S&S E carb on 1340 shovelhead ?
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I've got an S&S E model on my Shovel and it's an excellent choice ... also very easy to tune .... but ... unless you're having unresolved problems with the Mikuni, I'm not sure you'd reap enough improvement to offset the extra expense of the S&S. Here's a link to a site that's got some information and might be able to help. http://www.sudco.com/mikuni.html
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Not much to add other than the Super E needs rejetting if you change altitude of more than 5000 ft. If you sayed in France, there would be no real issues. If you take off across the Alps to Italy, or decided to cruise through Switzerland or Austria, rejetting would need to be done. (Been there, done that)
As others have said, a stock Keihen CV is a piece of junk in stock form. There are several people on this forum that can work one over and it is actually a pretty damn good carb, and you would not have the jetting issues you would have with a Super E.
Just for clarification, I think Mikunis are junk.
As others have said, a stock Keihen CV is a piece of junk in stock form. There are several people on this forum that can work one over and it is actually a pretty damn good carb, and you would not have the jetting issues you would have with a Super E.
Just for clarification, I think Mikunis are junk.
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As you can tell there is alot of opinions based on each person's experience. So here's mine; If your having trouble with the current carb and you're set on replacing it, then an S&S is a great choice but overpriced. I love em but I also know how to tune one. I am currently running Super E's on 2 bikes. And I'm putting a Super B on my 75 shovel build. Are there better carbs? Yes. Cheaper? Yes. Simpler and easier to tune? not likely.
Altitude differences are a factor but not a show stopper. (I frequently ride from near sea level to Montana and Colorado mountains) And as previously stated, dont buy used unless you know where it's been. Someone may have made 'mods' that cant be undone.
I would also recommend a (new take-off) CV carb. Better fuel economy (most times), than an S&S and no problems with altitude and good power.
Bottom line is go with what you want and learn how to tune it and you will be happy!! (Hopefully)
jim
Altitude differences are a factor but not a show stopper. (I frequently ride from near sea level to Montana and Colorado mountains) And as previously stated, dont buy used unless you know where it's been. Someone may have made 'mods' that cant be undone.
I would also recommend a (new take-off) CV carb. Better fuel economy (most times), than an S&S and no problems with altitude and good power.
Bottom line is go with what you want and learn how to tune it and you will be happy!! (Hopefully)
jim
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i had a super e on my last shovel with a 1340.. ran great. fastest harley i have ever ridden..sometimes you get a slight dead spot in the midrange, it isnt that bad. easy start, always started, great low, even better top.. just got a 1200 sporty with a super e.. havnt noticed any problems at all, runs better then my 01EG.. haven't opened it up on the e way yet, but expecting it to fly..
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They have a good web site with a technical page of instructions for carbs as well as a quick guide for the carb.
http://www.sscycle.com/