883 primary sporcket on 1200
#1
01-08-2019, 11:47 PM
883 primary sporcket on 1200
As the title says, wondering if anyone swapped out the primary drive belt sprocket from an 883 to a 1200 and what you thought about it later. I ask because 1st gear is so rediculously tall on my 1200. I know it affects ALL gears so wondering what overall impressions were.
As I understand what I have been reading, the 883 has lower gear primary sprocket and final sprocket, yes? No? I don't want 70mph RPM's to go nuts though.
As I understand what I have been reading, the 883 has lower gear primary sprocket and final sprocket, yes? No? I don't want 70mph RPM's to go nuts though.
#2
01-09-2019, 05:00 AM
Grand HDF Member
At least on the later models, only primary gear (and chain) are different, unless you might be
referring to the export model front pully. (and yes, I switched the stock 29tooth for a
30tooth)
I did the exact opposite, switched my 883 primary/chain for the 1200 because
of the high-rpm buzz at 70+mph.
T.
referring to the export model front pully. (and yes, I switched the stock 29tooth for a
30tooth)
I did the exact opposite, switched my 883 primary/chain for the 1200 because
of the high-rpm buzz at 70+mph.
T.
#3
01-09-2019, 05:33 AM
Club Member
You can compare 883 and 1200 gearing, for your model year, by using a parts website. It would also help members to reply to queries if you include details of your bike, something you can add to your signature so you don't have to keep repeating it!
A popular mod to an 883 is to convert it to 1200/1250/1275, using one a variety of conversion kits and leaving the gearing stock is common-place. So you will be in good company if you use 883 gearing on your bike. It will certainly improve acceleration and won't adversely affect speed by much, if at all. If you suffer 'buzz' at speed, use ear plugs - cheapest tuning aid known to man! I've been using them since the 1970s.
A popular mod to an 883 is to convert it to 1200/1250/1275, using one a variety of conversion kits and leaving the gearing stock is common-place. So you will be in good company if you use 883 gearing on your bike. It will certainly improve acceleration and won't adversely affect speed by much, if at all. If you suffer 'buzz' at speed, use ear plugs - cheapest tuning aid known to man! I've been using them since the 1970s.
#4
01-09-2019, 06:39 AM
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01-09-2019, 10:56 AM
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I get what you are saying and my biggest gripe with the high gearing is it requires a lot more clutch slipping for low speed control. Not a HUGE issue but annoying. There may not be a perfect solution. A 6 spd with a lower first and MAYBE slightly taller 6th would do it but that is not an option or at least one I can afford. The only 6spds I see are for 2003 and older and at least $2500.
I get what you are saying and my biggest gripe with the high gearing is it requires a lot more clutch slipping for low speed control. Not a HUGE issue but annoying. There may not be a perfect solution. A 6 spd with a lower first and MAYBE slightly taller 6th would do it but that is not an option or at least one I can afford. The only 6spds I see are for 2003 and older and at least $2500.