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Carb. for shovelhead

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by zoomerjb, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. zoomerjb

    zoomerjb Member

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    Ive got a 81 flhs shovel and have been running a s&s super b for years its starting to give me problems and am thinking about updating, looking for any suggestions or feedback
    zoomerjb, Apr 15, 2012
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  3. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

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    I'd switch to a CV carburetor, they are very good carbs.
    check out cvperformance.com JMO
    HarleysLR, Apr 15, 2012
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  4. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just the ticket pick up a used HD CV 40 from an EVO or TC, manifold,
    hook it up, check the shovel forums for tips but it makes all the difference
    hotroadking, Apr 15, 2012
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  5. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    CV carb is the way to go...lots of used ones on Ebay...you'll also want to pick up an adapter to mount it to your manifold...like this one(link below)...or contact member here joshbob to see where he got his...

    Harley CV Carb Adapter HRS-42 & OEM to S&S E Manifold | eBay
    Lucifer, Apr 16, 2012
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  6. joshbob

    joshbob Well-Known Member

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    Yup . . . the CV is a good way to go. I got mine used ($35) from a member here on the forum, and then rebuilt and upgraded it with a tuners kit from CV Performance. Ken (of CVP) will help you with the jetting, etc.

    They are a very reliable carb and simple to set up.
    joshbob, Apr 16, 2012
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  7. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Cv are really dependable aren't they?:D

    Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 17, 2012
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  8. prodrag1320

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    CV`s work VERY well on shovels & iron XL motors,cheap too
    prodrag1320, Apr 27, 2012
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