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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Ok I just bought some Buell heads I think they are off a 2000 x1 not sure. Can anyone tell me about the difference in buell heads from year to year so I can compare them to sportster heads. Or just some info on the buell heads in general. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Check here

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Thanks, Racing Jake, that is very helpful. I hope to build an engine in the future.
 
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Hello i have a 1990 sporty and i did a big bore on it new jugs pistons cams but i left the old 883 heads i had it .. Know i need to replace them i just dont think they match up good .. But i dont know were to look went to the harley dealer and they said they dont sell heads that old and to fit a 1990 and didnt really know were to look .. i asked about the buell heads and they said wont fit with out spending a lot of money on mods ???? I asked if any other yr heads would work and they said no i need 1990 heads this dont sound right need help.. Anyone out there have any info for me i could use it and thanks
 
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Hello i have a 1990 sporty and i did a big bore on it new jugs pistons cams but i left the old 883 heads i had it .. Know i need to replace them i just dont think they match up good .. But i dont know were to look went to the harley dealer and they said they dont sell heads that old and to fit a 1990 and didnt really know were to look .. i asked about the buell heads and they said wont fit with out spending a lot of money on mods ???? I asked if any other yr heads would work and they said no i need 1990 heads this dont sound right need help.. Anyone out there have any info for me i could use it and thanks
You'll have to put on another set of 883 heads or you'll have to change out your pistons too.
 
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