Top 5 Inexpensive Harley-Davidson Upgrades

Top 5 Inexpensive Harley-Davidson Upgrades | Easy to Install

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4 жыл бұрын

There are inexpensive Harley-Davidson upgrades you can do right if pipes, air cleaner and tuning aren't in the budget... I have 5 quick and easy upgrades that will improve the look, performance and safety of your new or new to you Harley-Davidson. These upgrades can be considered for all models but we'll focus on the Sportster. All parts featured in the video can be found in the links below for the bikes on the channel. Be sure to watch till the end for special announcements!
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Motorcycle: 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200CP (Sportster 1200 Custom)
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Custom Parts Installed:
LED Headlight amzn.to/2LY4NA4
LED Bulbs Front Signals amzn.to/32PjpIT
LED Bulbs Rear Signals amzn.to/2OaqP5j
Smoked Out Turn Signal Lenses amzn.to/2Oaz41m
Vance & Hines Twin Slash 3 slip on exhaust amzn.to/2O9mqQ8
Screamin' Eagle Heavy Breather air cleaner
Vance & Hines FuelPak FP3 amzn.to/2M0tV9r
Harley-Davidson Reach Seat
Harley-Davidson Chrome and Rubber Collection grips
Drag Specialties Offset Clevis Footpeg Conversion Kit
Aftermarket Chrome Foot Pegs amzn.to/30C68SA
After Market Chrome Shifter Peg amzn.to/2LBTTAZ
Aftermarket Chrome Crash Bar amzn.to/308QFhg
Aftermarket Detachable Back Rest
Aftermarket Docking Hardware For Back Rest amzn.to/32RhZ0j
Harley-Davidson Air Flow timing cover
Harley-Davidson Air Flow clutch cover
Screamin' Eagle spark plug wires
Screamin' Eagle spark plugs
Black Front Axle Covers amzn.to/32TrSe1
Flipped Down Stock Mirrors
Motorcycle: 2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X (Sportster Forty-Eight)
• 2017 Harley Sportster ...
Custom Parts installed:
Harley-Davidson Factory Security System
LED Headlight amzn.to/2OcFih2
LED Bulbs Front Signals amzn.to/3086pQV
LED Bulbs Rear Signals amzn.to/34VFfw9
Smoked out turn signal lenses amzn.to/2Oaz41m
Vance & Hines Twin Slash 3 slip on exhaust amzn.to/2O9mqQ8
Screamin' Eagle Exteme Billed Air Cleaner (Black)
Vance & Hines FuelPak FP3 amzn.to/2M0tV9r
Harley-Davidson Burst Collection Foot Pegs
Harley-Davidson Burst Collection Grips
Harley-Davidson Burst Collection Shifter Peg
Aftermarket Black Crash Bar amzn.to/32MsUZq
Screamin' Eagle spark plug wires
CNC Front Axle Covers amzn.to/31GGE7W

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@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

Watch till the end for some special announcements!! Comment below and let me know of what upgrades you've done on your bike!

@johnptomey1906 3 жыл бұрын

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@parkeslife4323 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Gixx. Keep talking Sporties and Twin Cams and the subs will keep on coming. No hate for the M8, it's just Twin Cams and Sporties are more affordable at this point in time. Thanks to your vids (amongst some others) I'm pulling the trigger on a Sporty 72 today to sit beside the Rocker C. 👍

@FrankFitzpatrick-rh5dh 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations on all of your subscribers! I watch all your videos 😎 Thanks , may more prosperity come your way . Stay safe and Namaste

@HaiPham-dw2kg 2 ай бұрын

Do you know who make seat that push rider 2 to 3 inches. I'm 5'7" and I have forward control on my 2008 dyna fat bob, my feet not reaching as it should. Any suggestion???

