I'm currently running an S.U., thinking of trying out something different because of its troublesome nature. What do y'all recommend?

 

I have an S&S Super 'E' and it's nice. Less parts than a Mikuni.

 

I run a Keihen CV carb. Works great but my cold idle isn't too good.

 

Stock carb just because the rest of the bike is. Gets very good gas milage as well.

 

Cv carb I like it a lot. I'm getting around 45mpg with it.

 

the easy to adjust bendix was the back in the day chopper carb and still does the job well but its 38 MM and is a little lacking in performance

CV will get better fuel mileage and an S&S will work as it is very adjustable from a sporty to a 100 inch big twin it has a home

i had a SU i took from a junk volvo back in the day and it worked but as you said its a pain

 

CV...Took an "E" off to put the CV on. More mannerly, better starting, better MPG.
For a "Performance" Carb, I use a Andrews Flowmaster/Screamin Eagle Butterfly. As my needs are Not great, and my Motors are Stock.
BTW, Nothing wrong with the Zenith/Bendix...Very good Carbs, Tho I dislike the adjustable MainJet, and won't use it.

 

The Super-E on mine....fairly common mouth for a Shovel

 

Super E is super !!

 

I've pieced together a cv from a few of em in my toolbox, now just need to order some jets for it. i'm going to try it to start out with that, and see how it goes! i love the looks of the S.U. but i'm getting tired of cleaning it every few hundred miles!