Mikuni v. S&S

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Mar 24, 2005 | 03:28 PM

12Stones

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Mikuni v. S&S

I'm in the planning stage for my 05 XL1200C (which basically means I wanna do a lot of stuff to it but don't have the money). So while I'm dreaming, I'm looking at changing the stock carb out to a Mikuni or an S&S carb. I want to increase performance and horsepower. So, my question is two-fold. First, will changing out the stock carb make much difference and if so, what are the pros and cons to the two carbs and which on is better in your opinions. Thanks in advance.

Mar 24, 2005 | 06:43 PM

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RE: Mikuni v. S&S

I got a Mikuni from gopartsdirect.com, I figure if they make the SE one anyway, why not get it, and I got it from somebody else b/c the money I saved paid to have it installed. Throttle response is way better than the stock, I recommend it to everyone. Although I dont have a Sportster, I am sure the rules still apply, definitely worth the money. Just my .02

Mar 25, 2005 | 03:16 AM

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RE: Mikuni v. S&S

You won't gain much more power or torque if any from a Mikuni but a lot better throttle response. I have a 42mm Mikuni on my softtail standard and before doing so asked around a lot about differant carbs from guys who have tried them all......Mikuni was the answer.

Wouldn't have anything else now.

Mar 25, 2005 | 03:42 AM

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Running a Mikuni on my old Ironhead, and shes a fire breathing Machine.

Mar 25, 2005 | 11:52 AM

12Stones

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RE: Mikuni v. S&S

Thanks for the replies so far. Is anyone out there running an S&S?

Mar 25, 2005 | 01:04 PM

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RE: Mikuni v. S&S

A stock HD Carb. will flow all the air a near stock bike needs. Unless you are going to do a lot of high end engine mods, you are not going to gain much power from a different carb. You will find that the Mikuni will give you smoother power input with no dead spots. As far as S&S or Mikuni, my choice would be Mikuni.

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Mar 25, 2005 | 02:56 PM

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Thanks for the replies so far. Is anyone out there running an S&S?

I run an S&S on my Fatboy, only time the carbs efficient is at WFO, IMHO if I had it to do over agian woulda went with a Mikuni. Didnt because at the time the slide rattled in the Mikuni here theyve since fixed that.

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Apr 28, 2005 | 01:52 AM

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RE: Mikuni v. S&S

The Mikuni has 5 tuning circuits, where the S&S has 3. You can add a circuit to the S&S, but adds to the price of the carb. A lot of the performance shops will turn to the Mikuni to tune the motor better with the extra circuits. If your motor is stock, I would look into a hop-up kit for the stock CV carb. I have done several CV carbs on EVO motors and makes a big difference. The CV carb is a good carb.