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Jun 22, 2022 | 08:58 AM

#31

sbrmike

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From: Potter County, PA

I have a 1984 FXEF. I ran a stock Kehin with an S&S Tear Drop Breather. I got between 50 and 55 MPG one up or two up. I was having sticking float issues and dumping fuel in buckets, so I bit the bullet and bought a new S&S Super E Shorty. I now get 48 to 49 MPG one up or two up. I drive mostly off of the highway; in other words not much cruising, lots of throttle play. It is jetted 70 Main and 295 Intermediate.

Jun 25, 2022 | 10:03 AM

#32

shovelsrule

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From: Dordrecht

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Originally Posted by DrDirty

My bike is mostly stock.
I just want to get away from the S&S and not spend $$ for nothing. I'm only putting 3-5 k miles a year on the bike

If you want MPG and stock look you should get a CV carb with a newer pigsnout air cleaner off a sportster. Looks exactly the same as stock FLH and fits the CV.
The $40 knockoff CV carbs from eBay seem to work very good. A 1200 plate for the ac might be a problem.