Oh I do miss my old HD Iron. It was my first Harley and I went from Hampshire to Darlington in the North East to get the one I wanted. It sounded like a sewing machine when I rode it all that way home so I quickly added Vance & Hines exhaust and Fuelpak as well as an Arlen Ness “Big Sucker” air filter. Much better and sounded not unlike this one. I loved the look of the Iron and actually added a set of Biltwell bars after watching one of your videos sir! I think they were called Frisco and they were like a mini ape hanger. Love your videos. Thank you so much for making them. I have lost count of the number of times I have followed your advice and upgraded or simply maintained one of my bikes. Thank you once again and safe riding brother. :)
Hi Jezza, good to hear from you! Sounds like a proper success story mate, I think we all have a bike we wish we stil owned!... and I think the Iron is everyone's favourite. You're not far away, so maybe bump in to you at So'ton Harley on one of the Sundays?! Ride safe brother, keep in touch, all the best, Del
I want to thank you for your videos. I recently purchased a 2016 Iron 883XLN, and I wouldn't be able to get anything done on my sportster without your input .
Brilliant ! Thanks Delboy . About to service my lil' sportster before winterising it . Just gone over 5000m and can't wait to get in that garage/man cave with a hot pot of coffee and give that girl the attention she needs. Thanks mate for sharing the knowledge and saving us hundreds of hard earned £s . Peace
Awesome. This video was exactly what I was looking for. I'm about to do the 5000m service on my 2020 iron 1200. This video is quick and to the point showing me all the little details only an experienced mechanic gains over time. Love the garage too. Most videos I've seen have you working in the garage at the house. Damn I wish you were here in the USA you'd definitely be my mechanic but would probably be booked solid for 3 months. Thanks for the video.
cool. since I got 2 sportsters I like to watch. :). one thing though on alignment. I did mine and you don't have to take that locking piece of to loosen that big nut. you don't loosen it that far out. worked fine for me on both of mine. good stuff man. keep it up.
This is amazing ..just got home from Harley meet.. get in bed .. utube ... Del .. servicing my favourite subject Harley Davidson s .. god bless you son ... Epicness as all ways Del .. I appreciate all your time and effort your putting into this channel .. think I'm going two look into becoming a patron member ..
Thanks Stevie, very kind of you mate, we have a never ending stream of bills and expenses, not least the rent of the unit, which has allowed us space to improve the videos and filming, and the constant materials, so every little helps and that is very kind of you Sir.
hey man , you are a very kind and selfless person to share your experience and knowledge with us! i am very happy that i can do my own harley maintenance because of the help of your videos. Harley dealerships don't even do a proper job from my experience and they charge insane amount of money!
don't have a HD (although I've been known to offer to traffic parts from the US for one :) ) but love to watch work done well and in a clean and efficient environment. Totally jealous of course as i end up doing my service work in my driveway but needs must eh? Satisfying to watch thanks Del!
Absolutely perfect on the money how to video on my exact bike. Thank you. But I didn't quite get how you did the clutch adjustment? Take out all the free play on cable then zero out the free play at the clutch? Should engine oil be checked with bike level or on side stand? Very good detail!
Hi buddy, glad you enjoyed the video, there is a dedicated stand alone video on clutch adjustment in our playlist, it is rather old, I made it many years ago, but it's very specific and very close up and detailed, so I hope it'll help you... regarding your engine oil, the dipstick is designed to check on the sidestand if it is the specific bike in this video, but to be double sure, check in your handbook as there will be instructions in there how to check your oil... and as I'm sure you know, it's always checked hot. Here's a link to our clutch adjustment video: ruclips.net/video/invnrw3nj3U/видео.html
Hi mate, you got any information or sketch on how to replace a sportster ignition with a halo push on/off switch? Hunted everywhere and can't find a thing?
Funny you brought up the fact about old rubber, I checked mine over the weekend and the date was 18/14.. still look ok but ain’t taking the chance. New s22 on route. Great work as always buddy 👍🏻
Thanks mate - another excellent video. If you ever update this service vid again (because I'll keep watching 'em) could you do it on a classic pre-2003 bike with twin plugs? I know they're similar but it would be nice for you catalogue of vids and would be MEGA useful to me. :)
The rear wheel being out of alignment even a few millimeters can show up at high speeds as a wobble. Mine being out just a little felt like a tank slapper coming on when hitting 105 mph+. Perfect time for one, right?
