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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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Update on 883 to 1200 conversion: Break in period is complete, changed all fluids and put Mobil 1 back in all the holes. Cranking the trottle all the way down is unbelievable how much power was actually gained. One of the guys I ride with has a 2007 American Ironhorse with the 110" super sidewinder S&S engine. 1/4 mile run he only
got me by 3-4 bike lengths. Bike pulls very strong. Would definitely recommend this conversion to anyone thinking about it.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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Thanks for the info I am really thinking about doing it but at the same time I have toyed with the idea of trading in for a Night Rod special but then I will have payments I don't right now.....
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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Thanks for the info I am really thinking about doing it but at the same time I have toyed with the idea of trading in for a Night Rod special but then I will have payments I don't right now.....
I just did that, wait till a used one comes in I was able to get mine around 13,500 plus all that other crap added on but it only had 1200 miles on it check 1130cc.com there was a few DX's for sale there and there going for around the price I paid for mine
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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ORIGINAL: FlyinJ

Update on 883 to 1200 conversion: Break in period is complete, changed all fluids and put Mobil 1 back in all the holes. Cranking the trottle all the way down is unbelievable how much power was actually gained. One of the guys I ride with has a 2007 American Ironhorse with the 110" super sidewinder S&S engine. 1/4 mile run he only
got me by 3-4 bike lengths. Bike pulls very strong. Would definitely recommend this conversion to anyone thinking about it.
sounds awesome are you using the HD cylinders? HD heads?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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I just did that, wait till a used one comes in I was able to get mine around 13,500 plus all that other crap added on but it only had 1200 miles on it check 1130cc.com there was a few DX's for sale there and there going for around the price I paid for mine

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How does the rod compare...? feel, response handling etc ..and would you swap back..? ever
 
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