@chrisl.7345 Жыл бұрын

Gixxer you are without any doubt one of the few serious Guys who actually knows what you are talking about, you have SO many interesting facts and informations that makes it true joy to watch your Videos. I am 66 myself, have been riding for 50 years so I know one or two things myself about wrenching Harleys… but your knowledge proofs it’s never too late to learn 👍🏻 Thank you Gix and keep them Videos coming 😉🛠

@thejerseyj9422 3 жыл бұрын

10 months later and you're now over 14,000 subs. Of which, I am one who appreciates the best content on KZfaq for us Twin Cammers. Congratulations and thank you.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it! It's been a lot of work building the video library but it's all worth it!

@AA-69 2 жыл бұрын

I put the screaming Eagle plug leads on my RD 350 LC .... WHAT A DIFFERENCE !!! It sounds like a Dyno now !!!!! 😲

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people said I was crazy but it does make a difference!

@freyatilly Жыл бұрын

Hey fella. Good vid. Been following for a little while now. Just got an 883C 2003 Sportster. Totally love it. One thing that may be a good (sort of) upgrade is to place the mirrors under bars and swap sides. This gives a clearer view forwards, better view rear via under your arms and it costs zero. Becoming more tuned in to this channel than most others on YT. Great dedication.

@gdubbsmotolife9713 3 жыл бұрын

You're right about the headlight upgrade. I did a similar upgrade on my Dyna. HUGE difference.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

It was night and day, l adjusted and did everything l could with the stock light. It was basically useless at the end of the day. 3 years on the SunPi and 10k miles without any issues.

@harleydude-xo8pu 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad I found your channel, you explain things that the common guy can understand and I appreciate that. Keep up the good work.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, l appreciate your support. l wanted to created a channel for things l wish l had known and had to dig for.

@MARVIN3007 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta say man, you are salt of the earth. Love the content and your delivery method. Keep pushin!

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate the support!

@sevenin1 2 жыл бұрын

That's a sharp Sporty. My last before I got on a Lowrider,was a 1998 Sportster S .It was set up pretty nice from HD,dual plug heads, single fire ign.adjustable front and rear suspension,more compression,warmer cams.It really sounded nice with a Trapp and billet end cap.Blew every single bulb including headlight while playing open highway one night. Took back roads home using a brite little pocket lite. Dealer actually replaced them all and I left with a rubber FXDL.👍👋

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That Sportster S had a lot of Buell tech in it, they are still some fun bikes to ride today!

@good4u88us Жыл бұрын

I love how excited you were at the end of this video that you had just over 2,000 subscribers and now you have over 50,000! Congratulations! I love your videos.

@alanwagers7073 Ай бұрын

You are awesome, for guys like me that are on a fixed income budget. I don't have 500.00 to throw away . But things like wires and plugs are very doable, head lights and turn signal s a great upgrade. I've done LED head light, turn signals, and taillights . Love the look, and better safety being seen. Thank you for your service sharing your knowledge.

@GixxerFoo Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to check out the videos! Amazon and Ebay are great to find affordable upgrades. Honestly the china made stuff is better than it used to be and some of it is really good these days.

@xldh44 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyyy! Congrats!! These are great videos man, you deserve it!

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate the support!

@andycarswell72 3 жыл бұрын

I went with E3 spark plugs. You can get’em at advance auto. $ 1.87 a piece and got better power and better mileage

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

E3 plugs for a $1.87?! Holy crap l thought they were like 12 each!

@stevewhitfield1635 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. Thank you!

@KSRider66 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Keep up the great work. They are always informative. Thanks again.

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@danwhyte3524 3 жыл бұрын

I've said this before but it Bears repeating it's a great Channel man I love watching it great information! Thanks.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

@binarym 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations I did the SE Plugs & wires, and axle nut covers. I went with a different brand of LED headlight and turn signals, but upgraded them as well. Keep your great videos coming.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, that really dresses the bike up quite a bit!

@binarym 3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo It really does and it's not obnoxious

@jimmansi1187 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, all great suggestions, your bike looks awesome, i love that version of the 1200 Custom!

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I loved the look they went to in 2011 and I almost missed the dead line on that color, they didn't bring it back in 2017.