Hi mate need your help please, I have just bought myself a Motobatt battery [AC2732], do I need a new charger for it as its an absorded glass mat battery
I see what you're doing but I'm not getting any specs or info on product and I'm one of those guys that can't get enough info lol your videos are well done and I enjoy them but can we get a little more I like to do/use this because... thanks you are appreciated
Are you a business and carry out the services yourself as I think you’re very thorough and I’d really like my work done by yourself if possible ? Cheers
Thank you buddy my quick release arbor came quick smart today ..so simple but so smart ! Even came with a discount off next purchase 👍🏻☮❤ ha ! just read that back , quick release quick smart simple smart 😁
Is idling warmup ok or does one need to ride around the block to get the engine up to a decent temp. How long should one idle it for? And I gather it’s ok to use the same oil in the primary if one is not using ATF.
Ideally a ride of about 7 miles will get the oil right up to temp, and also the transmission too... but as i was not insured to ride this bike on the road, to idle it for 20 minutes is the next best thing.
Hello from upstate NY! What's that flat red stand you placed under the Iron to raise the rear wheel a bit? Any interference with parts of the bike? Another great vid as usual! Thanks for posting!
Hi there, thanks for the kind wrods, this is the link for the scissor stand, and it clears just fine, can lift the front or the back of the frame, and if you put the stand down, and tuck it up behind the pivot then it will left the whole bike, no problems: www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637191833/scissor-stand-for-motorcycles-450kg
The Rat Busa is a long term project, fits in between other things, and im currently getting on with some other pressing projects at the moment, ill get back to it soon mate
For the oil, the same weight is used for the engine and the transmission? Amsoil offers different oils, is it wise to use the same in both places or buy amsoil gear or primary? Anyone know what’s best for the Harley Davidson iron 883?
Harley transmission oil is for big twins... because they actually have a separate transmission oil, but with your Sportster, you have just engine oil and primary and the engine oil feeds the gearbox, so you can either run the single engine oil in both holes, or engine oil in the tank and use their primary fluid in the left side, both are good.
@@Moonfleet41 amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/warranty/amsoil-warranty-lubricants.pdf Any type of failure. Amsoil used with any other product that has not been authorized by AMSOIL. My AMSOIL dealer told me the same thing, their warranty is null and void if you dont use "their" filter.
Sounds like marketing to me maybe ! Like when Harley manuals say "we don't recommend anything but genuine HD oils" ! im sure the genuine factory spec filter is hardly inferior !
@@Moonfleet41 Meh, it is what it is I guess. ive always used the AMsoil filter and oil. If im gonna use amsil why not the filter, even though they are more expensive.
My iron's been off road for nearly a year now. How often should I change the oil do you reckon? I'm trying to pick up a lot from your vids saves me paying a fortune at the garage. Cheers for all the help!
Depends on what mileage you're doing and if you do short trips... but if you're not sure, and you want your bike to stay buff, then it doesn't hurt to change it every year, if you can afford it.
Why do you have to warm it up before you drain all the fluids? Surely, when it was last used 18 months ago (or however long it was since it was last run) it was warm and the oil has been draining down into the sump for all that time. All you’ve done is put all that oil back around the engine. I’m genuinely interested in why that is done.
All the impurities and crap have been draining for 18 months (in this case) so if you wanted to be really thorough, would it be better to warm the sump another way. Hot air gun maybe?
Cheers buddy, snow here overnight! But as usual for Blighty, it's just a sprinkling on the windscreens (but still probably enough to close the schools and call out the Army to be safe ;-0 !
@@Moonfleet41 there is heaps in the cambox that goes straight into the oil pump, starting it for a few seconds or cranking with the spark plugs out will push this old oil into the oil tank to be drained. I've done it every 5000km for 60000ks now and race you pulled down the engine and it has no wear that is caused by lack of oil. Look into it
If you check our Harley Playlists we have plenty of videos as 'talk through', but we have to balance the structure of the videos, the servicing should be done in conjunction with a H-D manual and our video shows the procedures. Thanks for your feedback.
