I live my Sportster Iron 883. I might convert it to 1200 someday. My friend suggested to buy a bigger one. But no... I prefer to keep it and update it.
First rode a friend's Sportster in early '70s and loved it. Vowed someday I would own one. Now almoast 50 years later, I bought a 2020 Iron 883 and LOVE it!! Planning on the 1200 conversion soon.
@@kwamestamps35 Yes. The mirrors come in two different styles. Standard and extended. They also have screws that tighten the ball joint so they don't go out of place at high speeds like some HD mirrors do over time.
I just rode a 883 for first time in 20 years today. My first bike was a 883 back in 2003. Bought it new. I had more fun on that bike than any big twin I’ve had. Of course my heritage softail rides better and way better on long rides . But for just pure fun on a twisty road a 883 is an absolute blast ! The engine power isn’t all that much but it’s fast enough to get you killed
So the rear swingarm on an XL is alloy. Is it more difficult to mod (like lowering, shocks, etc) than the standard? Thanks for the vid! I was considering an 883Xl project.
Thanks for the input on the conversion. I bought a Suzuki C50T about a month go. My 1st Bike. I got a chance to get an 08 883 after the first of the year. I'm hell bent that if I'm able to get the 883 about doing this conversion on it. Will let you know. Enjoy the channel.
I have this exact bike with the exact color and its getting this 1200 conversion as i type this. I dont have those bars down below and i have Vance and Hines Short Shots.
@thatoneguymoto I can't wait ;) 👌 when I was 17 I laughed at Harleys. Sportbikes my whole life. Cbr 900rr was my 3rd bike to give you an idea. The Sportster is the best bike I've ever had for all the right reasons. And that sportbike experience makes her so so fun to push.
I have the same exact bike with a big bore conversion kit shes my everyday transportation n I think I should get a screaming eagle conversion kit when I’m not broke
Mine is even same color with the Screamin Eagle 1200 kit. You'll love it, really fun bike and I took it to the dragstrip for fun. Just wish I knew what it ran stock.
I am doini a 1200 conversion on my 03 sporty. and im super stoked. I put 16 inch spoked wheels on her, whit walls, wl style springer front fork, mother roads custom springer seats. its gonna be great. went the old school route and had the jugs bored, had the heads reworked vale joby, still gotta build the carb, but i cant wait to se how she rides. Sportsters are great bikes. had this one for 11 years now, its been so dependable and just a joy to own and ride. Plus its all made in America and built like a little Sherman tank. I like the big twins too dont get me wrong, but for me, id take a sporty anyday of the week over a big twin jm2 cents.
I purchased a 2002 same bike with the 1200 kit from Screamin Eagle. I personally never rode a regular 883r so don't know the difference but it's a pretty fast bike for a sportster and plan on taking it to the drag strip this year. Mine only has the speedometer and I noticed yours has 2. Can I purchase a tach for my 2002 by chance? Thanks for any advice.
No. Pretty much the only difference with the Sportster R is dual front disc brake. 2004+ rubber mounted engine weights like 90lbs more then the older model.
there is only 6 hp difference in the 2000 883 engine as compared to the 2000 1200 engine. the main difference in the 883 foundation and the 1200 foundation is the primary gearing to the clutch. the 883 crankshaft gear (drive gear) spins the clutch gear (driven gear) slower than the 1200 engine. so the 883 appears as lower geared. while the 1200 engine spins the clutch faster corresponding to a higher speed gearing. the buell engines use the 883 crank gear and of course compression and bigger carb, more aggressive cams to get that launching, and high rev. the 883 makes a better street tracker with the 1250 big bore kit and an extra clutch friction and steel than the 1200.
I’ve had a 2001 883r with a Wiseco 1200 kit on it, fabulous. Sold it to my brother. Bought a really cheap 2004 rubber mount 883, a silver one. I had a fiddle and a fettle and got it going really well especially when I replaced the shit clutch plates for Energy One plates. Heavier clutch, though. I sold that to my other brother. I’ve just bought a 2006 883r with less than 6000 miles on it. It coughs through the air filter and the Screaming Eagle slip ons sound awful, that horrible “splatty” noise unbaffled silencers make. Time for a fiddle and fettle, I reckon.
