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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 12:42 AM
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Will a 1200 fuel injection heads work on a carb bike
 
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Yes, but you will need the EFI manifold, or an aftermarket one, as the distance between was changed.

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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 08:57 AM
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On a 1200 with a carb yes with a wider intake manifold available from Hammer Performance-

From Hammer performance web site:
HD made a couple changes to the surface where the manifold attaches, to accommodate the EFI throttle body.
This area is now machined down 1/16 of an inch (.0625") as compared to all previous carb type heads and XB heads.
If you're using 2007 or later heads with a carburetor, you'll want a wider manifold,
which HAMMER PERFORMANCE offers here.



If you installing them onto a 883 they will reduce the compression ratio.
The 883 heads have a 49.5cc combustion chamber the 1200 heads are 62cc.
The 883/1200 chamber difference is about the same for years 1991 to current Evo EFI heads.
​​​​​​​(91-2003 1200 heads are 67cc)

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