The 883 IRON is why I found your Channel. I also bought a 2017, 883 Iron because of it. Thank you... we all need more 883! So glad we will be watching your Journeys on the IRON again!
Science Fact: It is impossible for a man to strap down any kind of load in a trailer without saying "That's not going anywhere" as he tightens the rope. Confirmed :D @4:28
He is the reason i went to msf course and bought fully paid for 2019 iron 883 as my first bike. Been riding it a whole month so far with over 1000 miles on it i love it.
Because of you I bought an Iron last week (if you only knew how expensive they are here in Germany...) and to see you going back makes me sooooo happy!
Man I am so happy to see this bike back. You and your channel are what helped me make the decision to get my bike, and as of fall of last year I proudly got a 2016 iron 883. One of the best things ever. I was sadly one of those wimps that didn’t ride all winter, but when the weather got nice again I hopped on and rode. The feeling I had after 3 months of no riding was so intoxicating. You, my good sir, are an incredible person that has touched so many lives. Because of that, so many of us now live our lives on two wheels. I really appreciate all you show us. Let me say this again; seeing this beautiful sporty on here again makes me so dang happy. Rubber side down!
Dont ever feel bad about being a fair-weather rider! There's nothing wrong with it. My only option for a few years was to ride as I didnt have a truck or car at the time. It kinda runs your riding experience when you Only have the option to freeze your ass off or deal with ape-shit driver's at the slight chance of rain. I now have a 2013 Iron 883 again for the first time being back on a sporty in 10-ish years, and now I only ride in fair weather conditions
I'm so happy to have the Iron back on Blockhead Channel. This brings so many memories when I subscribed to the channel with just a few hundred subs. Now look at this, over 165k. I'm happy to see the rise up for this channel. Keep it up Mr. Blockhead, ride safe and stay vigilant ✌️
@@charlesbelville5090 I'm 5'6" and they aren't much of stretch at all. I think its only a 9 inch difference from the stock mids. Harley makes "further forward mid controls" for sportsters if you need those. I think you get an extra few inches out of them. Or you could buy their further forward mid controls that give you an extra three inches or so and come with little floorboards.
Hammer Performance big bore kit is what you're looking for. I think it's a 1275cc. Some guys on XL forum are getting over 100 hp from their sporty. Dynojet Power Vision is the recommended tuner (I have one, it's better than the FP3 I had by far).
It still sounds awesome. The drag bars looks way better but I’m sure the z-bars feel 100 times better. It’d be cool if you did a big bore kit on her. That was a good snag, to get her back. Enjoy
I was all for building a dyna when you got your FXDR but this is even better! I really love it when the universe does it's thing to good people!! Awesome Block!
I’m so happy to see you with your OG Iron 883. You were the reason I have mine 2013 Iron 883..exact same look.. can’t wait for more to come with Iron 883.. as you say, stay vigilant ✌🏽
this channel is the reason why i chose 883 iron. got mine now.. so happy to see u riding back your orig 883... my heart broke, watching your vid when u traded it with another HD last time.. really glad the 883 is with u again..
Bruh! You got it back! The learn to ride series helped me out before I went to my Motorcycle Safety course haha. And this channel was the reason I went with the iron last year.
I got interested in riding last year and spent the season as a passenger on my Aunt's bike. Your channel was the first I started watching. Ms. Block also inspired me, I'm so glad she didnt give up on getting her license. I'm happy and proud to say I just got my license last month. I went with a 2018 Indian Scout and love it! Love your vids, keep doing what you do!
You know, first half of last Year, I was just thinking (like a lot) about buying this bike, watching your videos and want to know how it feels. In the second half of the last year i rode 13000 km on the new Iron 883 2018 and i am addicted to it. New season starts like one month ago and i already done 2500 km :) Greetings from Slovakia absolutely LOVE my first bike. Thanks for your videos it pushed me to buy one of IRons. Safe ride!
You know what they say, "If you love something, you gotta let it go. If it comes back to you, it was meant to be". Good to see the 883(1200) back with ya.
