Harley Sportster Project:- 883 to 1200 Conversion, Time-Lapse End to End!

Just an extra video. Here is an End to End show, of the 1200 Conversion!
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[@tommylitchfield3450]

A perfect video all around! Great photography, editing, and of course, great subject matter! This was very enjoyable to watch.The most satisfying part of the whole video was watching the lifters slide down into their bores in s.l.o.w. motion :) A well oiled part in a perfectly fitted bore! I hope your New Year is filled with glorious noise from those pipes!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much Tommy, glad you enjoyed the video, we thought it was a fitting end to the project to re-cap the engine build from 2yrs ago. I used specially saved footage to create an end-to-end upload from approx. 3 months at the start of the project... happy with how it turned out and it also helps to realise how much better the bike looks now after a full restoration. Have a Happy New Year and thanks for your support!

[@garymicklethwaite540]

Dang, 28 minutes for a whole engine upgrade. I'm gonna have to ask my Harley dealer why it took 3 weeks to swap out my cam chain tensioner and lifters 🤣

[@shameless6963]

3 weeks?!?! I did a complete S&S 509 cam chest in my '02 Super Glide in like a day and a half. You'll hear 3 hrs, 4hrs. Not when you do all the cleaning on the motor that S&S tells you to do for their warranty. Your dealer is either really backed up or slower than shit.

[@СергейКовалёв-в1ю]

Стоя аплодирую мастеру мотористу. Привет из России.

[@user-gv5lk3wj9j]

@@shameless6963 or both.

[@IlhamZhaa-pt8my]

Byyv

[@johanneslarcher4934]

"Half an inch of movement on the chain" is making my day 😂.

[@MrZigge59]

Thanks for this series. It has been very educational and inspiring. Extra fun because just before your start I bought an XL1200C - 2003. Happy New Year from Sweden.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind comment, we're glad you've enjoyed... congratulations on your new bike, enjoy!

[@wills5482]

Now it went from a little girl Harley to a teenager girl harley

[@frederickdominguez4829]

Yeah right. Been seeing lots o little girls riding baggers and dynas these days. Just sayin

[@DrRockter5150]

Lovely job, as always, my friend! You always mention "if you need a tool, make a tool." You gotta love the use of a bullet casing for a hole punch! GENIUS! I'm gonna steal that idea! Hope you & Miss Penny have a rockin' 2024! ...LM&R

[@Moonfleet41]

Thought you'd like that, they always tell us to recycle so I couldn't think of a better solution when I needed some ready made 5/16 holes to drop the bolts in... Not sure if NATO approves them for that.. but it works brother..lol! Stay safe both of you and have asafe and peaceful '24 too D&Px

[@АлександрБережнов-ц2е]

Хороший Харлей видео мне понравился очень ⚖️как едет тэст драив неделают так саидет 🏍️дадите испытать в кругосветку маи хорошие 🎬 🏰🎩📱👀💋💦🏍️💝🔭⚖️🎥👣👣👣👣👣🚓

[@bernardlesperance742]

Thank you for another excellent video. I think I've gotten my self in a pickle and need your advice. Changed the rocker gaskets on the rear cylinder on my '09 Sportster without any real issues. On to the front cylinder and everything was going great . . . until I was torquing down the four main 12 point bolts (1/2 inch, black) in the lower rocker box, when the last one snapped (front cylinder, left side, toward rear). It broke only about 1/16 inch (or less) above surface of head. Nothing to grab on to. Wouldn't be able to drill down straight into it due to frame being in the way. What options do I have? What would you recommend?

[@Moonfleet41]

hi there, sorry to hear this.. pretty frustrating im sure.. not sure what equipment or skills you have access to, but you could maybe weld a nut on top of the stud and that can act as a bolt head.. if not then you may have to just release the engine mounts and lift the top of the engine across to the left just enough to cleat the frame and get a drill down it from above ! couple of possibilities there maybe ?

