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Old Mar 25, 2020 | 07:56 PM
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This may be a stupid question but does anyone know what size a stock manifold is for a 99 evo softtail? I'd like to get a new carb and want one that will slide into the existing intake.
 
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Mods should have moved this to the Evo section.

What makes you think you need a new carb? There's nothing wrong with the Keihin CV that came on the bike. At most, pull it apart, give it a good clean, replace all the soft bits and you're golden.

There are two popular aftermarket carbs. The Mikuni will use your stock manifold. The S&S comes with it's own manifold.
 
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thanks much!
 
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my original keeps over flowing. I change out everything and was careful with the correct float position but still no success. Maybe I had the wrong rebuild kit? Any suggestions are appreciated. I'm building a chopper but you can probably guess I'm not a mechanic.
 
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Take a Q-Tip, dip it in polishing compound, then use it to polish the seat where the needle valve lands.

This article from CV Performance has some good info: https://cv-performance.com/cv-perfor...tor-fuel-leaks
 
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Get your carb parts from a good source, Omaha has you pointed in the right direction with CV Performance.

There are a lot of substandard parts out there on the internet, especially Carb stuff.
 
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