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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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Does anyone know where i could find a step by step instruction guide for the 1200 conversion. I think im getting ready to do it here in about a month and want to read up on it. Im sure i could do it myself and with the help of some friends. So any help from the guys that have done it would be great. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 02:25 AM
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This link should prove to be quite helpful...

http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/x...200_page00.htm
 
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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check here

http://www.nrhsperformance.com/tech.shtml
 
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Thanks guys.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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Here's another link http://www.sportster.org/tech . The best reference you can have is the HD Service Manual for your scoot. So if your going to do it, order your manual now. The area to study is the engine section "top end repair" . Bubbas1 has the best write up in the forum on 883 conversion....complete with pics.
Try this link to get to his Day1 page https://www.hdforums.com/m_1070805/tm.htm
Day 2 page https://www.hdforums.com/m_1084737/tm.htm
Day 3 page https://www.hdforums.com/m_1118300/tm.htm
Day 4 page https://www.hdforums.com/m_1135645/tm.htm
 
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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thanks, will check it all out and buy the repair manuel.
 
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