@bradballard2068 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload, I enjoy your channel because you speak the language I can understand

@juansolis137 3 жыл бұрын

I liked your videos, they are very helpful for me since I don't have much knowledge on the mechanical side of these bikes. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

👍 thank you, we'll be keeping it going over here!

@rowlinstoned3715 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love to hear all the little things too. Sometimes big $ items aren't in the budget.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

So true! These were the things I did while I was waiting to get exhaust, air cleaner and a tuner.

@KevinRoadrageGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite channel on KZfaq. Good job.

@antoniobrown3219 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought about those plugs and wires...I'll be looking into those tomorrow! Thanks!

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, appreciate the support! They are cheap, they dress up the look and you arguably get a gain in performance.

@brianhartley4534 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for what your doing I've learned a lot watching your videos I believe I've watched every one of them

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, I really appreciate the support on the channel!

@irnfocus 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled on your channel - good stuff! Thanks

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Hope the information is helpful!

@dextermorgan5056 11 ай бұрын

Great video , lots of information

@1Lone.Wolf. 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up, Best information explained on youtube. Appreciate it.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have plenty more coming!

@dansmusic5749 3 жыл бұрын

I love your bike here. This is the direction I would like to see Harley take on some of their bikes: Make the classic, unsullied Harley design more modern and in this case, "Sporty". Good channel.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you l appreciate it! I honestly couldn't say what Harley is going to do now with their new CEO. I just hope they keep that classic look, it could be done even with liquid cooling.

@cindycressler1239 3 жыл бұрын

Best thing I did for my 2017 Heritage was take a 18 inch section of old deck lid spring grind long point and poke 1/4 inch hole in each tail pipe .that got rid of the hesitation in the throttle. Not too much louder but 10 or 15% snappyer

@freyatilly Жыл бұрын

Neat. Do you have a pic on your channel?

@bobadams7654 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Great information. Well explained. And inexpensive. Many thanks.

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@davot.9717 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks for your straightforward approach easy to listen to and to understand be blessed bro

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, l hope the videos are helpful. I appreciate the support!

@davot.9717 3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo anytime bro and yes your videos are very helpful and a blessing🛐🏍

@magnusflink9318 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I am Swedish and I've been looking at many of your videos. They are great. Thanks. 👍

@jimpearson6108 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a Dyna . I'm using E-3"s . They are awesome and also save fuel . Thanks .

@14theroad1955 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips...I think I'm going to try the SE plug wires and plugs..I read a few reviews, and some people agree with you that the wires and plugs seemed to pep-up their engine.. Thanks.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

My bike starts a lot faster now with the plugs and wires together on it. I did the plug wires when it was completely stock and I noticed a difference in how the bike felt, but that's just my opinion.

@coloradogrownHD 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the knock off led day maker off of Amazon for 48 bucks and man it’s great. Compared it with a real hd day maker and mines brighter. Very happy with it

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

I love moment too! Run it about 15k miles without any issues.

@danielshelton421 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, keep up the good work.

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

@udxpierre 11 ай бұрын

On the 'phat' wires; Bike most def starts easier and there's a get up and go 1st to 2nd which i have not noticed before. Looks darn neat too.

@IRONTOSS 2 жыл бұрын

good info for low cost upgrades.

@stephenbodholdt4326 Жыл бұрын

Great information 👍🇺🇸

@timmyhunterpcp 3 жыл бұрын

Good info! Thank you!

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I went on the hunt after seeing the Harley catalog prices.

@derekv275 3 ай бұрын

Love your content!

@GixxerFoo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate the support and spreading the knowledge and discussion out there!

@corad21 2 жыл бұрын

Got LED Headlight and Directionals, cant wait to install them!

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

That's going to make a huge difference from the stock setup!

@stevesayers1941 10 ай бұрын

Thanks gixxerfoo 👍

@GixxerFoo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support!!

