[1975-SPORTY]

I have a 1975 Sportster XLH1000 that is stock. I have had the bike for 18 years but have not ridden it for the last 2. I want to replace the original Bendix Carb with something that will perform better. Does anyone have any suggestions on what type to use. I was thinking about an S&S but I have no idea where to start. Any thoughs???

[hotroadking]

S&S carbs are good, you'd want a Super E it's a pretty big carb for a 1000 but it's been done before.

One other option would be to get the parts to put a CV40 from a newer Sporty on your bike, mileage would be great and the performance would be good too.

How to do it I'm not sure but I know its been done maybe CD has some tips on the parts you'd need.

[Bobcat]

This maybe dating myself but way back when. (Like "Once upon a time"). Before they ever had the "Fat Book" and other aftermarket companies, we made our own custom parts. I had an old '70 XL and didn't like the stock carb either. I went to the local foreign auto wrecking yard and got an SU carb off of an English Ford. Took a little work to set it up but it worked great.
I think, the CV40 would be much better then the S&S. The S&S would be too big and the jetting would be a major PIA. I'm not sure but I think there is a kit to mount the CV40 to an XL. CD would know for sure. Have fun and be careful of the "Sportster Knee".

[BobcatHD]

I believe they make an S&S for the sporty. It's model is the B, not the super E or G. Way toooo big!