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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Hi again...i need a new carburator...i was thinking in a S&S E but i like the SU rivera...or maybe a 42 mikuni thats comes as a complet kit...any experience?...my shovel has 1600 pistons...and is not so easy to start sometimes..

 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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I like the S&S Super E. It is a fully adjustable unit. Made in USA. You can run it on a stocker or a stroker with jet changes. Parts are easy to get for them if needed.
 
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