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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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What is every possible way to soup up an XL when doing the 883-1200 upgrade?




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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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cams, pipes, breather, carb, tranny, sprokets, ignition, I could go on and on. Go to www.nightrider and check out their mods and results.
 
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cams, pipes, breather, carb, tranny, sprokets, ignition, I could go on and on. Go to www.nightrider and check out their mods and results.

what’s a souped up tranny?
 
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Originally Posted by graphitetruck
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What is every possible way to soup up an XL when doing the 883-1200 upgrade?




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I’m looking at souping a buddies 883 up. What route did you go?

 
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Hes had since 2004. You think he figured it out. LOL
 
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Hes had since 2004. You think he figured it out. LOL
Searchin don't hurt Nuttin!!!
And the funny thing is I know... for a fact, Madnss, Knows Exactly What to do... prolly casting for options for his "neighbor"
Madnss.... LMK what ya learn... I gots a couple young Friends also!!!!
 
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If you want good info regarding the switch to a 1250 or 1275, along with what works with them, check out Hammer Performance. They have great products and have been doing this for years, and if nothing else it's a good resource for how to go bigger on a 883.
http://hammerperf.com/sportster.shtml
 
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