EFI vs Carbureted Fat Boy

Shelby6t7 · 05-14-2008, 10:10 PM

Hello:

I just joined this forum, I apologize if this topic has been discussed already (which I'm sure it has). I just bought a 2002 Fat Boy with 924 miles. It is carbureted, and I was wondering if anyone has an opinion whether that motor set up is better or worse than the EFI?

Thanks
Kenny

glider · 05-14-2008, 10:19 PM

Kenny

Each has their advantages. The carb is easier to work on than the EFI is but the EFI will usually give better mileage and run a bit better due to better fuel delivery. Easier starting in cold weather is a plus for the EFI also.

Ride n Shine · 05-17-2008, 03:00 AM

After owning both I would never go back to a carb, efi never seems to anything doing to it so I can just do the usual service's and ride, even to plugs last longer.

05-14-2008, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shelby6t7 Start The Engine Ride: 2002 Fat Boy Join Date: 2008, May 14 Posts: 18	EFI vs Carbureted Fat Boy Hello: I just joined this forum, I apologize if this topic has been discussed already (which I'm sure it has). I just bought a 2002 Fat Boy with 924 miles. It is carbureted, and I was wondering if anyone has an opinion whether that motor set up is better or worse than the EFI? Thanks Kenny

05-14-2008, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,120 My Mood:	Re: EFI vs Carbureted Fat Boy Kenny Each has their advantages. The carb is easier to work on than the EFI is but the EFI will usually give better mileage and run a bit better due to better fuel delivery. Easier starting in cold weather is a plus for the EFI also. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-17-2008, 03:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ride n Shine Start The Engine Ride: '05 Screamin' Eagle Fat Boy Join Date: 2008, Mar 07 Location: New Zealand Posts: 42 My Mood:	Re: EFI vs Carbureted Fat Boy After owning both I would never go back to a carb, efi never seems to anything doing to it so I can just do the usual service's and ride, even to plugs last longer.

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