1. After 20+ years it's time to pass the torch. If you are interested in acquiring this forum please contact support@cv-performance.com for details. Any spam will be reported and blocked.
  2. Welcome to Bike Talk, a forum for all bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. If you are new to Bike Talk, be sure to register for free and join the conversation.

    There's always someone around willing to help out with questions or give a friendly wave back. All Harley and metric riders are welcome.
Bike Talk Motorcycle Forum is For Sale Welcome to Bike Talk

Carb rebuild/tune

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Harley Charley, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. Harley Charley

    Harley Charley New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2012
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Long Island NY
    I am in the process of upgrading my 883 to a 1200 and would like to rebuild my carb, does anyone know is I should use an 883 rebuild kit or 1200 kit. is there even a difference?
    Harley Charley, Jan 25, 2012
    #1
  3. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    6,713
    Likes Received:
    408
    Location:
    Long Island, NY
    Try a private message to jonnybiker. He is heavy into modifcation of sportsters.
    Fatboy128, Jan 25, 2012
    #2
  4. Harley Charley

    Harley Charley New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2012
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Long Island NY
    Cool thanks will do.
    Harley Charley, Jan 25, 2012
    #3
  5. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2008
    Messages:
    3,861
    Likes Received:
    102
    Location:
    Cape Breton NS,Canada
    You'll just need a Stage 1 jet kit...depending on which air cleaner and exhaust you use will determine what jets you need...Here's a little read on carb jetting...
    Welcome to the Forum:D
    Harley Carburetor Jetting
    Lucifer, Jan 25, 2012
    #4
  6. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    6,713
    Likes Received:
    408
    Location:
    Long Island, NY
    Ps. It's good to have another Lhun Gislander here on Bike Talk. Soon we'll out number the Texans! :roflmao:
    Fatboy128, Jan 25, 2012
    #5
  7. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2004
    Messages:
    18,516
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Oregon
    With JB asking to be banned and getting his wish Im not sure a private message will work for him through bike talk any longer.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 25, 2012
    #6
  8. bguillory66

    bguillory66 Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    624
    Likes Received:
    14
    Location:
    DeQuincy, LA.
    Must of missed somethin, wondered where JB was:confused:
    bguillory66, Jan 25, 2012
    #7
  9. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2004
    Messages:
    18,516
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Oregon
    He asked another moderator to ban him, don't know why so the other moderator granted his wish.:rolleyes:
    FLHTbiker, Jan 25, 2012
    #8

Share This Page

XenPorta © Jason Axelrod from 8WAYRUN.COM