I bought a new Harley Davidson Performance 40mm CV Carburetor for my 2006 XL1200R. I wanted to replace the vacuum hose (H-D part 26556-04) as well (that which goes from under the left side of the tank, just behind the fuel hose, to the carburetor. I called my local H-D dealer and asked to order it. The parts salesman said that hose is now obsolete. I noticed the new carburetor I got in has a plastic cap covering the vacuum port inlet. Shall I leave it, and just take the vacuum hose off now? Will this work? Does it really need the vacuum hose?

 

I think you have a vacuum operated petcock as well as a VOES possibly, both of which need a vacuum source (carb) to operate.

John

 

+1 What John Harper said.

 

ronnies harley will have the part u want for sure
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.....asp?make=hdmc

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....ADSTER%20(CL)#

 

Got it. Just finished installing the new carburetor (with the vacuum hose). Need to charge the battery now. Will try tuning in the morning.

Thanks.

 

FYI - vacuum hose is sold at virtually any auto parts store, just take an old piece with you to match the size.