I bought my 2019 48 back. Traded in on a sport glide. A week later bought it back. Now street glide, sportster and a street bob in the garage plus a Yamaha fz 07
My wife and I are new to riding. Only a few hundred miles seat time. We were late to riding last year and it's hard sometimes with weather in Illinois. Your videos definitely inspired us to want to ride more. Ms. Blockhead also. 🤘
Beyond happy for you to get your Iron back home. Those bars look really good on it, great view and certain it's way more comfortable - keep 'em!!! I straight up laughed/giggled at the old intro at the beginning. Enjoy riding the OG Iron again, Block!!
I remember waiting at my house in the UK for the delivery of my new 2017 iron 883. I thought I wonder if there any tips for riding it on you tube... guess which channel I found! I watched you riding around a car park on this bike!! I still have my iron, with plenty of modifications now, inspired by you. Appreciate the channel immensely, and super happy to see this bike back!! I might even switch to these z bars now. Happy riding blockhead!
I dig the view and fwd controls are a MUST. I’m only 5’9” and kept 12s and fwds on my 1200. Even had to move the boards on my road king to match the comfort!
So cool. The second video I watched of yours was part 1 of the how to ride videos. Which were done for Ms Blockhead, so I'd imagine kind of sentimental. So it's fun to see it back with you. Crazy how that happened.
I have forward controls on my 2017 Iron and I can tell you it is soooo worth it. I’m 6’1” so I was pretty cramped with the mid controls. The forwards brought my legs out enough where it was much more comfortable without being too far and feeling like I didn’t have control. Definitely pick yourself up a pair!
So incredibly happy for you. i wish i could get my 883 superlow back. First and only thing that i have every completely owned and paid off entirely myself. It was the motorcycle i started out on as well. Miss it often.
I live in the Orlando area too. These people drive like frickin maniacs! When I got my 883 about 3 years ago I found this channel. I was a little sad when you sold off the 883 but it's cool that you got it back. Mine is an 03 100th Anniversary edition. Still going strong. Wish I had more time to ride it. I'd like a bigger bike someday too but I can't bring myself to sell the sporty because it's my first Harley.
I know the feeling man. I had a 2007 1200C. I got rid of it years ago. I had a chance to sell the bike I did currently own and make some money. So I did and I bought a 2019 iron 1200. I missed sportsters so much. I'm glad to be back on one. They are so fun and easy to mod.
I remember when you hit your 1st one thousandth subscriber and was disappointed when you sold the iron. I am glad you have been reunited! Ride safe, Bro.
I have a 2009 Iron 883 with Forwards. It's been 10 years so I can't remember for sure but I think I got them from the dealership. My only complaint is the rear brake isn't adjustable like the gear lever is.
I missed the Iron....it's what inspired me to buy my '13 883 Iron....have since traded it on '17 Street Bob....I'm going to buy it back if it comes back to the dealer.....Ride and enjoy....deuces!
Awesome that you got this bike back. That iron was the reason I got mine and found your channel. Do you know what those bars are I be been looking for bars similar to those. Great vid excited to see what’s to come for the og iron!
My 2012 xl1200c is my baby. She is in the states while I'm contracting over in the middle east but man the plans I have for when I get back. Can't wait. Miss my two wheel life.
I’m happy to see your iron back. I have my 2013 iron 883 and still Love it. I only have 5 payments on it and it’s completely mine. I’ve put a lot of money into parts as well, but have a lot more to go. Always satisfying to ride my iron.
Oh SHIT !!! I did not know it was THE BIKE the original bike , the reason I found your channel BIKE T_T tears of joy . . . dream team back together !!!
Nothing like your first love. :) I took my 883 and did the conversion to 1200. I also have the 1200X and the 883 converted is much quicker. gears I am sure make a difference. this will be a fun time for you enjoy. keep the Z bars too. happy for you.
This bike right here is what made me think Harley's were cool again. I'm so used to seeing old dudes on baggers in my town, they're hideous, nobody has these cool bikes.