@RyDawg1904 3 жыл бұрын

I got some of the red SE plug wires and I like them! My RG does seem to start up faster now. Thanks

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Some people called me crazy about plugs and wires, but even my wife notice a difference on her bike when she cranked it over. After the SE plugs my bike didn't crank and pause then crank again, it cranks straight over and starts.

@thejerseyj9422 3 жыл бұрын

Here it is April of '21 and you're at over 15,000 subscribers. As one of those Subs I want to thank you for your efforts..

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate your support, the channel really grew last year!

@jerryhubbard4461 3 жыл бұрын

My 5th bike and probably my last is a 2010 Heritage. It is a stage two bike. Every part on the bike is HD. On this bike I wanted to keep it all Harley-Davidson. I even have the SE Pro tuner (orange one ). So every piece I added to the bike which is a bunch, all came from the dealers inventory. Even my slip on exhaust is stock that were modified by American Custom Exhaust. The best sound of any HD you will hear. Makes those Rinehart crap the dealers push sound like tin cans.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

That pro tuner is awesome! I wish they still sold it, l would love to have one myself.

@rickanna8662 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Good guy, you deserve it. 🤙

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@Maxtowers71 2 жыл бұрын

2230 subscriber in 2020 and now not even two years later you're at almost 30K... that tells you that you're good and your videos are truly interesting, been a subscriber now for about a month and let me tell you, i regularly check if you've made a new video (don't trust the notification bell, lol)... good job my friend, cheers from Italy

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! You've been watching for quite a while and I really appreciate the support! New videos every Friday at 11am central time here in the States.

@ryker4124 8 ай бұрын

I use Sunpie brand LED headlights and passing lamps exclusively. I've installed 30+ and never a problem, always great light.

@jerrycagle7565 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, you do a great job.

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@vulcanman64 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Subbed.

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@terrywilliam8056 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite Harley channels man! Can you do a video on braking options for the pre brembo bikes?

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! There's quite a few options out there for brake upgrades! Those older single piston calipers were not up to the job on some of the heavier bikes.

@davidduchenoy1353 4 жыл бұрын

I ve just suscribe to your channel. I loved the big bore videos they were very interresting thanks and keep doing! 👍

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you! I appreciate the support! Let me know if you have any video suggestions!

@kenster007 2 жыл бұрын

All 5 were great ideas. I imagine I will do all 5 here shortly.

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

It's very cost effective to get it all done, I have no regrets making all those changes on my bike.

@rickswindell1964 3 жыл бұрын

Always like your videos

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@fearsomename4517 Жыл бұрын

I know this a couple years old, but I just have to tell you I really like your Sporty. Great content!

@inversereaction5371 3 жыл бұрын

up to 20k subs. great job man!

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it, it seems like yesterday was the first 100 milestone.

@charleskennedy822 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, interesting vid.

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching and happy to hear you enjoyed the video!

@ghosteagleguardian 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, it is entertaining lol

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Lol I try to keep it interesting!

@samuraidarryl 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid 👍👍

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate the support over here!

@robertspencer2917 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea upgrading the wires and plugs.... on Ultra.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

The wires really aren't that expensive and it dresses up the look quite nicely.

@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@EarlGuyton425 3 жыл бұрын

Thats so great that you and your wife can enjoy riding your bikes together It is wise to focus on good spark plug wires and spark plugs I take this very seriously on any of my vehicles. Crank your engine over and make sure you are getting a BLUE spark. Many people are operating engines on a red spark and a red spark will run an engine, but until you have a blue spark your ignition is not right You can get a good blue spark at your plug wire coming from your coil, but does it reduce to red at the spark plug electrodes. Thats why you test the spar plug of your choice for blue spark while cranking your engine over. Also for you bikers that ride at night that led headlight may be a good investment

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

That's very true, and it is something that is too often overlooked!

