883 to 1200 conversion
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From: deland,florida
we`ve got 112hp out of the conversion,on an average we get around 80-85 on a milder build,bore your cylinders and either have your heads done,or get some 1200 heads,by the way,we`re down in bloomington,in.(1100 or t-storm heads work VERY well too)
Last edited by prodrag1320; Nov 2, 2010 at 07:53 PM.
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From: Wisconsin
Thanks for the replys.
Guess I will just have new gaskets put in the rocker box's, might as well do both at the same time.
Will save my money and waite until a different bike comes along.
Guess I got spoiled rideing around on that Yama 950.
Aint looking for a power bike that goes lickety split, aint got no use for a crotchity rocket, just want a nice bike that can easly cursie around and get up and go when needed.
Guess I will just have new gaskets put in the rocker box's, might as well do both at the same time.
Will save my money and waite until a different bike comes along.
Guess I got spoiled rideing around on that Yama 950.
Aint looking for a power bike that goes lickety split, aint got no use for a crotchity rocket, just want a nice bike that can easly cursie around and get up and go when needed.
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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
If your 883 sportster won't deliver at least 95 MPH something ain't right .. the 1200 should deliver 110+ without straining ..
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Well my 1999 883C tops out at 80 on the speedo on the bike, when doing 60 and I twist the throttle all that happens is a slow increase of speed.
From a stop to 60 in 1/4 mile and only in 4th gear, 5th gear does not seem to offer much more speed, just a reduction in engine rpms for better gas comsumption.
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When my 01 was an 883 zipped to 70 in no time flat, less than 10 seconds anyway if wound it up.. After that took a little longer to get the rest but could manage 100 if wasn't on an uphill grade .. Main reason went for 1200 power ..
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1200 conversion will not increase the top end, unless you change the gearing. But you will get there a lot quicker. My stock 883 topped out at 114mph.. I haven't changed any of the gearing, it still tops out at 114 mph. But it will pull the front wheel off the ground and stand up if you want to. Which I don't...But torque is fun...off the line...she's a bad bitch
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From: Somewhere In NY
maybe different sprockets give him what he wants without the cost of a conversion?
I don't know just throwin it out there
either way it sounds like that 883 is getting tired and needs some work anyway
good luck to the op with whatever you decide
I don't know just throwin it out there
either way it sounds like that 883 is getting tired and needs some work anyway
good luck to the op with whatever you decide
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