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Old May 30, 2022 | 11:51 PM
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So I just been thinking if I re routed all the electrical that's attached to the top of the frame under the tank somewhere else (not sure yet) can I fit the new 131 engine in it? Riding a 2020 iron 1200.
 
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Really???? Lmfao
 
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Old May 31, 2022 | 08:39 AM
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Yes, I've done it. It will easily fit.
 
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It’s actually pretty easy, if you also change out the frame with a big twin.
 
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Almost anything is possible if you put your mind to it, here is an XL883R Sportster with a twin cylinder water cooled diesel motor installed, the builder calls it a "Hardly Dieselson". This machine looks very agricultural, it is currently for sale on the eBay UK website for an asking price of Ł4995.00.












 
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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob Roy's Revenge
Almost anything is possible if you put your mind to it, here is an XL883R Sportster with a twin cylinder water cooled diesel motor installed, the builder calls it a "Hardly Dieselson". This machine looks very agricultural, it is currently for sale on the eBay UK website for an asking price of Ł4995.00.
Must be a touring model with that saddlebag.
 
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Originally Posted by RKZen
Must be a touring model with that saddlebag.
It makes me wonder how he holds his pants up as his belt is securing that huge battery in place.

The motor is fully automatic, the original clutch lever now operates the rear disc brake. It has stylish "Hollywood" bars too.

The motors capacity is 479 cc, it can cruise 75 mph all day and fuel consumption is 125 + mpg from bio-diesel.
 

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Just wondering, is this (a Milwaukee-8 131 crate motor) what the OP wants to 'fit' into a sportster frame ?

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...led/p/16200340

All I can say is 'good luck' with that! Please let us know how you get
all of the issues worked out...

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