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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Question for all of you.&nbsp\\; I have found some pretty good deals on a super E and a super B carb.&nbsp\\; Research shows the only real difference in the carbs are that the B doesn't come with an acclerator pump.&nbsp\\; Might make it a bit more difficult to start but I wouldn't think so.&nbsp\\;

What would be your guys thoughts on which one to get?&nbsp\\; I'm thinking of putting the mikuni out of service just because of how difficult it is to find parts for.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Super E works best with smaller motors like 900, 1000, 1200, and the Super B is for big inch motors.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Disagree with Mojo. Depends on the jetting on the B. It is a super-G that is only for the bigger displacement motors. I have been running a B for nigh on about 26 years (before the E was available I think). Still have the "stock" sportster installation and jetting instructions. &nbsp\\;I would definitely go the Super-E route. Give the B a fast twist and it says "WTF". You gotta role them on.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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I'd go with the super E.It is not the pump that makes the s&amp\\;s equipped bike easier to start but the enricher circuit.The pump gives awesome adjustment potential as to how much fuel is delivered when you crack the throttle.Makes it easy to tune for coughs and sputters.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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Disagree with Mojo. Depends on the jetting on the B. It is a super-G that is only for the bigger displacement motors. I have been running a B for nigh on about 26 years (before the E was available I think). Still have the "stock" sportster installation and jetting instructions. &nbsp\\;\\\\\\;I would definitely go the Super-E route. Give the B a fast twist and it says "WTF". You gotta role them on.
You're right...I should have said the B would probably work better with a bigger motor.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Get the Super E.&nbsp\\; My shovelhead starts easier then the new fuel injected bikes.&nbsp\\; It will fire on about 1/2 a revolution of the motor.&nbsp\\; I thought the B was the older "non-shorty" carb that hangs out further.&nbsp\\; Anyway, get the E.&nbsp\\; I have seen good prices on them on ebay.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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I think I decided to go with the Super B.&nbsp\\; I know its against what everyone has said on here, but let me explain.&nbsp\\; With the right jetting I can make that carb work and work really well from what I am reading.&nbsp\\; Plus from what I have read the Super B is a really great carb to add power.&nbsp\\; Not saying that the Super E doensn't but the Super B is better in the power delivery area I believe.&nbsp\\; Plus for 50 bucks for the price of the Super B I couldn't pass it up.&nbsp\\; Mostly it will be used as a backup for my mikuni in case I have any problems with it. &nbsp\\; &nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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So I'm too late to add one more vote for the E. I'd been trying to respond for a while but I think the thread I started about the forum being fixed jinxed me cause after that, it got 10 times worse. I just quite checking back for a few days. Hell, I went and joined up with the mafia and have been reading over there for a while. I just wish there was more traffic but what can you expect with only 90 or so members. And by the way, last I saw, the only pict you have over there is with those damn blue zip-ties that arn't cut off.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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damn I forgot to update that!

 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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I think you will regret that move.The B is older tech.The bore is the same 1 7/8.No enricher,no pump.You will not add more power.$50.Are you buying a used carb?ah oh.Kinda like going to the auto salvage yard and buying a used Holley double pumper and bringing it home and putting it on a vintage 69 Cuda and expecting more power.Used carbs are sold for a reason.A used B could be 15 years old.&nbsp\\;
 
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