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Old Jul 15, 2021 | 01:03 PM
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Hello everyone.
2014 883 superlow. I bought the bike with SE 1200 conversion already on it.
The rear head gasket had failed. I popped the head off and it is stamped as 12C. The part number on the head is punched and only the last 4 digits are visible, which is 77-07.
My dealer is saying 16664-86D is the right head gasket for me. Is this true?
Also any insight on what my heads are will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2021 | 01:44 PM
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To confirm you have the 1200 conversion measure the diameter of your piston.
3" would be a 883
3 1/2" would be a 1200


16664-86D GASKET, cylinder head (2) XL883L, XL883N, XL883R
That would be the original 883 head gasket NOT what you need,

The SE 883-1200 conversion uses the 1200 head gasket.
16770-84F GASKET, cylinder head (2) XL1200C, XL1200CA, XL1200CB, XL1200CP, XL1200T, XL1200V, XL1200X

Here is a link to the 883-1200 Conversions instructions and kit parts list-

SCREAMIN' EAGLE SPORTSTER CONVERSION KIT - 883CC TO 1200CC

Here is a link to the current 2014 XL Models part list-

2014 Sportster Models Parts Catalog

What you are seeing part number wise on the heads may be a casting number rather than a part number.
The part number for the rear hear from the SE Conversion is Cylinder head, rear 16666-07

16666-07 HEAD, rear cylinder (1200 cc) (LH - black w/ fin highlights), w/ valve guides & seats XL1200C, XL1200CP, XL1200T
17488-07 HEAD, rear cylinder (1200 cc) (LH - black w/o fin highlights), w/ valve guides & seats XL1200CA, XL1200CB, XL1200CP, XL1200X
16500071 HEAD, rear cylinder (1200 cc) (gray), w/ valve guides & seats XL1200V
 

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Old Jul 15, 2021 | 02:07 PM
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Thank you shanneba,
It’s definitely 1200 cc as I already measured the piston and it’s 3.5”

I will order the correct gasket tomorrow.
I hope this pic helps identifying my heads.

 
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