carb advise?
carb advise?
Stage IV
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Western Colorado
S&S and Mikuni flatslides are great if all you want to do is drag race. The best carb for riding is definitely the stock CV that came on it. You don't have to worry about changing jets or anything when you ride across country with the CV like you do with the S&S. You'll also get better fuel economy with the CV.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: At home
Screaming Eagle?
I put a Screaming Eagle air cleaner on a 99 sporty hugger, but had to change the jet and reset the air screw. If you pull the carb, there won't be a screw there, you have to drill a hole to get to it. I found this on a blog a very long time ago, but could get you the info if you need it. I have a bunch of other carbs. but, this really helped the bike. Made my wife very happy.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Somewhere In NY
I put a Screaming Eagle air cleaner on a 99 sporty hugger, but had to change the jet and reset the air screw. If you pull the carb, there won't be a screw there, you have to drill a hole to get to it. I found this on a blog a very long time ago, but could get you the info if you need it. I have a bunch of other carbs. but, this really helped the bike. Made my wife very happy.
Idk if that is where you read it but it talks about what you mentioned and more Waldhorn
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Stage III
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Paoli
Thanks so much guys!!....I don't know if I need one or not. In between gears it sputters. I didn't know if that was the carb characteristic or not.
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Road Captain
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I had a 96 1200 custom. After getting sick of the stock CV coughing I installed a Super E with a Thunderjet and with a little tuning I was amazed at how smooth it pulled and the amount of power I felt. Not everyone's cup of tea but I had great luck with that carb.
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Have you changed anything? Do you remember a time when it did not sputter?
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