Is the XLH 883 a good bike for around town?
Write a review This is a great, classic bike for around town. I ride 6+ hours often so the XLH 883 turned out to be way too small and underpowered for me.
What’s the difference between 883 and 1200 Sportster engines?
It simply has larger bores; approximately 3.5 inches to the approximate 3 inch bore of the 883. Simply put, the 1200 Sportster engine has a bit more material and weighs slightly more than the 883 engine; the difference in weight is too small though to make a significant effect on performance.
What kind of gas does an 883 Sportster use?
Since then moved on to an FXD! Did you find this useful? 2002 883 Sportster with 15,000 miles and not a drop of oil on my garage floor. I use regular 87 octane gas and change the oil every 4,000 miles. The only mechanical failures were front turn signal light bulb and highbeam indicator bulb.
How often do you change the oil on a Harley Davidson 883?
2002 883 Sportster with 15,000 miles and not a drop of oil on my garage floor. I use regular 87 octane gas and change the oil every 4,000 miles. The only mechanical failures were front turn signal light bulb and highbeam indicator bulb.
Can a 883 engine be converted to a 1275?
Converting your 883 to a 1250 or 1275 is absolutely the most cost-effective way to add power to your bike. Nothing else even comes close on a dollar per horsepower basis. Converting your 883 is also a pretty simple operation, you can perform a conversion in a few hours without even removing the engine from the frame.
Can a CV Keihin carburetor cause a Harley to stall?
This can occur on any model, any carburetor, but seems to happen most often with the stock CV Keihin carburetors used on the newer (90 up) Big Twins and Sportster models. This condition is not only annoying, but can cause the Harley to stall dangerously at stoplights, and can damage intake seals.
Can a Harley 883 be converted to a 1250?
Converting your 883 to a 1250 or 1275 is absolutely the most cost-effective way to add power to your bike. Nothing else even comes close on a dollar per horsepower basis. Converting your 883 is also a pretty simple operation, you can perform a conversion in a few hours without even removing the engine from the frame.
Can you convert 883 heads to 1250 Pistons?
HAMMER Performance provides a kit to do either. Here are some things to consider: The 1250 kitcomes with new, premium quality cylinders with extra thick iron liners to support the larger bore size. The 1250 kit is available with the basic conversion pistons only, for use with stock 883 heads.