@@Moonfleet41I saw the links at the bottom of the description after for the videos that go more in depth on some of those, like checking the primary chain tension. Definitely mention those through the video next time XD
Thanks very much for the great video. Just bought an 883 Iron. Service tasks very similar to my old 1200.
Most welcome, am glad the video can help you!
Oh I do miss my old HD Iron. It was my first Harley and I went from Hampshire to Darlington in the North East to get the one I wanted. It sounded like a sewing machine when I rode it all that way home so I quickly added Vance & Hines exhaust and Fuelpak as well as an Arlen Ness “Big Sucker” air filter. Much better and sounded not unlike this one.
I loved the look of the Iron and actually added a set of Biltwell bars after watching one of your videos sir! I think they were called Frisco and they were like a mini ape hanger.
Love your videos. Thank you so much for making them. I have lost count of the number of times I have followed your advice and upgraded or simply maintained one of my bikes. Thank you once again and safe riding brother. :)
Hi Jezza, good to hear from you! Sounds like a proper success story mate, I think we all have a bike we wish we stil owned!... and I think the Iron is everyone's favourite. You're not far away, so maybe bump in to you at So'ton Harley on one of the Sundays?! Ride safe brother, keep in touch, all the best, Del
Oh wow, my harley also does sound "sewing machine" I'm new to it, i didn't know you change air filter. Is there a link for it?
An old school Delboy service video with an old school bike and old school music. Just why I love this channel!
Thanks Tom, just keeping the faith!
A good wee video especially for those of us that have had their bikes laid up over winter and are thinking it’s nearly time to get it out
The beautiful fast-forwarded part of oil dripping made me wanting a coffee.
Coffee, the "other" black gold
Thank you for your time showing.
Great video thx just bought my first iron
Well my first bike ever I’m 53 and love it
Congratulations Lawrence, and welcome to the community, have fun and ride safe mate. !
I want to thank you for your videos. I recently purchased a 2016 Iron 883XLN, and I wouldn't be able to get anything done on my sportster without your input .
Thanks mate, im glad we can help, and have fun with your new bike..
Brilliant ! Thanks Delboy . About to service my lil' sportster before winterising it . Just gone over 5000m and can't wait to get in that garage/man cave with a hot pot of coffee and give that girl the attention she needs. Thanks mate for sharing the knowledge and saving us hundreds of hard earned £s . Peace
Most welcome mate, good luck with it.
Top10 professionalism mate.
Thanks for making this video.
Most welcome, glad it helps!
Awesome. This video was exactly what I was looking for. I'm about to do the 5000m service on my 2020 iron 1200. This video is quick and to the point showing me all the little details only an experienced mechanic gains over time. Love the garage too. Most videos I've seen have you working in the garage at the house. Damn I wish you were here in the USA you'd definitely be my mechanic but would probably be booked solid for 3 months. Thanks for the video.
Thank you kindly Sir, we appreciate your kind words... we put a lot of effort in to making the videos so it's great to know it's appreciated!
I saw the title and thought "that's a bloody expensive service, what is he doing for that cost (5k) lol.
Great vid Del, loved the music in the background, reminded me of your early vids in your old old garage!
Hey Jon, it's never far away buddy, just a bit of variety!
Can you do mine?! 😂👏🏼 Marvelous job!!!
Great video mate , thanx
Nice trick with the plastic around the old oil filter to save the mess, think I’ll try that next time I do an oil change.
Sure thing mate, you can use anything, even an old magazine..! (as long as you've read it first though..lol)
such a pleasure to watch you working just loved the o ring case set up and the rear wheel tool for checking wheel alinement.
cool. since I got 2 sportsters I like to watch. :). one thing though on alignment. I did mine and you don't have to take that locking piece of to loosen that big nut. you don't loosen it that far out. worked fine for me on both of mine. good stuff man. keep it up.
Correct, there's plenty of clearance!
Good to hear old Delboys garage sounds BRILLIANT 👍
This is amazing ..just got home from Harley meet.. get in bed .. utube ... Del .. servicing my favourite subject Harley Davidson s .. god bless you son ... Epicness as all ways Del .. I appreciate all your time and effort your putting into this channel .. think I'm going two look into becoming a patron member ..
