Can a 883 Sportster be replaced with a 1200 engine?

Can a 883 Sportster be replaced with a 1200 engine?

Obtain a larger engine kit that will replace the 883 engine with the larger 1200 engine — a far more difficult, expensive and involved modification that a professional should ideally undertake.

Can you convert an 883 head to a 1250?

Note 2: Going forward, 1250 kits will only be available with either flat top pistons (for use with stock 1200 heads) or reverse dome conversion pistons (for stock 883 heads). Other piston applications have been moved to the 1275 kit. Some closeout 1250 versions are still available, see ordering table below. Tech Tip: Are you converting an 883?

Can a Harley 883 be converted to a 1200 cc engine?

Replacing the 883 cc heads, cylinders and pistons with 1200 cc engine components will convert the 883 engine to a 1200 using the same bottom end and transmission. The conversion is easily done, and kits are available with matched parts to eliminate the need for machine shop work and any complicated measuring or engine math.

What can I do to make my 883 Sportster go faster?

Replace foot pegs and other parts with lightweight, performance alternatives. This type of modification may yield a small increase in performance, although these parts tend to be relatively pricey. Replace the current air filter with a performance filter made specifically for the 883 Sportster.

Note 2: Going forward, 1250 kits will only be available with either flat top pistons (for use with stock 1200 heads) or reverse dome conversion pistons (for stock 883 heads). Other piston applications have been moved to the 1275 kit. Some closeout 1250 versions are still available, see ordering table below. Tech Tip: Are you converting an 883?

Replacing the 883 cc heads, cylinders and pistons with 1200 cc engine components will convert the 883 engine to a 1200 using the same bottom end and transmission. The conversion is easily done, and kits are available with matched parts to eliminate the need for machine shop work and any complicated measuring or engine math.

How much horsepower does a Harley Davidson Sportster 883 have?

by Kyle McBride. Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 models produce 40 horsepower in stock factory condition. Several incremental modifications can be made to double the stock horsepower.

What kind of ride does a Sportster 1200XL get?

I really enjoy my Sportster 1200XL because the smaller frame combined with the powerful Harley engine gives the bike a really nice kick. I’m also someone who really enjoys a really long ride when I can find the time, anywhere from 300 miles in a day to the 3,000 miles in 5-6 days that I did in 2008 to San Diego.