Harley Sportster 1275 Swap! (Beast 883 Mod!)

[@yammienoob]

WIN THIS GOTDANG HARLEY 1275 YEE HAW www.yammienoob.co

[@noahkight8023]

“Alexa play good vibrations by marky mark and the funky bunch”

[@christianedlund5318]

Once again I will add a little bit of constructive criticism. I've been watching you guys were around a year-and-a-half no. Actually the only KZbin videos I watch and I believe I've watched every single video and podcast!! With that said I got a saying I can see how you guys are trying to move forward and build something great, which I think you guys are actually doing an amazing job! I'm more feel like I am the father and you guys are the children because I continue to watch you guys grow each episode into something greater and something bigger. But my whole reason for commenting was to say ...spite please at least act like you know when you're talkin about!!!!! Thingamajig... And harley is different because "reasons"!!!!! really!!!!

[@chrisdawson8252]

@@christianedlund5318 Thingamajig 🤣

[@mattnye8313]

just a year ago you guys have trouble putting a slip on exhaust on a DRZ. Im so proud

[@jestel9817]

hahaha true

[@texasdarkhorse6227]

They grew up before our very eyes

[@chrisaskme811]

That slip on is still improperly installed, just saying.

[@lukemioorea3840]

I have a 95 sporster 883. I'm going to be ordering myself the 1275 kit for my birthday this October. So excited almost have enough saved!!

[@Dipndots87-ms6ds]

Don’t leave us hanging! Please tell me you got the kit and you have been ripping around ever since October/november. I just ordered the 1275 110+ kit for my 2010 1200c. Like you it took me a very long time to get the funds together and many roadblocks in my life that held me back. When I receive everything and when I have all the parts in front of me I will come back to this comment and share my sh*t show with the world.

[@carlosbenitez6438]

I’ve got to say this is one of my favorite videos from you guys. Something about breaking this down and explaining how and why is just unique to this channel. Would love to see more of these type of videos that round the channel as not just fun, informative , but also educational. You guys edited this really well to where I didn’t get bored and you kept my attention for the entirety. Great job and happy thanksgiving!

[@mattcm32]

Are Yammie Jammies gonna be offered on the merch site?!!!!!

[@noahkight8023]

Spitey nighties as well can forget those!

[@easymoneyism]

I can’t wait to see the test ride after this!!!

[@harleydave2316]

Heck yes!!! I did this with my 1999 sportster 883 with only diff is a carb setup. Learning lessons are piston clips are the devil and solid push rods are the devils kid to seal them. It was so much fun I just had hammer performance bore and port my 2002 softail! They do a great job.

[@NateTillsonn]

I'm not even a big cruiser guy but I can't lie I've been REAL excited for this video!

[@Motoboo_Marine]

I just wanna say I really appreciate the amount of work you guys put into this project. Rebuilding an engine is definitely no easy task. Major respect!

[@Aurora8709]

Did the Hammer 1275 conversion on my ‘94 xl about 3 years ago. It was a vanilla job, pretty much the jugs, pistons, snd ignition module only. The only issues i had were getting the carb jetted right, and the extra heat from running a higher compression motor. She’s certainly fast though. But i went a step further and added a ‘03 Vrod to the garage... even faster, & liquid cooled.

[@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670]

V-rods are legendary!

[@chrissmith7669]

I’m looking at it for a 2003 to stop being laughed at when riding the “gutless wonder” as my Ducati riding friends call her. I do have a Milwaukee 8 softail for touring and cruising. I would love to convince the wife I need a V-Rod for goofing off on. :-).

[@Brzeczyszczykiewicz_Greg]

When your motorcycle is so good, that the most popular mod is a fookin engine swap.

[@chrisdawson8252]

🤣🤣

[@Ryan-ek7gh]

Basically nothing left of the original bike! Harley might aswell send you the bike in kit form so you can throw half of it away!