Thanks Stevie, very kind of you mate, we have a never ending stream of bills and expenses, not least the rent of the unit, which has allowed us space to improve the videos and filming, and the constant materials, so every little helps and that is very kind of you Sir.
What a craftsman!!!!
Nice job mate, all set to go when the sun comes out. Hope you both have a great week. Cheers
Felboy's Garage, can you do a video on Harley Twin Cam crankcase breather System and how to install new breaker kit in rocker box.
hey man , you are a very kind and selfless person to share your experience and knowledge with us!
i am very happy that i can do my own harley maintenance because of the help of your videos.
Harley dealerships don't even do a proper job from my experience and they charge insane amount of money!
Thanks for your kind words buddy, I guess if we all share a little knowledge, we can all benefit from a few savings! Take it easy, ride safe, Del
Routine maintenance is so enjoyable.
don't have a HD (although I've been known to offer to traffic parts from the US for one :) ) but love to watch work done well and in a clean and efficient environment. Totally jealous of course as i end up doing my service work in my driveway but needs must eh? Satisfying to watch thanks Del!
Cheers mate, I've done my years changing oil in the street and in the front garden in the rain, it's great to finally have a safe space to work.
Thanks for share 🏍
Great video again del you nailed it
My bikes nearly done ready for some more adventures.
Thanks Gerry.. good to hear you're getting ready for spring too mate.
Good Job enjoy learning from you .
cool tips...ty for sharing
Great Vid! 👍🏽
Great video. Thank you.
Nice job del you are a great specialist , i like you handling and how you evrytings do , i do it also whit presisie and love on my bike , 👍🏼👊🏼
wow how I missed your iron videos
Absolutely perfect on the money how to video on my exact bike. Thank you. But I didn't quite get how you did the clutch adjustment? Take out all the free play on cable then zero out the free play at the clutch? Should engine oil be checked with bike level or on side stand? Very good detail!
Hi buddy, glad you enjoyed the video, there is a dedicated stand alone video on clutch adjustment in our playlist, it is rather old, I made it many years ago, but it's very specific and very close up and detailed, so I hope it'll help you... regarding your engine oil, the dipstick is designed to check on the sidestand if it is the specific bike in this video, but to be double sure, check in your handbook as there will be instructions in there how to check your oil... and as I'm sure you know, it's always checked hot.
Here's a link to our clutch adjustment video: ruclips.net/video/invnrw3nj3U/видео.html
Awsome video mate, love ya Worksop and bike! 😁🤙🏼
Very helpful-what’s the torque setting on the footrest bolts? Thanks 🙏
Very good explanation 👍
Thank you 🙂
Cool 👍👍👍 what else can I say- top notch service brother
#technmoto #support
Thank you Brother, good to get everything freshened up for spring..
Did you replace the inspection cover gasket?
Great Job Del awesome looking bike 👏👏👌🏻😎👍
Hi mate, you got any information or sketch on how to replace a sportster ignition with a halo push on/off switch? Hunted everywhere and can't find a thing?
Your channel the music the content I love it
Can't bate a bit of del on a Tuesday night 👍
Funny you brought up the fact about old rubber, I checked mine over the weekend and the date was 18/14.. still look ok but ain’t taking the chance. New s22 on route. Great work as always buddy 👍🏻
Good move buddy, it's never wrong to fit new tyres!
Thanks mate - another excellent video. If you ever update this service vid again (because I'll keep watching 'em) could you do it on a classic pre-2003 bike with twin plugs? I know they're similar but it would be nice for you catalogue of vids and would be MEGA useful to me. :)
Hi Del, great looking bike that, all serviced all sorted, all we need now is some long warm summer evenings ride outs, ride safe mate, cheers J. 👍👍🏍️
Sure do mate, they are even predicting snow/sleet here tonight, roll on summer aye?!
@@Moonfleet41 batten down the hatches mate, it'll pass.. 👍👍
Hey there good deal. could you maybe tell us what that aerosol spray is you're using for lubrication?
WD40 Specialist range, white lithium grease Joe.
