Definitely Cleans it up slot! Aesthetically looks BADASS 💪!! Question... Can you still mount a front fairing if you wanted to(IMO I wouldn't)? Being most fairings(ex: Road Warrior) attach to forks... I have Metric Cruiser, Apologize in advance if it's a stupid question.... Ride Safe
I'm not the biggest fan of the side mount speedo, but it doesn't take away from how badass that bike has turned out. Can't wait to see the bolt get done and find out if I won any of these beauties, great work man 👍
I did this joker machine relocation over a decade ago and loved the look and didn’t mind glancing over. Got my hands on another sporty this week and doing it again. Laughed at the gold toe socks in the video so had to comment.
I did a very similar swap, but instead I mounted the unit to the tank lift bolt. I eliminated the clamp for the fork and instead used the same thread pattern bolt to come across my tank lift to bolt the speedo mount...which left it nicely mounted to the left and below the tank.
Just put on one on my 05 sportster and took my old ass bout 2 hours and was Purdy simple.. thanks fer saving me money in the shop... keep it up and thanks
at the start of the video I wasn't sure I was going to like the end product, but showing the view of you sitting on it proved me wrong. it looks pretty slick. nice job! -c
Looks good! If your bench is not poly’d you can coat your bench with some type of wax and it will keep most things from sticking or staining it like spilled beers lol.
I'm not really into the Cafe style bikes since I broke my back,but it really did clean the line up of the bike! Purty sled,Blockhead.. 2 wheels down!!!
Good catch on re-installing the hex screws instead of the torx on the back plate of the gear indicator on the new mount haha. Not that it really matters lol, just tugged at my OCD tendencies 😂
Hey blockhead love all your vids and have never asked anything until now. Im based in the uk in scotland so no hooe in hell of a giveaway so thought i would ask a question instead. Now that harley have axed the sportster range aswell as the street series i wondered what street or sportster riders will gravitate to instead
I ordered a Memphis Shade Road Warrior Fairing…if I relocated the Speedo like this do you this the Speedo would interfere with the clamps of the fairing? I’m going for that Club Style look
I was wondering if you’d ever given thought to using the cafe racer style relocation, it gets rid of the unicorn gauge but still leaves it in front of you, it’s what I have on my 883. Keep the fantastic content coming!
Hey Dopey, so HD changed the length of cables in wiring harness in the newer models for some reason….so I can’t do this to my Iron. Can you send me a link to the cafe racer relocation that you have? I can’t seem to find it.
The profile looks great. But, Im a huge fan of "O.G.". You, O.G. & your vids. were a big influnce on me picking up my 2014 Iron883. w/ some custon pinstiping. Which brings me to ask you , When does the Blockhead fam. get to find out abt. that Incredible Looking "RSSV" Tank? The paint job & goldleafing look sick, Block. These paint jobs I have seen are totally Next Level, man. Hats off to You & the Painter. 🍻 Cheerz
Love your vids! Got a question! Is it necessary to remove the plastic (the ones under the side of the tank - the one you remove to do the wire tuck) before doing the install?
I just wanna know what that blue bike is in the back. Looks like a dyna superglide. Whats the story on it? Ill be back in merritt island at the end of the week visiting fam and maybe rent a bike and maybe bounce over to orlando(even tho when im back i try to avoid orlando)
8:47 pause and you can clearly see the left side of the harness did not clip in. If you did not double check it, good idea to pull that back plate off again.
I really like the look of it I have to say. One thing though, after watching a recent video relating to a phone mount messing with the aerodynamics and causing wobbles, is there a chance this may do the same?
clutch cable is routed wrong...should be between fork tube and headlight and 2 clamps to the frame downtube...your welcome...ill take that rc 51 as payment...lol...otherwise great vid man!!!
But i found the joker machine relocation kit without the indicator lights also on revzilla. Basicly the exact same mount but just a round one to just fit the gauge. And you can also the joker machine topclamp with indicator lights. I'll go that route. Just need to extent the harness i think
@@hermansnel6761 That sounds like the one that Block put on his first couple of Iron's. I really like the look, but I wish I knew someone locally that had it installed so I could see it in person to know if I want it for mine.
The one Blockhead had installed on its first couple of irons is the one that mounts to the tank bolt. The one from this video is mounted to the fork. Joker machine sells the same one from this video (fork mount) but without the indicator lights. So the gauge will be at the same spot as in this video so fork mounted, but the lights can still be on the top clamp with the joker machine topclamp. That would be my choice of doing it, but i dont have a sportster yet lol.