[@jonnymac8925]

Engine swap? Loll swapping jugs and pistons is not an engine swap😂

[@Me-kv8vu]

You aren't wrong. some may hate on the sportster but they are a very solid base for modding, really only needing some more power to be perfect...IF you like cruisers. If you just don't like HD or cruisers, scroll past...

[@sylumgand]

Over the decades, customizing your bike has become a huge part of Harley's sales pitch. Also being that Sportster's are the cheapest entry to a Harley, Spending 3k on a used 883 and then another 3k-ish on parts to surpass the performance of a stock XL1200 or even some of the newer 100+ci engines(stock ones mind you), is not really a bad route to go. Oh and pretty much all that work can be done in any driveway with some hand tools and basic engine knowledge. Not something the cheaper more powerful import bikes even offer. Plus with imports you either get a 12k rpm sport bike motor or a weak ass V-Twin you can't upgrade at all. Unless you find a solid deal on a big ass Vulkan or skip over a big Vtwin for a Goldwing. Just talking in the used market here, good luck finding any running riding 100hp Harley cruiser for under 6k. Vrod comes the closest and thats not a cruiser.

[@easymoneyism]

Spite is the guy for the job!!! This is so great!!

[@richardbentoskiIII]

Really glad you guys went with Hammer. They make some kick-ass equipment!

[@JamesBiggar]

Cool mod video, good job.

[@MotoDealer]

This is the coolest thing you guys have ever done.

[@breakoutpete210]

The coolest video that you guys have ever done👌🍻

[@motorbikemike71]

Oh WOW... you definitely put alot more in it than just the jugs! Good job guys!

[@StevePhillips76]

Thanks for making the video. I like how hammer gives you a complete kit. Great aftermarket support for Harley. I was a big Victory fan, there were a few good aftermarket suppliers but nowhere near Harleys. I'm excited to see the finished product!

[@thatbuelldude189]

Doing this on my buell sooner than later 1275 kit 585 cams Ported polished big valve heads 11 to 1 compression ratio Also looking at buell xb or xr1200 crank conversion

[@milodebruin4821]

The excitment in spite voice and face when he talks about the new piston....😀😀

[@rflo7907]

As a tech, this hurt to watch, but! I'm glad you bois are getting yer hands dirty on a Hurley. Good luck!!

[@kekskerl0396]

explain pls

[@crash5811]

Agreed. But i also remember getting my first bike streetworthy sooo....

[@TekGalen]

Thank God I'm not only one who felt that way. Being a tech, I was questioning if he actually knew what to do without damaging anything.

[@Dipndots87-ms6ds]

I’m NOT a tech and after the first two minutes of this video I said holy sh*t. They made everything work and the bike was ripping so they prevailed 💪🏼

[@Northern_]

Easymode for those wrist pin retaining rings is to put the split section in first facing the bottom of the piston, then use your thumb to slide in the top. Once you figure it out once, it's easy to do again

[@chrissmith7669]

Nice. I’ll keep that in mind

[@jnm422ty1]

I've been waiting for this since you announced it so long ago!!

[@skippynj1979]

They guys at hammer are awesome.. never a complaint!

[@jerlaine1638]

This bike is going to absolutely sing when it's done, can't wait to hear the little sporty roar

[@SikSh0oter]

I can see the look on Yam's face as Spite is breaking shit down. I can tell it was a little frustrating

[@matth8924]

Awesome video guys. I don't ride a Harley but this is a fucking awesome mod, it will really bring this bike to life!

[@challengerjetdriver]

Not a Harley Boy but quite impressed by the skills needed to get this mod done!

[@j.martin4476]

I did this Hammer 1275 Conversion on my 883 2 years ago, night and day difference. 2 weeks later my lower engine mount failed while riding and had to do it all over again to replace the displaced gaskets, I wanted to cry lmao..,. good times.

[@darylblank1957]

So glad you guys are finally doing this, absolutely rad.

