Iron 883 to 1200 Conversion
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Northern New Jersey
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2009
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I too have an 09' Iron and added the SE 1200 kit upgrade witht he air filter. I also did the remapping and kept my stck mufflers. WOW! I have about 750 miles on it and I was just chatting the other day about how much awesome power it has now compared to the 883. I have to tell ya if you're just getting a 1200 put in, give it some mies before you expect to feel the diffrence. I am thrilled that I got the 1200 put in. I was able to keep my warranty since I got it done in my dealership shop and kept the stock mufflers.
Stage I
Joined: Nov 2009
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1200 kit
I'm getting an Iron next week and having the 1200 kit done at the dealership. I cant seem to find any posts on what exactly is in a 1200 kit? Dealership said HD didn't make black heads. Can someone please school me. Thanks
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 27
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From: Welland Ontario
Well after a summer of riding a 2009 Iron 883 finally decided to convert it to a 1200. Went with the Screaming Eagle kit, all I can say is I love the change. Big difference in power, sounds deeper and I love to looks. I opted to go with the Screaming Eagle kit to keep my warranty. I know there are other kits to choose from but I feel for me I made the right choice. Will have it Dyno'ed in the Spring, can wait to see the HP and Torque values compared to the Stage 1 883 set up. 
HD Screamin' Eagle Sportster Stage I Conv Kit #29784-07 which is Black Highlites. Do you know if they make the same kit in grey? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Want to stay with Harley Parts
Thanks
Last edited by hdnik; Nov 7, 2009 at 03:06 PM.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Boise Idaho
I got the conversion (SE 883 to 1200 kit), 1200 clutch spring, dyno tune (will have it done next Spring after break in), and winter storage for $1600. Labor and tax included. I have 500 miles on it since the kit was installed and notice a big power/torgue difference compared to the 883 stage 1 set up. Feel it was worth the cost for conversion, I'm happy and when it all boils down to it, thats all that matters. The Iron with the conversion still cost me less than a Nightster and I like the flat black of the Iron, shorter bars, and feel of the bike compared to the feel and colors available with a Nightster, although there are plenty of super nice Nightsters out there.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ozark Country
What was included in the "$500"??
Did that include new XL1200 heads along with the pistons, cylinders (or cylinder boring in the older models), and SE intake?
I know in the past you could get away with just boring the stock 883 cylinders, but even so, $500 seems like a low cost for the intake, boring of cylinder heads, and new heads, even if you performed all the labor yourself.
Stage III
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Virginia
Rocker boxes
I have a 2014 sporty and wanted to do this conversion. I know I'll probably have to replace gaskets but the kits say I'm going to have to replace the rocker boxes as well. Have any of you had to change out the boxes?
I'm getting the kit from revzilla.
I'm getting the kit from revzilla.