@EarlGuyton425 3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFooI checed out the price for screaming eagle wires and spark plugs on eaby and found them to be reasonably priced. I may buy these for y harleys when I need them in the future. And yes, a blue spar at the plug electrodes being checked is something I have never seen any popular harley tech video even check or mention, but many times it will be claimed the carburetor is too rich, when in reality a weaker red spark will leave behind unburned fuel and cause a plug to be black. Too many adjustments are made without considering all factors

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

You really know your stuff, the core of the wire may be the same as stock but the thicker insulation results in less loss to the plug! SE plug wires really aren't that expensive of an upgrade. I think l paid 30 bucks for a set at the dealer. Locally owned and good people there.

@EarlGuyton425 3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFooOh yes, quality does matter very much. Many of your lesser plug wires actually jump spark to metal areas. Heres something that will make you laugh It was in 1972 I owned a 64 ford galaxy with a 352 V8 and it ran good, but one night I had it running to check something and in the dark ot looked like one hundred flickering christmas lights. Those eight wires were jumping spark from the distributor all the way to the plugs and I never knew this. Sometimes you have to spend some more money to get good things, and you have to decipher because sometimes many things are priced higher when they are worse. Heres another thing most arent aware of and mechanics of today arent even taught this. You have your cold version and hot plug version for any and all gasoline engines The fatter electrode is the cold plug intended for longer driving and riding and trips as to where the hot very has the smaller electrodes for local and for vehicles only used for local operation. A well known harley evo owner that him and his wife travel expained to me his spark plug electrodes would be white and fail on long trips. He showed a picture of these in his video. I informed hi he was using a hot plug and looked up the HD cold plug for the evo harleys with fatter electrodes for longer distance operation. This also is never mentioned in all these tech videos.

@EarlGuyton425 3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo This does not apply to the subject matter at hand, but because I lie you as a person I wanted to let you now my plan for my next video. It is to explain how that the twin cam from 1999 up until the M8 is better as for as longevity and in strength from any earlier harley engine pertaining to the crank pin which is pressed into the flywheel and the shafts which are pressed in is stronger and fool proof and that SS and all of there claims is absolute LIES I have to mentally be in where I can best explain chronological order and not be busy and be relaxed

@keatonwest3919 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! So glad u didn’t say “ solo seat, suspension, pipes, tank lift, drag bars” like every other video on upgrades

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Those are really some custom touches but l wanted to get into things that were functional, simple, cheap and added some style from stock.

@rugershooter5268 3 жыл бұрын

I've thought about a solo, my stock passenger seat is so uncomfortable my wife won't ride on my Harley 😂, but everytime I ride that same seat is sooo comfortable I'd never waste the money......suspension pipes drag bars ........ not a chance, buut I wouldn't mind a tank lift

@scottyspliffen7421 2 жыл бұрын

Got yourself a bad sporty my dude!! Thanks for the video!!

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it! Had it a while now and still loving it!

@scottyspliffen7421 2 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo 🤘🏽 and just wanted to tell you that I’ve learn so much thru ur videos it’s fucking awesome! Just bought my first Harley got a 2014 street bob with under 8000 miles so far so good lol but ur videos got me studying about my bike and I’m learning so much from you!! Just wanted to thank you again for these vids, having no one in my family or friends that know anything about harleys!! much appreciated for your time on these!!! 🙏🏽

@dhoov4452 3 жыл бұрын

Good video though I don't have enough time to list all the upgrades I've done to my '09 electraglide classic trust me I've done many. Two of the most recent upgrades are the hogtunes bluetooth receiver and controller and LED headlight and spotlights upgrade.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, the possibilities are endless on the Electraglide for upgrades!

@karenenglish8732 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, just found your page and really enjoy. I have the 09 FXSTB with the 96cc. Would love to start doing more myself, sadly very new to the process and if you know of any links of how the mechanics of an engine and transmission works i think it would help. I know the basics but want to get more into it so I understand the workings and how making these upgrades and changes effect everything and yes what else needs upgrading along with it and why. Keep up the great post and thank you :)

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! If you get a service manual, I mean the official manual from a Harley dealer it will be the best 80 bucks ever spent. It is fully detailed with step by step instruction, right down to the tools you will need. I have never seen a service manual as good as the one from Harley.

