2018 Iron 1200 full, detailed ride review!

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6 жыл бұрын

Hey what's up guys, finally got my hands on this 2018 Harley Davidson Iron 1200 and let me tell you guys, this motorcycle is beautiful. We all know I'm a sportster fan but Harley really did a great job tackling some of the small issues with these motorcycle like the side covers and dull paint jobs. I believe bringing back the 1200 in this chassis was a great move for Harley and it ride nicely and is very comfortable. I'm pleased to see it come stock with the mini apes too! Hope you guys enjoy the video and sorry it was cut short (we'll go over that later) but I got everything I wanted to go over except center of gravity at the end like I normally do. Thanks for watching!

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@11123DRUMMER32111 5 жыл бұрын

Got the twisted cherry 2019 model and I love it. Wanted a sportster since I was a kid and this one doesn’t disappoint.

@CaseyJones-Engineer 6 жыл бұрын

My son test drove one yesterday and loved it. He did say that he wish it had spring returns on the foot pegs though.

@kidmoto22 6 жыл бұрын

I ride a 2009 Nightster so I appreciate that you mentioned that bike. Harley didn't make a new bike as much as they brought something back that was popular. Love my Nightster so glad to see the reboot of that platform with the 70's throwback paint.

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

I couldnt agree more man! go nightsters!

@RM2k3-GRP 6 жыл бұрын

looking forward to try this bike myself, it has to be amazing. very few modifications and this would be my perfect motorcycle.

@bradleyalexander5821 6 жыл бұрын

You do a great job on your bike reviews. Even if cut short. Enjoy all your vids. The vid that you said some one gave You grief about fingertip less gloves.... man I laughed so hard I blew beer out of my nose. Ouch that stung abit, but was worth it. Looking forward as always for your work. Ride Safe.

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

thanks brother! I really appreciate the love

@paullacey2999 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous bike

@Nyle1337 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike.

@CactusJack252 5 жыл бұрын

I have the white 2019 version. I'm going to "club" it out. Seeing that I live in the D.C. Metro area I don't see many bikes with that style. Harley hit a home run with this bike. It is a vast improvement over the 2007 1200c I had. Better brakes, suspension, updated electrical system, and it runs smoother.

@donaldmonday2911 6 жыл бұрын

Got mine about a month ago, great bike, happy I waited until this was released to get a Harley, only made a few changes to mine, blacked out blinkers and brake lights, and gloss black fuel cap. Every where I go I get stopped by people wanting to check out the bike.

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

hell yeah Congrats! I love these new sporty's. what color you get?

@donaldmonday2911 6 жыл бұрын

Fast-Action Jax just like the one in the video

@cjsmith 6 жыл бұрын

I modified mine to my liking. Great bike!

@abelvasquez2804 6 жыл бұрын

Good review I just picked one up last sat twisted cherry!! Looks awsome in person !!

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

hell yeah congrats!

@naturalforlife6741 5 жыл бұрын

I love my 2018 1200 Iron. I got a high sissy bar, custom seat and ditched the bikini faring. Rush exhaust. I can ride this bike standing up like a dirt bike with the mids over rough roads.

@dhomg5875 5 жыл бұрын

@@naturalforlife6741 what seat did you get? i just bought a twisted cherry last night..

@naturalforlife6741 5 жыл бұрын

@@dhomg5875 I got the Drag Specialty seat. It looks better and I have a place for my sissy bar bag to sit. I have the tall burley sissy bar. I installed the hwy pegs on mine. I got the brackets powder coated black for about $35.00 us. I also installed Rush slip ons with the V/H naked air filter and the FP3 tuner which changed it completely. I got the El Paso wind shield which works great. I also installed the passenger pegs will the exhaust was off. It still is a pain in the ass.Just incase a cutie needs a ride.

@dhomg5875 5 жыл бұрын

@@naturalforlife6741 lol... in case a cutie needs a ride... man can you post pictures of that I'd like to see it

@pistolpete6321 6 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

thanks brother!

@kingy2063 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Fast-Action Jax, really enjoyed the review and is helping me decide what my first Harley will be. Quick question, do you know if the front cowl/wind deflector is removable; really like the look of the bike other than this. I know the 48 special would give me that look but I like the bigger tank and mid controls. Many thanks.

@floridapatriot9776 3 жыл бұрын

4:50 did you scrape a peg? I'm already considering rear suspension upgrade if I buy this bike. Something with more adjustability and maybe a slightly higher ride height that will help with cornering clearance.

@NakedChicken69 6 жыл бұрын

Im taking the harley motorcycle course soon and Im leaning towards this as my first bike after completing it, I really want a Victory octane but I think that might be a little too much for a beginner.

@PowerYacht 6 жыл бұрын

Can you put the clips on older other recent Sporties.

@DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy 6 жыл бұрын

Great review.. sounds so quiet and smooth compared to my '76 .. I don't agree with the weight being considered "light" ... 520lbs is terribly heavy for that size of bike bro

@scott2228 4 жыл бұрын

Personally, I love the peanut tank. This bike is a great “in town” bike. If ur getting on the interstate or If worried about miles between fill up, get a spare tank. They are cheap.

@EyeForKnowledge. 4 жыл бұрын

Coming off of sport bikes the last 25 years and looking at this as my first cruiser. Can I have the dealership put on any accessories I want and add it to the price of the bike? Like stage 1?

@ryatt1 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you've rode the Low Rider S but would you prefer this over that?

@sboat7264 6 жыл бұрын

Just got a new deluxe, but i've seen more of these new 1200's on the road than anything else. saw one guy in a parking lot with long hair, pull off his helmet and shake it back and forth like he was in some kind of movie, and no shit lay across it with his head near the handlebars talking on his cellphone like he was in some sort of photo shoot. guess this bike must make you feel all kinds of good to do that haha

@deeznutz9319 6 жыл бұрын

Sam lmao that was some funny as hell to read, really put a picyure in my head

@markhenry192 5 жыл бұрын

I can picture that in my head, very funny.

@twouppers4541 6 жыл бұрын

I like your review FAJ. hey how is the cowl wind deflection on it?

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

Actually surprised me a little bit, its not going to keep much wind out of your face but did a great job getting it off my chest

@justcallmejoeable 6 жыл бұрын

RIP this bike :(

@EyeForKnowledge. 4 жыл бұрын

Cue the scraping of peg at 4:51. From what I hear that’s a huge problem in this model. Needs to have different shocks and forward controls.

@richardguinan3298 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my 1200 Iron since September 2018 and have never dragged a peg and I tried to. Maybe I’m not going fast enough lol.

@richardguinan3298 4 жыл бұрын

I did however bottom out the rear suspension to the point the belt guard scored the rear pulley. Luckily the pulley was replaced under warranty. So I added quite a few turns of preload to the rear shocks. I also put the slotted belt guard from the Roadster on and it looks good

@letmebehomie6185 6 жыл бұрын

So is the bike physically "obviously" bigger than the 883? I liked the 883s but always felt like I look like a giant when I got on one.

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

The bike is exactly the same size as the Iron 883.

@WalkingHeadPro 6 жыл бұрын

roaaaaaddddstttterrrrrr

@TheMangoAssassin 6 жыл бұрын

I find harleys marketing on their bike sales a little unfair, over in England every harley comes with abs/keylessfob/alarm/immobiliser (abs is by law here now) they've done a great job with the Iron 1200 though.

@fastjax 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100 percent on what you mean by unfair if England Requires ABS, Could you specify? and I agree, I really enjoyed this bike

@TheMangoAssassin 6 жыл бұрын

Fast-Action Jax abs on pretty much everything over 125cc has to be fitted with ABS by EU law, all of Harley's optional extras that cost you guys in the US a fair bit more (optional) systems such as keyless/abs etc are all included and aren't an extra over here.

@wolf0060 6 жыл бұрын

TheMangoAssassin wow that sounds nice lol, i had to pay an extra $700+ for the ABS on my 2017 iron =( Am glad i did though, ABS is awesome.

@TheMangoAssassin 6 жыл бұрын

wolf0060 I just wish the onboard computer had the option of switching it off

@wolf0060 6 жыл бұрын

you don't like the ABS or?

@wooddawg4868 6 жыл бұрын

All of the harley motorcycles are smooth riders, but when it comes to ease of maintenance not so much. Victory, Indian, Yamaha & Honda all have ease of maintenance when it comes to oil changes. And the chain primary drive which no one has anymore is a mere legacy item that requires its own maintenance that a gear drive primary eliminates.

@Kisdaddy11 6 жыл бұрын

How tall are you?

@cachorrofernando 4 жыл бұрын

What was your top speed?

@robertbelote5273 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased a 2020 , ive had it to 112 on the speedo but my phone recorded 107 . Wasnt maxed out ,it felt like it had mpre tp give and i ran out of open road (traffic).

@tccoup355 6 жыл бұрын

I hate the paint. I dont want my bike to look like an amf bike. I would have to get her painted. Peace brother.

@BushRat253 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, I think it looks horrendous.

@godwhomismike 6 жыл бұрын

It's so quiet though

@joecro1453 3 жыл бұрын

How tall r u

@fastjax 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 6 foot flat

@joecro1453 3 жыл бұрын

Is it comfortable do you feel cramped? I’m 6’1 not sure if I want this or street bob but I like the looks and price of the sportster more

@albertcruz3232 3 жыл бұрын

6 foot here also. It's ok for 6ft tall but you will feel the cramp in your back after an hour or so. Higher handle bars and a seat that's a little farther back should do the trick