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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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How reliable is my fuel injection system on my 1998 Road King?And are parts readily avaiable ?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 07:31 AM
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Aw come on! That's like asking 'when did you last beat your wife?' If it is running OK then it is reliable, if it ever gives you trouble let us know. You can check availability of parts on any of the on-line parts finders, such as this one.

You may come across talk of replacing your EFI with a carb, but that isn't a bright idea IMHO. You can replace your ECU with a later one, if you want to upgrade your bike, or if you have trouble with the current one.

Ride and enjoy!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by grbrown
Aw come on! That's like asking 'when did you last beat your wife?' If it is running OK then it is reliable, if it ever gives you trouble let us know. You can check availability of parts on any of the on-line parts finders, such as this one.

You may come across talk of replacing your EFI with a carb, but that isn't a bright idea IMHO. You can replace your ECU with a later one, if you want to upgrade your bike, or if you have trouble with the current one.

Ride and enjoy!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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If it's working why are you worried about it?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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you could plug in a 120 volt outlet to the harness is you want some drama
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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you could plug in a 120 volt outlet to the harness is you want some drama

That would really get things cooking!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 08:54 AM
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Like Graham said if it's running it's reliable. If it's not we'll help you get her back. Parts are readily available. Relax, enjoy the scoot.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 10:53 AM
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You guys are NASTY.......This is the EVO forum.........

That being said, I know guys who wouldn't touch a carbed bike with a 10 foot pole......I love my carb.........but, I've heard that EFI is "better." Don't know why......
 
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One reason EFI is "better" is simply that it is the only way most vehicle manufacturers can make and sell us new toys! EPA and similar bodies worldwide insist on emissions-compliant vehicles. It also provides far more accurate fuelling, which gives improved economy and better performance. Excuse me, while I carry on servicing my EFI Sporty and Buell.......
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by traildog
You guys are NASTY.......This is the EVO forum.........

That being said, I know guys who wouldn't touch a carbed bike with a 10 foot pole......I love my carb.........but, I've heard that EFI is "better." Don't know why......
There is good and bad about both systems.
I would have no problem owning an EFI bike but I wont get rid of my carbed one.
 
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