2001 sportster

John Smith wrote:
> I am new to harleys. I just purchased a 2001 sportster 883; but, this
> bike was supposed to have been boosted to 1200 cc's. I got it for a
> good price and bought it on the spur of the moment--since it was such a
> good price.
>
> How can I double check and make sure it has the 1200 cc jugs on it?

Check it's bra size.

You're welcome.

Les
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John Smith wrote:

<snip>

>>> This bike seems to have a carburetor, is it possible to bolt on fuel
>>> injectors/manifold?
>
> Let me rephrase that: Can I remove the carb setup and bolt on
> injectors/manifold?

You're not too familiar with fuel injection I take it. It won't be that
simple. Wiring changes, fuel pump... Sometimes it's best to leave well
enough alone.
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John Smith wrote:

> I am new to harleys. I just purchased a 2001 sportster 883; but,
> this bike was supposed to have been boosted to 1200 cc's. I got it
> for a good price and bought it on the spur of the moment--since it
> was such a good price.
>
> How can I double check and make sure it has the 1200 cc jugs on it?

I remember this coming up in this group in the last year and there were
a lot of answers. Give google a search. IIRC it isn't that simple to
check.

--
Stedanko
'95 FXSTS
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Stedanko wrote:

> ...
> I remember this coming up in this group in the last year and there were
> a lot of answers. Give google a search. IIRC it isn't that simple to
> check.
>

Hey, thanks for a straight answer. Will see if I can google up something.

Regards,
JS
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nitespark wrote:

> ...
> You didn't mention it but did you get a free and clear title with this
> transaction? I have to recall the old addage...."If the deal seems to
> good to be true...it probably is".
>

DMV didn't have a problem and they DID check the numbers! Already in my
name ...

> Anxious to get rid of the bike? Super deal? Out of the country? All
> of that would make me very nervous. I hope you got a clear title on
> this machine.

There is something to be said for being in the right place at the right
time--with the cash in yer pocket!

Regards,
JS
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"John Smith" wrote in message

<snip>
>
> How can I double check and make sure it has the 1200 cc jugs on it?
>

read the thread titled "how can you tell if its a 883 or 1200 sporty"
started on 5/31/2007. b.t.w. there is probably nothing that can't be
answered in here if you will look back a few months rather than asking the
same question that has already been answered.

> Also, the guy I purchased it from gave me a much larger tank, probably off
> a larger harley--with this bolt on without modifications?
>

can't tell without looking at it. should be obvious if you look at both and
do a little measuring.

> This bike seems to have a carburetor, is it possible to bolt on fuel
> injectors/manifold?
>

yes, but why? it would be a *lot* of work. if you need to pour more fuel
on the fire just put an s&s carb on it.

> Finally, does anyone know where I can get access to manuals/papers/sites
> on the net on how to service/repair this beast?
>

go to the dealer and buy a service manual. you bought the bike cheaply
enough, you can afford the manual.

> Thanks in advance,
> John

as soon as you get through buying my morning cup of coffee go to the faq and
read a little about how things work in here. if you play nice folks will
help a lot.

http://rmhfaq.com/

hope this helps and remember. buy lots of drinks.
michael
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nunya wrote:

> ...
> as soon as you get through buying my morning cup of coffee go to the faq and
> read a little about how things work in here. if you play nice folks will
> help a lot.
>

You mean there "IS" another way to play? <grin>

Ya' want a shot of brandy to go with that coffee?

> http://rmhfaq.com/
>
> hope this helps and remember. buy lots of drinks.
> michael
>
>

Regards,
JS
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nunya wrote:

> go to the dealer and buy a service manual. you bought the bike
> cheaply enough, you can afford the manual.

I've seen two statements in this bar which make me smile. One being the one
above, although this is seen much more infrequently:

"you bought the bike cheaply enough, you can afford the manual"

And something to the effect of:

"you could afford to pay $20K for a bike, shirley you can afford the manual"

It makes me wonder if there's anyone out there that bought a bike that
_couldn't_ afford a manual. <sfsf>

--
Tud
SENS BS#111 LFS#32 FLF MISFIT Vermort AH#115
http://ah115.com
Sisyphus rides a Triumph
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"John Smith" wrote in message

> nunya wrote:
>
> > ...
>> as soon as you get through buying my morning cup of coffee go to the faq
>> and read a little about how things work in here. if you play nice folks
>> will help a lot.
>>
>
> You mean there "IS" another way to play? <grin>
>
> Ya' want a shot of brandy to go with that coffee?
>
>> http://rmhfaq.com/
>>
>> hope this helps and remember. buy lots of drinks.
>> michael
>
> Regards,
> JS

i had to give up the booze, so when i give advice the drinks are cheap just
like the advice.
michael
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"John Smith" wrote in message

<snip>
>
> There is something to be said for being in the right place at the right
> time--with the cash in yer pocket!
>
> Regards,
> JS

and that is the reason i like to keep a little cash laying around. lots of
deals will get by you while your waiting for the bank to open and there is a
limit on cash withdraws from the teller machine. i missed a deal on a used
road king a couple of months ago because somebody showed up with cash before
the ol lady could drive to columbia. i got the call and said cash was on
the way. the ol lady was almost to greenville when we got a call that it
had just rode out of the driveway.

the frame that i am building right now and about half the parts came to me
on a saturday because one of the local m/c's was sitting in jail and his ol
lady was a few dollars short for bail money. last rolling chassis came to
me because someone was short on rent and needed cash at that moment. half
my guns have been bought in the same manner.
michael
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John Smith wrote:

> There is something to be said for being in the right place at the
> right time--with the cash in yer pocket!

It's rare, but it happens.

--
Tud
SENS BS#111 LFS#32 FLF MISFIT Vermort AH#115
http://ah115.com
Sisyphus rides a Triumph
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John Smith wrote:
> nitespark wrote:
>
> > ...
>
>> You didn't mention it but did you get a free and clear title with this
>> transaction? I have to recall the old addage...."If the deal seems to
>> good to be true...it probably is".
>>
>
> DMV didn't have a problem and they DID check the numbers! Already in my
> name ...

Could be the seller was short on cash. Just to be safe, I would verify
the VIN on the bike and whats listed on the title match. Maybe I'm just
a bit suspicious by nature but I will guarantee you don't want to be
"inconvenienced" at some point on a trip should the VIN come up "hot".
I have never given it much thought about DMV checking the VIN. It would
make sense they would confirm a vehicle is not stolen before titling it.

>
>> Anxious to get rid of the bike? Super deal? Out of the country? All
>> of that would make me very nervous. I hope you got a clear title on
>> this machine.
>
>
> There is something to be said for being in the right place at the right
> time--with the cash in yer pocket!

I don't disagree with this. But since its the exception rather than the
rule, and as skeptical a person that I am, I would just look at it very
carefully. Since DMV titled it to you, that bodes well.
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"nitespark" wrote in message

<snip>
>
> I don't disagree with this. But since its the exception rather than the
> rule, and as skeptical a person that I am, I would just look at it very
> carefully. Since DMV titled it to you, that bodes well.
>
in georgia the number gets run through the georgia dmv computer when you get
your tag but not NCIS. it will only ring a bell if it was stolen here in
our state. i have a buddy in the S.O. come by and run everything i buy
through the NCIS computer and then fill out an inspection form. that way if
anything is ever said i have written proof that i took every precaution
possible.
michael
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