Rev Limiter
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Rev Limiter
Does anyone know if a 2005 Sporster 883 has a rev limiter. I am pretty sure it does, but I know that prior owner had a new exhaust, intake and jet kit installed...that wouldn't effect any stock rev limiter would it. I have heard the 883 is a higher reving engine (for a Harley) but don't want to blow it up 
Road Warrior
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It does, and I think it's somewhere around 6,200RPM. If you're curious, put it in second and red-line it. You'll know when you've hit it. A new ignition module (ie. Screamin' Eagle) will allow you to push it to about 7,200RPM, but I would say that's unwise unless you've got enough engine work to compensate.
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It does in fact have a rev limiter. Stock for an 883 should be set to 6200rpm. This prevents self-destruction of the engine through valve-float, excessive stresses, and other problems that come with running an engine not built for that high of a speed.
The only way to change your stock limiter would be to adjust the ignition module itself. This was likely not done with what sounds like a standard stage 1 for your bike. You'll be fine where it's at.
The only way to change your stock limiter would be to adjust the ignition module itself. This was likely not done with what sounds like a standard stage 1 for your bike. You'll be fine where it's at.
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It does, and I think it's somewhere around 6,200RPM. If you're curious, put it in second and red-line it. You'll know when you've hit it. A new ignition module (ie. Screamin' Eagle) will allow you to push it to about 7,200RPM, but I would say that's unwise unless you've got enough engine work to compensate.
Road Warrior
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Go ahead and try. It's there to be hit, and it's best you know what it feels like when you do.
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