1200 vs 1250
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From: Cranford NJ
1200 vs 1250
Hi all again,
Interested to see opinions on upgrading an 883 to either a 1200 or 1250 kit. Any real difference with the extra 50cc's? Also can you give me an idea of how much the upgrade cost you. (I'm planning on having a shop do it)
//Thanks,
Rob
Interested to see opinions on upgrading an 883 to either a 1200 or 1250 kit. Any real difference with the extra 50cc's? Also can you give me an idea of how much the upgrade cost you. (I'm planning on having a shop do it)
//Thanks,
Rob
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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'
There's either a lot to the 50cc or not much at all. Depends on what you want to do with the bike or whats your budget?
Hard to judge cost effectiveness or possibility of a bore because you left out info about your bike.
Hard to judge cost effectiveness or possibility of a bore because you left out info about your bike.
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From: Redondo Beach, California
The only problem that I know of is that at 1250cc there really is no more room left to go bigger on the cylinders if you ever need to. That being said, I bought a 1250 kit myself. After all, there IS no substitute for Cubic Inches! Ha!
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I dunno about the difference. My 1250 conversion kit arrived yesterday. Costs for pistons, cylinders, rings and gasket set was $700 plus shipping. I will do the install sometime during the next few days. Ordered from NRHS, Dan the owner, is very helpful there.
I got an estimate from the Harley Dealer that is running a special on engine upgrades. They quoted me $1,250, plus any incidental clamps etc that might be needed. That included labor, and was 25% off (both parts and labor) what they would normally charge.
I got an estimate from the Harley Dealer that is running a special on engine upgrades. They quoted me $1,250, plus any incidental clamps etc that might be needed. That included labor, and was 25% off (both parts and labor) what they would normally charge.
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From: NorNev
The only advantage I've read about the 1250 is that it helps unshroud the valve and helps the heads breath better with the larger 1200 valves.
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