Harley Sportster Project:- 883 to 1200 Conversion, Time-Lapse End to End!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ธ.ค. 2023
- Just an extra video. Here is an End to End show, of the 1200 Conversion!
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Dang, 28 minutes for a whole engine upgrade. I'm gonna have to ask my Harley dealer why it took 3 weeks to swap out my cam chain tensioner and lifters 🤣
3 weeks?!?! I did a complete S&S 509 cam chest in my '02 Super Glide in like a day and a half. You'll hear 3 hrs, 4hrs. Not when you do all the cleaning on the motor that S&S tells you to do for their warranty. Your dealer is either really backed up or slower than shit.
A perfect video all around! Great photography, editing, and of course, great subject matter! This was very enjoyable to watch.The most satisfying part of the whole video was watching the lifters slide down into their bores in s.l.o.w. motion :) A well oiled part in a perfectly fitted bore! I hope your New Year is filled with glorious noise from those pipes!
Thank you very much Tommy, glad you enjoyed the video, we thought it was a fitting end to the project to re-cap the engine build from 2yrs ago. I used specially saved footage to create an end-to-end upload from approx. 3 months at the start of the project... happy with how it turned out and it also helps to realise how much better the bike looks now after a full restoration. Have a Happy New Year and thanks for your support!
Loved seeing the recap of the engine build. Great respect for your meticulous work and Penny's amazing camera work. I hope you had a peaceful and happy Christmas and I can't wait to see what you both have planned for the new year. Many thanks for all of your hard work. Every video raises the bar even further and I'm not sure how that is even possible. Cheers and blessings. ❤👍👍
We both appreciate your very kind words Rick, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the video... we thought it was a nice way to wrap up the project until the weather changes and the Sportster can get out on the road! Hope you've had a wonderful Christmas holidays so far, wishing you a Very Happy New Year! D&Px
Good idea to have the whole project again in one film. Great result. And great to watch you over the shoulder. Happy New Year to both of you! Günter/Nürnberg
Glad you enjoyed Günter and a Happy New Year to you to... or should we say 'Frohes Neues Jahr'!
@@Moonfleet41 Frohes Neues Jahr!
Thanks for this series. It has been very educational and inspiring. Extra fun because just before your start I bought an XL1200C - 2003.
Happy New Year from Sweden.
Thank you for your kind comment, we're glad you've enjoyed... congratulations on your new bike, enjoy!
Lovely job, as always, my friend! You always mention "if you need a tool, make a tool." You gotta love the use of a bullet casing for a hole punch! GENIUS! I'm gonna steal that idea! Hope you & Miss Penny have a rockin' 2024! ...LM&R
Thought you'd like that, they always tell us to recycle so I couldn't think of a better solution when I needed some ready made 5/16 holes to drop the bolts in... Not sure if NATO approves them for that.. but it works brother..lol! Stay safe both of you and have asafe and peaceful '24 too D&Px
Thank you for another excellent video. I think I've gotten my self in a pickle and need your advice. Changed the rocker gaskets on the rear cylinder on my '09 Sportster without any real issues. On to the front cylinder and everything was going great . . . until I was torquing down the four main 12 point bolts (1/2 inch, black) in the lower rocker box, when the last one snapped (front cylinder, left side, toward rear). It broke only about 1/16 inch (or less) above surface of head. Nothing to grab on to. Wouldn't be able to drill down straight into it due to frame being in the way. What options do I have? What would you recommend?
hi there, sorry to hear this.. pretty frustrating im sure.. not sure what equipment or skills you have access to, but you could maybe weld a nut on top of the stud and that can act as a bolt head.. if not then you may have to just release the engine mounts and lift the top of the engine across to the left just enough to cleat the frame and get a drill down it from above ! couple of possibilities there maybe ?
@@Moonfleet41 Thank you. Maybe moving the engine a bit would be an option for me. I'll have to figure out what it would involve in terms of dismantling parts attached to it - how involved it would be. No previous engine work experience and just the tools I needed for the job. Will look around and see what kind of quotes I can get for the job - starting with H-D dealerships as a baseline (which I'm sure will be much higher than I can pay). I did the gasket change myself to save money (obviously) but now it will probably end up costing me a lot more. Wouldn't want the same thing to happen by trying to now do this myself, especially since it sounds pretty involved. Maybe I can find an independent mechanic/machinist that could do it at reasonable cost. Thanks a lot for your suggestions, appreciate it.