I seem to recall you advised using ATF in the primary chaincase in a previous video. Any reason why you didn't here?
A great watch as usual. ❤
Hi del and penny
Did you forget the brake/clutch fluids as its been stud for so long?
Brake fluid's periodic and it was changed on this bike quite recently, and they have a cable clutch mate, so no fluid.
Great tips Del.
Got your email buddy, will reply in a bit, thanks!
what a great video as per usual , very helpful indeed, thanks
I have a Triumph with 100 miles on it. It has been sitting all winter...do you need to do anything with it....?
The rear wheel being out of alignment even a few millimeters can show up at high speeds as a wobble. Mine being out just a little felt like a tank slapper coming on when hitting 105 mph+. Perfect time for one, right?
Where are you located
. Awesome video
Hi mate need your help please, I have just bought myself a Motobatt battery [AC2732], do I need a new charger for it as its an absorded glass mat battery
Hi CHris, a regular motorcycle battery optimiser will charge that just fine, treat a Motobatt as a regular battery mate.
I like the fact that you cover the plates, is that The Transitions i hear?
Tiz indeed!
@@Moonfleet41 what is the name of the first one please?
I see what you're doing but I'm not getting any specs or info on product and I'm one of those guys that can't get enough info lol your videos are well done and I enjoy them but can we get a little more I like to do/use this because... thanks you are appreciated
Hi Del, more good tips for HD owners. Thanks
Great video! Beautiful bike!👍
Are you a business and carry out the services yourself as I think you’re very thorough and I’d really like my work done by yourself if possible ?
Cheers
No mate, not commercial, i just work on my own bikes, friend's and family.. Thank you for your kind words though. !
Thank you buddy my quick release arbor came quick smart today ..so simple but so smart ! Even came with a discount off next purchase 👍🏻☮❤
ha ! just read that back ,
quick release
quick smart
simple smart 😁
Smart! And just for what it's worth, just currently next Tuesday's video and having a Springy Fest with the music! Have a good week, stay warm, D&Px
The music you’re playing in the background-who is it?
Hi Joseph, the band is 'The Sickstring Outlaws', there's a link to their page in the description under the video.
Pretty nice job! 👍
Novamente, parabéns pelo profissionalismo e responsabilidade na manutenção preventiva
Great video! 👍
Hi, are you taking clientes?
Do Harley have coolant?
My bike is 2015 model super low. Only 3500 miles run. Should i change my engine oil and clutch oil. Or i have to wait
Is idling warmup ok or does one need to ride around the block to get the engine up to a decent temp. How long should one idle it for?
And I gather it’s ok to use the same oil in the primary if one is not using ATF.
Ideally a ride of about 7 miles will get the oil right up to temp, and also the transmission too... but as i was not insured to ride this bike on the road, to idle it for 20 minutes is the next best thing.
Hi, is that side stand switch present on all the Harley bikes ? Cause I doubt my XL 1200 C has one as I have at times left the sjde stand down.
Hello from upstate NY! What's that flat red stand you placed under the Iron to raise the rear wheel a bit? Any interference with parts of the bike? Another great vid as usual! Thanks for posting!
Hi there, thanks for the kind wrods, this is the link for the scissor stand, and it clears just fine, can lift the front or the back of the frame, and if you put the stand down, and tuck it up behind the pivot then it will left the whole bike, no problems: www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637191833/scissor-stand-for-motorcycles-450kg
Nice job Del. On another note can I ask what’s happening with the cafebusa build. Keep up the good work buddy
The Rat Busa is a long term project, fits in between other things, and im currently getting on with some other pressing projects at the moment, ill get back to it soon mate
Guys do u also sales parts of iron 883 and shipped to India ?
No, sorry, we don't sell parts
Great Video!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed both and hope you're well!
For the oil, the same weight is used for the engine and the transmission? Amsoil offers different oils, is it wise to use the same in both places or buy amsoil gear or primary? Anyone know what’s best for the Harley Davidson iron 883?
Harley transmission oil is for big twins... because they actually have a separate transmission oil, but with your Sportster, you have just engine oil and primary and the engine oil feeds the gearbox, so you can either run the single engine oil in both holes, or engine oil in the tank and use their primary fluid in the left side, both are good.
