Carb vs Efi
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Carb vs Efi
Hey guys just want to know if theres anyone out there that thinks the same way i do about fuel injected bikes. Ive always liked the idle alot better on carb bikes. Fuel injected bikes all seem to idle way to fast. Dont know what it is but the carb bikes seem to sound more like the distinct sound of a harley. Anyone out there agree? Thats why i went with a carbed harley. Always loved the sound and idle alot better. The only thing i liked about FI bikes is that you dont have to warm them up before you take off..lol
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One problem I have with a carb'd bike is winter riding. Riding in the 20-30 degree range (won't even start in the teens) after the bike is warmed up I sometimes stall out on the highway. I think this is because the carb freezes. I'll coast to the side, wait about 30 seconds to a minute and she's good to go again. Does an FI bike have the same problems?
Other than that, I can't think of a reason to have one over the other. I'll have to listen to the FI bikes a bit more closely.
Other than that, I can't think of a reason to have one over the other. I'll have to listen to the FI bikes a bit more closely.
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From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
One problem I have with a carb'd bike is winter riding. Riding in the 20-30 degree range (won't even start in the teens) after the bike is warmed up I sometimes stall out on the highway. I think this is because the carb freezes. I'll coast to the side, wait about 30 seconds to a minute and she's good to go again. Does an FI bike have the same problems?
Other than that, I can't think of a reason to have one over the other. I'll have to listen to the FI bikes a bit more closely.
Other than that, I can't think of a reason to have one over the other. I'll have to listen to the FI bikes a bit more closely.
Ron
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CV carb on my 2002 Sporty and an S&S Super E on my 2006 Springer. Next bike will be carb also. (It won't be a new bike thats for sure!)
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Carbs are good, but for me EFI works. Guys I ride with all have carbed bikes and its always start and warm up before we go. EFI makes more power with less fuel.
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My EFI'd 05' Train thumps gurgles and idles way down low. Maybe the cams i have or the tuner? I like it. It sounds perfect.
I wouldnt wanna dillick around with a carb when I have experienced the joy and simplicity of EFI.
I wouldnt wanna dillick around with a carb when I have experienced the joy and simplicity of EFI.
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I've been an owner/rider for over 40 years. I used to love to tune my carb bikes and tweak them "just right." When I discovered the virtues of EFI I never looked back. They start so reliably, maintain proper A/F mixture throughout the density alitude envelope and the high idle thing you talk of is easily lowered with a H-D remap or an aftermarket fuel management system. I could not imagine going back to cleaning the carbs, re-jetting, dialing it in for high alitude riding and back to valley riding. No thanks, no matter the perceived sound. 