[@13_Cowboy]

I’m really excited to see part two and the first ride. 😃 (1200 Sportster rider here, or as Yam would say, Survivor)

[@QuantumRush]

Ive been waiting for this video for a minute now

[@einherjar2545]

Awesome stuff. I like when you have "the other guy" on because he brings a different aspect to the videos, like talking positively about Harley 🙃. Cheers

[@decimat777]

I did a screaming eagle 1200 swap and beat this build by 1hp, retained warranty and only spent about $1k more than this (which is essentially just labor). I’m saving up to get to the 1275 but I plan to be at 120hp at the wheels, 88hp at 7k rpm is not enough!

[@tommys2979]

Damn the cam chest on this 883 is no where near an evo 80" haha. Lookin to help a buddy do a 1275 kit on his 883 probably next season just trying to see what im getting into

[@ofershragay]

Awesome 👍. What about air filter, brakes?

[@anitabonghit266]

Never ever let your connecting rod slam into the case when removing the cylinder

[@davidjoel111]

First things first! Make Yam jealous with the manbun!

[@JD-275]

I'm pretty hyped to see this roll

[@donaldoehl7690]

Going from 883 to 1275 is about a 50% increase in displacement. When is that ever minor? Looks like a fun build, now I want to do one.

[@davedavidson6971]

This was a very interesting video to me. Well done guys looking forward to the next!

[@KrazyKanucker]

Hi Spite, papa, thanks that was fun.

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

I’ve done this job once already and I used a tiny screwdriver to gently seat the circlips. Had no trouble.

[@ryanoleson5549]

YESSSS!!! This was awesome!! More of this PLEASSSSEE!!!!

[@sentenced03]

wicked guitar solo while yammie eats is🔥

[@willb169]

Big fan here! Been watching all your stuff! Thank you for all your time and effort. Y'all, I really want to see a performance video after this thing is broken in. So whoever wins it and breaks it in, I wanna see it open up next to a stock 1200. Can you make this happen? Oh. And why didn't you go with the 110 or 120 HP kit? IMO, the 110 HP kit was the bang for buck.

[@tripylsd]

USA: "Want to change the engine size? Ok." Spain: "Want to change the -anything-? OH NO NO NO ITS NOT HOMOLOGATED YOURE ILLEGAL YOU MUST PAY TONS OF MONEY IF YOU WANT THE HOMOLOGATION HAHA" I envy you so much...

[@Stan.thestan]

Qué asco da España en ciertas cosas, eh? Lo peor es que no tiene pinta de que vayan a aflojar esos requisitos ridículos en los próximos años...

[@tripylsd]

@@Stan.thestan Bueno, ya aflojaron (un poco) el tema de los latiguillos metálicos, pero... A mí lo que me jode es que, venga va, hasta me parece "coherente" una homologación de algún tipo para garantizar seguridad,. Pero la realidad es que es sólo un mero trámite administrativo que consiste en pagar por pagar

[@Namesakes.unit-x-10sq10]

Uh.. Usa: sure, go ahead change up your vehicles and have fun! Norway: ARE THOSE LUGNUTS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT!?

[@omarsalgado9715]

elPumaProdocchans En México podemos hacer modificaciones, algunas con mero trámite tal vez, pero lo que nos jode es pagar una "tenencia" sobre cierto importe del vehículo o un mero refrendo año con año. La sangradera, vaya, pero cada país a su estilo.

[@blueoval250]

Why would you ask permission?

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

Badass can't wait to see it run against some of the other bikes

[@freyatilly]

Would love to have seen the actual putting back together with the fiddly bits. But good vid all round thanks guys

[@hvymtal8566]

He's done it, Yam has completed the sportster bro's quest!!!

[@andrewlehr7407]

Super cool build!!

