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04-06-2012, 10:07 PM
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New to forum and new to Harleys
Hello, I have been reading through the informative posts in this forum to try to familiarize myself with the Sportsters so that I can make an informed decision when I buy one. Well yesterday I picked up my first Harley Davidson. It is a 2006 XL883C with the following mods and accessories:
Screamin Eagle conversion big bore kit
Bolt in cams
Upgraded ignition
Mikuni 42mm carburetor
Screamin Eagle SE A/C KIT, XL '04+
Screamin Eagle Exhaust
Chrome engine XL kit
Saddle Bags
Now I do not claim to know what half of this stuff is or means but I am still learning and will one day know what it is that I am actually riding. The bike itself is great and has tons more power than the bike that I have been riding for the past ten years, a ninja 250. I never thought I could actually find a REAL bike that I could handle but sitting on a Sportster super low in the show room made me realize that even though the Sportster is twice as heavy as my ninja 250, the center of gravity is such that the Sportster is actually easier for me to balance. On top of that, its fun to ride and puts a big smile on my face every time I turn it on!
If you guys know anything about the components in my bike, I would appreciate any knowledge you can throw my way!
Thanks!
Screamin Eagle conversion big bore kit
Bolt in cams
Upgraded ignition
Mikuni 42mm carburetor
Screamin Eagle SE A/C KIT, XL '04+
Screamin Eagle Exhaust
Chrome engine XL kit
Saddle Bags
Now I do not claim to know what half of this stuff is or means but I am still learning and will one day know what it is that I am actually riding. The bike itself is great and has tons more power than the bike that I have been riding for the past ten years, a ninja 250. I never thought I could actually find a REAL bike that I could handle but sitting on a Sportster super low in the show room made me realize that even though the Sportster is twice as heavy as my ninja 250, the center of gravity is such that the Sportster is actually easier for me to balance. On top of that, its fun to ride and puts a big smile on my face every time I turn it on!
If you guys know anything about the components in my bike, I would appreciate any knowledge you can throw my way!
Thanks!
#3
04-06-2012, 10:32 PM
Welcome!! I'm new myself, but I CAN tell you this at least: While your bike started out as the smaller 883 CC variant, someone put alot of time and effort into pulling the motor out and rebuilding it into a 1200 with some aftermarket accessories that make it even more powerful than the factory 1200. The bottom line is that if whoever did the conversion did a good job, your bike should be a bit of a monster and a helluva great ride.
Big bore kit: larger cylinders for more displacement
Cams: changes the lift/duration of the valves being open for more fuel/air and therefore more power
Upgraded ignition: All that new fuel/air needs a good spark to fire it
Mikuni 42mm carburetor: I don't know anything about those, other than perhaps it allows a higher quantitity or better mixture of fuel/air. Someone else can tell you more.
SE A/C : better flowing air cleaner than stock, allows for more air, therefore more power.
SE exhaust: better flowing exhaust system, allows for more burned fuel/air to leave the engine faster, allowing more fresh air/fuel in.
Chrome engine XL kit: I think that's just chrome accessories
Saddle bags: Helluva convenient accessory when going to the store!
Again, I'm brand new here myself, someone chime in if I'm off base. And WELCOME!
Big bore kit: larger cylinders for more displacement
Cams: changes the lift/duration of the valves being open for more fuel/air and therefore more power
Upgraded ignition: All that new fuel/air needs a good spark to fire it
Mikuni 42mm carburetor: I don't know anything about those, other than perhaps it allows a higher quantitity or better mixture of fuel/air. Someone else can tell you more.
SE A/C : better flowing air cleaner than stock, allows for more air, therefore more power.
SE exhaust: better flowing exhaust system, allows for more burned fuel/air to leave the engine faster, allowing more fresh air/fuel in.
Chrome engine XL kit: I think that's just chrome accessories
Saddle bags: Helluva convenient accessory when going to the store!
Again, I'm brand new here myself, someone chime in if I'm off base. And WELCOME!
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04-06-2012, 11:54 PM
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Welcome!! I'm new myself, but I CAN tell you this at least: While your bike started out as the smaller 883 CC variant, someone put alot of time and effort into pulling the motor out and rebuilding it into a 1200 with some aftermarket accessories that make it even more powerful than the factory 1200. The bottom line is that if whoever did the conversion did a good job, your bike should be a bit of a monster and a helluva great ride.
Big bore kit: larger cylinders for more displacement
Cams: changes the lift/duration of the valves being open for more fuel/air and therefore more power
Upgraded ignition: All that new fuel/air needs a good spark to fire it
Mikuni 42mm carburetor: I don't know anything about those, other than perhaps it allows a higher quantitity or better mixture of fuel/air. Someone else can tell you more.
SE A/C : better flowing air cleaner than stock, allows for more air, therefore more power.
SE exhaust: better flowing exhaust system, allows for more burned fuel/air to leave the engine faster, allowing more fresh air/fuel in.
Chrome engine XL kit: I think that's just chrome accessories
Saddle bags: Helluva convenient accessory when going to the store!
Again, I'm brand new here myself, someone chime in if I'm off base. And WELCOME!
Big bore kit: larger cylinders for more displacement
Cams: changes the lift/duration of the valves being open for more fuel/air and therefore more power
Upgraded ignition: All that new fuel/air needs a good spark to fire it
Mikuni 42mm carburetor: I don't know anything about those, other than perhaps it allows a higher quantitity or better mixture of fuel/air. Someone else can tell you more.
SE A/C : better flowing air cleaner than stock, allows for more air, therefore more power.
SE exhaust: better flowing exhaust system, allows for more burned fuel/air to leave the engine faster, allowing more fresh air/fuel in.
Chrome engine XL kit: I think that's just chrome accessories
Saddle bags: Helluva convenient accessory when going to the store!
Again, I'm brand new here myself, someone chime in if I'm off base. And WELCOME!
The thing that worries me most is the cams since we don't know what it was. Did the guy really do his homework or slap a cam in there? Was it measured out properly or is it a "risky" build? Ignition doesn't bother me as much. I am not sure if the spark on the stock bikes are bad but I THINK that you have to change the ignition because of the spark advance when you go to the 1200. Not sure about carb bikes.
Perhaps the carb was changed because it was too small for the 1200. Not sure.
Saddle bags are pretty useless for shopping if you have teeth to hold your bags in.
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04-07-2012, 01:22 AM
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