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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Started to do swap last year but ran into a couple of issues,so now I am back at it. So here are my qustions.

1. what cable are you guys using I bought a single cable for a older model CV but the free length was to long.

2. My carb didn't come with the choke cable. If I buy a choke cable what other parts are needed I am having trouble finding out what else is needed to operate the choke .

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Have you seen this? Not sure if it will answer your question, but might be worth a read anyway ...

Ironhead 40mm CV Carb Swap Today
 
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Honestly, if you have an older Ironhead like mine, the CV was kind of a pain in the butt to make work...wouldn't clear my gas tank. I'm going with a Mikuni instead.
 
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I had it all mocked up with intake,carb,and petcock. Everything fits ok I have my tanked mounted on the back bone frisco style so I got room I just can't find the choke parts or a single cable that will work so I went back to the old trusty bendix still have CV sitting around I was hoping to finish swap this winter but have not found parts yet
 
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