(P) Top job 👍🏻 & such a mint bike 😀 Did you check the headlight bulb?
Indeed brother, it will need a new one! Gonna miss you this Sunday, have a great weekend with the family.
how much would you charge for a service like this?
I don't work on bikes for money mate, just mine and those of my family etc.!
Amsoil will not warranty their oil without an Amsoil filter.
"warranty their oil" ! against what ?
@@Moonfleet41 amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/warranty/amsoil-warranty-lubricants.pdf
Any type of failure. Amsoil used with any other product that has not been authorized by AMSOIL. My AMSOIL dealer told me the same thing, their warranty is null and void if you dont use "their" filter.
Sounds like marketing to me maybe ! Like when Harley manuals say "we don't recommend anything but genuine HD oils" ! im sure the genuine factory spec filter is hardly inferior !
@@Moonfleet41 Meh, it is what it is I guess. ive always used the AMsoil filter and oil. If im gonna use amsil why not the filter, even though they are more expensive.
@@Imachowderhead Can't argue with that ethic brother..!
I like this video but I wish there was more talking during each step.
Hey Del have you done any vids using the M8 engine yet pal??
Sadly not, I'd love to get even just a ride on one, but out of my budget especially that badass 131ci kit.
@@Moonfleet41 I'm sure you'll get your hands on one in time mate 👍
🙌🙌 love your vids as always! fancy changing a rear pulley and belt on a 2017 iron 😂😂😫
My iron's been off road for nearly a year now. How often should I change the oil do you reckon? I'm trying to pick up a lot from your vids saves me paying a fortune at the garage. Cheers for all the help!
Depends on what mileage you're doing and if you do short trips... but if you're not sure, and you want your bike to stay buff, then it doesn't hurt to change it every year, if you can afford it.
@@Moonfleet41 short trips mainly. Theres over 3k on the clock so I'll try and do the 5k service myself soon. Thanks man!
Why do you have to warm it up before you drain all the fluids? Surely, when it was last used 18 months ago (or however long it was since it was last run) it was warm and the oil has been draining down into the sump for all that time. All you’ve done is put all that oil back around the engine. I’m genuinely interested in why that is done.
Warm oil drains faster and carries away more impurities and crap with it than cold oil.
All the impurities and crap have been draining for 18 months (in this case) so if you wanted to be really thorough, would it be better to warm the sump another way. Hot air gun maybe?
👍👍
forgive my ignorance but cant you just put the rear axle the opposite way around?
Yes you can, and it'll foul on the other shock, there's no escaping it!
Any help dell would be appreciated
Love your videos man, informative and relaxing to watch. cheers.
I'd have gone that extra £10 and put new plugs in
Amazing to watch someone who knows what they are doing.
write the check...
Perfect ., non visual commentary 🍬.... By the way... Its not a good time 4 the Sea side back in Blighty . ☕
Cheers buddy, snow here overnight! But as usual for Blighty, it's just a sprinkling on the windscreens (but still probably enough to close the schools and call out the Army to be safe ;-0 !
👌👏
Before you put the engine oil plug back in and take the oil filter off start the bike a few times and you'll get heaps more oil out .
Shouldn't really do that mate with no oil in the tank as you're dragging air in to the system and running it dry.
@@Moonfleet41 there is heaps in the cambox that goes straight into the oil pump, starting it for a few seconds or cranking with the spark plugs out will push this old oil into the oil tank to be drained. I've done it every 5000km for 60000ks now and race you pulled down the engine and it has no wear that is caused by lack of oil. Look into it
@@Moonfleet41 I get its not something you should tell others to do as if done wrong it can and will cause damage
Too bad nothing was explained XD
If you check our Harley Playlists we have plenty of videos as 'talk through', but we have to balance the structure of the videos, the servicing should be done in conjunction with a H-D manual and our video shows the procedures. Thanks for your feedback.
@@Moonfleet41I saw the links at the bottom of the description after for the videos that go more in depth on some of those, like checking the primary chain tension. Definitely mention those through the video next time XD
What’s the second song called thx.
It's a track by great friends of ours, The Transitions and the track's called 'It's Not When' ... ruclips.net/video/qZXRap1UV70/видео.html