Originally Posted by jasonryen

I was wondering the same thing. The service manager at my local dealer thinks you can get more performance out of that kit compared to the stage 1 kit. But, I certainly want streetable performance, as I'm not building a race bike. Need something that delivers reliable power across the rpm range. Is high compression pistons and cams suitable for sustained cruising at consistant rpm's? Not that I do a lot of slab cruising, but I am there some. Just want something broad enough to cover my riding style, and deliver some respectable power with reliability and longevity.

Originally Posted by njmasterplumber

Perfect winter project as long as you have a decent garage and a good selection of tools. Doing the conversion is pretty much all bolt on. Cams, cam bearings, jugs and pistons. I was always taught that reusing the 883 heads is the best way to go, you gain more compression using them instead of changing to 1200 heads. Keeping everything SE is best cause your sure as to not having to deal with any rebalancing issues with the flywheel. Add the SE coil and module and don't toss the CV carb. The CV carb has a ton of potential so pickup a Yost master kit and rejet as per their instructions. Yost is nice cause they give you a couple different needle jets to fit your application. Plus there is something to the Yost power tube design. After you set it up and dial it in you'll be shocked with the CV's performance.

Originally Posted by jasonryen

Thinking about pulling the trigger on this kit while my bike is in winter storage. Spend over $300 in parts or service and my local dealer will store your bike all winter for free. My 10k service took care of the $300 but I was thinking about adding this kit. It comes with 1200 cylinders, forged 10.5:1 compression pistons, cams and the se race tuner. Anyone want to share their thoughts or experience with this kit. The only other option from SE is the 883/1200 kit which brings an 883 to stock 1200 specs(as I'm sure most of the members already know). The stage 2 kit also includes a se clutch spring, gaskets, etc. I'm also gonna do new pushrods and lifters(tappets). Any experience/opinions good or bad will be appreciated! Thanks!

Originally Posted by jasonryen

Thanks grbrown! The general consensus I'm getting, especially at the dealer is this kit will perform well for my needs. It's hard not to believe them mainly because it's less money for me to do this kit as compared to the stage 1 kit. The included se race tuner makes the difference in price. With the stage 1 kit, the tuner has to be purchased separately. Can anyone shed any light on higher compression motors generating higher engine temps. Getting rid of the factory lean condition with a proper tune should help, especially compared to my current stock tune. My bike runs great, and is super reliable, so I really don't want to do something that would take away from that, but the ole 883 just ain't cutting it anymore!

Originally Posted by Madnss

What cams go with this kit? What year is your bike?

Originally Posted by jasonryen

Glad to see you chiming in madnss! My bike is a 2010 iron. The cams in that kit are se mild performance cams, and I believe they are .551. Don't quote me on that, I'm repeating something I read in another thread.

Originally Posted by Madnss

why spend money on new lifters? you dont need them. Why new pushrods? unless yours are too short or too long you dont need them.

Originally Posted by Madnss

here is money spent that does not need to be spent.

Originally Posted by jasonryen

I agree. Probably some paranoid overkill on my part. On the flip side, even though it might not be needed, would it hurt to have new pushrods and lifters to go along with the new cams, pistons, cylinders? It doesn't add a considerable amount to the total.

I want to ask you specifically madnss, would that kit or one similar be a good streetable or good all around kit for versatility. I am assured by the service manager(not sure if anyone is in the Huntington WVa area, but if so and you go to charlies HD, ask for scott in service, dude is top notch) that 10.5:1 compression will perform well on pump gas, and not generate any higher engine temps than my stock 883 with the stock tune. Thanks for all the input guys, I really appreciate it!