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Old 10-05-2018, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by donk_316
Ignorance? Lol
A carb is LITERALLY a controlled fuel leak...
are not injectors prone to leaking?
its all in fun..
but don't bash a carb,
They are way more reliable then F.I.
 
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Old 10-05-2018, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by donk_316
What possible advantage could there be going from a computer controlled fueling system to a "Controlled fuel leak" carburetor system?
None.
Zero.
Zip.
Well I can think of a few advantages of a carb fueled bike

No need for A:-
High pressure fuel pump
Injectors
Map sensor
Oxygen sensors
ECM Computer

Ya gotta face it Carbs are cheaper to maintain and rebuild , and if ya motor needs extra juice It’s just as simple as a bigger jet or a needle clip change up.

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Old 10-09-2018, 11:38 AM
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FWIW, If I lived in the bush I would own carbed everything..cars, trucks, bikes, generators, etc.
Other than that I prefer the preciseness, response, and mileage I get from properly tuned efi bikes.
Bob
 
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Old 10-09-2018, 11:40 AM
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It's advantage is left stock, the cylinders will never wear out. Even the first generation MM, when understood, is better then a carb.
 

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Carb conversions are for deep pockets. I like my MM. Would like better mileage, but run a trike kit, 2 up,with 23 lbs. air in rear tires for smooth riding . Gets the job done. Ken
 
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Originally Posted by evotrike
Carb conversions are for deep pockets. I like my MM. Would like better mileage, but run a trike kit, 2 up,with 23 lbs. air in rear tires for smooth riding . Gets the job done. Ken
What kind of trike kit do you have.

A picture of the bike would be nice 👌

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Mate of mine rolled back to carburettor on his 2014 Forty-Eight. Cost him ballpark £2000 to achieve it and initially had running issues and waterlogging in wet weather due to moisture getting in the intake.




 
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The first carb was in fact, a somewhat metered fuel leak into the intake.
The latest carb design is in fact, a well developed fuel leak.
It is for this reason , as well as others, we have EFI...to get rid of the fuel leak...which produces more power with less fuel and emissions.
Bob
PS- As I’ve stated, if I were to be regularly out riding where there is no availability to current EFI replacement parts, I would have a carb for sure.
 
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Originally Posted by Wizardofaus
What kind of trike kit do you have.

A picture of the bike would be nice 👌

Wiz 🍻
Here ya go, Wiz.. '98 Ultra with Champion solid axle kit.

 
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My first gen FI is a piece of trash.... unless it is not being maintained right.... the problem is what does one do to maintain an FI system?
 


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