@donwaltman4276 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, seen it a few times, just thought of something. What about the copper high temp anti-seize on plug threads?

@gmil9410 3 жыл бұрын

Alloy Art makes great LED product!

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check them out, I've been wanting to upgrade from the LED bulbs to the LED inserts.

@erikdravn 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just got my 48 last month.

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

The 48 is one sharp handling bike, it's a night and day difference compared to my 1200 Custom!

@donwaltman4276 6 ай бұрын

Great video Gixx, still relevant info, it's been a few years, maybe another list of upgrades, accessories?

@GixxerFoo 6 ай бұрын

You know I was thinking about that myself! You found an old video from the early days... that was back in the old old shop! Really miss that shop and that shelf from years ago.

@SuperdogRW713 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT!!! I'd like to see a video on tuners.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

I did one over the two most popular flash tuners out there comparing Power Vision and FP3 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mqiJjailuq2sc3k.html. In this video I covered some of the fuel tuners that just plug in line on the bike, much more cost effective option but not quite the performance of the flash tuners kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n72DftR43a2no5s.html.

@benplonski8985 3 жыл бұрын

Hey GixxerFoo, very informative and helpful video. Try some extra video lighting on all that chrome! It should really make it more professional. Too dark. Especially on the bike. Get 2 different lights and move them around to enhance your different views and segments. Use shadows for depth and light to enhance the chrome. Love your tips!

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

@Chris-gi9ch 4 ай бұрын

Dude, I think you're the best from what I've searched so far. From the titling, and explaining without prolonged nick nacking.

@GixxerFoo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot to me, that's what l was going for. Straight forward and no bs

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@mrpink1216 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the monetization well deserved.

@GixxerFoo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

@daleleslie1049 Жыл бұрын

I have been enjoying your videos for well over a year, I like the fact the you are aware that a Sportster is not a Girls Bike, I am getting old now, I got first Panhead in 1973, I was 17 years, back then Sportsters were the first choice for the serious rider or serious Club Member, Full Dressers were often called Garbage Wagons, they were slow and did not handle nearly as well as a Sporty, and What a Glorious sound, I appreciate your videos on newer engines and models too, Good ending to your video, you were at 2,200 Subs. Now more than 50,000 Subs and monetized, Good for You.

@petebrandstrom1038 3 жыл бұрын

Headlight, led tail light (+ $50), led 1156 bulbs, were my firsts. Safety first

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

They are not only safer but they look cool too 🤷‍♂️.

@tommyweese5697 2 жыл бұрын

Also aux light to mount under the triple tree. Works great. Super bright eBay head light, pro beam turns, and the aux light and i can see the future

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! There's a lot to be said about the inexpensive LED lights, they really work great!

@tommyweese5697 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a couple different version I’d like to try out when I have more time and money. If I do a video I’ll send it over to you. But the 40 dollar eBay light is great. The probeams are awesome. I’d really like to try some more stuff from rogue riders industries

@rachelwarren214 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@gunner9010 3 жыл бұрын

I put the black background Sunpie headlight with halo ring on my Sporty. It's so much brighter! I changed to Screaming Eagle spark plug wires too and it really does start up quicker.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds crazy about the plug wires but they really do make a difference, the led headlight is one of the best upgrades out there. My stock headlight was awful.

@NOSCOPE-zb3hl Жыл бұрын

YOU ROCK VERY SMART,, TAKE CARE BRO,,,,,

@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gixxer. Congratulations on the monetization. My question. I just got a used Triumph that was dyno tuned. Saw the dyno run. Boosted throughout the curve. But the last time I rode there weren’t ECUs. How can I back up & reinstall the current tune? Which units if any enable this?

@flstffatboy3910 2 жыл бұрын

👍✊💪good stuff bro

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

@chrisdawson8252 4 жыл бұрын

Liked and subscribed. Good content

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching, let me know if you have any video suggestions!