[@bernardlesperance742]

@@Moonfleet41 Thank you. Maybe moving the engine a bit would be an option for me. I'll have to figure out what it would involve in terms of dismantling parts attached to it - how involved it would be. No previous engine work experience and just the tools I needed for the job. Will look around and see what kind of quotes I can get for the job - starting with H-D dealerships as a baseline (which I'm sure will be much higher than I can pay). I did the gasket change myself to save money (obviously) but now it will probably end up costing me a lot more. Wouldn't want the same thing to happen by trying to now do this myself, especially since it sounds pretty involved. Maybe I can find an independent mechanic/machinist that could do it at reasonable cost. Thanks a lot for your suggestions, appreciate it.

[@texbullington9979]

I think ill just buy something with a bigger motor

[@ChaseHauberg]

I was about to put the same comment

[@AST4EVER]

people have sentimental values as well as values added to a particular piece of machinery which has worked tremendously well throughout its life and if that could be improved then it should be improved.

[@shamsulazhar5754]

Awesome garage 🔥🔥🔥

[@911blackychan]

Hey Del! Thank you for these videos. I found them right after I bought a 2000 sportster! The more I dig into the bike though the more I realize all that’s been customized. What would you say is the best way to tell if my bike has been converted to a 1200 kit??

[@Moonfleet41]

That's pretty easy mate, if you're in the UK I'm presuming, just go online and check the MOT history and it'll tell you what engine size it was at first MOT at 3yrs old... also, DVLA will have a record of the change if it's recorded on the V5 as a 1200 and was previously 883, and if you're not in the UK, then you could check the engine number, am sure there's plenty of online information, perhaps even with your local main dealer to find out what it is... just a case of doing a bit of research mate.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Good idea to have the whole project again in one film. Great result. And great to watch you over the shoulder. Happy New Year to both of you! Günter/Nürnberg

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed Günter and a Happy New Year to you to... or should we say 'Frohes Neues Jahr'!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@Moonfleet41 Frohes Neues Jahr!

[@rickrogers2649]

Loved seeing the recap of the engine build. Great respect for your meticulous work and Penny's amazing camera work. I hope you had a peaceful and happy Christmas and I can't wait to see what you both have planned for the new year. Many thanks for all of your hard work. Every video raises the bar even further and I'm not sure how that is even possible. Cheers and blessings. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

We both appreciate your very kind words Rick, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the video... we thought it was a nice way to wrap up the project until the weather changes and the Sportster can get out on the road! Hope you've had a wonderful Christmas holidays so far, wishing you a Very Happy New Year! D&Px

[@capman911]

I watched the complete video and can't wrap my head around why you cut the bottom off the right side plate. Great sounding machine.

[@satinderpalsingh649]

Full service all over , with new sleave and piston 💪, waaaaooow 👍

[@user-yd1vl9lj5j]

Did you remember to switch out you ignition module from the 882 to a 1200?

[@ottochristensen4841]

I wonder why the mechanic doesn't grind valves in the repair.

[@JDnBeastlet]

Hiya Penny and Del - great recap video! It was nice to see all of the hard work in one place. Take care, dear friends. Be well, ride safe... and all the best of the season to you!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much buddy.. it was made from some specially saved footage from the first three months of the build, just to be able to recap in this way at the end.. like you say, all in one place, a condensed run through of a heck of a lot of work..! Take care and enjoy the New Year celebrations.. won't be sorry to see the back of this one..! Stay safe aye.. D&Pxx

[@bozalvarez]

Amo la Harley

[@th3v1k1ngW4rri0r]

Looks good. Must be one of the few harleys I like!! Not sure if you caught it on faceache, but I now have a 4th xj900s diversion in a deep navy blue. Shes called JaZell.. and staying pretty much as standard apart from Front calipers, rear shock, brake fluid and some fixes she needs. Hope you both have a Fab new years eve. I'll drink to both your healths and fingers crossed pop by the workshop in the new year.

[@Moonfleet41]

My word.. Another one?.. there'll be none left for anyone else.lol! Take care and enjoy the festivities yourself mate.. and maybe catch you in the new year.. but make sure you give us some notice this time aye !

[@chinatownboy7482]

Amazing how he wore the same clothes to preserve continuity.