XL is the only H-D I'd consider owning, except maybe the Sportster-derived XR1200. If I had enough time & money, I'd love to get a '98-'03 xl883 to build into a fast H-D....which is different from a fast bike, but might be fun....
Found a 2003 883r with 5k on it for 2500 bucks. A 1999 xl1200s with 30k on it for 3100 bucks. A 2005 xl1200r with 9k on it for 5600 And a 2016 xl1200cx with 5k on it for 6700. I don't know what to do. If I'd get the 883, the first thing I'd do is the ss 1200 kits. But then it's more than the 99 xl1200s which is a very nice bike. But then for a little more, I could have a newer 1200r. And even a little more, a 16 1200 roadster. I want to cafe whatever i get, hence my model choices, and speeds not an issue, i have my buells and ebrs for that, but i cant get over the stigma of the 883 being a beginner bike.
Do you mean you can easily ride at the "legal state speed limit" and the engine runs under stressed. The question for an MBA business case is why Harley didn't make the Sportster EU5 and continue the line. Another Harley blunder and dumb business decision. Yes, there will be a Custom and Bronx but they will never gain the legendary status of the Sportster.
I tend to agree with you, especially on the EU5 Sporty. They've towed a fine line for so long, trying to satisfy the die-hards, while trying to bring in new customers. The time is now (or maybe has passed) to pick a side and go all in.
If i have to upgrade an 883 to 1200 on free cost. I will do it what the heck?. However if i have to pay for it and to get that bit extra of power. I rather go buy a 1200cc second hand or sell that 883 dinosaur and get a real bike from other manufacture. Yes i love my XL1200T because it is more than enough for me. I can travel with it carry my stuff and it protect me from wind. Just perfect for me. However i will never get a naked sportster 🤦♂️😉 This is my last Harley for sure. I want something more modern and comfy and do not cost me a liver. Anyhow in short time Harley prices are going to rock high in Europe one more reason to stay away from them and a good opportunity to sell mine at the price I bought it.
The only people who give the sports the lack of love is a culture thing because they’re a number one selling bikes in India and China and Europe but America everything is bigger so when you have something like the road king or even the street bar that has an 1800 mL motor and you hop on something that’s 1000 mL less people feel like they’re too good for that not me I love my 883 eventually I will do a 1200 and when that bike is no longer rideable I will upgrade finally to a Lowrider S
99 xl883c here just did a 1275 hammer kit on mine and i loved it as 883 and love it as 1275
I live my Sportster Iron 883. I might convert it to 1200 someday. My friend suggested to buy a bigger one. But no... I prefer to keep it and update it.
I have an 883XL and love love love it!! Considering the same upgrade.... I already did a stage one years ago. Did you every make the conversion?
Great vid! Started my morning off right!
Thanks! Hope you have a great rest of your day! ✌🏽
Just bought a 97 sportster that was an 883 and I converted it to a 1200 and I do agree it’s incredible definitely worth it and different
I have an 02 883r parked next to my Street Bob 114 and I'd almost say the Sportster is more fun. It probably gets ridden more often too.
I have a cvo road glide, cvo street glide, softail slim and an old 93 883.
I love the sportster just as much if not more than the others!
I'm currently very happy with my 883, butttttt...... more power
I have the EXACT same bike. I’ve been debating upgrading to the 1200. No issues with it being 883, but more power is always nice lol.
First rode a friend's Sportster in early '70s and loved it. Vowed someday I would own one. Now almoast 50 years later, I bought a 2020 Iron 883 and LOVE it!! Planning on the 1200 conversion soon.
Have fun and ride safe! ✌🏽
Are those extended mirrors and if so, what is the brand?
Thanks.
I believe they're Drag Specialties. Here's a link to the mirrors that are available now - imp.i104546.net/5b35B3
@thatoneguymoto Do they extend longer than the stock mirrors?
@@kwamestamps35 Yes. The mirrors come in two different styles. Standard and extended. They also have screws that tighten the ball joint so they don't go out of place at high speeds like some HD mirrors do over time.
I just rode a 883 for first time in 20 years today. My first bike was a 883 back in 2003. Bought it new. I had more fun on that bike than any big twin I’ve had. Of course my heritage softail rides better and way better on long rides . But for just pure fun on a twisty road a 883 is an absolute blast ! The engine power isn’t all that much but it’s fast enough to get you killed
So the rear swingarm on an XL is alloy. Is it more difficult to mod (like lowering, shocks, etc) than the standard? Thanks for the vid! I was considering an 883Xl project.
