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I plan to install a cv carb on my 1975 xlh sportster Does anyone know a good starting point for jetting? I live at sea level and the bike has drag pipes. Also,can I adapt a choke cable and use the original bracket? Thanks

Hey there gents, what the heck have you all been up to? it has been a long time since I have posted here so I thought I would pop in and say hello.

Not a lot happening here other than work is being demanding along with family and of course riding. I have been able to make some money wrenching on bikes but still haven't made the plunge into doing it full time, actually, I guess I haven't completely decided if I really want to or not. I kind of like having the ability of picking and choosing which projects that I take on, just hard for me to give up my own riding time I guess.

For those of you who remember my wife, Hot Rider, is now a licensed real estate agent here in Minnesota. She has sold three homes now and it seems that things are gaining speed rather well. As always, she is my...

Hey all,
I'm working on a 2003 FXDL for a lady, and she wants to have a fatter tire put on the back. It has a 150/80 B16 71H stock tire/wheel on it right now. I was wondering if it would be possible to put a 180/70 B16 on the stock rim without any major modifications.... Any constructive help would be greatly appreciated!!

Just picked up this 76 FXE last week and looking forward to adding some of my own style to her. I've been wanting another FX shovelhead for a while and this bike fit the bill.


1976 FXE, matching numbers engine/frame. The seller said the 74" had been bored but no way of knowing unless I tear it down, but that's not on the immediate radar. Also said the top end had been done, but I'll probably pull the heads just to take a peak. I can tell by the cylinder fin count the engine was not converted to an 80" which is fine by me. The engine is remarkably leak free (for now).

The trans was upgraded to a Revtech 5 into 4. The carburetor was upgraded to a CV carb... something I would have done anyway so I just need to give it the old CVP treatment. Paint is fresh and the PO added the repro...