883-to-1200: Part XII: References & Credits
The following books, magazines and people assisted me in preparing for my upgrade or helped me during it. My appreciation and gratitude is extended to all of you. Thanks, I owe ya' a beer the next time we meet.
- 1993 & 1994 XLH Models Harley-Davidson Service Manual, Part Number: 99484-94
- Harley-Davidson Sportster Performance Handbook, Buzz Buzzelli, 1998 Edition (20% off if you click on this link)
- The V-Twin Tuner's Handbook, D. William Denish, Crystal Pubs. (800) 945-4890 or $17.95 through this link.
- S & S Catalog - "Proper Engine Break-in"
- Hot XL Magazine, Issue #1, 1996, "Yes You Cam", Pages 50,51 (Issue out of print. Email me if you'd like to buy a copy of the article.)
- Hot XL Magazine, Issue #1, 1996, "883 to 1200 Conversion, Pages 52-57 (Issue out of print. Email me if you'd like to buy a copy of the article.)
- Hot XL Magazine, Winter 1998, "Installing a Yost Power Tube"
- Hot Rod Bikes Magazine, Mar. 1998, "Sportster 883 Project Bike; Part I: Bolt-on Power
- Hot Rod Bikes Magazine, Apr. 1998, "Sportster 883 Project Bike; Part I: More Cubic Inches
- Hot Rod Bikes Magazine, May. 1998, "Sportster 883 Project Bike; Part I: New Bolt-in Cams
- Thunder Press Magazine, Feb. 1998, Motorhead Memo, p. 28,29, "Building a Hyper-Sportster"
- Thunder Press Magazine, Apr. 1998, Motorhead Memo, p. 28,29, "Exhaust Systems"
- The Harley Tax, , Article by L. Maurice Riggins. Posted to the XL-Digest.
- Rejetting , Article by L. Maurice Riggins. Posted to the XL-Digest.
- Setting Idle Mixture & Speed, Article by L.Maurice Riggins. Posted to the XL-Digest
- Phil 'Zoom' Rushing, Helped cc the heads & pistons. Helped me install the pistons into the cylinders the first time. And generally harrassed me while drinking my beer.
- Ike Crouch, Helped rotate my rear wheel while I aligned the cams and drank my beer
- Al Mattivi, San Diego, Advised me on using stronger 155-lb. Crane springs and various other steps of the rebuild
- Keenan Tatro, Tatro Machine Shop, San Diego, 619 233-0484, Did all the head, valve and cylinder work
- Maurice Riggins, Advice on many aspects of the rebuild and corroboration on determining compression ratio
- Iron Mike of Portland Oregon, Advised me on piston/cylinder assembly
- Todd -Cast Iron Customs- Advised me on many aspects of the rebuild. His emails were very helpful
- Scott Koplin, Advised me on forged vs. cast pistons and break-in miles.
- Steve Brantley, Advised me on 2-1 exhaust systems.
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