Killer cycle CV carbs
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Yea, I'm gonna rig up something today. The 1988 tank hangs way down on the sides so I dont think that the enricher (choke) attached to the top of the carb would work that well. Maybe but, doesn't matter. I like mine on the left so I can fool with it while I'm riding if I need to. I had an S&S on my Heritage and, or course, the choke was on the carb. I liked it except that I had to reach over with my left hand to turn it down or off. Hopefully I'll have it fired up today. It's cold and blowing snow right now so, no riding for me.
Once I get this done I need to get to my leaking fork seal. It's one thing after another with an old bike. Not a complaint necessarily. Just an observation.
Once I get this done I need to get to my leaking fork seal. It's one thing after another with an old bike. Not a complaint necessarily. Just an observation.
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So, I got the choke **** mounted and thought it was the bees knees. Then I put the tank on and it was dead in front of the petcock.. Some days you're the bug. Some days you're the windshield.
By the way, they said use an inline fuel filter. This bike had one in the line that looked like it had been there for a few years. It was a cheap plastic job. I searched NAPA, Auto Zone and O'rileys. I found a plastic one at O'Riley's that I put in the line. I have one of the chrome and glass ones but, I was afraid the glass might break with all the HD power throbs.. The only place a filter will fit is between the cylinder heads over the intake.
By the way, they said use an inline fuel filter. This bike had one in the line that looked like it had been there for a few years. It was a cheap plastic job. I searched NAPA, Auto Zone and O'rileys. I found a plastic one at O'Riley's that I put in the line. I have one of the chrome and glass ones but, I was afraid the glass might break with all the HD power throbs.. The only place a filter will fit is between the cylinder heads over the intake.
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So, I got the choke **** mounted and thought it was the bees knees. Then I put the tank on and it was dead in front of the petcock.. Some days you're the bug. Some days you're the windshield.
By the way, they said use an inline fuel filter. This bike had one in the line that looked like it had been there for a few years. It was a cheap plastic job. I searched NAPA, Auto Zone and O'rileys. I found a plastic one at O'Riley's that I put in the line. I have one of the chrome and glass ones but, I was afraid the glass might break with all the HD power throbs.. The only place a filter will fit is between the cylinder heads over the intake.
By the way, they said use an inline fuel filter. This bike had one in the line that looked like it had been there for a few years. It was a cheap plastic job. I searched NAPA, Auto Zone and O'rileys. I found a plastic one at O'Riley's that I put in the line. I have one of the chrome and glass ones but, I was afraid the glass might break with all the HD power throbs.. The only place a filter will fit is between the cylinder heads over the intake.
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That is funny because idle speed is all I had to adjust. I have not touched mine for almost 2 years now since I got it. They are awesome. And when he sends you one they look just as advertised.
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JohnnyC, It looks like our bikes have the exact same gas tank. The CV carb rides a little higher than the butterfly. Dale sold me a used but, like new, SE backplate that uses the stock air cleaner cover. I had to bend the top of it a smidge to clear the tank. There's not much clearance there (maybe a 1/4 inch) but, it doesn't touch.
I took it out for a ride today and the power difference is nothing short of huge. It's a very big difference. My bike was pretty sluggish before. Now I'm hitting the rev limiter before I realize what's happened. It's very peppy now.
Now I gotta fix my darn leaking fork seal.
I took it out for a ride today and the power difference is nothing short of huge. It's a very big difference. My bike was pretty sluggish before. Now I'm hitting the rev limiter before I realize what's happened. It's very peppy now.
Now I gotta fix my darn leaking fork seal.
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JohnnyC, It looks like our bikes have the exact same gas tank. The CV carb rides a little higher than the butterfly. Dale sold me a used but, like new, SE backplate that uses the stock air cleaner cover. I had to bend the top of it a smidge to clear the tank. There's not much clearance there (maybe a 1/4 inch) but, it doesn't touch.
Did you have to change over your throttle and cable?
How did you work out the choke adjuster?
I'm contemplating a new upgraded intake, seals and gaskets along with what ever else I'll need to convert my air filter in order to make this change.
I've seen the complete package conversions and the (costly) price. I'm hoping to work around changing my stock air filter design.
I truly have to be careful when I hit the throttle, especially in second gear. It pulls so quickly it makes my head spin. I feel like the bike is going to take off without me ... lol
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