Hey Del, just a tool tip: look at the Wera Zyklop ratchet sets, they have a swivel head, makes for fast wrenching😎
Im looking into buying a sportster, love the hd rumble. Thanks for the video
Haha then I saw 25:50😂 you already use them👌
Sure thing mate, fantastic little kit and a very clever little mechanism!
Hiya Penny and Del - great recap video! It was nice to see all of the hard work in one place. Take care, dear friends. Be well, ride safe... and all the best of the season to you!
Thank you so much buddy.. it was made from some specially saved footage from the first three months of the build, just to be able to recap in this way at the end.. like you say, all in one place, a condensed run through of a heck of a lot of work..! Take care and enjoy the New Year celebrations.. won't be sorry to see the back of this one..! Stay safe aye.. D&Pxx
Looks good. Must be one of the few harleys I like!!
Not sure if you caught it on faceache, but I now have a 4th xj900s diversion in a deep navy blue.
Shes called JaZell.. and staying pretty much as standard apart from Front calipers, rear shock, brake fluid and some fixes she needs.
Hope you both have a Fab new years eve. I'll drink to both your healths and fingers crossed pop by the workshop in the new year.
My word.. Another one?.. there'll be none left for anyone else.lol! Take care and enjoy the festivities yourself mate.. and maybe catch you in the new year.. but make sure you give us some notice this time aye !
Super nice !! Made it look soo easy !! But… I know there’s struggle here and there… I’m kinda surprised there’s more stuff on heads, gaskets and all. Video director did great job with lot’s patience and dedication plus details in areas. Awesome 👍🤟🏻
Thank you for such kind words, glad you enjoyed the video, it just felt like a fitting way to round off the project by just re-capping the big mammoth job at the beginning as that's the furthest away part of the build... Take care and have a Happy New Year, D&Px
Likewise! 🎉
Hey Del! Thank you for these videos. I found them right after I bought a 2000 sportster! The more I dig into the bike though the more I realize all that’s been customized.
What would you say is the best way to tell if my bike has been converted to a 1200 kit??
That's pretty easy mate, if you're in the UK I'm presuming, just go online and check the MOT history and it'll tell you what engine size it was at first MOT at 3yrs old... also, DVLA will have a record of the change if it's recorded on the V5 as a 1200 and was previously 883, and if you're not in the UK, then you could check the engine number, am sure there's plenty of online information, perhaps even with your local main dealer to find out what it is... just a case of doing a bit of research mate.
Great video brother !!! This project was one of my favorites since around that time I got my first Harley Davidson ever , my sporster !! Learned so much from you brother !!!! Keep up the great work !!! Stay safe guys cheers from New York !!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
That's great to hear Renzo, we're so glad we're able to help around the world, especially the beautiful NYC! Have a wonderful 2024, lots more planned, D&Px
Great idea making a jig to hold the screws 😊
I'm getting the feeling you may have done this before? 🙄
I'm just starting this video and I have to admire your "No oil" flag on the reservoir. 😊
I like that you're not talking over the vid, it keeps the focus and concentration on what you're doing
Thanks buddy, just once or twice, glad you enjoyed the video!
Great editing video as always. Never missed the important part of removing/installing that after watching your video, the feeling is like, hey , i can also do it !!!
Thanks buddy... Glad it helped!
Your truly the best del! Your advice on putting alittle grease on the inspection cover gaeket really worked for me😊 appreciate you, brother!
Ah so glad to be able to help brother, sounds like you're enjoying your project, would love to see, drop us a line anytime at delboysgarage@yahoo.com
how does the 1200 bore kit work with the 833 engine? is the gearbox, crank etc the same as the stock 1200s? seems like you would be adding undue stress to the rest of the engine, but maybe im wrong. i know all those upgrades to the M8 wind up chewing up the stock gearboxes etc.
The only difference between the 883 and 1200 engines other than the pistons and pots.. was the front primary sprocket.. they're smaller on the 883 to give lower gearing to help it pull away with so much less power...Other then that, it's the same bottom end! and this then gives a lower geared 1200, making it a lot of fun to ride. (which incidentally, is what the factory decided to do on the XR1200, by using the 883 crank sprocket, they made the better performance figures they wanted for that model.!
@@Moonfleet41 thanks. ive been looking at the XR1200 …
Excellent way to end the build, well done mate. Hope Penny and you had a great Christmas, not to wet and cold I hope. Take care, Cheers.
Thanks mate, what a year it's been, can't believe another one's gone by... really must get out and ride more... when the rain stops lol Wishing you a Happy New Year, and thanks for all your support, D&Px
10:47 going back to the stock clutch with spring plate. upgraded to screamin eagle clutch pack without spring plate. the pull was insane, so i used the old stock diaphragm spring … of course it doesnt work well with screamin eagle pack but im waiting until it wears out before replacing with all new stock clutch. yes, it will fail in about five years of regular use, but just replace it again … screw performance clutches, i’m 62 years old, i just need a little bar hopper.
