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Technical Forums => Evo Sportster => Topic started by: jazzman713 on January 03, 2009, 12:33:39 PM

Title: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: jazzman713 on January 03, 2009, 12:33:39 PM
i have an 01 with a pro pipe and s/e breather what can i do to give this a little more pep thanks
Title: Re: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: Panzer on January 03, 2009, 06:53:56 PM
Cams and bigger jets in carb. or a bigger carb. might be a few ways to go.
I go least expensive first, like rejetting the carb.
Just my .02

Ps. see also this post ......."cam set up on 1200 sportster", on this page
Title: Re: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: calif phil on January 05, 2009, 08:49:51 AM
An adjustabe igntion would help you. I like the Daytona Twin Tech ign the best.
Title: Re: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: mayor on January 05, 2009, 12:18:47 PM
is it a factory 1200? any other mods currently other than pro-pipe and SE A/C?
Title: Re: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: jazzman713 on January 05, 2009, 11:01:50 PM
the bike had drag pipes on it when i bought it and had been rejeted what #jets i dont know
Title: Re: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: mayor on January 06, 2009, 02:08:09 PM
what's your upgrade budget?  is it a factory 1200?
Title: Re: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: Hillside Motorcycle on January 11, 2009, 04:54:36 AM
Many ways to get more.
Title: Re: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: jazzman713 on January 13, 2009, 02:54:28 PM
WHAT ARE THE MANY WAYS?
Title: Re: 01 sportster 1200 needs a little more pep
Post by: Hillside Motorcycle on January 13, 2009, 04:56:54 PM
Headwork, cam change, GOOD exhaust system, carb, ignition, and a good tune.