hi guys.got a 95 sportster 883 with s&s carb and i would like to know what would i need to convert it to 1200.do i buy the cylinders and the pistons or do i need to change the heads too?
i was looking at buying this kit any good?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Harley-XL-evo-sportster-big-bore-kit-883-1200cc-10-1-/380397587871?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5891768d9f
See my sporty thread in the Kingchopster build link in my sig.
thanks kingchops your a legend
anyone know if i upgrade from 883 to 1200 do i have to change the cams?
thanks again kingchops.by the way nice work on the build.
Thought I'd throw in this link to an informative tech article over at Hammer Performance.
Of course it leans towards Hammer gear but it's definitely worth a read if considering doing a conversion.
http://hammerperf.com/883conversions.shtml
Cheers,
Slap.
If you do a lot of highway riding, it might be worth doing as the bike will rev slightly lower at high speeds. Although I rode my converted Sporty from Adelaide to Victoria and didn't have an issue with it. Changing the pulley will also take away some low end accelleration which was more important to me than lower revs at high end.
Hi All,
Just looking to reopen this discussion again
I'm looking to eventually do an 883-1200 /1250cc on my 2010 Iron.
I'm south of Melbourne and looking for someone with more knowledge than me to do the installation.
I've looked at the Hammer kit,
http://hammerperf.com/883conversions.shtml (thanks Slapster)
and the NRHS kit,
http://www.nrhsperformance.com/ekit8831200.shtml
But don't know anough about what dictates if one is any better than the other.
I'm thinking at this point of a Stage 1 conversion, but not sure if I should change the cams at the same time, as it might be worth it seeing that I have the motor stripped down a little anyways. But which Cams ?!?! Too many on offer
Anyone know a good spanner man in the peninsula region?
Can anyone recommend a good reliable kit?
Would you change cams at the same time?
Feedback appreciated,
Cheers
Get intouch with Andrew (AA Custom Cycles) - he'll look after you
http://www.hdforums.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=164
https://www.facebook.com/AACustomCyclesAndy
I did a hammer 1250 kit (just barrels and pistons) not too long ago. I prefer using their stuff, they make good products and have great customer service. The bike i did was an 883 iron and buy just doing the barrels and pistons the bike made great power, but this isnt just because of the upgrade, the correct tune has a lot to do with it, from what i see a lot of guys out there tune efi like its a carby and end up with the same results....not many bikes getting around with these results....
Regards Andrew - T1
What parts robbo, that wont be just barrels and pistons. I'm guessing you did heads and cams as well? Be a little more specific on what you did. T1
gday i have a sporty 883 custom 2005
i brought it as is and later been told by another person who rode it said it may be bigger inside
my question is is there any way i can check if its been upgraded im currently in a conversion for it to a trike cheers.
ok i might check that