These heads, and the 5-speed versions, are very common and easy to come by, as many were taken off and replaced with 1200 heads when converting to a 1200. However, as noted above these heads make for a better conversion than the common 88-03 XL1200 head in a couple of ways. The 1200S Sport model has a 28-inch seat height and a wheelbase of 59.6 inches. The bike weighs 529.1 lbs. filled with fuel and oil. The Sport is 88.5 inches long while the Custom is 89 inches long. References. Writer Bio. From its introduction in 1957, the Sportster has remained a best-seller for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. For the 2001 The Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster model is a Custom / cruiser bike manufactured by Harley-Davidson . In this version sold from year 2009 , the dry weight is 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) and it is equipped with a V2, four-stroke motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of and a maximum torque of 98.00 Nm (10.0 kgf-m This 8-inch, street legal, mirror-chrome air cleaner cover makes a powerful statement that recalls the glory days of old iron crossed with a clean, contemporary look. Whitewall Tires and Laced Wheels. Large (21-inch front) lace-spoked wheels with their bold brilliant white walls complete the old school low-rider look.
As I write this, the H-D kit to change an 883 into a 1200 is under $900, including installation by your Harley-Davidson dealer. Either engine size gives you easy control of instant torque for real world riding situations. I think of the 1200, especially, as a "velvet hammer."
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