1200/1250 conversion vs. new 1200 HD
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1200/1250 conversion vs. new 1200 HD
I bought my Iron 883 last year and have been very happy with it but I am now wanting more pick-up and go. Everyone is telling me to get a bigger bike (1200+). I like the Forty-Eight but they don't come in Black Denim. Is there any difference to the 1200 that comes on the Forty Eight and me upgrading my 883 to a 1200? Dealership will give me $6000 for my bike and Forty Eight is $11000 so I will pay $5000 for a Forty Eight but it is only $3000 to upgrade mine with the dyno tune. I like the wheels, paint, and tank better on the Iron. I've even toyed with the idea of getting a 2013 Iron and before taking it home the first day have them convert it to the 1200, this would also come out to $11000.
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Keep the Iron if you love it and install a 1250 kit. Just changing the cylinders and pistons will make it a completely different way more powerful bike. If you want to go all out you can also do the heads and cams but using the stock 883 heads and cams with a 1250 kit will put a smile on your face when you crack the throttle. This option the 1250 jugs and pistons, combined with a tuner, pipes and a stage 1 AC will still be cheaper than trading in your Iron and it will have more power than a stock 1200.
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