Originally Posted by chgofirefighter

Conversion if done correctly and professionally is the "ONLY" way to go. I can't think of any serious Harley rider who hasn't modified, improved their engines. Also, you have endless possibilities with what you can do. Of course, if you have the funds to do so. You can also do what I did, I purchased a bike pre-owned with all the work already done to her. She's an 883 but converted to a 1200 w all SE parts, Woods cams, dyno and tuned, exhaust, etc etc etc. Now keep in mind that I purchased a bike from someone who had proper documentation, receipts, maintenance history, project work pics, etc etc. Sometimes people buy things and invest handsomely in them and then something happens. Wether divorce, financial or whatever other reasons that they don't want to keep the bike so their lost is your gain.

I would consider to "always" look at "used/pre-owned" private party sells. Screw the "STEALERSHIPS" and their BS. But honestly "Conversion" is the only way to go sometimes but not always. Just study your options, desires, performance needs and that will guide you in the right direction.

Good luck

Originally Posted by IRON1250

most of us pushing the 883-1250 conversion are not talking about just converting to 1250. we are interested in headwork, cams, exhaust, air cleaner and getting it tuned right. 1200 vs 1250 is a waste to compare. if that is all you want go with the 1200 and save your time. there is no winner here it's all in what the person doing the conversion wants. the 1200 and 883 are so close to being the same thing it is a foolish argument because a lot of us are going to tear them a apart and build them anyway regardless of what they were stock.