE
-2017 Harley Davidson Iron 883
-Le Pera Bare Bones Seat
-Biltwell Keystone Handlebars
-JBSporty Coil/Ignition Relocation
-Wisamic 5 3/4" LED Headlight
-MSZ 2" 1157 LED Turn Signals (48 White + 48 Amber)
-MSZ 2" 1157 LED Turn Signals (Red)
-Custom Sissy Bar
-Front Chin Spoiler
-Headlight Grill
GEAR
-First Manufacturing Cutlass Jacket
-Street & Steel Mission Moto Riding Shirt
-Harley Davidson Ridgeway Jacket
-Harley Davidson Stormy Leather Gloves
-Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS Helmet
-Go Pro Hero 5 Black
-Go Pro Mic Adapter
-Giant Squid Omnidirectional Mono Microphone
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[@KickstandOptional]

Your old man seems like my kind of guy. Word to the wise, when you do the intake/exhaust combo if you don't do a tune as well, at least a bolt-on like the FuelPak, you'll wind up with burned exhaust valves.

[@lifeofjustinjames]

ah I know, I'll be doing all of that in one purchase (in the future) Fuelfpak, intake, and exhaust. and then in the farther future, maybe a 1200 conversion? haha we'll see, gotta save some pennies especially during a time like now, stay safe and thanks for tuning in!

[@ZackFirstPerson]

Dude, excellent production value on this video. Nice to see another Iron on the road. Stay safe.

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Appreciate that! I'm looking forward to creating more videos!

[@TheJourneyYoutube]

Hey brotha. I feel like you just told my story. Same reasons why I bought my iron as my first bike and I love it! Stay safe out there and have fun!

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Thanks for watching!

[@francisrivera764]

Excellent video...even better road you are on..very honest description about the bike..bc I own one...stock handle bars..

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Thank you! Appreciate you tuning in

[@robbyclark6915]

It seems to be a rare thing that someone buys a sportster, especially an 883, and keeps it. I bought the iron 883 as my first bike too and I just love everything about it. I love that it’s just a motorcycle. Nothing fancy, nothing special, just old school, good times, get down the road looking cool and sounding cool too. I imagine I’ll want more power too at some point and first I’ll put a stage 1 on it and then maybe do the 1250 kit from hammer performance if I just can’t part with my sporty. Harley has some awesome bikes in that soft tail line that sure makes it hard not to trade up for one but I just love this 883 and the cost of ownership just can’t be beat either.

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Very true! I do miss my Iron. By all means is a very great capable bike! I reached a point of natural progression where I needed more power. Def stay tuned for when the riding season picks back up as I can't wait to share my Street Bob build. Been working on a few upgrades here during the winter.

[@coach20348]

Sweet bars brother! Hey I threw a frame mounted front fairing on my 2019 883 and it’s a dream on the highway. I commute with mine but could easily do 500+ miles on it now. I actually feel the difference in power at high speed since I’m not a big parachute anymore....... snappy on up past 90.

[@doraemifa]

Awesome narration man, off to a good start.

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Thanks!

[@Panglima_tempur21]

I like the way u think about bike. Stay safe and ride safe man

[@jasonrandall726]

Completely unrelated question regarding the 883 (which I ride), but what camera & hardware are you using in this video? Thanks! Good assessment too.

[@SpeedDemonCBR]

My first Harley was a 2005 883 and it was a fun little bike to ride around town but I was wanting to take trips so I got my ultra classic. If you’re ever in a spot to where you can afford 16-20k for a bike and it doesn’t have to be new then find a street glide or an ultra. Mine is a 2012 I got for right under 14k

[@RyanWitherspoon]

Nice bro My next bike will definitely be the Low Rider S end of this year

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Man! I've had my bike for a few months, have done a few mods but I already thought about wanting the Low Rider S too!

[@TheKolen2434]

Say j, would the handlebars on your iron feel a bit mushy when you would get it up to 75-80? Just got one and it's the first bike I've ever ridden, I'm just a bit uncomfortable at high speeds. It's like the handle bars slightly rock side to side and it feels a lil unstable. I have 10" z bars for context..

[@_S.E.J_]

Awesome bro

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Thank you!

[@KtuluLeaderRise]

Can you link me the exact bars please I’m ready to buy them

[@raygale4198]

I have owned a 2020 Honda Rebel 500 for 6 months, I'm looking at moving to an 883 Sportster and will be taking a massive hit on the Rebel. That right there should tell you something. To quote one of my riding friends, the Rebel does it's best work parked out front of a cafe.

[@crypticgameplay9017]

How much inch are those z bars??

[@RidinDad]

Nice video man!

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Thanks! I appreciate you tuning in.

[@mirzakulenovic9655]

I got my 2014 Iron 883 used with VH short shots, 1250 conversion, mini apes, and 8k miles for $4000. Always gotta be on the lookout for a great deal and try to buy one that’s closest to your mental final product as possible.

