How much does it cost to bore an 883 to a 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. You can git by cheaper if you have your 883 jugs bored,instead of buying 1200 jugs.
Can you bore out a 883 cylinders to 1200?
The cylinders are exactly the same on 883 and 1200 the only difference being the bore.
What’s the difference between 883 and 1200 Sportster?
The only difference between the 883 and 1200 Sportster is the displacement of the engine. 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.
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.
Is the Harley-Davidson 883 the same as a Sportster?
While Harley have updated the 883 and 1200 a bit over the years, as long as you buy a post-2004 model you are effectively getting the same bike as a modern Sportster – and that’s no bad thing. As well as looking the part, the 883 and 1200 ride as you would expect a traditional Harley to.
Which is more expensive a Harley Davidson or a Sportster?
Harleys depreciate very slowly, which is a double-edged sword. On the one hand you are unlikely to lose much when you come to sell, on the other it costs more to own a Sportster in the first place. Even an early 2004 883 costs £4000 while a 1200 is £1000 more at £5000.
When did the Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 come out?
Introduced in 1986 in 883 and 1100 guises before growing to 1200 in 1988, Harley’s Sportster family (the name was first used by Harley in 1957) has always been designed as the easy access point into the famous American brand.
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 you use an 883 head on a 1200 Sportster?
We use the 883 heads on all 1200 Sportsters 1) HVP-XL Your heads completely reworked, ready to bolt back on. We usually advise Sportster owners to use stock cams because they are quiet and run well.
What kind of bike is a 2004 Sportster?
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