[@hulapla215]

can't wait for the testride

[@restaurantsaroundtheworld8848]

Hey bro can you guys make a video explaining wether it’s truly important to have traction control on a bike or not because a lot of the beginner s motorcycle don’t like my cb300r, whether it’s more fun to have it and what not

[@cristianseminario7899]

honestly if you need traction control on a 300 you should stop riding

[@andrewsavage1872]

Traction control is like gun safety, you are the best form of both.

[@PhilipBeresford]

You don't need traction control on anything under a 500

[@andrewsavage1872]

@@PhilipBeresford I dont have traction control on my 1500cc, like I said, you should be the best form of traction control.

[@PhilipBeresford]

@@andrewsavage1872 I completely agree. I guess what I mean is: traction control is useless on a small CC bike where you really have to try hard to break traction.

[@MrGibsonguy335]

Nice job so far guys. Remember 883's are woefully undergeared compared to 1200's. You need to add 2 to 4 teeth on the front final drive pulley unless this is strictly a quarter mile machine.

[@eckes13]

I know you guys are working hard on the Harley...yeah ok, it’s thanksgiving time to eat...was thinking topic for countdown-songs that have to be on your playlist when you ride🤷🏻‍♂️

[@edmacrae4521]

Best money ever spent 120+ hammer package in myb07 xl1200

[@rcronin1]

I'm so glad you're doing this. I will never have harley and I don't like them, but this is cool as hell to see you do. Thank you!! 👍😁😁

[@simonevannoli9059]

Hi nice video, could I see the start engine? Thanks guys

[@Firestorm637]

All that steel good for Rockform vs aluminum

[@beardedforlife3740]

That 100hp is at the wheel

[@Shagggyyy_]

Spike just got a raise 🤙🏻

[@christianedlund5318]

These guys will be rich and famous one day!

[@climbmotoadv1550]

this is hands on!.. jebus crojst! it would have been fun if you guys just forget about the gasket all the way until start up :p

[@shubhojitbose3112]

13:25 was that cut just for the clap

[@rebel9838]

I want a 883 with the new 131ci /2198cc put in it lol I’ve always been a street bike person but I also love Harleys as well and when it comes to cruisers I’m a naked basic guy I like the frame with big azz motor look nothing else and if I can get the Harley sportster 883/1200 base and put the stage 4 134ci motor I would be in heaven. I can hear it already the straight pipes sounding like thunder at idle just think about it a 2198cc engine on a tiny bike it would be ohh god amazing

[@71stang94]

I though hammer advertised their performance packages via rear tire dyno numbers

[@caseyjones6316]

Indeed

[@DaPopeLP]

They do. So its 100 at rear tire

[@jonnicodem5799]

Baby yam has evolved so much

[@brookcampbell2940]

What Exhaust and Air Cleaner does this 1275 have?

[@jinhon1132]

Made almost much power as 86 Yamaha ventrure. 👏😮👏

[@glenvargas4374]

Did you guys have the heads ported on this bike or were new heads bought? Reason I’m asking is because I am buying 1200 heads for my kit and was wondering if this was the route you took.

[@markpeter1968]

Thx guys. This will be Good.

[@stoneslash]

I love that Spite gives this whole channel another dimension. He's great for the growth of the brand. Just get him into a bike that doesn't stutter the word "potato" over and over and you'll have a real winner...

[@Ragemadness96]

Have you guys got into a rebuild like this before? Or do you kinda just follow suit and learn as you go? I’m asking because I want to do the 1275 kit on my 1200 and it’s a little overwhelming. I am mechanically inclined to a certain point.

[@droppingpins6244]

8:50 ever wonder what a 12pt socket is for? Harleys. Thats pretty much it nowadays.

[@davidleroth8644]

You guys should cop a hex key socket set and some flex head ratchets or wobble extensions. Totally change the game for this kind of thing

[@mattf5630]

Won’t these things bust wheelies because of the lower gearing after the heavy upgrade?

[@atheistonavmax7873]

When does episode 2 come out?

[@RapideWombaticus]

Those Texan Hats lmao Stetsons? It's a good look Are you guys gonna update the brakes at all?

