Looking to replace my Super B

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03-23-2015, 09:23 AM

Wcm71

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Looking to replace my Super B

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I'm looking to replace my super B S&S Carb on my 78 ironhead 1000cc. Im looing at a Weber DOCE Dual Carb on Ebay what do yall think about the weber or any other carbs that maybe a good fit ?

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03-23-2015, 07:22 PM

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03-26-2015, 08:58 AM

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What's wrong with your Super B? Generally Super B, Super E and CV carbs work great on Ironheads. Not sure why you wanna mess with that monster Weber.

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05-22-2015, 07:19 AM

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a really good option is a late model CV carb. easy to find and inexpensive. swap meets and independent shops will always have a box of them. the carb is easy to to tune and works great through idle to full power. i have one on my 77 xlh and 79 fxs.

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