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I'll say it again: I had the exact same issue with my 89 when I first got it. The solution was to replace the carb and manifold. I chose a (used, cheap) CV, but S&S or Mikuni are valid options as well. 89 was the last year for that butterfly carb for good reason.
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Great find! If I owned that machine I'd **** can that carb and as the OP said, replace with an S&S. The Super E model would be a nice choice and great performance improvement over that Keihan. If your a 'purist' and want all original good luck deep cleaning. I never had much luck douching and rebuilding butterflies.
All of that.....
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6th Gear
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Got it, got it, got it!
Rivercity slim, Redhogz, 86 glider Texashill and 98 hot rod et al, I have taken myself outside and given myself a thoroughly deserved good thrashing. I am truly grateful that you are all the types who take the time to get the message across, rather than shrug and move on. If you ever make it to the East of England I will buy you a beer!
I had a complete block to the concept of HD selling a load of bikes in the late 80s with duff carbs. (Pause for possible ironic laughter.)
Ok, so I have got the bike running well, except for the carb needs updating, so from here I have choices.
Post '89 CV, which I guess is only available used, but worth a search, or S&S E, which here is about $800 dollars equiv. new. I will do some research.
What does the team think is the best manifold direction to take, the compliance fittings are clearly not well thought of. The 1200 page parts book I have is not that helpful.
Again, a humble and sincere thank you to all those who realised the message had not quite got through.
Rivercity slim, Redhogz, 86 glider Texashill and 98 hot rod et al, I have taken myself outside and given myself a thoroughly deserved good thrashing. I am truly grateful that you are all the types who take the time to get the message across, rather than shrug and move on. If you ever make it to the East of England I will buy you a beer!
I had a complete block to the concept of HD selling a load of bikes in the late 80s with duff carbs. (Pause for possible ironic laughter.)
Ok, so I have got the bike running well, except for the carb needs updating, so from here I have choices.
Post '89 CV, which I guess is only available used, but worth a search, or S&S E, which here is about $800 dollars equiv. new. I will do some research.
What does the team think is the best manifold direction to take, the compliance fittings are clearly not well thought of. The 1200 page parts book I have is not that helpful.
Again, a humble and sincere thank you to all those who realised the message had not quite got through.
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Ok, so I have got the bike running well, except for the carb needs updating, so from here I have choices.
Post '89 CV, which I guess is only available used, but worth a search, or S&S E, which here is about $800 dollars equiv. new. I will do some research.
What does the team think is the best manifold direction to take, the compliance fittings are clearly not well thought of. The 1200 page parts book I have is not that helpful.
Post '89 CV, which I guess is only available used, but worth a search, or S&S E, which here is about $800 dollars equiv. new. I will do some research.
What does the team think is the best manifold direction to take, the compliance fittings are clearly not well thought of. The 1200 page parts book I have is not that helpful.
In what way do do you find the parts book not helpful??
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Thanks Texashillcountry and flhchaz. I have found the complete s&s Super E kit in my UK parts catologue . I will let you know how I get on.
I admit I would try a last attempt at the Keihin if I could get the Andrews accelerator pump improvement kit, but it seems to be discontinued.
Your US of A places of origin make me very jealous. I shamefully admit I have never been. I must change that.
I admit I would try a last attempt at the Keihin if I could get the Andrews accelerator pump improvement kit, but it seems to be discontinued.
Your US of A places of origin make me very jealous. I shamefully admit I have never been. I must change that.
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From: New Hartford CT
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