83 FXRS Shovelhead Carburator

asontx · Jul 10th, 2009, 12:11 AM

Okay, I now have a good gas tank for the rebuild. But need a good carburator for the 80ci engine. Any ideas on what I should or should not get for the bike? As far as brands, size, models? Any help at all would be mucho appreciated. I would like to purchase one asap, either on ebay or from someone selling a good one.

Dean

martin14 · Jul 10th, 2009, 03:37 AM

cant go wrong with S & S.

Steelhorserider · Jul 11th, 2009, 11:48 AM

S&S are great carbs but if you want to go on the cheap go with a stock CV carb.You can pick them up a dime a dozen on E-bay.All you would need to get is an adapter for your manifold.

asontx · Jul 12th, 2009, 12:59 AM

Thanks, I probably will go with a rebuilt 'stock' type. The old one says Harley Davidson on it. It (the carburetor), caught fire about 19 years ago and the bike was left in the barn for that time. I am trying now to get the thing going one painful part at a time.

Jul 10th, 2009, 12:11 AM	#1
asontx New Family Ride: 83 FXRS Join Date: Jul 1st, 2009 Posts: 6	83 FXRS Shovelhead Carburator Okay, I now have a good gas tank for the rebuild. But need a good carburator for the 80ci engine. Any ideas on what I should or should not get for the bike? As far as brands, size, models? Any help at all would be mucho appreciated. I would like to purchase one asap, either on ebay or from someone selling a good one. Dean

Jul 10th, 2009, 03:37 AM	#2
martin14 Play The Throttle Ride: 2001 Softail Join Date: Oct 12th, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 261 My Mood:	Re: 83 FXRS Shovelhead Carburator cant go wrong with S & S.

Jul 11th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#3
Steelhorserider New Family Ride: 1990 FXLR Join Date: Jun 30th, 2009 Location: Rockland,Mass Posts: 7 My Mood:	Re: 83 FXRS Shovelhead Carburator S&S are great carbs but if you want to go on the cheap go with a stock CV carb.You can pick them up a dime a dozen on E-bay.All you would need to get is an adapter for your manifold. __________________ I'd rather be hated for who I am then loved for who I'm not.

Jul 12th, 2009, 12:59 AM	#4
asontx New Family Ride: 83 FXRS Join Date: Jul 1st, 2009 Posts: 6	Re: 83 FXRS Shovelhead Carburator Thanks, I probably will go with a rebuilt 'stock' type. The old one says Harley Davidson on it. It (the carburetor), caught fire about 19 years ago and the bike was left in the barn for that time. I am trying now to get the thing going one painful part at a time.

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