Thanks for the input on the conversion. I bought a Suzuki C50T about a month go. My 1st Bike. I got a chance to get an 08 883 after the first of the year. I'm hell bent that if I'm able to get the 883 about doing this conversion on it. Will let you know. Enjoy the channel.
Appreciate the support! Best of luck to you and ride safe!
I’ve got a 2009 Sportster 1200 Nightster. It’s my first bike and its a great introduction.
I'm a big fan of the Nightster. Almost bought one for my first Harley. ✌🏽
I love my sporty. I'm wanting to do a conversion kit on mine.
I have this exact bike with the exact color and its getting this 1200 conversion as i type this. I dont have those bars down below and i have Vance and Hines Short Shots.
Nice! This is definitely one my favorite bike that I've owned.
@thatoneguymoto I can't wait ;) 👌 when I was 17 I laughed at Harleys. Sportbikes my whole life. Cbr 900rr was my 3rd bike to give you an idea. The Sportster is the best bike I've ever had for all the right reasons. And that sportbike experience makes her so so fun to push.
My Evo 883 with chain drive and a 1 tooth over stock stock front sprocket runs fine on the freeway; will go 80 all day long if I want.
I have a 2005 883XLC that ive put 10 thousand miles on, its all tricked out, now getting a 1200cc put in. I love my Sportster.
Most dependable bike Harley Davidson ever made was the Evo Sportster. Simple and easy to work on.
I have the same exact bike with a big bore conversion kit shes my everyday transportation n I think I should get a screaming eagle conversion kit when I’m not broke
Mine is even same color with the Screamin Eagle 1200 kit. You'll love it, really fun bike and I took it to the dragstrip for fun. Just wish I knew what it ran stock.
I am doini a 1200 conversion on my 03 sporty. and im super stoked. I put 16 inch spoked wheels on her, whit walls, wl style springer front fork, mother roads custom springer seats. its gonna be great. went the old school route and had the jugs bored, had the heads reworked vale joby, still gotta build the carb, but i cant wait to se how she rides. Sportsters are great bikes. had this one for 11 years now, its been so dependable and just a joy to own and ride. Plus its all made in America and built like a little Sherman tank. I like the big twins too dont get me wrong, but for me, id take a sporty anyday of the week over a big twin jm2 cents.
Sounds like you're almost there. Enjoy it when it's finished and ride safe! ✌🏽
How'd the conversation go? I'm about to do it with my 03 883.
I purchased a 2002 same bike with the 1200 kit from Screamin Eagle. I personally never rode a regular 883r so don't know the difference but it's a pretty fast bike for a sportster and plan on taking it to the drag strip this year. Mine only has the speedometer and I noticed yours has 2. Can I purchase a tach for my 2002 by chance? Thanks for any advice.
The 883R only had two gauges for a number of years. I wanna say that '04 or '05 ditches the dual gauges and went to one, but I'm not sure.
Was your tach dancing around?
Sure was. It was the ignition coil
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Is your 883r carbureted? If so what jet sizes do you have in with the 1200 kit?
Yes, it is carbureted. I'm not sure the size of the jets, but I do know the carb and air intake was changed to account for the upgrade.
there is no replacement for displacement
Wondering if the 883R has bigger cams than a standard 883?
No. Pretty much the only difference with the Sportster R is dual front disc brake. 2004+ rubber mounted engine weights like 90lbs more then the older model.
there is only 6 hp difference in the 2000 883 engine as compared to the 2000 1200 engine. the main difference in the 883 foundation and the 1200 foundation is the primary gearing to the clutch. the 883 crankshaft gear (drive gear) spins the clutch gear (driven gear) slower than the 1200 engine. so the 883 appears as lower geared. while the 1200 engine spins the clutch faster corresponding to a higher speed gearing. the buell engines use the 883 crank gear and of course compression and bigger carb, more aggressive cams to get that launching, and high rev. the 883 makes a better street tracker with the 1250 big bore kit and an extra clutch friction and steel than the 1200.
1200 doesn’t scream at you at 80(?)…isn’t the gearing the same?
