Good CV carb?

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Feb 17, 2010 | 08:16 PM

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I don't remember which jets I'm running but they could do for another change...again. I'm running a A/N Big Sucker, SE Heads, Dyna 2000 ignition, and Thunderheaders. I feel a larger/better carb will only help. Especially since a cam and higher compression pistons are in the future.

Feb 17, 2010 | 09:10 PM

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I did everything that could be done (I think) to the stock CV carb on my Roadking. Thunderslide, Thunder jet, had it sent out and the whole inside venturi area polished, the stock slide was re worked and the squared off edges rounded for better airflow (after scrapping the Thunderslide), re-jetted...etc. I finally did what I should have done in the first place and bought the HSR 42 Mikuni, IMHO the Mikuni is 10 times the carb that the CV is. Immediate horsepower increase after bolting it on, jetted perfect right from the box for me. No stumbles or flat spots. They have a phrase for dumping money into a stock CV carb, It's called "throwing good money after bad".

Feb 17, 2010 | 09:55 PM

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Mikuni HSR 42, You'll be happy,

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Feb 17, 2010 | 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzo

Failz, FWIW I have the Wood modified CV and it kicks ***. My built 80" on a bagger will pull the wheel up in 2nd. The high flow kit is great, when cruising I get mid 40's mpg and it ill still snort when I get on it. I love the setup.

I really can't justify the $600 he wants though.

Feb 17, 2010 | 10:07 PM

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Mikuni huh? Alright then. What all will I need to change to put one on?

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Feb 17, 2010 | 10:16 PM

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Nope, it uses the same manifold. When I bought the Mikuni I got the HSR42 EZ kit (they called it) uses the stock cables. Maybe they all use the stock cables now, I bought mine years ago.

Feb 17, 2010 | 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PineyRider

Nope, it uses the same manifold. When I bought the Mikuni I got the HSR42 EZ kit (they called it) uses the stock cables. Maybe they all use the stock cables now, I bought mine years ago.

Mine's a 2000 and I had to use the stock enrichener cable but they're not very hard to hang. I had to do a little fine tuning to find the "sweet spot" but great throttle response and easy to maintain.

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