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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Yeah, you scored there. If that's the original carb, it was a POS from the beginning, so if you get it back to factory new condition, it will still be bad.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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There are about 5 members with 85 wideglides waiting to hear how the refurb goes for you. If you have any problems or do any cool mods let us know.

I have a nice set of schematics for it as well.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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There are about 5 members with 85 wideglides waiting to hear how the refurb goes for you. If you have any problems or do any cool mods let us know.

I have a nice set of schematics for it as well.
Ok, here is your measuring stick as he got apes and other stuff. I wish you nothing but the best. Nice deal and God bless ya bro.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Schematics would be good. I got it at my brothers house which is 100 miles from where I live. I am in OKC and work for the #1 HD dealer in the region. My brother is going to see what he can do for me. I do want a service manual for it.

If the carb is fried which it is because throttle is locked on it now. What carb would be a good one to replace it with?

Thanks for all the good words and any help words of wisdom would be great to hear.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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Classic bike helluva price , go for it.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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The CV carbs are a good choice these days. I use a S&S on my bike and it has good performance, if a bit thirsty. I have a Screaming Eagle, bought in '87, that would work well if you want some kind of "original performance" theme, but I like the S&S better.

When you go with the new carb, also change the intake manifold to get rid of the "compliance fittings" style on there now. That was a problem.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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If the carb is fried which it is because throttle is locked on it now. What carb would be a good one to replace it with?

CV is a very good upgrade.If the CV doesn't have a knurled mix screw get one. Needle and jets will vary. I use a 48-185 with a sporty needle no shims stock motor. Change the intake to solid.Throttle Cables(pre97) and clutch cable will need to be 6 over for mini apes.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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I scanned the service manual schematics and cleaned up the blurry parts. Now I can zoom in on my PC and actually see all the tiny details.

PM to me and I can email them out to anyone interested.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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I need some help here I need a front brake master cylinder and brake lever. I know that is broken. I am picking up oil and filter to change it out prior to starting it.

What is the best oil that you reccomend for the bike?
 
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