Happy for you man, you're the reason I went to the dealer and bought a 2019 Harley Iron 883XL for my first bike. Sounds like crap but I'll work on that lol, want to make my bike look similar to yours because it looks amazing. Thanks for your time!
Iam so glad that your og bike came back to you! And yes! I like this view, keep the Z bars. You've got aggresive position on FXDR, there Is no need to have it on Iron aswell. Congrats mate 🤘👌
I put new bars on my '94 883 at one time, but they hurt my wrists, as well. I then installed track bars and I loved them. The grip portion of those bars had a greater angle that was perfect for my wrists. Anyone trying this needs to know the width needed going in to buy them.
The 883 IRON is why I found your Channel. I also bought a 2017, 883 Iron because of it. Thank you... we all need more 883! So glad we will be watching your Journeys on the IRON again!
Always cool to hear that!
Same 👆🏻
@@Daniel-xh8wq same
Science Fact: It is impossible for a man to strap down any kind of load in a trailer without saying "That's not going anywhere" as he tightens the rope. Confirmed :D @4:28
That’s totally why I said it, bc it’s mandatory 😂
If you dont say it then your load will fall off. Its a safety feature
Another vote to keep the z bars. They look tight!
I like the Z bars, but I've seen them shorter which look sharp. I'm prone to the drag bars, so the happy medium would be like a 6"-8" Z bar.
This video made me happier than I care to admit. Congrats Block!
I'm happy to hear it, haha. Thank you!
BLOCKHEAD I love the Z bars. Looked at a wicked red one with the same Z bars. Not sure yet.. Tradin the Rebel
This channel is the reason I picked up my 2016 Iron. Beautiful bike!
Me too but a 2017 I traded in since.
I think I was a day 3 subscriber when he got his iron.
@@dshevack1 OG sub! haha
He is the reason i went to msf course and bought fully paid for 2019 iron 883 as my first bike. Been riding it a whole month so far with over 1000 miles on it i love it.
Same here!!! Just picked my 2014 883💀🎊
Because of you I bought an Iron last week (if you only knew how expensive they are here in Germany...) and to see you going back makes me sooooo happy!
Gab für mich auch ne Iron am Anfang des Jahres 💪
Congrats!
Man I am so happy to see this bike back. You and your channel are what helped me make the decision to get my bike, and as of fall of last year I proudly got a 2016 iron 883. One of the best things ever. I was sadly one of those wimps that didn’t ride all winter, but when the weather got nice again I hopped on and rode. The feeling I had after 3 months of no riding was so intoxicating. You, my good sir, are an incredible person that has touched so many lives. Because of that, so many of us now live our lives on two wheels. I really appreciate all you show us. Let me say this again; seeing this beautiful sporty on here again makes me so dang happy.
Rubber side down!
I appreciate the kind words and support man, it means a lot!
Dont ever feel bad about being a fair-weather rider! There's nothing wrong with it. My only option for a few years was to ride as I didnt have a truck or car at the time. It kinda runs your riding experience when you Only have the option to freeze your ass off or deal with ape-shit driver's at the slight chance of rain. I now have a 2013 Iron 883 again for the first time being back on a sporty in 10-ish years, and now I only ride in fair weather conditions
I'm so happy to have the Iron back on Blockhead Channel. This brings so many memories when I subscribed to the channel with just a few hundred subs. Now look at this, over 165k. I'm happy to see the rise up for this channel. Keep it up Mr. Blockhead, ride safe and stay vigilant ✌️
Not gonna lie. The iron is what got me started on the channel. I love how excited you are to have the old bike back.
Great song pick 🤙 Glad to see you with the Iron. That bike is the reason I found this channel, you’re the reason I’ve stayed of course. 💁♂️😂
pepper ridge farms remembers when block got the iron 883 the first time
Pepperidge farm knows all....
😂😂
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Awesome comment
The cookie company?
I switched my iron to forwards recently. Makes the bike so much more comfortable.
