Carb for 1967 XLCH,easy start/tune
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Carb for 1967 XLCH,easy start/tune
Looking for some input re. the BEST carb for this application.My idea of best is a carb that is easy to keep tuned, I am not really concerned with the highest possible performance.
I see carbs available from S&S that look Ok until I read "not for use with Magneto euipped bikes".
Theres a Super B on ebay that looks OK but it's used and I don't know much about that carb.
This is my first Iron head Sportster and of courseI had tohave the XLCH.
The carb that is on it isn't going to cut it soI need a replacement. Anything that might make it a little easier to start and isn't a pain in the *** to keeptuned would be perfect.
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The Toe Cutter
I see carbs available from S&S that look Ok until I read "not for use with Magneto euipped bikes".
Theres a Super B on ebay that looks OK but it's used and I don't know much about that carb.
This is my first Iron head Sportster and of courseI had tohave the XLCH.
The carb that is on it isn't going to cut it soI need a replacement. Anything that might make it a little easier to start and isn't a pain in the *** to keeptuned would be perfect.
Thanks,
The Toe Cutter
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RE: Carb for 1967 XLCH,easy start/tune
For easy starting, make sure it has an accelerator pump. The S&S shorty (Super E? I forget. Whichever one is the smaller bore) should be OK, but it is too much for an 883 in my experience.I don't think that Super B had an accelerator pump. Back in the day, they were hard to start and only wanted to run right wide open. Ran great wide open, though.
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RE: Carb for 1967 XLCH,easy start/tune
After asking around it seems that the carb that is on my bike might just work, it's a Tillison "type" made by Keihin.Think it has 0 miles.
The only question is: Does this puppy have an accelerator pump? Anyone familiar with these?
Seems the accelerator pump helps a whole lot when starting(figures as that's what makes late Evo Sportsters start).
Anything to reduce the kick'n as I'm an OF.
By the way thanksfor the help so far.
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The only question is: Does this puppy have an accelerator pump? Anyone familiar with these?
Seems the accelerator pump helps a whole lot when starting(figures as that's what makes late Evo Sportsters start).
Anything to reduce the kick'n as I'm an OF.
By the way thanksfor the help so far.
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I have the original Tillitson on my 67xlch and it works fine. Matter of fact, the longest time I've ever had the same carb on anything. There are some things that you need to check. They are easy to rebuild, but you might need a manuel. The only re-occuring problem I have had is the diaphram in the accelerator pump dries up if the bike isn't ridden regularly. By the way, I think they are made by some American tractor company. You might get some more feedback if you post this in the Ironhead forum.
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RE: Carb for 1967 XLCH,easy start/tune
Thanks for the heads up re. the ironheads.
The one I have looks just like a Tillison but says Keihin, it has a diaphram.I guess the same applies.Where do I go far parts?
Using the one I have sure works for me, I am a renowned keepskate.Part of the fun is seeing how far I can get on how little.
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The one I have looks just like a Tillison but says Keihin, it has a diaphram.I guess the same applies.Where do I go far parts?
Using the one I have sure works for me, I am a renowned keepskate.Part of the fun is seeing how far I can get on how little.
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