redid cv swap with cv intake...now problems
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redid cv swap with cv intake...now problems
so I did the cv swap with the manifold adapter and the bike ran fine....I decided to redo it with a cv manifold and get rid of the adapter...used new gaskets, new flanges....
now the bike wont stay running unless u blip the throttle a couple times to start it, and then give it a quarter turn holding the throttle. as soon as u let the throttle return it just dies out.
I took the air cleaner and mount off....the intake moves up and down in the flanges? is this correct? since the aircleaner holds the carb. and if so what could be keeping the engine from running on its own?
now the bike wont stay running unless u blip the throttle a couple times to start it, and then give it a quarter turn holding the throttle. as soon as u let the throttle return it just dies out.
I took the air cleaner and mount off....the intake moves up and down in the flanges? is this correct? since the aircleaner holds the carb. and if so what could be keeping the engine from running on its own?
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so I did the cv swap with the manifold adapter and the bike ran fine....I decided to redo it with a cv manifold and get rid of the adapter...used new gaskets, new flanges....
now the bike wont stay running unless u blip the throttle a couple times to start it, and then give it a quarter turn holding the throttle. as soon as u let the throttle return it just dies out.
I took the air cleaner and mount off....the intake moves up and down in the flanges? is this correct? since the aircleaner holds the carb. and if so what could be keeping the engine from running on its own?
now the bike wont stay running unless u blip the throttle a couple times to start it, and then give it a quarter turn holding the throttle. as soon as u let the throttle return it just dies out.
I took the air cleaner and mount off....the intake moves up and down in the flanges? is this correct? since the aircleaner holds the carb. and if so what could be keeping the engine from running on its own?
The intake shouldn't move after you tighten up the bolts.
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Did you use HD gaskets? I only say this because when i had my carb freshened up I had some gaskets laying around from JP Cycle. (dont know what brand) and they were loose when i tightened up the two flanges. I could move the manifold up and down easily. I didn't even continue with those. Got a set from HD and they tightened it right up
Someone makes an oversized set to. (they are blue) I cant remember who makes them.
Someone makes an oversized set to. (they are blue) I cant remember who makes them.
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Did you use HD gaskets? I only say this because when i had my carb freshened up I had some gaskets laying around from JP Cycle. (dont know what brand) and they were loose when i tightened up the two flanges. I could move the manifold up and down easily. I didn't even continue with those. Got a set from HD and they tightened it right up
Someone makes an oversized set to. (they are blue) I cant remember who makes them.
Someone makes an oversized set to. (they are blue) I cant remember who makes them.
James Intake Seal?
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/401-372
Sorry...beat me to it.
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Yes those are the blue oversized, what I found with them is that lip on the inside will squish into the intake area between the head and manifold. Personally I would just trim it off with a razor blade.
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FWIW, there are some things I just don't think it's worth trying to save a couple of bucks by going aftermarket. Intake seals are one of them.
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I thought most people thought highly of James gaskets....I just did intake seals last fall an used HD ones...I usually get items like this from the dealership so I have an excuse to check out the new overpriced bikes an it's close so no waiting on shipping.
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I have tried all those, and HD seal up the best and been in there about 3 yrs now.
Nothing should be loose when your done.
Mounting procedure is paramount... In short, I mount the manifold loosely.
Then Bolt carb to manifold firmly.
Then tighten manifold to heads holding Carb at a correct angle that everything aligns.
Then check that everything is tight.
Nothing should be loose when your done.
Mounting procedure is paramount... In short, I mount the manifold loosely.
Then Bolt carb to manifold firmly.
Then tighten manifold to heads holding Carb at a correct angle that everything aligns.
Then check that everything is tight.
Last edited by aces&8s; Feb 14, 2017 at 03:50 PM.
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Op said used adapter at one point. Just need to say everything has to be compatible to last and not give you a problem later.
For instance S&S makes 2 different intake manifolds, old ss and newer ss for newer carb. Just saying.
For instance S&S makes 2 different intake manifolds, old ss and newer ss for newer carb. Just saying.