Mikuni Carb
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Mikuni Carb
Hi guys,
I have a 2001 Softail standard and I am thinking of fitting a 42mm Mikuni carby..
Has anyone fitted one of these carby's?..... If so....what's your views of them?
Cheers..
I have a 2001 Softail standard and I am thinking of fitting a 42mm Mikuni carby..
Has anyone fitted one of these carby's?..... If so....what's your views of them?
Cheers..
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RE: Mikuni Carb
Good carbs. But why do you want to put one on? Your CV is a great carb, especially on a stock or near stock engine. The 42 won't work any better.
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RE: Mikuni Carb
Thanks for the reply pococj....I have heard from other guys who have the 42 fitted and while there is no hp gain they say the torque gain is very good and acceleration is much better.
.....but I was thinking along the same line as you.
.....but I was thinking along the same line as you.
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RE: Mikuni Carb
Here's a link that'll show you a couple things to do the the CV that'll probably give you at least nearly the same effect, only way cheaper:
http://www.nightrider.com/
Click on the Motorcycle Performance Guide and look in the CV section. Also check out the TC 88/95 section for data on different combinations of carbs, cams, etc.
http://www.nightrider.com/
Click on the Motorcycle Performance Guide and look in the CV section. Also check out the TC 88/95 section for data on different combinations of carbs, cams, etc.
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RE: Mikuni Carb
I have tried Mikuni's, S&S, Quicksilver, much modified CV's and Dellorto's. By far the Mikuni was the best. Throttle response is greatly improved. You may not get Hp number differences but you will feel it. If I was not running my Dellorto(mostly for looks) I would not hesitate to put a Mikuni on.
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RE: Mikuni Carb
Id have to agree with PocoCJ, with the why question. Your current carb will do what your wanting it to do, if properly jetted. Thats money you could put toward chrome, or rattle can paint if your Poco.
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RE: Mikuni Carb
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Id have to agree with PocoCJ, with the why question. Your current carb will do what your wanting it to do, if properly jetted. Thats money you could put toward chrome, or rattle can paint if your Poco.
Id have to agree with PocoCJ, with the why question. Your current carb will do what your wanting it to do, if properly jetted. Thats money you could put toward chrome, or rattle can paint if your Poco.
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RE: Mikuni Carb
The Mikuni HSR 42 is a quality part.
It is probably overkill for any stock or mildly-tuned motor.
However, one thing any motor can benefit from the Mikuni is....throttle response.
The Keihin/H-D CV carb has poor throttle response. It's the nature of the design. You can't change it.
Once you've installed a Mikuni, you have bought your last carb. It is a firm foundation for any and all motor mods you wish to do.
It is probably overkill for any stock or mildly-tuned motor.
However, one thing any motor can benefit from the Mikuni is....throttle response.
The Keihin/H-D CV carb has poor throttle response. It's the nature of the design. You can't change it.
Once you've installed a Mikuni, you have bought your last carb. It is a firm foundation for any and all motor mods you wish to do.