Trying to get a xl883 running again. have issues with carb and wanting to upgrade, does anyone know or know a place that can tell me if i can upgrade to a CV carb or other? trying to find manuals and havent had any luck. thanks in advance.

 

You can fit a CV carb on there with a manifold adapter:
https://cv-performance.com/manifold-flange-adapter

 

Thanks for the response, does it matter what CV carb or will any work?

 

Thanks for the response, does it matter what CV carb or will any work?

 

You might find a used manifold and flanges for a '89-'03. I'm pretty sure it will retrofit as the head mounts should be the same '86-'03. You might even find one for less than buying the adapter. Good luck. You should look for a CV40 Harley carb, not just any CV carb, although some are probably very similar.

John

 

Look on CV Performance website.

 

As JH stated, a common CV40 carb should work fine. They are a pretty good carb and easy to work on.