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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Any good suggestions for a fairly maintenance free, reliable performance carb for an '02 88 cu in??
 
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I run an S&S Super E. Seems like a great carb, good instructions on the web to tune it, old school look (with the air cleaner), etc.

Prior to that, I had a sporty with the stock CV. I took it apart quite a bit, and frankly think it was pretty good too. (I took it apart because of tank issues, not carb issues.)

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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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I had the Mikuni HSR42 flatslide carb on my '99 FXDX with the 88 c.i. motor (upgraded to 95). No issues ever...
 
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I run an Mikuni HSR42 flat-slide carb on my 00 FXDL, no issues, great carb.
 
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Originally Posted by arrowslinger1980
Any good suggestions for a fairly maintenance free, reliable performance carb for an '02 88 cu in??
There are options but it's pretty hard to beat the OEM CV40. Unless you have a motor capable of horsepower greater than about 110, the OEC CV40 will get the job done. Personally, I think the Woods modified CVs are better performers than the Mik or the S&S; JMHO.
 
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Mikuni HSR42
 
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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MIKUNI was and I stiil think the 4 barrel add on for HD's.

They where the tops 40yrs ago and IMO still are the tops in bolt on carbs.
 
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Harley sells the Mikuni 42 in a Screaming Eagle kit that includes an adapter to mount stock or like type air cleaners. I swapped out my CV to the Mukini on a 2003 Night Train and immediately had a smile on my face when I fired up the bike. Improved throttle response and overall performance and the Mukini is very easy to tune. Highly recommend it.
 
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the mikuni is a great carb, but i have seen alot of them in the shop lately with alot of corosion fron this ethanol fuel crap they sell now. s&s carbs dont seem to be as prone to the corosion
 
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Mikuni 42 awesome throttle response !!!!
 
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