Is this set up bad?
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True that. I just raked some leaves and brought the old Ariens snow thrower and unscrewed the bowl and the 11 month old gas smelled like varnish. Varnish!
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I quess what I was really asking is if my current setup is ready to go for some slip on's seeing how it has the high flow intake and a S&S carb.
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I guess I left this part out, I have run 2 tanks through it now. I drained the old stuff out the day I got it. I've only had it about 3 weeks now.
I quess what I was really asking is if my current setup is ready to go for some slip on's seeing how it has the high flow intake and a S&S carb.
I quess what I was really asking is if my current setup is ready to go for some slip on's seeing how it has the high flow intake and a S&S carb.
If you don't have the instructions for re-jetting a S&S carb then go here
http://www.sscycle.com/carbquickguide/
and
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/h...6S_jetting.htm
Hope these help
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The S&S Super E is the right carb up to 100 cubic inches then the Super G is required. Your build is your choice and you need to get the Super E jetted for the build.
I fought a Keihin for 3 seasons before finally purchasing theS&S. Best investment and once jetted was virtually maintenance free for many years.
Sounds like the main jet is too big for the current setup if you are getting backfire out the exhaust at Wide Open Throttle. If Main jet is too small you will get a sneeze or pop in the air cleaner at WOT.
Get the idle circuit set right - Warm up the motor set the idle speed then adjust the idle mix screw in until it almost stops running, then back it out until you get to the highest RPM's. Readjust the idle speed now and then test and if necessary change the main. 1 size at a time if you have the jets
I fought a Keihin for 3 seasons before finally purchasing theS&S. Best investment and once jetted was virtually maintenance free for many years.
Sounds like the main jet is too big for the current setup if you are getting backfire out the exhaust at Wide Open Throttle. If Main jet is too small you will get a sneeze or pop in the air cleaner at WOT.
Get the idle circuit set right - Warm up the motor set the idle speed then adjust the idle mix screw in until it almost stops running, then back it out until you get to the highest RPM's. Readjust the idle speed now and then test and if necessary change the main. 1 size at a time if you have the jets
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I was thinking of upgrading the exhuast system to match the carb and intake system, if that would work or needs it. I do beilve the carb is putting in too much fuel and air but I'm not an expert
When I first got the bike it wouldn't get above 40 mph until I changed the plugs. The bike sat for 8 months and the plugs were fouled when I got it. I haven't changed anything but the plugs with new oil in the primary, engine and trans. I ran some seafoam in her to help when I first got her. Ran fine for a week and this just started. I'll check the plugs when I get home and will keep y'all posted. Thanks.
When I first got the bike it wouldn't get above 40 mph until I changed the plugs. The bike sat for 8 months and the plugs were fouled when I got it. I haven't changed anything but the plugs with new oil in the primary, engine and trans. I ran some seafoam in her to help when I first got her. Ran fine for a week and this just started. I'll check the plugs when I get home and will keep y'all posted. Thanks.
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For ease of tuning, overall driveability, and altitude flexibility, the S&S can't touch the CV. Properly set up, the S&S has better throttle response, and appropriately sized, can support more HP than the CV, but, the CV's fine up to 100HP or so.
No debate - the CV is a better overall street carb, the S&S may be better in certain performance oriented applications.
No debate - the CV is a better overall street carb, the S&S may be better in certain performance oriented applications.
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For ease of tuning, overall driveability, and altitude flexibility, the S&S can't touch the CV. Properly set up, the S&S has better throttle response, and appropriately sized, can support more HP than the CV, but, the CV's fine up to 100HP or so.
No debate - the CV is a better overall street carb, the S&S may be better in certain performance oriented applications.
No debate - the CV is a better overall street carb, the S&S may be better in certain performance oriented applications.
Interesting.
I found the exact opposite to be true on my bike.
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For ease of tuning, overall driveability, and altitude flexibility, the S&S can't touch the CV. Properly set up, the S&S has better throttle response, and appropriately sized, can support more HP than the CV, but, the CV's fine up to 100HP or so.
No debate - the CV is a better overall street carb, the S&S may be better in certain performance oriented applications.
No debate - the CV is a better overall street carb, the S&S may be better in certain performance oriented applications.
Ride safe,
Harold
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I've used S&S carbs, Mikunis, Webers, CVs and even old SUs - and can say that the CV has been the most reliable, and once tuned (jets/needle), the most problem free of any of them.
Again, not discounting your experience - if what you have works for you, GREAT!
But - for lots of folks who already have a CV, and really only need a couple jets and the right needle, spending $3-600 for a replacement carb isn't smart money.