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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 11:56 AM
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I've never bought a Harley with the intent of building a track bike at I never will. Absolutely nothing but bad advise coming from me. I bow out now.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 02:19 PM
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Guys have been racing every kind of motor vehicle since their invention….why not Sportsters too. Just because there are nitro funny bikes or Moto GP bikes doesn’t diminish the challenge and fun with racing bikes less sophisticated and older.

To the OP, more power is a good thing with these 883s and the 1275 is a great option. Pick your goal HP and get the kit that meets those goals. Build it yourself and learn in the process.
 
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Mine has a new lease on life instead of growing out of it. That was my intent.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Madnss
Noted in my notes!!!! You should try that on the road!


LoL ... This little 883 Sporster sprinted the 1/4 mile stuck in fourth gear from the start in only 19.9 seconds @81.74 mph

https://magazine.cycleworld.com/issue/19680401#!&pid=40
 

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I don't even have a hammer 1275 I'm all Screaming Eagle.
 
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The heads were a grand by themselves and a complete kit was 1399. Simple math.
 
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