883 vs 1200
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11-12-2008, 10:49 AM
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Happened on this and have run into it on other threads regarding speedometer inaccuracies: I quote= When performing an 883-to-1200 conversion, do not put a 1200 ignition module in. If this is done, the speedometer will be off by approximately 9 MPH because the primary belt drive components are different on both models and causes error. HD recommends using the race tuner (P/N 32124-04B) and install the map for these upgrades.
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Can you tell me what frontend kit you used, and if you're happy with it.
I am thinking of making this mod, your opinion could influence my decision.
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There is nothing wrong with an 883. If you want to put different Cams in,& put 42 Mikuni,V&H short shots,Ignition module etc it will beat the hell out out of a Softail...I did that on Highway! Bike sure goes Fast!! Leaves others wondering what has happened! Mabee later do a 1200kit. Then all they will see is a small dot ahead! (that will be you in the distance ahead).
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08-14-2009, 02:30 AM
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As far as which bike to get..I'd get "her" an 883 Iron, and then ride it all the time.:-)
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08-24-2009, 03:55 PM
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08-24-2009, 05:04 PM
Another one of these threads?
Yes, the 883 is fun. My wife has one. She had a Heritage, which she loved, but got rid of it because MPG was that important to her. The 883 has a nice little zippy feel to it due to its gearing. The downside to that short gearing is that its top end is lacking: try a roll-on at 75mph and you'll see what I mean.
I ride a 1200. I love it. Almost traded it in for a Low Rider on the great deals this winter, but it didn't have the grunt or lean of my Sporty, so I kept it. (Used my trade-in differential money to buy a KLR instead. ) The 1200 has some serious pull off the line, and roll-ons at 75mph are a blast. The MPG is much lower than the 883 in-town, at least how I ride it, but very close on the highway.
Big difference.
But, that said, you can still have some serious fun with an 883.
And, yeah....when you want more power, work the bike. Get a 1200/1250 kit. Give it more suck and blow (air cleaner and exhaust), throw on a fuel management module, go nuts with cams, play with your primary ratios.....you can go crazy and make that thing a screamer that no other air-cooled Harley could catch.
Yes, the 883 is fun. My wife has one. She had a Heritage, which she loved, but got rid of it because MPG was that important to her. The 883 has a nice little zippy feel to it due to its gearing. The downside to that short gearing is that its top end is lacking: try a roll-on at 75mph and you'll see what I mean.
I ride a 1200. I love it. Almost traded it in for a Low Rider on the great deals this winter, but it didn't have the grunt or lean of my Sporty, so I kept it. (Used my trade-in differential money to buy a KLR instead. ) The 1200 has some serious pull off the line, and roll-ons at 75mph are a blast. The MPG is much lower than the 883 in-town, at least how I ride it, but very close on the highway.
Big difference.
But, that said, you can still have some serious fun with an 883.
And, yeah....when you want more power, work the bike. Get a 1200/1250 kit. Give it more suck and blow (air cleaner and exhaust), throw on a fuel management module, go nuts with cams, play with your primary ratios.....you can go crazy and make that thing a screamer that no other air-cooled Harley could catch.
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