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Jul 11, 2005 | 01:45 PM

sixfootape

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conversion advice please

Hi all,
I'm thinking of doing a 1200 conversion to my 01' 883 Custom. Does anyone have a prefered kit and/or cost for it? How much existing stuff on my bike can I use? Also, if anyone has advice/pointers on the difficulty or even a link to some helpful points on DYI I'd sure appreciate them.
Grassy ***,
Pedro Ape

Jul 11, 2005 | 11:06 PM

mikeisglidn

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RE: conversion advice please

the screamin eagle kit comes with pistons (forged) pins rings & jugs for around 495 bucks, the dealer usually will do the work for around 400-450 most will have the bike in and out in 1 to 2 days.

when u get this done its break in time and then hang on to you ***!! have fun!

Jul 13, 2005 | 01:09 AM

sixfootape

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RE: conversion advice please

Thanks Mike ( i'm guessing). I'll give my local shop a call and find out the cost. I just want to get as informed as possible before taking the plunge.... but I will take it!

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Jul 14, 2005 | 02:08 AM

Mal74

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RE: conversion advice please

From what I've been told, converting an 883 to a 1200 is a stronger bike than an original 1200.

I can't say fer sur..he he....my 883/1200 just keeps blowing away TC88's!!

Jul 14, 2005 | 03:26 AM

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RE: conversion advice please

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ORIGINAL: sixfootape

Thanks Mike ( i'm guessing). I'll give my local shop a call and find out the cost. I just want to get as informed as possible before taking the plunge.... but I will take it!

[IMG]local://upfiles/2335/B80F29DF0528496B8C0AA58A3AF08498.jpg[/IMG]

If you find a mechanic that knows what they're doing, then you can build yourself a beast. Not to mention you can have the bike built to have power exactly where you want it (rpm range).

Jul 14, 2005 | 10:10 PM

sixfootape

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RE: conversion advice please

Thanks a ton for all the tips. She moves pretty quick now but there's always that urge for more! I'll let you know how it goes.
Pedro

Jul 15, 2005 | 01:56 PM

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RE: conversion advice please

Go to www.nrhsperformance.com for info, kits, etc. And the guys there will make no-obligation recommendations if you pick up the phone. They're REALLY helpful.