So i have a curious question. Ive read that after doing a 1200 conversion that. The conversion bikes are faster then normal 1200's. Also that the 1200's are faster then big twins (88's). Buthow do they compair against a 96? Would a conversion bike do well, or would you need a conversion plus a cam kit. Or more? Any idea's anyone?

 

It all depends on what is done during the conversion. stock 883 heads along with 1200 jugs and pistons = waisted money. ported buell heads, buell pistons/jugs, hi-po cams, single fire ignition, bigger "worked" carb,( what i did to my 883R ) = hang on tight !!

 

I just upgraded my 883R to 1200 and I am happy. I did 1200 pistons, cylinders, 1200 screaming eagle heads and better cams. SE air cleaner and SE II's. 44hp to 72hp and 44tq to 67tq

 

According to H-D the stock 96" gives 66-68 hp at 5500 rpm and torgue of about 82 lb.-ft. at about 3,000 rpm. A good 1200 conversion should give high 60s to low 70s in both torque and hp. Factor in the difference in weight and the converted Sportster is 'quicker' than a 96". But, that 96" is a torque monster at low rpms, while the Sportster peaks about 1,000 rpm higher. Of course, depending upon the type of 1200 conversion done, these numbers will vary.

 

I have no problem keeping up with any 96 these days, have been riding with a few. 110 ci is a different story [&:]
John, does 96 have 68hp only? I thought it is going to be more, anyone?

 

Any Harley engine will produce good horsepower and torque figures, especially if set up correctly.

My 88" FatBoy produces 79/84 (at the rear wheel) with nothing more than a SERT, exhaust, intake, and a dyno tune by someone that actually knew what they were doing.

Many guys running the SE 103 engine are getting 100/100 at the rear wheel with a racer tuner and dyno.

Doesn't take much to make any Harley put out good power figures.

 

OFG, thanks for the info.