I dont hold a lot of regard for "performance" or competition clutches.. they're a lot about bravado and bragging rights.. largely pointless in a road bike, way too heavy, (as you found) and simply not required unless you're drag racing or hill climbing etc.. just fresh new TRW plates, two extra steels and one extra fiber, and throw out the grenade plate..(which i did) and of course, using the right primary oil make a difference too!
Nice one Del 👍
Gonna watch the full build series of videos now 👍
Keep up the good 👍
Thanks Paul👍 Enjoy the series, ans thank you for your support.
Another find video … I’m curious why you cut out the bottom of the trans case ?Is this your speedy hell raiser or an excuse for a run to the grocery store.I sometimes do this to the wife lol forget little stuff .Oh really hunny did we forget that…lol
Great ,respect from Tbilisi,Georgia 🇬🇪
Well done del really enjoyed that plus having extra horses under the saddle cant be that bad 😁
Sure thing Paul, and being 25% more cubes, they'll be hauling horses not wizzing horses... So it's all Torque !! and everyone know there's nowt like more displacement in the basement lol!
Dear Mr. Delboy,
I admire your precise work. May I ask if remap after the 883 to 1200 S&S conversion is required immediately or is better to be done after the break in period. It is 2011 sportster and kit includes cylinders and pistons? Is there a risk for the engine to overheat if make the break in without remap? Can the VH4 fuelpack do the remap instead of Dyno?
Thank you in advance and best wishes from Bulgaria.
Yes i would always remap an EFI motor after the 1200 upgrade, you'll want to best benefits of all that investment, and if you get it set up by a dyno shop you really will enjoy the best advance in power and performance !
Thanks a lot for your help. However, not clear the remap prior or after the break in period.
Right away, as soon as you fire up the bike.!
You have to adjust your ignition timing properly.... otherwise the engine can be damaged... vh4 could be your friend but imho better powervision... otherwise bring your ride to a prof
Magnifique , travail chirurgical minutieux bien fait tout ce que j'aime. J'adore ta façon de faire.... superbe 👍🇫🇷🇫🇷
Thank you sp much for your very kind words... have a great weekend.
Tis has probably been asked before but, are most/all of the bolts imperial?
On the engine, Yes they are !
i don't see your Sporty anymore in your garage... have already sold her?... i couldn't wait to se you riding that holistic product of many, many hours of your fine crafwork
Under the cover next to the window buddy, still waiting to get it MOT'd and out for a ride !
And all in a days work - superb Del 👍
Thanks Richard👍, glad you enjoyed it..
Why do you need a sticker on the filter to say its an old filter, unless someone else finishes the job
The job was time lapsed over several weeks, just an aid memoir
That's a nice conversion you did there Del, it makes me miss riding my 1200 custom who is just sitting in my garage at the moment. I definitely need to give some TLC before putting it back on the road.
Good time to get it done in the winter, then you can enjoy some summer days out riding! Thanks for your support!
Looking back at this as a whole picture again, wow! what a transformation! Puts it back into a bit more perspective, for sure. The tool ASMR is the crowning touch :) Hope you are having an awesome Christmas holiday, and all the best for 2024!
Thank you for noticing the work that's gone in to this video, we thought it a nice way to finish the project until the weather breaks and I can get out... glad you enjoyed it, and we both appreciate all your support, wishing you a very Happy New Year, D&Px
My 02 883r Orange is literally in the shop right now getting this done. Can't wait to put these Fat Boys to sleep.
You get it done?
@waatao9856 still waiting. Only been a week. Parts probably just showed.
@@Audfile how much did it end up costing? And also doesn't the 883 have a 1200cc engine?
@waatao9856 just got a pic with the cylinders on my bike! It's 2200 including a larger pulley. No, an 883 is an 883. A bargain considering try to double the power of your car for 2200. With a warrantee.
I think ill just buy something with a bigger motor
Happy New Year to you and please keep these Sportsters blogs going your attention to detail and to do the right thing is noteworthy cheers mate
Surgeon’s precision
Loved this, Del! A phenomenal project and some superb video production work. Do you think the conversion gives her more HP or torque? Happy New Year!
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Hi Gary, it was a lot of work to carry out the conversion and almost as long to edit it in to one movie! I imagine it gives a fair few more horsepower, but that means more revs and it won't rev any faster, but it is around 25% more torque and makes a noticeable difference on low down grunt. Happy New Year buddy.