How tall should you be to enjoy forward controls? I'm 5'10" so I dunno if my legs are long enough to need em.
@@charlesbelville5090 I'm 5'6" and they aren't much of stretch at all. I think its only a 9 inch difference from the stock mids. Harley makes "further forward mid controls" for sportsters if you need those. I think you get an extra few inches out of them. Or you could buy their further forward mid controls that give you an extra three inches or so and come with little floorboards.
Cool to see the original bike back maybe see some more custom mods done to it and maybe a 1250 kit or something.
i got my iron over a year ago because of this channel and that bike. its unbelievable that you got it back. thats awesome
Hammer Performance big bore kit is what you're looking for. I think it's a 1275cc. Some guys on XL forum are getting over 100 hp from their sporty. Dynojet Power Vision is the recommended tuner (I have one, it's better than the FP3 I had by far).
It still sounds awesome. The drag bars looks way better but I’m sure the z-bars feel 100 times better.
It’d be cool if you did a big bore kit on her.
That was a good snag, to get her back.
Enjoy
Keep those bars on there. Looks so clean
I was all for building a dyna when you got your FXDR but this is even better! I really love it when the universe does it's thing to good people!! Awesome Block!
I’m so happy to see you with your OG Iron 883. You were the reason I have mine 2013 Iron 883..exact same look..
can’t wait for more to come with Iron 883.. as you say, stay vigilant ✌🏽
this channel is the reason why i chose 883 iron. got mine now.. so happy to see u riding back your orig 883... my heart broke, watching your vid when u traded it with another HD last time.. really glad the 883 is with u again..
Bruh! You got it back! The learn to ride series helped me out before I went to my Motorcycle Safety course haha. And this channel was the reason I went with the iron last year.
The z bars look so clean and the sounds are perfect for the OG
I agree them bars need to stay!
Anyone know what bars they are?? I want them for my '18 883!
@@zjohnson3894 Chizeled Handlebars
@@MrPAULONEAL how tall are they
I got a little twinge of nostalgia with the old intro. Maybe you should do a new version like this but with the FXDR.
Seeing as how the FXDR has a keyfob... it'd basically be me throwing a leg over it and hitting the on + run switch, lol
I got interested in riding last year and spent the season as a passenger on my Aunt's bike. Your channel was the first I started watching. Ms. Block also inspired me, I'm so glad she didnt give up on getting her license. I'm happy and proud to say I just got my license last month. I went with a 2018 Indian Scout and love it! Love your vids, keep doing what you do!
Cool! How often does a Harley Davidson dealer get to sell a motorcycle twice to the same guy? I'm happy for you. You should keep it.
I actually bought it through a private sale the first time, so they only sold it to me once, haha. Def keeping it!
Good to see the OG back on the channel!
Theres no love like your first :)
Truth, haha
Absolutely. I still want a Rebel 250 for some reason... my 1st bike.
Congrats on getting the og iron back!!!! Love the bars on it!!!
It was a God given blessing to get that exact bike back. It was destiny for you to have it again. Cherish that piece of art forever.
You know, first half of last Year, I was just thinking (like a lot) about buying this bike, watching your videos and want to know how it feels. In the second half of the last year i rode 13000 km on the new Iron 883 2018 and i am addicted to it. New season starts like one month ago and i already done 2500 km :) Greetings from Slovakia absolutely LOVE my first bike. Thanks for your videos it pushed me to buy one of IRons. Safe ride!
The circle is complete. Baby is back home.
I knew you were going to regret getting rid of it. But I'm glad you got it back. And now I just got mine. How cool is that! Ride safe!
You know what they say, "If you love something, you gotta let it go. If it comes back to you, it was meant to be". Good to see the 883(1200) back with ya.
7:02 "THIS motorcycle...." got me watching your channel!!! I have a 2013 Iron 883 as well. Love. It. Happy for you, bro!!