[@martinquinn3382]

A huge job, I didn't think ! Cheaper to buy an already 1200 I guess ? Great mechanic !

[@Moonfleet41]

Not cheaper if you already own an 883 and want a 1200 ! Just a thought !

[@semperfidelis8386]

more to it than just swapping out top end parts.....how many hours you get for that job?

[@giuseppepalmiero7674]

Sei un maestro

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank You...

[@성진김-q3m]

대단한 장인 기술자

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank You!

[@briangtester2536]

Wouw, this is pro-bike-porn, also utterly useless, as usually 🙂

[@charliedrake247]

A lot of work ❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes it was!

[@dieselrotor]

This is exactly how it goes in My head. Meanwhile in reality - S%#T, F^#K, Damn it, CRAP, WTF, WHY, OH COME ON REALLY ! Where did this bolt come from ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha.. comment of the day sir...lol!

[@dieselrotor]

@@Moonfleet41 I wish I was joking. This is such a great video.

[@권승찬-w1u]

한국에 오셔셔 할리 전문 수리점 하면 대박 나겠네요❤❤❤

[@Sahonline-dp2js]

Nice work? I own a Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder and yesterday I noticed that there was fluid flowing under the engine and it smelled like gasoline. I don't have the money to fix it...😢😢😢

[@Moonfleet41]

May not be all bad.. where's it coming from?.. and overflow pipe?, is it when the engine is running or stopped?,

[@Sahonline-dp2js]

@@Moonfleet41 stoped...

[@Sahonline-dp2js]

@@Moonfleet41 stopped and Explosions are heard in the air filter

[@jorgearrivasplata8505]

Great and perfect job. precisión, impresive cleanness, factory grade

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@gateo5363]

Tay nghề cao chiếc xe hoàn hảo chúc mừng chủ nhân con xe

[@AndreaMaggi-t7k]

💪💪💪💪💪💪very professionale meccaniccccc

[@lumrahcenel2970]

Bang boleh minta motornya ga.1 aja😊

[@paulohandler4108]

Que trabalho bem feito, PARABENS !!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank You for your kind words!

[@АлександрЦаревский-л8е]

Музыка❤❤❤

[@jangazon3848]

Pure rubbissh, not the quality of a japanese motorcycle.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cliche'd criticism, Evo engine Designed in 1985, maybe rethink your opinion on a 1985 Jap bike !!! and there's only one S in rubbish 🤣 !

[@timtorkelson7201]

Quite involved swap! Nice work..👏👏👏👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@Kubotahonda5]

Absolutely satisfying ☺️❤🏍️🛠️⚙️ I enjoyed so much, thanks 🙏 you are a genius 🧑‍🔧 next time plz upload the fat bob exhaust upgrade - from Tokyo Japan 🎌

[@hermandegroot1946]

Top mechanic.......I would hire him but 😂..........he forgot the MUFFLERS 😢

[@bawafarm7603]

I am unable to understand what is going on

[@ronsampservice3066]

Harley BARELY gives you enough clearance for the rear rocker box cover to slip out and back in. ON my 2000 XL the cover has to be turned exactly right to get it out. Thanks to whatever Harley engineer designed that section of the frame. NOT! 🤬

[@jeremysaunders9916]

Love watching you work Del, not done much tinkering on my bike since my bike accident 4 years ago, not ridden a bike either !. Have a 2003 sportster custom that I want to convert to mid controls and spoked wheel on rear, this is inspiring me , used to watch you all the time in the past ,thanks and look after yourself.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank so much mate, and welcome back.. i hope you're fully recovered from the accident now, what a shame it kept you off the bike for so long. . Good luck with getting it back on the road, they're pretty robust and timeless, so shouldn't be any real dramas...

[@petersaulnier3526]

about how much increase in HP is the result on the new rebuild?

[@Moonfleet41]

An 883 will make about 50bhp, and a 1200 maybe 65bhp.. but brake horse power is largely irrelavant on a slow revving V twin... Tourque is more relavant, an 883 makes about 50Ft lb of torgue, and a 1200 more like 70... so a very noticable 40% increase !

