Stock Carb- 89' fxstc
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The Keihin CV carb first appeared on the 1988 Sportster. I can't remember whether it made it to the big twin in '89 or '90.
Unlike the Keihin butterfly carb that preceded it, the Keihin CV carb is generally considered to be an excellent carb, especially when set up properly. It's probably the best stock carb ever fitted to a Harley.
Unlike the Keihin butterfly carb that preceded it, the Keihin CV carb is generally considered to be an excellent carb, especially when set up properly. It's probably the best stock carb ever fitted to a Harley.
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Also, my 1987-1990 Big Twin Parts Catalog shows the Keihin butterfly thru 1989, and the CV appearing in 1990.
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On the Big Twin:
1989 was the last year for the Keihin Butterfly carb.
1989 was the last year for the tapered mainshaft and clutch hub.
1989 Was the first year for the modern starter configuration.
The Keihin Butterfly carburetor is junk, when you are running one of these carbs it feels like the bike is pulling a trailer full of bricks...
1989 was the last year for the Keihin Butterfly carb.
1989 was the last year for the tapered mainshaft and clutch hub.
1989 Was the first year for the modern starter configuration.
The Keihin Butterfly carburetor is junk, when you are running one of these carbs it feels like the bike is pulling a trailer full of bricks...
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On the Big Twin:
1989 was the last year for the Keihin Butterfly carb.
1989 was the last year for the tapered mainshaft and clutch hub.
1989 Was the first year for the modern starter configuration.
The Keihin Butterfly carburetor is junk, when you are running one of these carbs it feels like the bike is pulling a trailer full of bricks...
1989 was the last year for the Keihin Butterfly carb.
1989 was the last year for the tapered mainshaft and clutch hub.
1989 Was the first year for the modern starter configuration.
The Keihin Butterfly carburetor is junk, when you are running one of these carbs it feels like the bike is pulling a trailer full of bricks...
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Check a parts manual for any `89 Big Twin, you will see a Butterfly carb with the old compliance fittings...
I bought my `89 Softail new in `89, and it had a Keihin Butterfly carb, which is still in my basement (the bike is still in the garage).
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