How much does it cost to change from 883 to 1200?
The basic 883/1200 conversion can be done for around 800 to 1000 bucks. The local H-D shop told me it would be about a grand for them to do it. IF you want to do it yourself, about 500 for parts.
Can a Harley Davidson Sportster be upgraded to 1200 cc?
Harley-Davidson’s survival and success has been in promoting the modification of its bikes. Among those modifications is a kit that allows you to upgrade an 883 cc Sportster to a 1200 cc Sportster. While the kit can increase the performance of your Sportster, it is not without disadvantages.
Can a Harley Davidson 883 be bored out to 1200?
If your Sportster is an 883 and built before 2008, it can be bored out to 1200 using the existing cylinders and a set of 1200 conversion pistons. This will give you a 40% increase in power and cost around $450 DIY on top of the budget given above or $1,000 fitted.
Can a Sportster be converted to an 883?
But it won’t be an 883 Sportster just like other 883 Sportsters. Once that change is made, if you lose reliability, especially when you install new carburetors, it can be very difficult and costly to get right. Jetting carburetors is part art and part science.
What kind of engine do I need for a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Look for Rev Tech, Ultima, Cobra, Vance and Hines Fuel Pak and Power Commander. If your Sportster is an 883 and built before 2008, it can be bored out to 1200 using the existing cylinders and a set of 1200 conversion pistons. This will give you a 40% increase in power and cost around $450 DIY on top of the budget given above or $1,000 fitted.
Harley-Davidson’s survival and success has been in promoting the modification of its bikes. Among those modifications is a kit that allows you to upgrade an 883 cc Sportster to a 1200 cc Sportster. While the kit can increase the performance of your Sportster, it is not without disadvantages.
What’s the difference between a Harley 883 and 1200?
Through the 2003 model year, 883’s and 1200’s came with the exact same clutch setup. However, starting in 2004, the 883’s got a lighter clutch spring. As a result, when you do a conversion on a 2004+ 883, it’s necessary to upgrade this spring, either that or you can expect your clutch to slip.
But it won’t be an 883 Sportster just like other 883 Sportsters. Once that change is made, if you lose reliability, especially when you install new carburetors, it can be very difficult and costly to get right. Jetting carburetors is part art and part science.
Which is better hammer performance 1250 or 883?
HAMMER Performance provides a kit to do either. Here are some things to consider: The 1250 kit comes 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.