Hi, I'm a new member. Plan on buying a 2002 Widw Glide CVO. I like the look of the older WG. But not sure if I should buy a newer one with fuel injection. Any advice I would appreciate. Thanks, Dave...

 

Ya know,(?) people made it a long time without FI and carbed bikes are still running.
What's the difference?
Carbed bikes need to warm up and rely less on the electronics.
EFI is start and go and rely heavily on electronics.
Both are tried, true and work just fine.
If you like the bike, and it's good price,, go for it.
The only issue is you will have to understand the use of "choke",, if that's confusing,, then get a different bike.

 

My personal rule of thumb for choosing between EFI and Carb is when and how often I will use it.

If it's a seasonal toy, carb all the way. No question.
If it's a daily or winter & summer rig then EFI is better.

Obviously knowing how to maintain a carburetor is almost a prerequisite...unless you have a mechanic that's good with them.

 

I own both, carbs real easy to add on mods, just rejet....my EFI...as soon as u do something... needs a tune. I just spent 5 bills for a PV1 tuner so I don't spend an arm and a leg at the shop. My carbed bike ( EVO, great motor ) is a little slow starting and needs some warm up....EFI bike starts right up no problem. I particularly like the carbed engine, ya gotta fiddle with it between seasons but no biggie. My 1200 Sporty is carbed and my Super Glide is EFI, For some reason I LOVE them both. I do spend too much on them...as my wife says

 

Haven done both I wouldn't think twice about getting a bike that had a carb on it, only difference was putting the choke in when I started it and turning it off a block later.

 

I had a 2003 Road King Custom with a carb and now own a 2013 Super Glide Custom with fuel injection. I loved the carbed bike as I had to pull out the enricher (its technically not a choke) whe I started her and let it warm up while I put on my helmet and gloves. I would slowly push it in over the first mile or two and then forgot about it.

One thing to think about: A carbed bike with a dead battery can be push started by popping the clutch. A fuel injected bike needs power to run the fuel pump so without a jump you are stranded.

If you can get a nice bike with a carburetor go for it. You’ll love it.