[@asiseeit1782]

Does sound good!

[@adaorobertofreitas6338]

Parabéns perfeito 👏

[@KhaiNguyen-nn5ue]

Triệu 👍 cho Anh ấy 👍👍👍👍.

[@waatao9856]

I watched the whole thing fuck man this guys so smart to do somethingnlike this hats off to you man!

[@Сенпай-р8у]

Здравствуйте. А почему головки старые? Они будут справлятся с увеличенным обьемом?

[@Zotbot2329]

Not his first rodeo, I'm thinking?

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you, I have done a few!

[@sulaimanachir5500]

Is it that easy to dismantle it?

[@ZivanaSambo]

Kerennn bgt asli 👍👍

[@rafa6694]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💪💪💪💪💪

[@jfv65]

Nice conversion. It makes me wonder if i can convert a Suzuki VX800 to a 1400 (from an Intruder)

[@marianolheritier9927]

Simplemente genial

[@rdnreszaaa20]

Kereeennnn mister, coba bongkar mesin fatboy mister🔥🔥😍

[@hasanylmaz2488]

Mükemmel ustalık. Saygılar.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you, very kind of you.

[@johnready630]

Excellent conversion . The only thing you missed was changing the drive from the 27 tooth to the 30 , makes a HUGE difference.

[@Moonfleet41]

Whick drive do you mean, the primary sprocket or final drive front sprocket?

[@johnready630]

@@Moonfleet41 final drive to the belt . 883 come with the 27 while the 1200 comes with a 29 but you can get a 30 and install with no mods 31 or 32 tooth you have to trim the case. This is what I did with my 1995 1200 conversion and the difference was awesome.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@johnready630 Ah i see, well if you fancied watching the whole project build, you'll see i went with a chain and sprockets conversion to create just that gearing..

[@johnready630]

@@Moonfleet41 Sorry , I missed that.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@johnready630 No worries mate, appreciate you watching.

[@adailtoncamposrochacamposr8759]

Sensacional.....Perfeito. Nota: 1.000 parabéns!

[@Benotmane-i3g]

فيديو ممتع

[@cosimobandini8489]

Bravi ragazzi ottimo lavoro 👍👍👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Grazie!

[@deeply.calm.]

งดงามมากคับ ล้ำค่าหากได้ครอบครอง❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you!

[@billandrosejackson8676]

Another find video … I’m curious why you cut out the bottom of the trans case ?Is this your speedy hell raiser or an excuse for a run to the grocery store.I sometimes do this to the wife lol forget little stuff .Oh really hunny did we forget that…lol

[@cesarrigobelo4567]

Espetacular...!

[@user-Thanakorn2514]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@mikef.1000]

I don't really like Harleys... BUT I have to say how well designed and engineered this motor looks! And full cudos to the mechanic for his skills, care, and knowledge of what he's doing.

[@PappysCycles]

🤟🇺🇲💯

[@สมพร-ด1ฃ]

ขอบคุณครับ

[@titusrider7948]

Great idea making a jig to hold the screws 😊 I'm getting the feeling you may have done this before? 🙄

[@ВасилийВасильев-з8у]

Звук просто огонь🔥 👍👍👍🇷🇺

[@bartdereu9267]

That clutch must be able to handle 10 times the torque that this engines produces 😀

[@fredgti9826]

Magnifique , travail chirurgical minutieux bien fait tout ce que j'aime. J'adore ta façon de faire.... superbe 👍🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you sp much for your very kind words... have a great weekend.

[@gentleman.from.tomsk.70]

Весьма интересное видео !

[@John-q1h3o]

Real good job!

[@marcliebich9166]

I don't care for anything Harley... having said that, I must also say that you are quite good at what you do and have excellent building skills. You made me appreciate a Harley Davidson for the first time. Bravo.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that!

[@ericalbert6954]

Magnifique...!!!

[@l6s5g0]

Seems like you went strictly by the book on this one. I respect that, bro. Great job🤘🏽

[@angelramonlemesnuez4281]

Genial 👍

[@moturcu4226]

You are a legend mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Many thanks mate.

