1200 conversion on the cheap???
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Ok guys, I'm new here and I did some searching and didn't see any answers to my question. I have an 07 883 and was wondering if I could just find a set of low mileage 1200 cylinders and pistons on ebay for about 150 bucks or so and use them for the swap using my stock heads. I know I would have to re-tune for air/fuel delivery but I'm assuming I could purchase a tuner to take care of that. I don't see why this wouldn't be feasible...so if one of you guys with more know-how than me can give me some input I would appreciate it.
-Shane
-Shane
it cost $500 bucks came with 1200 jugs, Weisco pistons & Rings 10:1 ratio i did my own in one weekend easy job. i still have the 883 heads runs GREAT no Problems.
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You can't use 1200 pistons with 883 heads the chambers are to small and you will end up with WAY to much compression. You have to use reverse dome pistons with 883 heads or you need a set of 1200 heads to go with those 1200 pistons.
There doesn't seem to be a cheap way to 883/1200 the newer bikes you also have to pay to retune it some how, if you want cheap maybe you should sell your bike and get a different one.
There doesn't seem to be a cheap way to 883/1200 the newer bikes you also have to pay to retune it some how, if you want cheap maybe you should sell your bike and get a different one.
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You can't use 1200 pistons with 883 heads the chambers are to small and you will end up with WAY to much compression. You have to use reverse dome pistons with 883 heads or you need a set of 1200 heads to go with those 1200 pistons.
There doesn't seem to be a cheap way to 883/1200 the newer bikes you also have to pay to retune it some how, if you want cheap maybe you should sell your bike and get a different one.
There doesn't seem to be a cheap way to 883/1200 the newer bikes you also have to pay to retune it some how, if you want cheap maybe you should sell your bike and get a different one.
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Thanks for the info. However I don't plan on selling my bike now, or ever for that matter. Maybe I should define what I meant by saying cheap...I meant saving money over buying a 1300 dollar screaming eagle kit. I personally don't have alot of money to throw away and I don't see anything wrong with saving a buck.