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Looking to get a new Carb, any suggestions?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by js00hd, Jun 8, 2005.

  1. js00hd

    js00hd New Member

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    Hey all,
    I have a 2000 Fatboy, Kuryakin Hypercharger, Python 3 Pipes, and a DAYTONA TWIN TEC PLUG-IN IGNITION MODULE. I am looking for a little more out of it now and I was told that the Mikuni 42mm is the way to go. Any one have any other suggestions or is this the best for performance.
    js00hd, Jun 8, 2005
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  3. CD

    CD Guest

    The HSR42 Easy kit will give you the best bang for the buck. S&S super E will give you some more WOT and top end but, less mileage and throttle response can be tricky.
    CD, Jun 8, 2005
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    maxpower_hd Active Member

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    Mikuni

    I have had three Mikuni carbs now. I have never had a problem with them. They are easy to install, usually run good right out of the box and are easy to tune. They're a little pricier than the S&S but, in my opinion, well worth the extra few $$$. You can also adjust the idle on the fly quite easily if needed.

    Good Luck!
    maxpower_hd, Jun 9, 2005
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  5. CD

    CD Guest

    They're only pricier if you go total kit. the Easy kits are a lot cheaper and are a bolt on.
    CD, Jun 9, 2005
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  6. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Not to be the party pooper but a cv 40 will handle quite a bit of power on your motor, you can probably run it up into the low 90's high 80's on hp. Until you get into a big bore, new intake, heads and cams you can probably run the same carb.

    The mik is a good carb, throttle response will feel better, it will have a little rattle (mik slide rattle) but it's nothing to concern over.

    FWIW I'd invest in a set of ANdrews tw26a cams with your 88 before I'd pop for a new carb, and CD can set you up with those cams. I think you'd see more power for the $ spent and the cams will work with a mild big bore setup as well.
    hotroadking, Jun 9, 2005
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