S&S
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I have run, S&S (L, B, E, G, D) CV, SU, DelOrto, Weber and predator on Harleys. S&S are always my first choice because They make great power, are decent on gas and are very easy to get in a positive state of tune. I love their pedigree, the company story, the heritage and the look of S&S.
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mine runs perfect ive gone to the second lowest intermediate jet as it was running rich. the bike runs perfect.starts so easy stock 80 lowrider my hd mech said going to the lowest jet it will run lean
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Mileage will be affected when a carb has an acceleration pump like the S&S has. People often wick the throttle at stop lights etc. The pump squirts fuel more than a jet.
Mileage is up to the rider more than the carb. The pump is a big part of the performance. Constant velocity carbs most likely will get better mileage but again it's up to the rider.
The S&S is considered a performance carb and should be remembered when comparing. Just my opinion.
Mileage is up to the rider more than the carb. The pump is a big part of the performance. Constant velocity carbs most likely will get better mileage but again it's up to the rider.
The S&S is considered a performance carb and should be remembered when comparing. Just my opinion.
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Mileage will be affected when a carb has an acceleration pump like the S&S has. People often wick the throttle at stop lights etc. The pump squirts fuel more than a jet.
Mileage is up to the rider more than the carb. The pump is a big part of the performance. Constant velocity carbs most likely will get better mileage but again it's up to the rider.
The S&S is considered a performance carb and should be remembered when comparing. Just my opinion.
Mileage is up to the rider more than the carb. The pump is a big part of the performance. Constant velocity carbs most likely will get better mileage but again it's up to the rider.
The S&S is considered a performance carb and should be remembered when comparing. Just my opinion.
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Only one Ironhead gets an accelerator pump around here...I despise the things.. Certainly not necessary, so...I mostly turn 'em Off.. If an exceptionally lean tune, sometimes a Partial Squirt..
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The S&S converts dollars to Horsepower, no getting away from it....go with a CV40 if you want good mileage but are prepared to lose some HP. I took my S&S off as I prefer dollars to HP.
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