I bought my 2019 48 back. Traded in on a sport glide. A week later bought it back. Now street glide, sportster and a street bob in the garage plus a Yamaha fz 07
My wife and I are new to riding. Only a few hundred miles seat time. We were late to riding last year and it's hard sometimes with weather in Illinois. Your videos definitely inspired us to want to ride more. Ms. Blockhead also. 🤘
Beyond happy for you to get your Iron back home. Those bars look really good on it, great view and certain it's way more comfortable - keep 'em!!!
I straight up laughed/giggled at the old intro at the beginning. Enjoy riding the OG Iron again, Block!!
So pleased for you for getting her back. I love that stile. And the bars and that Matt black colour is awesome.
I have already decided I'm not selling my 883, keeping my original bike. Glad you got yours back.
I remember waiting at my house in the UK for the delivery of my new 2017 iron 883. I thought I wonder if there any tips for riding it on you tube... guess which channel I found! I watched you riding around a car park on this bike!! I still have my iron, with plenty of modifications now, inspired by you. Appreciate the channel immensely, and super happy to see this bike back!! I might even switch to these z bars now. Happy riding blockhead!
I dig the view and fwd controls are a MUST. I’m only 5’9” and kept 12s and fwds on my 1200. Even had to move the boards on my road king to match the comfort!
So cool. The second video I watched of yours was part 1 of the how to ride videos. Which were done for Ms Blockhead, so I'd imagine kind of sentimental. So it's fun to see it back with you. Crazy how that happened.
I have forward controls on my 2017 Iron and I can tell you it is soooo worth it. I’m 6’1” so I was pretty cramped with the mid controls. The forwards brought my legs out enough where it was much more comfortable without being too far and feeling like I didn’t have control. Definitely pick yourself up a pair!
I started watching your channel with that bike, nice to see it again.... it was meant to be.
dude, it sounds so nice and looks like there's a lot of sensitivity which I like
I LOVE THIS! And love the sound. This bike is so much more hardcore as the M8. And I'm saying this as an M8 owner who had an Iron before.
Ditto
So incredibly happy for you. i wish i could get my 883 superlow back. First and only thing that i have every completely owned and paid off entirely myself. It was the motorcycle i started out on as well. Miss it often.
So amazing man. I still can’t believe it. And it isn’t even mine!
Definitely leave the Z bars. Still looks clean and fits the bike in my opinion.
Man do i love this channel and the original 883..its good to see it back where it all started
I live in the Orlando area too. These people drive like frickin maniacs! When I got my 883 about 3 years ago I found this channel. I was a little sad when you sold off the 883 but it's cool that you got it back. Mine is an 03 100th Anniversary edition. Still going strong. Wish I had more time to ride it. I'd like a bigger bike someday too but I can't bring myself to sell the sporty because it's my first Harley.
5:30 *Turkey* Lane
I started watching (and subscribed) to your channel because of that bike. Glad to see you guys reunited.
I know the feeling man. I had a 2007 1200C. I got rid of it years ago. I had a chance to sell the bike I did currently own and make some money. So I did and I bought a 2019 iron 1200. I missed sportsters so much. I'm glad to be back on one. They are so fun and easy to mod.
kool !
i missed that sound.
sweet that they called you when it got traded in, and held it.
awesome video !!
2000 thumbs up !!
Congrats block getting back the old ride is a good feeling and you getting to do your mods on it
Glad the original 883 is back. That bike was the whole reason I got a 883.
I remember when you hit your 1st one thousandth subscriber and was disappointed when you sold the iron. I am glad you have been reunited! Ride safe, Bro.
Nice to see the OG bike back. Man I love those bars. And the exhaust grumble is lovely. Ride safe. Cheers!
this bike brings back so much. i watched all the "how to ride" videos, it looks so cool. love the bars too
I have a 2009 Iron 883 with Forwards. It's been 10 years so I can't remember for sure but I think I got them from the dealership. My only complaint is the rear brake isn't adjustable like the gear lever is.
Happy for you blockhead. I always love drag bars with forward controls but do what you feel is comfortable. Congratulations man
Block you were the reason I got into riding and got a iron, love seeing this bike back.
mmm that bike is so beautiful. my goal is to get something like an Iron 883 when I can get my bike licence
Glad too see it back, and glad to hear you happy!
