2010 iron
2010 iron
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There is a rev limiter on 883s which prevents the bike from going over 5000 or 6000 RPM, I believe--someone please correct me if my numbers are incorrect. That's the way the stock download is set-up from the factory.
If you want top-end speed, add a high flow air filter kit, a 2 in 1 exhaust, and a tuner which when properly installed will replace or overwrite the existing factory download and eliminate that stock buffer. You can, if you have the cash, upgrade to a 1250 NHRS kit or HD SE 1200 coversion kit for even more hp/tq, then the bike will need to be retuned again with the upgraded engine.
Hope this helps.
If you want top-end speed, add a high flow air filter kit, a 2 in 1 exhaust, and a tuner which when properly installed will replace or overwrite the existing factory download and eliminate that stock buffer. You can, if you have the cash, upgrade to a 1250 NHRS kit or HD SE 1200 coversion kit for even more hp/tq, then the bike will need to be retuned again with the upgraded engine.
Hope this helps.
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I keep going back and forth on the Springer seat--how does it ride on the highway? Some folks have said it's a little unsettling, particularly at the speeds you appear to ride. Ever feel like you're about to get launched right off of it going over bumps?
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I've done 400+ miles trips on both and I prefer the Springer, it adds some extra suspension and a little more character. My seat sits a little high so as you speed up it pushes you down into it. I'll try and post pics later.
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I did about 800 miles with a springer seat on an iron a couple weeks ago, the roads in the midwest are pretty bad, I hit a couple big potholes and the spring seat would bounce my rear end in the air like I was standing straight up. Not a really good feeling, but with the stock seat it would have shot straight thru my spine. I definitely like the extra suspension, and for the shorter bike trips it's really comfortable.
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After adding the pipes and the new air cleaner I went from around 95 to 105-110. Sounds a lot better too.
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