883 conversion info feedback please
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There's nothing wrong with pulling up an old thread but don't try to tell me you know more than the engineers. I'm going to use these untouched 883 heads with smaller valves and less flow and smoke a 1200. No you're not.
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Well the standard 883-1200 kits are just pistons and cylinders and you reuse the 883 heads. I would also agree that there is more power to be had with the 1200 heads. I think the thing that most people dont know is, there are all kinds of steps involved in converting an 883-1200, you don't have to stop at just pistons and cylinders..
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They do but these guys thinking they're going to get out cheap got a surprise coming.
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Agreed! But if I read Richnutt's message correctly, it sounds as if he wants to 'cheap out' on the conversion
by using the stock 883 heads. Then put more dollars into suspension, but I could be wrong though....
T.
by using the stock 883 heads. Then put more dollars into suspension, but I could be wrong though....
T.
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Me personally I bought a Dyna I never did convert mine its still 883. I think I would just buy a 1200 untill you spend the money and time wrenching it would be more cost effective IMO.