Harley Iron 1200...The Last Great Sportster?

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@bigcile 3 жыл бұрын

My 1st bike was a 2019 Iron 1200. First thing i changed was the seat. I am a bigger framed guy and the factory seat is too narrow. I put the Sundowner solo seat on and rode the heck out of it comfortably. Loved it and hated to let it go after my wreck a year ago. Visor on my helmet fogged up in 38 degree weather and i went off the road and laid it over. Still wish i was able to keep it. Bike was fine, my leg is a different story, but I will have another bike one day!

@Hegshot87 3 жыл бұрын

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@spacebear49 2 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine has an Iron 1200 with forward controls. Definitely an improvement.

@MotorcyclingwithCarl 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Great bike. I have the same bike and have done many mods with more to come. Absolutely love this bike.

@frankmarkovcijr5459 10 ай бұрын

I have had my Sportster for 25 years and four hundred thousand miles on her.All original engine.

@mikelarochemusic4693 Ай бұрын

Wow

@freddempster4085 Ай бұрын

That year is one of the best sportsters.

@robjl2809 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Watched this a couple of times now whilst waiting on delivery of my 2021 Iron 1200. I think you're comments, particularly at the 20min mark, really embody what this bike is and who it's for.

@genegoodwin8925 3 жыл бұрын

I like a lot about the Iron 1200, the higher handlebars, the sport fairing, the paint and stripes, many things. But one thing I do not like is the gap between the seat and the fuel tank. Why does Harley leave that gap there? I've got a M8 114CI but I still love the Sportsters. If I could, I'd own one today. I don't like the looks of the Indian Scout. Wouldn't own one at half the price. The Sportsters are simple machines, air cooled, no radiator, coolant hoses, sensors, or fan. A simple motorcycle like motorcycles were years ago when I started riding back in the 60's other than EFI AND ABS. Back then we didn't even have a low fuel light, we just set the trip odometer evert time we filled up and watched how many miles we traveled. It worked fine, I never ran out of gas. SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE - SPORTSTERS FOREVER!

@betruly7894 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Hegshot and thanks for this video and the in-video comments. in Europe you can tour on any bike and definitely the Sportster on the small roads maximum speed between 70-90Km/h . I own a 1200T with windshield no problem to ride 4 hours... Here the Sportster are popular , it is a big HEAVY motorcycle specially dressed as mine with bags and windshield ... I took it on the highway 100-120Km/h for an hour or more, that was not comfortable as a BMW K1600 or a RoadKing or Ultra limited or Goldwing or a 30000 euro bike, however it was fine and fun and it cost 1/2 to 1/3 of the mentioned big bikes. Edit : took my daughter's for an hour ride too, she was fine and happy and asked for more rides .... On the net a lot of wrong misconception about Sportster been small, slow, impossible 2 up, can't go long distances, engine fail if driven long distances, legs burns.... That all rubbish surrounding a wonderful iconic bike of all times, it is old technologies bike but still kicking hard and it never ages. I think to keep my lovely Sportster even if I buy the BMW R1250RT.

@chaltaloma 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video and Fun Bike and Love The Rain LOL

@JuiceOg1 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fun bike. Just bought the 2021 and costumed it out. Looks way different but such a fun bike to ride.

@freddempster4085 Ай бұрын

My first evo sporty was the 3995.00 in black and inc. freight and docs. Ah, the good old days. Also, I had a mechanical low fuel warning…a petcock and a speedo with a trip indicator, a 4spd and chain drive. Friggin’ loaded, eh? My 2019 iron 1200 seems like luxury compared to the 86 even though this is the base without abs and alarm with keyless ignition. I didn’t want a tech overload. Gotta ease into the tech :) Notwithstanding, sportsters are fine machines, especially with ease of handling, good brakes, great fuel economy. The base black tanks with the throw up graphics from late seventies always gets comments. The only color I personally did not care for was the flat black tank with what I called the green goblin paint on it for ‘21. Not any issues since new five years ago and 15000 miles on the clock. Just normal servicing.

@kentwilliams4152 Жыл бұрын

Well by golly, It was great watching someone riding locally near Summerville! (On a Sportster no less) I live a couple of miles down the road in Windgate MHP. I really miss riding motor cycles. Maybe, just maybe, I will again...

@Enola-x5b 2 жыл бұрын

I love my 2021 Iron1200 Sportster! Badass🏍

@octaviodiokno4667 3 жыл бұрын

nice ride, great bike

@donhenderson5100 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Iron 1200. It's just a great bike to just go and ride. I also like it is slender. Our touring bike is just too massive. Still one HD model I have always loved.

@kmaster8855 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man i recognize my bike... this is the exact one I owned

@ddibiasi1983 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait until my Iron 883 becomes a 1200. I bought the Screamin Eagle 1200 Conversion kit to put on my bike

@johnallred3124 2 жыл бұрын

For worrying about gas, just use a little math. Measure gas mileage for a few tanks to know about the mileage you get. If you’re getting in the neighborhood of 50 mpg then you’ve got a comfortable 150 mile range on a 3.3 gallon tank. Set the Trip A or Trip B at each fill up. Then, when you want to know her far you can go, just check the trip gauge. But you have to form the habits of filling up and zeroing the trip gauge each time you stop for gas.

@Doomzday831 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I do! Works perfectly!!

