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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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So I posted I picked up an 09 Iron at the end of last week that had a 1200 kit in it.Well my buddy and I checked it out tonight and it's an 883.I questioned it after I saw the stock A/C.So I guess a trip to the dealer tomorrow to see what they are going to do about it.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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DAMN. FROM THE DEALER. Wow. That's either false advertising because they knew or they are complete retards because they didnt. Either way I wouldn't spend another nickel.
So in all honesty go see a lawyer first. See exactly how far you can go here. If they supposedly sold you a 1200 tell them that's what you want. Period. Give them the option of putting a 1200 kit in on their dime or every penny you spent back. Signing fees or whatever they call it.
Update this thread tomorrow. I gotta see how this turns out
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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What about it makes you believe it's an 883? You can't go by looks alone.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Have you ridden a 883 before? If it is a 1200 the power increase will be very noticeable. I think I read somewhere that either 883 or 1200 is stamped on the cylinders. Mreed is right, just because it looks the same doesnt mean it hasn't been converted.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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(checked it out) well tell us about this secret we do not know!
not to be a smart azz but dont make yourself look bad at dealer
do your homework before shootin off

so let us in on this secret (check it out)
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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an i'am old school just so you know
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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I think the easiest way to tell is just get it on a dyno.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Maybe he took the head off and mesured the piston. I doubt he did that though.
 
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Go race a known 883, see who wins.
 
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