Carbs??
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Carbs??
My '74 XLH came with an S&S E on it. I have put about 1500 miles on it and I am not impressed. Seems too tempermental for me. Can't seem to dial it in.
Looking to change and I ask for suggestions. I am leaning towards a 38 or 40 mm Bendix. I am most familar with them since thats' what I grew up with. Looking also at a Mikuni but I need some guidance there. Never had one.
And just out of curiousity, what kind of mileage are you guys getting with your Sportys of similar years.
Thanks,
Bucaman
Looking to change and I ask for suggestions. I am leaning towards a 38 or 40 mm Bendix. I am most familar with them since thats' what I grew up with. Looking also at a Mikuni but I need some guidance there. Never had one.
And just out of curiousity, what kind of mileage are you guys getting with your Sportys of similar years.
Thanks,
Bucaman
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My '74 XLH came with an S&S E on it. I have put about 1500 miles on it and I am not impressed. Seems too tempermental for me. Can't seem to dial it in.
Looking to change and I ask for suggestions. I am leaning towards a 38 or 40 mm Bendix. I am most familar with them since thats' what I grew up with. Looking also at a Mikuni but I need some guidance there. Never had one.
And just out of curiousity, what kind of mileage are you guys getting with your Sportys of similar years.
Thanks,
Bucaman
Looking to change and I ask for suggestions. I am leaning towards a 38 or 40 mm Bendix. I am most familar with them since thats' what I grew up with. Looking also at a Mikuni but I need some guidance there. Never had one.
And just out of curiousity, what kind of mileage are you guys getting with your Sportys of similar years.
Thanks,
Bucaman
But, there are differences that should be noted when trying to decide which one you may like best.
In any case, do not buy a 40mm for an ironhead. This size carb is intended for the big twin and is too large to work well on an ironhead.
The best feature (by far) of the Mikuni is the smooth running and easy starting.
The biggest drawback (to me) is that it uses a flexible throttle cable which makes me use a cable hanging out in the wind.
Another drawback is the carb needs an adapter to fit it up to the manifold and the result is the carb sticks way out to the right compared to the Bendix.
The Bendix best feature is it uses a solid wire cable that allows me to use my original enclosed (within the handlebar) throttle cable and twist grip.
One drawback is compared to the Mikuni, the carb does not start the engine as easily.....but it does a good job of it.
I use the Bendix carb most of the time. I have the adjustable main jet model, but I suggest you get the fixed jet model should you decide to go with the Bendix.
Hope this helps some...............pg
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