@chrisdawson8252 4 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo can you compare a rigid mounted engine vs rubber mount sportsters. It can probably be combined with carb vs efi sportsters. Tips on buying a used sportster etc. I'll keep thinking of some video ideas and comment them on future videos

@paulhorvath9784 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Content.. GixxerFoo, non of our 20 M8 Softails in Australia came installed with a HD Smart security Siren ,,there's a Port in front of back wheel cover / behind battery ,,I got So close but unable to Separate the Plastic Assembly to slide Siren in,,Could You Pls Consider a Install Video for Us as I live 900 km from Closest dealership but am OK working on simple Mechanical Tasks,,THANKS..

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

I guess only the bikes for the European market come with the siren if you get the security system. Do you plan on doing most of your own maintenance since your nearest dealer is so far away?

@peternorton5648 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the subs counts and monetization. I recently changed out my stock headlight for the LED one and wow does it make a huge difference. I’m going to check into these front signal lights like you have those are really cool! Any problems changing them over with check engine light or does it need any diode or anything like that?

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it! The led bulbs aren't bad, they have shoulder you'll have to grind down to make them fit in the stock housing. The LED headlight doesn't cause any problems but the bulbs will hyper flash on the signal arrow like the bulb is out. You will have a code but it doesn't throw a light and you'll only see it if you scan the ecm. Other than that they work great and it's a cheap alternative to LED inserts.

@peternorton5648 2 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo cool! Thanks a lot. I’ll definitely be getting some of these for my sporty.

@abelgamino 7 ай бұрын

I love your videos man. Could you do a video comparing the spark plugs that are stock compared to the Screaming Eagle ones?

@GixxerFoo 7 ай бұрын

That's not a bad idea at all!!

@rollinstone1969 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the monetization. Nice job

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Can't wait to get out do some riding, it's been doing nothing but raining!

@rollinstone1969 4 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo here to and cold

@simonkennedy6116 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard a lot of guys talk about changing their handlebars but balk when they see the amount of work. The cheaper and easier solution can be changing the risers. Not by too much or you'll need to change out the cables as well.

@jimmansi1187 4 жыл бұрын

I ride a 1995 1200 & it originally had buckhorn bars which I still have. I’ve had 5 different bars on my bike, now running roadster bars. It really only takes about 15 minutes to change bars, it’s simple & fun to change them out, just make sure you cover your tank & fender with towels & take your time

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much the bars will change the look and feel of a bike, they really aren't bad to change out if you already have the cable and wire length you need.

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

If you're going from stock to some tall apes it can get expensive in a hurry. Biggest thing is not damaging the tank or anything else with your cables and wiring hanging off the bike.

@simonkennedy6116 4 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo I was talking to a guy who had the same bike as I used to who wanted to go from beach bars to drags. It had pretty long cables as it was so he was looking at least six more inches flying around. Two months later he had it up for sale with nothing done to it.

@FrankFitzpatrick-rh5dh 10 ай бұрын

Check your plugs and wires for continuity and any voltage drop which would indicate an open circut . Therefore , if there good , there good to go . As my man said so elocqintntly If if indicates nothing as far as torque/Horsepower is concerned . It's just Hyping Snake oil

@missyfochtman4203 4 жыл бұрын

Yo its shane on his wife's phone! Lol anyway bro another good show! Ill tell you bro one of the best upgrades i made on my bike an i gave you a run down a couple months ago, i been workin on it for 3yrs. Owning a bike your just never done brother! But the dynatec DSPT tunable ignition! It just made all my upgrades work together. But good show for someone just getting a bike. Dont be scared yall start turning then wrenches! You'll get addicted! 🤙🤙🤙

@GixxerFoo 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah if you have a carved bike you can't beat Dynatech! Got a friend with an Evo Big twin, best upgrade he ever did to that bike!

@Balta0130 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Looking for some upgrades for my 2014 nightrod. I'd appreciate the help. Thanks!

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! My dad rides a 2012 Nightrod, we did all the lighting upgrades on his bike too!