Being you did performance on this bike it would hav been nice if you added a tac so he knew want the engine is doing. Not a fan of the gage being harder to see.
Maybe a good place for on the other fork tube to put a tach on it. It'd make the bike look more matched up with the tach on the other side. Just an idea..
@@BlockheadMotoNo doubt, thanks for the heads up. 👍🏼I tend to look on youtube more than on patreon. Heading there right damn now! Lol Btw, your LRS....Siiick!! Crazy how much has changed for you since the OG sporty. It's been dope sharing the journey with you. Rock it till the wheels fall off!! In the most vigilant of ways, of course. 👊🏽🤙🏽
Form over function bordering on irresponsibility. Advocating this mod that could distract a rider's attention from what is in front of them I do not feel is wise. Much of your content is good but I feel that I should call you out on this. Did I make unsafe mods when I was young? Absolutely. Fortunately I've learned not to after doing this for over 55 years
@@nickdulak1837 either way, you have to look down to see the speedometer. It's just a mater of where. Wonder how you feel about Harley's that come stock with it on the gas tank?
First off, I love your videos. I know it all comes down to taste, but of all the changes you've made to these bikes, this one really doesn't make much sense.
What do y'all think of the profile before and after? Let me know your thoughts!
I like it. Good lines..
Yeah, nah, not for me, I would have put in a mini speedo (or perhaps digital) and the idiot lights on the bar clamps.
Smooth as silk now
Definitely Cleans it up slot! Aesthetically looks BADASS 💪!! Question... Can you still mount a front fairing if you wanted to(IMO I wouldn't)? Being most fairings(ex: Road Warrior) attach to forks... I have Metric Cruiser, Apologize in advance if it's a stupid question.... Ride Safe
Profile is better but overall location is far worse. That’s a crappy spot
I'm not the biggest fan of the side mount speedo, but it doesn't take away from how badass that bike has turned out. Can't wait to see the bolt get done and find out if I won any of these beauties, great work man 👍
Man that would drive me crazy being off to one side. Can't wait to see how each one turns out and rides. Anyone else excited about the bolt 🔩build?
I did this joker machine relocation over a decade ago and loved the look and didn’t mind glancing over. Got my hands on another sporty this week and doing it again. Laughed at the gold toe socks in the video so had to comment.
Would love to see you ride the bikes again and review the changes you’ve make.
I did a very similar swap, but instead I mounted the unit to the tank lift bolt. I eliminated the clamp for the fork and instead used the same thread pattern bolt to come across my tank lift to bolt the speedo mount...which left it nicely mounted to the left and below the tank.
I like this mount a bit better than the other one you did just because it is easier to see. Really improves the look.
Just put on one on my 05 sportster and took my old ass bout 2 hours and was Purdy simple.. thanks fer saving me money in the shop... keep it up and thanks
at the start of the video I wasn't sure I was going to like the end product, but showing the view of you sitting on it proved me wrong. it looks pretty slick. nice job! -c
Nice flex with that lumber just laying around 3:15
Great "How To" as always! What handlebars are those? Stay vigilant ✌️
They look like my Fehling drag bars
Looks good! If your bench is not poly’d you can coat your bench with some type of wax and it will keep most things from sticking or staining it like spilled beers lol.
I like the profile. The speedo would take a sec to get use to. I think I like it on the frame better
I did the same on my sportster. It took 10 minutes to get use to.
Really cool looking! Does it stay on place during riding and all those Harley shake? As it is secured with 1 bolt only.
Love the profile. Has a clean drag look. Makes me miss my old sporty
Great video. I think I would have installed a small, digital Speedo instead of relocating it. To each his own. Ride safe!
Good night friend! One question I have, is it really necessary to unplug the connectors under the tank?
I'm not really into the Cafe style bikes since I broke my back,but it really did clean the line up of the bike! Purty sled,Blockhead.. 2 wheels down!!!
It's not a cafe style bike
@@beardedforlife3740 what would you classify it as?
@@arenhoomen5502 it's more of a bobber build. It's missing quite a bit for it to be a cafe style bike
@@beardedforlife3740 true story there! I only said that,because of the low handlebar height.
Thanks for that. Helped me a lot.