The view is so nice, congrats on getting your old bike back, never let go Jack, never let go
I'm happy for you.
HD Iron still the best bike.
Block I’m happy that your happy and it sound that you’re alive in that bike
I missed the Iron....it's what inspired me to buy my '13 883 Iron....have since traded it on '17 Street Bob....I'm going to buy it back if it comes back to the dealer.....Ride and enjoy....deuces!
Its outstanding to get you're bike back.
Awesome you got it back!
So few of us get that opportunity to do so.
Awesome that you got this bike back. That iron was the reason I got mine and found your channel. Do you know what those bars are I be been looking for bars similar to those. Great vid excited to see what’s to come for the og iron!
My 2012 xl1200c is my baby. She is in the states while I'm contracting over in the middle east but man the plans I have for when I get back. Can't wait. Miss my two wheel life.
I prefer the drag bars but whatever is best for you is what you should use
Congrats Blockhead! Love the look of the bars. Go for Stage 4 bro!
Congrats on getting the OG back. My first bike will be a 92 1200C here in a few days. Great videos as always. Hope that creator burnout has passed.
Good seeing the original back! Ever thought of doing a sportster meet?
They reunite! Congrats BlockHead
I’m happy to see your iron back. I have my 2013 iron 883 and still Love it. I only have 5 payments on it and it’s completely mine. I’ve put a lot of money into parts as well, but have a lot more to go. Always satisfying to ride my iron.
Oh SHIT !!! I did not know it was THE BIKE the original bike , the reason I found your channel BIKE T_T tears of joy . . . dream team back together !!!
Nothing like your first love. :) I took my 883 and did the conversion to 1200. I also have the 1200X and the 883 converted is much quicker. gears I am sure make a difference. this will be a fun time for you enjoy. keep the Z bars too. happy for you.
Great video man!! Always enjoy what you post up! Also those bars are on point 👌🏼
So happy for you bro...
This bike right here is what made me think Harley's were cool again. I'm so used to seeing old dudes on baggers in my town, they're hideous, nobody has these cool bikes.
Hell yeah.. Good to see her back....
I have the forward controls on my 883 custom. It is more comfortable. Love the channel. And I am glad to see you got your old bike back.
Happy for you man, you're the reason I went to the dealer and bought a 2019 Harley Iron 883XL for my first bike. Sounds like crap but I'll work on that lol, want to make my bike look similar to yours because it looks amazing. Thanks for your time!
Great to hear that exhaust note back on the channel!
Crazy how good it was to hear that bike again
I always wondered how you were able to handle the mids on the 883!
First bike, didn't know any better, haha
Running rearsets on mine.
Iam so glad that your og bike came back to you! And yes! I like this view, keep the Z bars. You've got aggresive position on FXDR, there Is no need to have it on Iron aswell. Congrats mate 🤘👌
I'm digging the bars. And congratulations on getting it back too.
Pls make a video of your install of foward controls. I've been thinking about doing it to my 1200. I Really like you 883 , sounds so beefy. 🤟🤟🤟
Will do!
Yeah! The reason i bought my 883-2017.. cool to see it back. Weird to Get nostalgia from a RUclips channel!
I agree man! I have been bike hunting and I do love the sound of the 883! Also the look!
You were talking about burnout and then...the bike gods smiled upon you! Good to see the original back on the screen again!
Congrats block for getting your original iron 883 back I’ll watch through all the ads so you get your money love the channel keep up the good work
Dude, I like the channel. I am a beginner biker. Learning the ropes and your videos make sense, relevant content. Take my subscription!
I put new bars on my '94 883 at one time, but they hurt my wrists, as well. I then installed track bars and I loved them. The grip portion of those bars had a greater angle that was perfect for my wrists. Anyone trying this needs to know the width needed going in to buy them.
This bike makes my V-heart do boom boom man, real glad you got it back again, waiting to see more Iron content again