Just purchased a 2008 XL883C ... does anyone know if the Custom has a 27 or 29 tooth final drive sprocket ?

 

As far as I know all 883's have a 27. I put a 29 on my 883 for awhile and it took the ***** right out of the bike. It's 10% taller gearing!

 

My '06 had a 28, yours is prob the same. I think at some point they changed to 29, but I'm not sure when.

I changed to a 30, but it has a 1200 kit on it.

edit:
according to a spec I found at totalmotorcycle.com, it does appear to be a 28
"Final Drive Belt, 68/28 ratio"

 

Tell us what you have in mind and we can help you more.

 

I only ask cause if it has a 27 I would probably put on a 29 ... a couple years ago I had a '99 883 and changed the 27 to a 29 and liked it a lot better ... the engine didn't run as hard ...

I'm 61 and not really into getting anywhere fast ... just like putting less stress on my bikes and me ...

 

If you don't have a copy of the Owners Handbook, which was supplied with the bike when it was new, you can go to the 'Owners' tab on Harley's website and download a copy. That will confirm the spec.

Be aware that recent bikes have higher gearing than older models like your previous one, to help them meet EPA noise regulations, so it is likely your current bike has higher gearing anyway.

 

Thanks for all the information ... this is always a good place

 

I'm 60, I get it. At highway speed mine was revving about 4 grand. I didn't enjoy that.

Even changing from the 28 to a 29 will drop the RPM some, about 3 1/2%. A 30 would drop it about 7%.

 

There is a company who services 883 sportsters.. They make a 32t (same overall gearing as a 1200) it is a slick setup!

http://883sportster.webs.com/products.htm

 

It has a 27 for sure, I had a 27 on my 883. did a 1200 kit and couldn't keep the front tire on the ground with it geared that low lol.
Bumped her up to a 30 and Its about perfect, I do a lot of highway speed riding tho.
29 might be better for you