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Dec 29, 2014 | 05:37 AM

RSDUDA

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From: CHESHIRE MA /WAKEFIELD RI

carb time

it may be time for a new carb for out shovel it has a Mikuni 40 on it now that is not in good shape the en-richener don't work starts hard but it runs ok when it is running so I am thinking of a new 42 or an s&s so I was looking for some input thanks
Ron

Dec 29, 2014 | 06:04 AM

05flhtbob

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From: livingston co,mi

might want to try and go through the one you have first ?

Dec 29, 2014 | 06:54 AM

RSDUDA

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Originally Posted by 05flhtbob

might want to try and go through the one you have first ?

I did the bike sat for 6 years it's not nice in there

Dec 29, 2014 | 09:26 AM

Racepres

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If it sat dormant for 6 years...it needs more than a carb me thinks...

Dec 29, 2014 | 10:20 AM

Dan89FLSTC

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If the carb you have is a flat slide HS40, it is a great carb.

They stopped making them in the early `90s, but rebuild parts are still available.

I would get a rebuild kit and a gallon can of Berrymans carb cleaner, strip the carb and soak all the parts in the cleaner overnight.

Unless of course you just have an itch for a new carb...