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Damn! That’s a solid find!

[@mirzakulenovic9655]

@@lifeofjustinjames I was looking for weeks, just kept refreshing the same Craigslist page until something under MSRP popped up 😂. I love your bike man and wish you nothing but the best on it!

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Damn dedication right there! I’m so quick with my shopping trigger finger haha 😅 but good for you! Thanks for watching and digging my bike 🤘

[@mikeanderson9613]

Im a beginner. Im thinking about getting this bike but i do not want to get bored with it

[@MrPAULONEAL]

The Softail Standard or the Street Bob would be a good motorcycle for when you want to upgrade...

[@lifeofjustinjames]

I was looking into the Street Bob, we'll see

[@octaviodiokno4667]

ride safe brothers, nice ride

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Thanks!

[@octaviodiokno4667]

@@lifeofjustinjames you’re welcome bro

[@christiancuellar9971]

What did you get that kind of handlebars?

[@lifeofjustinjames]

biltwell Keystone handlebars

[@victormarin6411]

Did you get the smooth or slotted bars?

[@lifeofjustinjames]

I believe Slotted to allow the wires to tuck more nice along the underside of the bars.

[@jvera718]

How is the handling with these handlebars? Are they comfortable? Thanks

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Handling is great! It's a narrow bar, doesn't have much pullback so it puts your body position forward. As far as comfort I've already upgraded to 10" handlebars because my back couldn't handle 45 min or more with my body position too forward. I did a review on my channel on these handlebars, check it out.

[@jvera718]

I will, thanks man.

[@stevenharkins8715]

What’s the dimensions on those z bars

[@lifeofjustinjames]

I do not know off the top of my head, you'll have to look it up.

[@HAILProphecy___]

Did you have to use different cables/wires for the handle bars?

[@lifeofjustinjames]

In this particular video, when I had the Keystone handle bars, I did not have to change any cables.

[@HAILProphecy___]

@@lifeofjustinjames awesome. I love this handle bars. I got me a 883 and the stock bars suck. I lean too far forward. Thanks man! ♥️

[@lifeofjustinjames]

@@HAILProphecy___ Your welcome, I will say these do look bad ass, but the positioning might be the same as stock. My back hurt a lot with these bars. If you're looking for more comfort, I would recommend higher bars with pull back. My current Lucky Daves T bars are the best. You will have to extend cables though. But if you choose these bars, they are a def style upgrade!

[@HAILProphecy___]

@@lifeofjustinjames yeah the style is badass! I want lucky dave's san Diego, but that's not in my price range yet with all the cable/wires and having someone to do it for me. When I get extra money saved up, I'll get those bars. But these bars brings out the wicked 883 look

[@lifeofjustinjames]

@@HAILProphecy___ They def bring out a really awesome look. Good luck and keep me posted on your upgrades!

[@setabbocaj8966]

What handle bars are those?

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Biltwell keystone handlebars

[@bluelotus021]

This video got recommended today. Them handlebars man. lol

[@lifeofjustinjames]

lol the good ol back breakers haha

[@beardedforlife3740]

@@lifeofjustinjames them Biltwells are badass though. I have them on mine and I don't think they actually feel bad. I also ran my wires internally

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Interesting yea I guess it depends on the person. Maybe I’m getting old haha 😅 my back used to kill on these bad boys

[@beardedforlife3740]

@@lifeofjustinjames I'm also 6ft and I have have decently long arms too

[@lifeofjustinjames]

@@beardedforlife3740 ahh makes sense. Awesome they work for you cause the bars are def bad ass looking

[@fstompo]

What bars are those

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Biltwell keystone

[@fstompo]

@@lifeofjustinjames thanks

[@HHUGGER]

I like my H-D SPORTSTER XLH 883 year 2005, carbureted. I own it, from 0 kms. It is very entertaining, and every time I like it more. I also have a bigger bike and I can say that its great power of fun is even more noticeable. SPORTSTER = LOOK, FEEL and SOUND. If GOD wants, I can have more bikes, but my SPORTSTER stays with me.

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Hell yea! Sportster is def a solid fun bike!

[@everythinggaming7938]

you know someones hardcore when they smack their head and go back to riding but this time with a open faced helmet not even a full faced one haha

[@aakburns]

I own the clunky Harley. It’s fun. However my sport bike is simply the better bike in every way.

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Nice! I just got a 2017 R6 I’ll be debuting any day to the channel. Stay tuned

[@beardedforlife3740]

Is it though? Pretty sure it's not a better cruiser

[@aakburns]

@@beardedforlife3740 I’d say so. Custom seat. Made my own windshield with top bracket to extend it up. Super comfy.

[@kennethschauer1801]

I'll keep my 883 over an overpriced big twin any day

[@Voltomess]

0:37 and instead of wearing a full-face helmet he just bought this crap and he called that a helmet? OMG

[@lifeofjustinjames]

lol seriously