Love the look of this bike, definitely hope to get one like this soon (or build it)
Good catch on re-installing the hex screws instead of the torx on the back plate of the gear indicator on the new mount haha. Not that it really matters lol, just tugged at my OCD tendencies 😂
Hey blockhead love all your vids and have never asked anything until now. Im based in the uk in scotland so no hooe in hell of a giveaway so thought i would ask a question instead. Now that harley have axed the sportster range aswell as the street series i wondered what street or sportster riders will gravitate to instead
Definitely cleans up the bars. 👌🏼
Looks good! Can't wait to see all 3 finished!!
What bike is that top clamp from? I like that. Pure and simple “HD” logo
Please remove shoes before entering Blockhead garage
That is a very clean and slick look! Inspires me to now buy a HD and wrench on it! (can't really tool on a Beemer 😕)
this was a real good video. i will look at your parts list and order. i like this better than the other relocation you did.
I ordered a Memphis Shade Road Warrior Fairing…if I relocated the Speedo like this do you this the Speedo would interfere with the clamps of the fairing? I’m going for that Club Style look
Man that bike is sexy. This pretty much my dream bike that I would like to get sometime. Or a Lowrider 😅
After these few years, what do you think of this product? Is it stable?
Worked great for a long time, no issues
@@BlockheadMoto Thanks for your answer !
Would love to see you do a full on hardcore bobber, rigid frame, engine out etc. 👍
I was wondering if you’d ever given thought to using the cafe racer style relocation, it gets rid of the unicorn gauge but still leaves it in front of you, it’s what I have on my 883. Keep the fantastic content coming!
Hey Dopey, so HD changed the length of cables in wiring harness in the newer models for some reason….so I can’t do this to my Iron. Can you send me a link to the cafe racer relocation that you have? I can’t seem to find it.
this is more way easy idea. thank you so much
Do you know where can I find an instruments/dashboard faceplate? My original speedometer ( 883 iron ) does seem to be different. Thank you.
Gold! Gold everywhere!
What size torque did you use to unscrew the back plate of the speedometer?
Which one felt like it was more securely mounted. The tank bolt mount or the fork mount?
Another great how-to video, thanks for the great content. It still baffles me that 14 people disliked, what could they possibly dislike :).
Will a rider 6'4" be comfortable on the 883?
Also how would a softtail slim be on the same rider?
Which turn signal relocation kit did you use? Looking at the H-D set but they stick out pretty far.
The profile looks great. But, Im a huge fan of "O.G.". You, O.G. & your vids. were a big influnce on me picking up my 2014 Iron883. w/ some custon pinstiping. Which brings me to ask you , When does the Blockhead fam. get to find out abt. that Incredible Looking "RSSV" Tank? The paint job & goldleafing look sick, Block. These paint jobs I have seen are totally Next Level, man. Hats off to You & the Painter. 🍻 Cheerz
Love your vids! Got a question! Is it necessary to remove the plastic (the ones under the side of the tank - the one you remove to do the wire tuck) before doing the install?
Great Video Blockhead. A little off topic but what seat is on that Iron?
I love this!! 😩💖🔥 they should of just built it this way off the line. Haha. I love it!!
Newer subscriber, but where did you get the lift under the sporty? Love the videos man!
I seen some cardo packtalk bold in the background, making the switch?!
Will the process be the same with 2022 iron? Like no change in harness or anything
Any updates on the sportster S build or the FTR mods?
Oh man, I'm only a year late for the give away ! Soooooo close lol. That bike would look even more awesome with a flush mount black gas cap.
Hallo I like your channel and they help me in my harley iron883 but there is oil cooler installation can you make a video how to install
Good job Blockhead..its a nice look..
I have not seen that before. Thanks for the how to.
Hooah.
I just wanna know what that blue bike is in the back. Looks like a dyna superglide. Whats the story on it? Ill be back in merritt island at the end of the week visiting fam and maybe rent a bike and maybe bounce over to orlando(even tho when im back i try to avoid orlando)
Hey bro how do you know wear shoes when working on your bikes?
Sportster is the best..love mine..1275 Hammer kit..
Looks amazing
Nice work.
Cool video. Thank you!
8:47 pause and you can clearly see the left side of the harness did not clip in. If you did not double check it, good idea to pull that back plate off again.
so where can you get a top clamp if you don't have another Harley?
What size hex are on the back of the speedo? I can't find a key to fit it for the life of me
How much do you want for that old top clap/guage housing?