@@Moonfleet41 gotcha! Beautifully done! 😎
Hi Del, good vid! I used this whilst doing the same conversion. One thing I could not get my head around was the order of the rings.. s&s seemed a little vague.
Hi Sean, glad the video helped you, can't say I remember having a problem with this, I had to adjust the gaps on a few of the rings, as you saw, but everything went together as explained.
Hats off to you both, such an extreme amount of work! Always pays off though 👏🏻 Happy Boxing Day 😀
Thanks buddy, it was a lot of work... but happy with the result! Hope you're all enjoying your Christmas break, D&Px
That’s nice that mate well done
Great when it's all put end to end like that. Lovely work
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Nice man!! I have to say having many 1200s before I love the 883 with a 1200 conversion because of the gearing. Down low to 60 it’s amazing!!
I agree Brian.. so much is that a known thing, that the factory even adopted it for the XR1200.. they had the 883 front sprocket in the primary..! Now the bike is actually finished, im looking forward to riding in once the weather breaks..
@@Moonfleet41 it honestly does spank a natural 1200 to 60, it will rev a bit higher on the highway but I am all about power you can use I don’t need to do 100 lol
You make it look easy pal,that take years of practice. Fair play
It's a straightforward process, just simple assembly of basic parts, just a case of being careful and knowing the anatomy of those parts before you start... we're glad you enjoyed!
Buen trabajo.
Gracias !
Great to see the Vid's together enjoyed the build...Hope both had a enjoyed ur Xmas...
Hi Richard, thanks for the wishes, hope you're having a good time too!
Cool vid dell very interesting
Gotta love sns parts. Is this an older video Del?. Didnt you have shotgun pipes on their?....either way sounds really good man. Were those different cams or just stock?...
Love your channel Del, thumbs up every video man. I hope you never stop videos man, your channel is one of my favorites, and i dont have to many favorites, maybe 4 or 5 motorcycle related.
Thank so much Michael, this was special footage, saved from key points at the beginning of the build when i did the engine upgrade first.. i always wanted to make a single engine build video from the start.... it spans over the first three months, and hopefully is a nice round off to those who have enjoyed the project all the way through.. Thank you so much for your kind and loyal support..
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Excellent watch
Thanks for watching Robert.. Happy New Year mate !
Happy new year to you Del hope many more videos for 2024
@@robertengland9352 And to you mate, thanks for your support.
Awesome! 😎
Thanks! 😁
Respect 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great video
Thanks!
Nice work\, simple upgrade, well done Del, Happy New Year!
Happy new year too mate.. hope you're enjoying the holiday.. and thank you for your support as always !
What a fantastic day to be watching a professional at work, absolute joy to watch, happy boxing day to you both
Thank you Andy.. lovely to hear form you ,and we hope you're having a great day too.. Take care, D&Pxx
Does it make much power difference?
Roughly 25%, most of it torque !
Great project. Loved every episode. Well done.
Thank You!
Top ASMR 👍😊
Thank you!
Happy belated boxing day Del and Penny x
Thank you Marc, lovely to hear from you, hoping you had a blessed and peaceful holiday, D&Px
Hmm, Hours spent editing, to hours of filming ratio? = 3 to 1? / 5 to 1? / The wee small hours & a ruptured cockerel to 1?
The cost of all this skill & dedication may be judged by the overriding guilt of not buying her enough top quality chocolate.
And it started first time, smooth as a single malt . . . sickening! How they live with the shame of perfection escapes me . . .
May tingly bum-vibes & the ravages of unbridled affluence infest you both all year round, starting now. (1st kick! . . 'Git' : )xx
Good evening Sir.. don't know what the ratio was, but this one was two years in the making, footage captured over the first 3 months of the build, and the very latest part of the budget. Always good to hear from you and we hope you're having the best Christmas time.. Take care and stay safe.. with love and best wishes from both of us.. D&Pxx
In my humble opinion, the best channel on TH-cam. Brilliant series. I sincerely hope you and Penny had a great Christmas and wishing you both a happy & healthy new year.
Thank you so much for your kind words as always mate... we hope you're having a relaxing and peaceful time too.. D&Pxx
Stellar.
I watched the whole thing fuck man this guys so smart to do somethingnlike this hats off to you man!
nice conversion
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Mmm. Nice tricks🎉❤
Thanks👍
Thanks buddy, simple garage routine... glad you enjoyed it!
Great job 👍
Thanks 👍
I stop watching when there is no talking.
no one asked
How much does this cost to do?