@thomasmarchese2808 2 жыл бұрын

As a trained motorcycle mechanic, a proper working spark plug wire is a proper working plug wire. It makes no difference. Same goes for “high output” or “hotter” plugs. More spark is a waste. Now if your plugs aren’t firing enough to actually ignite the fuel and air mixture than that’s not good. But that’s because they’re worn out or the gap is in correct. There is no benefit to more than what works. If it’s purely aesthetic that’s fine. But please don’t spend money thinking you will get any kind of performance out of it. If any it would only be noticeable on the dyno and it wouldn’t even manifest in hp or torque. It would only manifest in ignition timing stability/consistency. As in less little misfires here and there or in other words less breakup at higher rpm. But again it’s a negligible difference. Over all though this is a good video. All good upgrades/personal changes. More light is always better. I much prefer moons MC or rouge riders lights but they are much more expensive. You get what you pay for though. So for a budget modification these lights definitely work. Again good video just some FYI from a trained professional.

@jakobgrunewald 2 жыл бұрын

Better sound with new wires to sparkplugs... ha ha ha!!!

@screwyluie 2 жыл бұрын

took my '83 goldwing to the local honda shop and had it tuned up and checked over for a long ride, tuned the carbs, check the plugs and wires, tires, etc. Going over the pass (started at sea level, pass is almost 6k feet) the bike ran like garbage over the pass. I expected some loss of power but I barely made it over it was chugging hard and couldn't maintain speed. Swapped the stock plugs for some nice iridium plugs and the trip back it ran like a top, no other change. Went from chugging and low power to full power at altitude with new plugs. I know you're talking about a bike sitting in a driveway and it making a difference, I get it, but nicer plugs can help a bike run better.

@truthseeker471 2 жыл бұрын

Thicker plug wires equals less volt drop on the plugs. More voltage on the plugs equals better and healthier spark under compression.

@sevenin1 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you seen some of the plugs/wires on new high performance stuff, even generic work type vehicles? C' Mon now. IBEW 30+ yrs 👋

@odoyle_rulez Жыл бұрын

There's a reason why performance shops don't use cheap factory ignition components

@edkanterman7613 3 жыл бұрын

Air filters/breathers? Have you done a video on different brands/styles of air filter systems for Sportsters? I have a 2003 100th Anniversary XL883C with the traditional "ham can" Screaming Eagle filter system with a K&N filter. What other options do I have to improve performance in that area. I'd really like to see one on that subject. Thanks.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea at all, some air cleaners do make a difference depending how much power your build is making.

@caderiousdavis3831 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@GixxerFoo 2 ай бұрын

Anytime! Thank you for supporting the channel!

@louisgunn8471 3 жыл бұрын

My 883 gets really good gas mileage. Last one was 77mpg. It's supposed to be 50 miles per gallon. It's still stock.

@JamanRooney 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go man

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate you watching!

@lpwright 3 жыл бұрын

That shelf in the background needs a little support 😎. Good video and nice bike.

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Lol l have a replacement but it's just kinda become a conversation piece 😆😂

@robertbencze4660 Жыл бұрын

I have the sun pie on both my bikes.. Great light for the price..

@tomingle683 2 жыл бұрын

ORDERED EAD LAMP FOR MY LOW RIDER. THANKS.

@GixxerFoo 2 жыл бұрын

You won't regret it, they are awesome!

@mikecurtis6036 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using the Screaming Eagle plugs & wires for a couple of years now . Well worth the money .

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

I've been really happy with mine so far too, definetely worth the money!

@vitoraimondi2626 3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo Any good tips to install the wires on a Sportster?

@vitoraimondi2626 3 жыл бұрын

Any good tips to install the wires on a Sportster?

@GixxerFoo 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely lift the front of your take, use some dielectric grease. Especially on the coil end, it will help slide them on. Also follow your new plug wires with the old ones, that makes installing them a lot easier.

@vitoraimondi2626 3 жыл бұрын

GixxerFoo Thanks!!