I’ve had a 2001 883r with a Wiseco 1200 kit on it, fabulous. Sold it to my brother. Bought a really cheap 2004 rubber mount 883, a silver one. I had a fiddle and a fettle and got it going really well especially when I replaced the shit clutch plates for Energy One plates. Heavier clutch, though. I sold that to my other brother. I’ve just bought a 2006 883r with less than 6000 miles on it. It coughs through the air filter and the Screaming Eagle slip ons sound awful, that horrible “splatty” noise unbaffled silencers make. Time for a fiddle and fettle, I reckon.
"splatty", GREAT description! 😆
That’s a real cool bike you have. I love it. The 1200 is the ticket.
XL is the only H-D I'd consider owning, except maybe the Sportster-derived XR1200. If I had enough time & money, I'd love to get a '98-'03 xl883 to build into a fast H-D....which is different from a fast bike, but might be fun....
Was really close to get the XR1200 last year, instead of this bike, but didn't want to spend that much on a second bike.
@@thatoneguymoto i hear ya, but by the time i build a xl883 into what i want, i might as well have something and bought the xr1200
Everyone has their own idea of what a ‘fast bike’ is. Ride a Grom/clone for a while, then everything else ( like 200cc+ ) is ‘fast’ lol.
Found a 2003 883r with 5k on it for 2500 bucks.
A 1999 xl1200s with 30k on it for 3100 bucks.
A 2005 xl1200r with 9k on it for 5600
And a 2016 xl1200cx with 5k on it for 6700.
I don't know what to do. If I'd get the 883, the first thing I'd do is the ss 1200 kits. But then it's more than the 99 xl1200s which is a very nice bike. But then for a little more, I could have a newer 1200r. And even a little more, a 16 1200 roadster. I want to cafe whatever i get, hence my model choices, and speeds not an issue, i have my buells and ebrs for that, but i cant get over the stigma of the 883 being a beginner bike.
Only a stigma if you let it be. What did you decide on?
@@lucamist ...I bought and flipped them all
Picked up a low mileage(1176on the odo) 1996 fxdl
Love my 06 1200
I Just love my 883 as it is, It's fast enough for me :-) It's been Rain and more rain here `chilly as well. Roll on warm weather. Take care.
Great to hear from you!! Hope the rain lets up soon and the sun shines! 🤓
Do you mean you can easily ride at the "legal state speed limit" and the engine runs under stressed. The question for an MBA business case is why Harley didn't make the Sportster EU5 and continue the line. Another Harley blunder and dumb business decision. Yes, there will be a Custom and Bronx but they will never gain the legendary status of the Sportster.
I tend to agree with you, especially on the EU5 Sporty. They've towed a fine line for so long, trying to satisfy the die-hards, while trying to bring in new customers. The time is now (or maybe has passed) to pick a side and go all in.
Very cool. Grreat attitude.
Thank you! ✌🏽
Trying sell my Dyna to buy an 883r right now.
Hope you love it! Still one of my all-time favs
If i have to upgrade an 883 to 1200 on free cost. I will do it what the heck?. However if i have to pay for it and to get that bit extra of power. I rather go buy a 1200cc second hand or sell that 883 dinosaur and get a real bike from other manufacture.
Yes i love my XL1200T because it is more than enough for me. I can travel with it carry my stuff and it protect me from wind. Just perfect for me. However i will never get a naked sportster 🤦♂️😉
This is my last Harley for sure. I want something more modern and comfy and do not cost me a liver. Anyhow in short time Harley prices are going to rock high in Europe one more reason to stay away from them and a good opportunity to sell mine at the price I bought it.
"One man's trash is another man's treasure". Best of luck to you! ✌🏽
The only people who give the sports the lack of love is a culture thing because they’re a number one selling bikes in India and China and Europe but America everything is bigger so when you have something like the road king or even the street bar that has an 1800 mL motor and you hop on something that’s 1000 mL less people feel like they’re too good for that not me I love my 883 eventually I will do a 1200 and when that bike is no longer rideable I will upgrade finally to a Lowrider S
I tend to agree with you. Appreciate your perspective ✌🏽
Onewheels are awesome. There actually a reliable form of transpo i have 2 and have over 13,000mi. On one of them. Only fell 20 times. Lmao
Everyone I know that has one owns one as a mode of transportation, and not just a toy. That makes sense to me. Ride safe out there! ✌🏽
I did, no regrets. Go s&s.