I am looking for some feedback on the best opition. Carb or EFI.
The dealers I have talked to about it can't make up their minds.
Carbs may be more user friendly and tuneable cheaper for a novice but I think FI is here to stay from an epa view
I vote for EFI. Sure, there are more gizmos that can go bad, but there's just no comparison in terms of getting the fueling spot-on everywhere. Plus, going out to the garage and thumbing the starter on a cold (or hot) bike, absolutely no comparison. EFI kicks butt.
I have had and ridden several of each. EFI certainly has more to offer in terms of get on and go, but in my opinion as far as harleys go you cant beat a carb. The sound and pull cannot be duplicated. Dont get me wrong, I currently own and love an FLHX with EFI and a Big Shot tuner (Dobeck Performance). It is tuned great and runs good, But to me you cant beat the idle and sound of a carbed harley. Equally equiped The carb will pull stronger than EFI. Just one mans opinion. Wish I could have one of each.