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks BlockHead
What’s the link to those risers!
Clean build!
I really like the look of it I have to say. One thing though, after watching a recent video relating to a phone mount messing with the aerodynamics and causing wobbles, is there a chance this may do the same?
Dude I remember the original video that you did this and I used it on my 2003 sportster
Nice video. However, if you wish to see the Guage while turning left, you're pretty much screwed. Not a fan, but to each his own.
Where can I get that top clamp???
clutch cable is routed wrong...should be between fork tube and headlight and 2 clamps to the frame downtube...your welcome...ill take that rc 51 as payment...lol...otherwise great vid man!!!
What did you use to cover the chrome on your forks!?
I used flat black cricket paper from Walmart. Turns out the color matches the harly flat black really well. It was only $9 . and bam.
Where can i get the black bar bracket?
What's your preference between this and the one where the LED indicators are still up top?
I'd prefer to have the indicator lights on top.
@@hermansnel6761 That's kinda what I was thinking too
But i found the joker machine relocation kit without the indicator lights also on revzilla. Basicly the exact same mount but just a round one to just fit the gauge. And you can also the joker machine topclamp with indicator lights. I'll go that route. Just need to extent the harness i think
@@hermansnel6761 That sounds like the one that Block put on his first couple of Iron's. I really like the look, but I wish I knew someone locally that had it installed so I could see it in person to know if I want it for mine.
The one Blockhead had installed on its first couple of irons is the one that mounts to the tank bolt.
The one from this video is mounted to the fork.
Joker machine sells the same one from this video (fork mount) but without the indicator lights. So the gauge will be at the same spot as in this video so fork mounted, but the lights can still be on the top clamp with the joker machine topclamp.
That would be my choice of doing it, but i dont have a sportster yet lol.
Wasn't that "adhesive" also a seal?
What seat is on the bike?
How do I enter the five bike away
Will this Void my warranty!?!?!
I relocated my horn from side mount to front mount, now I wanna relocate my coil and ignition switch to the left side
Love it
Being you did performance on this bike it would hav been nice if you added a tac so he knew want the engine is doing. Not a fan of the gage being harder to see.
Maybe a good place for on the other fork tube to put a tach on it. It'd make the bike look more matched up with the tach on the other side. Just an idea..
Haven’t watched video yet but the bike needs that flush mount gas cap 👍
They are sold out….everywhere. Unfortunately.
you did this in your socks? YOU SERIAL KILLER!
God I want this bike
Looks dope!! When are the winners being announced? Got me excited like a kid in a candy store. Lol I hope I win one!!
All details posted on Patreon 🤘🏼
@@BlockheadMotoNo doubt, thanks for the heads up. 👍🏼I tend to look on youtube more than on patreon. Heading there right damn now! Lol Btw, your LRS....Siiick!! Crazy how much has changed for you since the OG sporty. It's been dope sharing the journey with you. Rock it till the wheels fall off!! In the most vigilant of ways, of course. 👊🏽🤙🏽
All the projects going on you should look into a shop.
Form over function bordering on irresponsibility. Advocating this mod that could distract a rider's attention from what is in front of them I do not feel is wise. Much of your content is good but I feel that I should call you out on this. Did I make unsafe mods when I was young? Absolutely. Fortunately I've learned not to after doing this for over 55 years
@@nickdulak1837 either way, you have to look down to see the speedometer. It's just a mater of where. Wonder how you feel about Harley's that come stock with it on the gas tank?
Do you have to be 18 or older to win a bike?
hey can u please help me out by telling me the hex size in 4:21
Hi brow and i'm Agus from Jakarta at Indonesia and we have Sporter 48 is good
Bad ass.
Never seen a video on HARLEY QUICKSHIFTER
Are the idiot lights on totally separate connectors to the speedo?
You have to take your eyes off the road to check your speed. Not good. I prefer to be able to check the dash easily with my peripheral vision.
Nice brotherrr wowww😮
💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
You did not put new adhesive to led panel. Its no waterproof a mnd its going to die maybe after one year..
👍😎
First off, I love your videos. I know it all comes down to taste, but of all the changes you've made to these bikes, this one really doesn't make much sense.
Chris most hate that you used tape
You shouldn’t forget Loctite, sir :-)
Locktide..
@@richardjameswellingtoniv9682 sry.. it‘s called differently in Swiss. Ofc I meant Loctite ;-) (Schraubensicherrung xD)
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