@luvtiti 3 жыл бұрын

I just wonder if the passenger pillion on this 1200 is the same one that would fit on the 883 because the seat of the 1200 is slightly different than that of the 883.

@SmithRoyal 3 ай бұрын

Anybody know what the backseat is?

@vicavi123 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, where did you get the passenger seat?

@floridapatriot9776 Жыл бұрын

It truly was the last great Sportster. Glad I got one before it was discontinued. Mine is a 2020 Iron 1200. I'll never sell it. Especially now that they've stopped making them. However, now that the patents have run out I see them being made in China. 😪 What is going on in this country? I guess I'm a dinosaur who's not comfortable with change.

@3chasemanges3 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what this seat setup is on this bad boy?

@martinechampoux2238 Жыл бұрын

What kind of seat is on it? Like the 2 up part?

@sweeabn6736 Жыл бұрын

So if this is the last one that Harley may make, would you be able to continue to get it serviced in years to come?

@jeffreyuyanik1182 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m having a hard time choosing between the 2021 Iron 1200 and the 2021 Street Bob. Help me pick one?

@betruly7894 3 жыл бұрын

I went for the sport glide and endded up after the test ride buying the sportster XL1200T in 2019. My opinion if your pocket are deep go for the big one. If pocket very deep go Indian they are much better than Harley. If you want a real bike touring go BMW r1250rt it is wonderful comfortable she got everything stock just ride one and You are set. It cost cheaper than Harley

@rifflenut1484 2 жыл бұрын

I was having a hard time deciding that too but I don't like spokes so I save a few grand and got the same as he is riding 😀 even same color

@delgande 2 жыл бұрын

@@betruly7894 a scout is good too and not that expensive

@h1a2m3z4a5 2 жыл бұрын

How much did the seat cost?

@sruiz5291 3 жыл бұрын

Deciding a Harley or a fishin boat

@expendable4h002 3 жыл бұрын

How fast before it gets wobbles?

@painfullee123 3 жыл бұрын

On my iron 1200 it’s about 80-90mph when the wobble hits.

@dustybrewer6569 3 жыл бұрын

Where do I get that rear seat??

@Steven-my3zo 3 жыл бұрын

think its on the harley website

@NinjaTurtleFury 10 ай бұрын

love love looooooove my sporty. just got a 1200 not too long ago. 2 things that suck asssssssss.....1) that dang neutral is incredibly difficult to find. and 2) broooos. like.....that oil tank below ur balls.....so so so soooooooo uncomfortable. There are head shields for that, but daaaamn man that heat in the summer at a stop light hurts the little me's down there! i heard them scream....

@rifflenut1484 Жыл бұрын

My bike except the seat

@KSMotoCafe 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this review! I recently did a review of the 2021 Forty Eight and loved it! I am coming from an 883, so now after riding the 1200 version, I have the itch for more power haha. Come check out my review if you get the chance!

@19MadMax98 2 жыл бұрын

I recently got hit by a drunk driver on my Honda cb500x. Coming from a bike that was around 430 pounds would this be too heavy for me? I’m 6 foot 2 and skinny

@motorcycleislife8296 2 жыл бұрын

I own this bike, you will fit perfect. The weight of this bike is lightweight and easy to handle. I put forward pegs on and it is way better. Get the Vance and hinze slip on exhaust. Sounds amazing

@19MadMax98 2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcycleislife8296 I’m used to doing long distance trips anywhere from 4-7 hours. Is this bike at all capable of long highway riding? Let’s say for example riding from Phoenix AZ to Grand Tetons WY. Is this too uncomfortable for long distance?

@motorcycleislife8296 2 жыл бұрын

@@19MadMax98 No. If you do alot of long distance riding buy a tour bike like a street glide or road glide. This bike is really for around town and riding some highway. It has plenty of power but due to the weight of the bike it gets shaky at 85mph. The max ive gone is 95 mph and it felt like going 140mph. Its the perfect city bike thats it.

@motorcycleislife8296 2 жыл бұрын

The heavier cruisers suck around town because of the weight 750+ but on the highway they are comfortable. You have to decide what kind of riding you do.

@motorcycleislife8296 2 жыл бұрын

imo, the best decision is to have a naked sportbike like the mt10 and then have the iron 1200 for around town. There are days i want to haul ass and other days i like to cruise and enjoy outdoor nature. Riding the Harley has more character and rumble.

@carolinasrt4163 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for the passenger seat

@JohnSmith-wv4or 11 ай бұрын

This,guy,is,ajoke.

@TheRicokilla 3 жыл бұрын

This is the last of its kind. From 2022 onwards, all sporter engines will replaced with those new ‘pan am’ engines. The last Harley thrill is on this bike. No more rumbles or ballsy going forward. Better to buy a kawasaki for half the price and get the same amount of butter smooth feeling. Harley is dead

@spacebear49 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you hear this?

@delgande 2 жыл бұрын

But the pan am is a good bike More varieties of the sportster s would be nice

@TheRicokilla 2 жыл бұрын

@@delgande too many complains on pan am. Better get a BMW

@TheMetalmachine467 Жыл бұрын

Indian is back from the dead but they have almost every bike that looks like a carbon copy of harley Indian says they are older than harley but how many years was the company not producing motorcycles and were a dead company you can't count those years Harley had dark years but were always going