[@cachoamrein3110]

Que buen trabajo!!! Asì se debe realizar el armado de un motor, por eso es tan importante utilizar las herramientas adecuadas y aplicar los torques requeridos para evitar barrer una rosca. Cada paso en el ensamble bien realizado es una garantìa de buen funcionamiento a posterior. Saludos desde Santa Fe, Argentina 👋👋

[@Moonfleet41]

You're absolutely right, with care and patience you will achieve a good result! Take care and be safe.

[@danieletugnoli8636]

i don't see your Sporty anymore in your garage... have already sold her?... i couldn't wait to se you riding that holistic product of many, many hours of your fine crafwork

[@Moonfleet41]

Under the cover next to the window buddy, still waiting to get it MOT'd and out for a ride !

[@GioToklikishvili]

Great ,respect from Tbilisi,Georgia 🇬🇪

[@renzovc]

Great video brother !!! This project was one of my favorites since around that time I got my first Harley Davidson ever , my sporster !! Learned so much from you brother !!!! Keep up the great work !!! Stay safe guys cheers from New York !!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Moonfleet41]

That's great to hear Renzo, we're so glad we're able to help around the world, especially the beautiful NYC! Have a wonderful 2024, lots more planned, D&Px

[@Zotbot2329]

The way he wiggled that gearstick off, was kind of intimate..

[@robert-wr6md]

That was great, very Millyard, just needed a current bun. Seriously that was a beautiful thing to watch. Couldn't work out why you cut the case?

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, appreciate your kind words, am glad you enjoyed it... trimming down the cam chest is purely a visual aesthetic to modify the look and appearance of the engine, makes it look a little more vintage!

[@BudFox559]

Excellent video

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@vijaywaingankar8352]

Good work❤.... mumbai

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much 😀

[@HsgB-q7y]

太棒了

[@wilsonkee2078]

Great editing video as always. Never missed the important part of removing/installing that after watching your video, the feeling is like, hey , i can also do it !!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy... Glad it helped!

[@OliverAlonso-yu1eq]

Buen trabajo.

[@Moonfleet41]

Gracias !

[@lukegabriel1095]

AWESOME THIS IS MY EXACT SPORTSTER I MEAN IVE GOT THE EXACT SAME BIKE COOL BEANS THANKS FOR YOUTUBING THIS PROECT.😊😊😂

[@Moonfleet41]

No problem 👍

[@XLR8RRICK]

Should it not get a bigger exhaust ? You now have 50% more volume of exhaust gases.

[@Moonfleet41]

Perhaps logical, but not necessary, just fit some free flowing silencers to let it breath.

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent way to end the build, well done mate. Hope Penny and you had a great Christmas, not to wet and cold I hope. Take care, Cheers.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, what a year it's been, can't believe another one's gone by... really must get out and ride more... when the rain stops lol Wishing you a Happy New Year, and thanks for all your support, D&Px

[@irjatayoh2878]

Antique...,

[@Moonfleet41]

20 years old, so not quite .lol!

[@haroldyazzie3538]

Your truly the best del! Your advice on putting alittle grease on the inspection cover gaeket really worked for me😊 appreciate you, brother!

[@Moonfleet41]

Ah so glad to be able to help brother, sounds like you're enjoying your project, would love to see, drop us a line anytime at [e-mail]

[@titusrider7948]

I'm just starting this video and I have to admire your "No oil" flag on the reservoir. 😊 I like that you're not talking over the vid, it keeps the focus and concentration on what you're doing

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, just once or twice, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mnavrrojr]

Dang Dude…I could watch you all frigging day! I love watching a master at work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you.

[@ritonriton1620]

Ça c'est un mecano top

[@Moonfleet41]

Merci!

[@gerrittenberkdeboer7763]

Really good video.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ИльяЧеркашин-д8е]

Вы хирург! ещё спасли оду железную жизнь! Спасибо за видео!

[@Moonfleet41]

Спасибо за добрые слова поддержки.

[@nbowling10trio]

Excellent build, I've done a few now. Well worth the time and money

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, glad you approve.