[@easymoneyism]

If i had a question on a bike I would call you spite cause your awesome!!!!

[@gunnyhartman2]

So you had to remove the cylinder because you forgot the gasket? did you re use the piston pin circlip? They are one use only, once you have pried it out of the piston you should never re use it.

[@desantos1234]

LMAOOOOO! That copyright free version of Enter Sandman 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelrussom9347]

Is the warranty still valid?

[@toofastnobrakes]

So when are you guys gonna mod the cbr500r?

[@thevideomakerdude7749]

They dont know how!

[@curtislow255]

Where can I get one of those gearshift shirts?

[@grindengears4461]

Did u ever get the numbers?

[@opeboi1539]

ok but when are you gonna turbo the busa

[@thisguy8100]

Wait it's pushrod and has overhead cams????? I'm missing something right?

[@benikurniawan]

great video. it would be funnier if the falafel eating scene were finished at the same time with the sportster done.

[@s.v.gadder1443]

I used the +300 30deg dome ....

[@s.v.gadder1443]

The only thing that covers me is the difference in rod size, these 883 rods are a lot thinner on newer sportsters, mines an 03 and they are like 30% smaller

[@Jakester6424]

Does anyone know the name of the rear jack stand they used?

[@DomRivers67]

Turning more gas into more noise, and this time with added vibrations!

[@fredharris3727]

I would run conventional to seat the rings, to each their own

[@easymoneyism]

God I love this so much!!!! Great video!!!

[@J890R]

Six speed shirt for a five speed bike.

[@particleinthewave8378]

Cool video but jebus, no wonder Sportster guys are always “ week away” from doing this upgrade! What a pain in the ass! Makes you question why you would buy the 883 in the first place.

[@alexfasciolo2715]

It’s cheaper than buying a 1200 and doing the same thing. Putting an aftermarket 1275 on an 883 gets you more power than a stock 1200, so if you want that power, buy the smaller bike and then get the bigger kit. Some people also like projects.

[@jasongraham3488]

The 883 has a different gear ratio than the 1200 and even with a bolt on screeching seagull 1200 kit (meaning not as cool or fast as a hammer kit) a 1200 kitted 883 will smoke a factory 1200 off the line. After all,, what do Harley boys want to do besides go fast in a straight line when the green light turns on?

[@Firestorm637]

Did they make a stage 4 kit for the Super Duke 1290r, No! Plenty of power from the factory!!

[@seinfeld11123]

you didnt need to have the juggs in place while you were doing the rings and pistons. you should have done the rings on the bench, install the end clip, lube the pin, then take it over to the motorcycle, and attach to conrods, install C clip. then install the post,/ rpf

[@caseyjones6316]

Hammer pre installs them in the jugs before shipping them to you friend

[@seinfeld11123]

@@caseyjones6316 ohh yeah, the only problem then is attaching it to the conrod. if the engine is out of the bike and disassembled. then I guess that helps but in this instance, they didn't need to have the jugs there. at the bench put rings, and first clip. then take over to the bike and attach to the con rod. by putting the lubed pin through and the final circlip. check its free to move no binding then get the cylinder/jug and put it into that :) Baby laughing while getting shotsBaby laughing while getting shots

[@pxmonkeederp]

Any reason you chose the tuner that you did vs. something like a Vance & Hines FP3?

[@salvatorecorrao7497]

It's the one hammer sends with the kit. They have very specific maps etc to make sure the bike is good to go for optimal performance. Lots of good write-us on the hammer website to explain further. FP3 is also terrible for this specific mod

[@Chase_N]

There are guys on XLforum that are getting 100-120 HP at the wheel. You guys might be surprised when you're done getting it tuned.

[@ChadFeldheimer]

May be a dumb question, but why would people not just buy the iron 1200 if they wanted to up the displacement?

[@salvatorecorrao7497]

The 1275 upgrade without cam and head (like they're doing) is still a shit load faster