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BrowningBAR · 02-09-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Auphliam

You know, I can't understand why HD insists on releasing these anemic Sportsters. A shade tree mechanic with a few bucks and a modicum of talent can squeeze big numbers out of the Sporty mill. I personally know 4 people that have 883 based Sportsters pushing near, at or above 100hp, and at thousands less than they would pay for this little piece of "exclusivity".

I like the comparo though. Good article guys.

Buell has been doing it for years and still keeps the price competitive.

SmokeU · 02-09-2009, 05:28 AM

Do the rubber mount Sportys like the Thunderstorm heads as much as the pre '04 models? Or are they not the thing to do anymore?

longride · 02-09-2009, 05:33 AM

I see Zippers just ports the current heads. I think they are good enough not to need the Thunderstorm heads.

SmokeU · 02-09-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by longride

I see Zippers just ports the current heads. I think they are good enough not to need the Thunderstorm heads.

If, nay when, I get my pre '04 Sporty I'm getting Thunderstorm heads damnit.

longride · 02-09-2009, 10:14 AM

Pre 04, they need em. 1250 kit, Thunderstorm heads with Stage 3 porting, Red Shift Cams Mikuni HSR 45 carb, and go eat those XR1200's for lunch.

SmokeU · 02-09-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by longride

Pre 04, they need em. 1250 kit, Thunderstorm heads with Stage 3 porting, Red Shift Cams Mikuni HSR 45 carb, and go eat those XR1200's for lunch.

My plan is something like that, but not so extreme. I want to start with an 883R.

longride · 02-09-2009, 01:09 PM

That would be the route you want to go for the 883R. Big bore, cams, ported Thunderstorm heads , large Mikuni delivering the juice.

SmokeU · 02-09-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by longride

That would be the route you want to go for the 883R. Big bore, cams, ported Thunderstorm heads , large Mikuni delivering the juice.

I'd like to go as far as I can without replacing the carb. The lower gearing of the 883 would make for an awesome low/midrange punch.

ghostqix · 02-14-2009, 08:44 AM

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Still, although it’s the highest-performance H-D ever offered for mass consumption (sorry, the ill-fated and semi-street-legal VR1000 doesn’t count)

I guess we've already forgotten about the bastard stepchild VRSCR StreetRod. While it was heavier and had a longer wheelbase, it had 20+ more horses.

I would have expected the Monster to outperform the XR to a greater degree. Interesting. Perhaps H-D isn't as clueless as we like to think.

Ghost

sarnali2 · 02-14-2009, 01:47 PM

The Street Rod is a pretty nice bike. Bit on the gawky looking side maybe but a good solid performer. I'd take one.

02-09-2009, 05:33 AM	#33
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	I see Zippers just ports the current heads. I think they are good enough not to need the Thunderstorm heads. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

02-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#35
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Pre 04, they need em. 1250 kit, Thunderstorm heads with Stage 3 porting, Red Shift Cams Mikuni HSR 45 carb, and go eat those XR1200's for lunch. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

02-09-2009, 01:09 PM	#37
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	That would be the route you want to go for the 883R. Big bore, cams, ported Thunderstorm heads , large Mikuni delivering the juice. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

02-14-2009, 01:47 PM	#40
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,637	The Street Rod is a pretty nice bike. Bit on the gawky looking side maybe but a good solid performer. I'd take one. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

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02-09-2009, 05:28 AM	#32
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	Do the rubber mount Sportys like the Thunderstorm heads as much as the pre '04 models? Or are they not the thing to do anymore?