05 FXDWG - Question about CVP Stage 1 Kit

Good Evening,

I have an issue with my 05 'Glide that I'm trying to work out, and someone on a different forum suggested the Stage 1 Carb Tuner Kit to fix the problem. That led me to this forum, and I must say, there is some very good info here. Here is what I posted on the other site:

Like I said, one of the members suggested this kit. Honestly, I'm pretty confident it would fix the problem. However, as stated in the above paragraph, I'm a bit worried about gas mileage, as I'm a bit stingy when it comes to paying for $3 per gallon gas (ya I know....but its just the way I am!).

I'm mechanically inclined, though it has been almost all related to cars. The last Carb I had off of anything was a Holley 4 bbl from a 74 Pontiac. Even so, I'd like to think I'd have no problems doing the job.

Advice, input, suggestions, recommendations, etc would be greatly appreciated.

Additionally, if anybody could chime in on how this kit has affected mileage (good, bad, or not at all), I'd love to hear that too.

Thanks!

Hello Bob, this sounds completely like that there is a jetting issue. what tips this off for me is how much different the bike runs at different air temps. Even though a motorcycle engine and a car carb are designed different, they still function basically the same. Also, the key is that the bike runs better when you have the choke on, what you are doing is taking the oxogen away and giving it more fuel so it will run properly. You could have too big of jets in. Was the bike re-jetted when you put different pipes on?

Many thanks for the responses. The kit is really sounding good. I've got a shop manual, so I'm pretty certain I can do the job with little trouble. Would like to get some feedback from a few folks on their mileage results if possible.

Thanks again!
Bob

I run EFI on my 06 "geezerglide" but did install the v-ductor and if I didn't like using up all the new torque so much I'm sure it has improved my fuel mileage.
I can't say on the CVP and mileage, but I know Ken puts out quality products
:rocket_bike::rocket_bike:I don't mind spendin $30/day on gas,that means I either went really far or went nowhere really fast

Good morning; I am a brand new member. Installed the stage 1 kit with the accelerator pump upgrade. Stock Jets on my 96 Fatboy (only mod are aftermarket pipes from previous owner) were 42 and 170 and the air fuel screw was 1 1/4 turns out. I am using the 45 and 180 from the kit. QUESTION is, "Where should the air/fuel mixture be?" Have already added a 1/4 turn out from instructions on Harley Performance.com to accomodate for the "lean" factory setting. Currently I am out 1 1/2 turns. Idles ok but won't accept gas uder aload; just pops..I am thinking I am really lean OR there is a problem with the timing advance. Thought I would start here with you fine folks! Can anyone help?

Ok, it has been a couple of months, but I went ahead and ordered the kit (beat the free shipping deadline, LOL). Will report back once I get it installed.

hotroadking....appreciate the input. Didn't find any leaks - hope I didn't miss something!

Bob

I had a '05 Super Glide with EFI. I had a stage 1 that consisted of a Ness Big Sucker air cleaner, V&H Big Shot staggered pipes and a Power Commander .It ran great and good power and I was getting 42 mpg on the highway at 65mph. you should be able to get a carb set to run the same way.

Ok, I have been riding a lot this summer, and I swear my "lean" problem is getting progressively worse. The bike simply takes forever to warm up, and even when fully warm, at light-throttle cruising speeds, it bucks and occassionally coughs - even in this hot summer weather.

So, I went out and did what you suggested again - taking my time - and I did find something. I can get the rpm to increase slightly when I spray carb cleaner around the area that the intake bolts to the head - both front and rear cylinders. It is not a big increase at all, but I did it probably a couple dozen times, and there is definately a change in rpm (engine smooths out a bit too). When sprayed around where the carb attaches to the intake, I couldn't get in discernable change in rpm.

So....leaky intake seals? Best guess. I have the manual, and it looks very straightforward. However, what the heck do you use to get those 1/4" allen-head bolts off???? Could they have put them at a worse angle?

And I'm scared to go down to the local stealership and even ask what they want for those seals.

Hoping my kit gets here soon too....

Thanks. I have a service manual, and decent tools. It does still have the allen-head bolts (I'm the original owner, and nothing has ever been off the motor).

Any advice for getting those bolts out? I assume you use a standard allen wrench, as there isn't room for an allen-head socket? Will pulling the gas tank off make it any easier?

Appreciate it!
Bob

I use carb cleaner to spray for leaks it is a little more volatile and defiantly lets you know there is a leak.
As for mileage, I get around 50 MPG’s on 2 different bikes with Kens stuff installed in them, I do not use the Easy Adjust air screw. I use the stock air screw, once set you won’t have to adjust any more.