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Mar 17, 2007 | 06:41 PM

CBRider

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883/1200 gearing

I know the gear ratios are different between an 883 and a 1200. Is the difference only from the sprockets or are the internal gears different?

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Mar 17, 2007 | 06:59 PM

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RE: 883/1200 gearing

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Mar 17, 2007 | 07:03 PM

Dirtrace95

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RE: 883/1200 gearing

only the front pulley, the 1200 is taller geared... better hwy seed.

Mar 17, 2007 | 09:06 PM

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RE: 883/1200 gearing

Here you go.

Everything you ever wanted to know about 2004+ Sportster gearing;

Number Of Teeth;

883 (US Model)

Primary - Engine - 34
Primary - Clutch - 57
Final - Transmission - 28
Final - Rear Wheel - 68

883 (World Series)

Primary - Engine - 38
Primary - Clutch - 57
Final - Transmission - 28
Final - Rear Wheel - 68

1200 (US Models)

Primary - Engine - 38
Primary - Clutch - 57
Final - Transmission - 29
Final - Rear Wheel - 68

1200 (World Models)

Primary - Engine - 38
Primary - Clutch - 57
Final - Transmission - 30
Final - Rear Wheel - 68

Overall Gear Ratios;

883 (US Models)

1st - 10.994
2nd - 7.524
3rd - 5.834
4th - 4.806
5th - 4.071

883 (World Models)

1st - 9.792
2nd - 6.732
3rd - 5.220
4th - 4.301
5th - 3.643

1200 (US Models)

1st - 9.454
2nd - 6.500
3rd - 5.040
4th - 4.152
5th - 3.517

1200 (World Models)

1st - 9.139
2nd - 6.283
3rd - 4.872
4th - 4.014
5th - 3.400

Mar 18, 2007 | 12:43 AM

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RE: 883/1200 gearing

Great info, OFG, thanks!

Mar 18, 2007 | 01:23 PM

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Thanks OFG. That's just what I was looking for.

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Mar 18, 2007 | 03:55 PM

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RE: 883/1200 gearing

Thanks OFG, how hard is it to change the finaltransmissiongear to a 30 tooth? Can it be purchased in the US? I do alot of highway riding and would like to bring the revs down. I keep reaching for a 6th gear.

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Mar 18, 2007 | 04:04 PM

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RE: 883/1200 gearing

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Thanks OFG, how hard is it to change the finaltransmissiongear to a 30 tooth? Can it be purchased in the US? I do alot of highway riding and would like to bring the revs down. I keep reaching for a 6th gear.

You could get the 30 tooth gear and swap it out, but I don't think the cost would justify the noticeable difference.

Your final gear ratio in 5th gear would only change from your current 3.5 toa new ratio of3.4. The RPM difference would be very, VERY slight, especially for the cost involved.