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Hey guys, my brand new iron 883 is on the way here to germany. i want to do the upgrade to a 1200 but don't know if i should wait, or do it when the bike is brand new. i know what alot of you are thinking. "why didn't you just buy a 1200?" well they don't make the nighster anymore and i liked everything about the iron better than any of the 1200 bikes. so what do you guys say? convert to 1200 asap so i still have brand new 883 parts i can sell? or wait?
thanks. have you done it before? is there anything else i should do? i mean if i wanted a crotch rocket i would have gotten one. but i still want my bike to be quick
My new bike is on the way and I want to tear it down and not ride it.
It is almost "Spring Time In Germany" Crap I would ride it and do the change this winter when there is 4ft of snow on the ground and it is colder than a witches titty. I remember German winters, they are colddddddddd.
Ride the bike, enjoy it and then tear it down.
Oh by the way conversion will probably void your warranty.
check out my link for some go fast info. #1 is to get a budget #2 go to hammerperf.com take half a day and read threw the website. Tons of info on there. They are 1 of the best when it comes to sportster performance from mild to wild. My engine combo is still streetable, runs on pump gas and reliable.
My thoughts are **** on warranties! A top end conversion if done by you, can be done on a weekend fairly easy. 1 or 2 days labor then your back up and going.
well it will be here in a few weeks. cant ride it yet. i have my stateside license but not my army one for here. they don't offer the class til april anyways. so i cant ride it til then.
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