2004 Carb'd swapping to 2012 1200 with FI...
 

I have a 2004 carb'ed 883, I was looking for an engine for it, and found a 2012 1200 with FI for a decent price.

I figured I would have to use the 2012 wiring harness, with the speedo, etc.

What things should I look out for putting the engine in the '04?

I believe in K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Stupid. Yer looking at it the WRONG WAY!!!! Don't convert an 04 CARB'd 883 to EFI. Convert an EFI engine to a CARB. Look into HAMMER PERFORMANCE for the EFI to CARB intake manifold. Both engines ignition is triggered by a Crankshaft Position Sensor. Just take off all the EFI crap and enjoy it.

Would keeping the engine EFI be that hard if I am swapping the whole wiring harness?

Nothing is hard given enough time and money. Going with a carb would save both most likely.

John

Why don't you just bore it?

What's wrong with your 883? And, what's wrong with the 1200? Why the hybridization project?

John

Don't forget you also need a tank that accommodates the fuel pump, and oxygen sensors in your exhaust.

I like FI. But if I had a working carb, I certainly would not make the effort to replace a good carb. This year I had TC bored for 250 plus pistons. Bore that thing to 1200, or whatever the kids do.

883 has a bad rod knock, rear con rod has about 1/8" play up/down.

Original plan was to get another engine for the bike, and found the 2012 1200 for under $1000 (police impound, non-title-able police/towing contractor bill of sale/release).

I figured eventually I wanted to go 1200 on it, and this was an all-in-one solution.

I have the whole bike for the donor engine. so I have everything on it... except a title to be able to tag it.

oh, and front forks (bent), and tires (front had a slice from the fender, rear is just 9 years old)...