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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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I am selling my 97 RK and I have had 2 calls asking if it is Carb or injected. When I say Injected they tell me they are not interested. WHat's the deal? Something I don't know about carbed vs injected. My Fatboy was carbed and was more sensitive than the injected.

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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Some people are just old school and want a carb.....
 
Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Carb problems can be fixed yourself...EFI problems means a trip to the dealer.
 
Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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It has the old Magnetti-Marelli injection system, rather than the newer Delphi. Many don't want to mess with one that old.
 
Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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97's had the Magneti Marelli fuel injection which most people consider inferior. Most bikes with that type injection were converted to carb because of problems.
 
Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Not to hijack the thread, but aren't all 2007 and later Harleys fuel injected?
 
Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FXDXTSport
Not to hijack the thread, but aren't all 2007 and later Harleys fuel injected?

What does that have to do with a 1997 Road King?


The answer to your question though is yes
 

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Carb problems can be fixed yourself...EFI problems means a trip to the dealer.
Yep, that is why I have a carbureted '02 heritage in my garage.... along with my '08 fuel injected heritage

If I could have bought the '08 with a carb I would have...
 
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Originally Posted by hspring03
What does that have to do with a 1997 Road King?
Doesn't have anything to do with a 97 RK. Has to do with my stupidity.... I read 07 RK. Sorry about that.
 
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i shopped around for a carb'd fatboy, i didn't want fuel injected because i can do pretty much anything with a carb. they're very easy to work on and if you do happen to need a new one it's like $350.00 for a performance carb. efi can be an absolute bitch to fix and cost a fortune to diagnose and repair.

plus i happen to think a harley, sounds, rides, and just feels better with a carb. but that's just my opinion.
 



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