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I got a 04' 883 almost a year ago just to upgrade it to the 1200cc. Well now i finally have the money to do it. I need some ideas on what kit to use. I want to be able to use the ride as a daily rider but I also want to take it to the 1/4 mile and have it hold its own. If y'all have any ideas let me know. Thanks!!!
well, i sure came to the right post. i just finished up the conversion myself a week ago. i ordered the wiseco 9.5 to 1 pistons, about $215, james gaskets ( rubber coated metal ) and drag specialty jugs. the gaskets were $70 and the jugs i got at cost for $138 each. my bike is a 91 model and should have had jugs that can be bored to 1200 but someone else had changed them. i don't know if the 04 jugs can be bored but check on it .
if you can work on a chevy, you can do this yourself and save shotloads of money. if you dont have a book or torquewrench, beg buy or steal them and thats all you need.
i can't tell you the hp gain, but the power gain was Unreal, and my mileage shot up 25% ( you read it right )., just like you, i bought my 883 with the plan of converting it. my buddy has a stock 1200 and mine will leave him in the dust! good luck!
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