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*Twin Cam CV Carb Rejet Suggestions - 999 days old
These suggestions will also work on EVO carbed models too.
A tried and true for "most" carbs in twin cam bikes for rejetting with intake and exhaust mods would be on the low speed jet 45/46 (46 being the best usually), and on the high speed jet would be 185/190 (190 usually being stock). Install 2 - #4 washers (available in most... Read more
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*Poor Performance With Carb Models - 956 days old
A lot of owners of Harley's that run carburetors have asked a question about poor performance, especially at the upper RPM ranges. The symptoms are that it is starving for fuel and will not accelerate past mid range or a bit higher.
The usual cause for this type of problem is a build up of sediment and scale from the fuel and the... Read more
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Sep 2nd, 2009 07:54 PM
by glider
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CV Carburetor Jet Adjustment/Trouble Shooting - 974 days old
CV Carburetor Jet Adjustment
Our most common question about carburetor and Fuel Injection is "How do I know if my jetting is correct? A typical question might go; " I just added a new motorcycle exhaust system to my bike. Do I need to change the jetting? My exhaust color seems to be fine." Or, "I don't have access to a... Read more
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May 4th, 2009 09:23 AM
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K&N Filter Upgrade - 873 days old
The K&N air filter for the Screamin’ Eagle assembly is available to upgrade the stage 1 already in use after K&N is not the supplier for the MOCO any longer.
It's part# HD-0800. This air filter replaces the Screamin’ Eagle air filter part number 29442-99B (Blue one). The HD 0800 will replace the following filters 29442-99A - B & C ... Read more
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Jul 12th, 2008 08:03 PM
by Bud White
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Installing Sportster Stage 1 - 765 days old
Here's a tip on installing the stage 1 kit on a sportster posted by our very own Hobbit when he did the upgrade on his sporty.
OK, we all know that making the bike breathe better makes it run better and release the power that the EPA/EU do not want us to have.
You have seen the install for the Pipes to get the exhaust gas... Read more
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Feb 12th, 2008 11:59 AM
by glider
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Sportster CV Carb Rejetting - 974 days old
A bit different than the big twin method..
Best to leave the diaphragm alone in the top of the carb. The slide diaphragm can be tricky to reinstall without pinching the rubber.
The vacuum hole is a particular size in the slide and it is for a reason. It governs the movement of the slide for proper fuel delivery. If it is enlarged to... Read more
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Jul 18th, 2007 09:54 AM
by glider
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CV Carb Circuits - 989 days old
This will give you an idea if you are tuning a CV carb and are having problems with lean area going through the power band just where the different circuits take over from the other circuits.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/CVThrottlepositions1.gif
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Jul 3rd, 2007 10:51 AM
by glider
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CV Carb Rejet Pics - 999 days old
Here's some pics that show some of the rejet operation and some of the workings of the CV carb...
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/CVlinkage.jpg
This pic shows the accelerator pump to the right and the main jet needle in the middle of the throat... ... Read more
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Jun 23rd, 2007 08:54 AM
by glider
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Fuel Mileage - 33 days old
Submitted by "Chopper"
In today's world of $3.00/gal fuel, gas mileage is on most everyone's mind. I get questions about fuel mileage on almost a weekly basis. To help customers understand the issue, I offer a bit of an explanation.
First of all, it's important to remember that the manufacturer's stated mileage may not... Read more
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Mar 16th, 2010 10:48 PM
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Fuel Tank Material Changes - 7 days old
Posted by "Chopper" here's some info on the changes in the tank materials.
Fuel tank change.pdf
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Mar 11th, 2010 03:40 PM
by glider
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Mikuni Tuning Manual - 11 days old
Posted by "Chopper"
Mic tuning manual.pdf
Mirror Download Link
Mic Tuning Manual
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Mar 7th, 2010 08:27 AM
by glider
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Vacuum Fuel Petcock Recall - 848 days old
Fuel Diaphragm Recall
You can verify this recall by calling Harley-Davidson (customer information line) at 414-343-4056
Harley-Davidson is recalling 1996/1997 motorcycles (manufactured before Oct. 1, 1997) with the vacuum operated petcock, for a defective vacuum operated fuel diaphragm. This diaphragm is located in the fuel petcock,... Read more
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Jan 30th, 2010 04:45 PM
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Tank Liner Repair Kit - 109 days old
Posted by Fin 676...
Here's a kit to remove/repair the liner in the fuel tanks with the instructions in the second link.
Frost Auto Restoration Techniques - Search Results for motorcycle tank repair
http://www.por15.com/Data%20Sheets/h...pair%20kit.pdf
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Dec 3rd, 2009 06:48 AM
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S&S Super E & G Carb Install - 956 days old
Here's a link for the install of the S&S super E & G carbs.
S&S super e & g shorty.pdf
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Rebuilding the S&S carb...
S&S Carb Rebuild - Tech - Hot Rod Bikes Magazine
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Nov 9th, 2009 01:17 PM
by donnashannon
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Hyper Chargers (Kuryakyn) - 748 days old
Tigg found this article on the hyper charger that explains it well.
Kuryakyn Hyper-Chargers
Now here is an interesting item. It is possibly the most popular after market product for sale, and yet could be the cause of a lot of the problems I have been hearing about.
Let's start with something you might not... Read more
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Oct 20th, 2009 12:48 PM
by falck
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Fuels/Octane/Pre-ignition & Detonation - 700 days old
High octane or premium gas burns slower than low-octane gas (regular gas). Therefore, combustion is slowed with premium gas. Slower combustion can prevent pre-ignition, or "pinging". Pre-ignition is ignition of the fuel/air mixture before the spark plug fires. The ping of pre-ignition sounds like marbles bouncing around inside the... Read more
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Oct 7th, 2009 10:40 PM
by btsom
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CV Carb Tuning - 896 days old
This page has a lot of good tuning tips and trouble shooting tips.
http://www.factorypro.com/tech_tuning_procedures/tuning_carbtune,CV,lower_rpm_engines.html
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Sep 14th, 2009 06:47 PM
by glider
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CV Carb Needle Comparisons - 974 days old
Here's a size comparison for the popular CV needles to richen or lean out your mixture in the main metering circuit.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/CVNeedles.jpg
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