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Need carb help...

Discussion in 'CV Performance' started by Ben Medley, Oct 19, 2010.

  1. Ben Medley

    Ben Medley New Member

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    I have a 2004 road king with a stage 1 tuner kit from cv performance.It has a 190(stock) main jet and a 48 pilot jet.I recently put S&S 510 gear drive cams in it,true dual exhaust and it has a high flow K&N air cleaner.Since doing this upgrade it runs like crap.At full throttle it sputters out and even has died on me.Seems like it is starved for fuel.Checked for intake leaks-none present.No exhaust leaks either.Can anyone give me some pointers as to what to do? Change pilot ,main or both jets?Thanks,Ben.
    Ben Medley, Oct 19, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    if it runs ok at idle and off idle with no poping, leave the pilot jet alone......step up one size at a time on the main. only do one thing at a time, then check.....
    chucktx, Oct 19, 2010
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    then check what? all of the reply didn't show up on my page.Thanks,Ben
    Ben Medley, Oct 19, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    after you step the jet up one, take it out and run it, get it to operating temp. check to see if it is running ok............
    chucktx, Oct 19, 2010
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  6. Ben Medley

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    What about putting a different ignition module on such as a Screamin'Eagle or Crane etc.??
    Ben Medley, Oct 20, 2010
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    better to work on one thing at a time, I'd get the carb problem figured out first.
    I have a SE ignition module on mine, I installed it when the bike was new, I did the same cams you have with 20,000 miles on the bike. haven't had any trouble with either, now have 58,000 plus miles.
    HarleysLR, Oct 20, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    agree, one step at a time. the harley ign. is plenty strong enough for the changes you have made. get the carb handled, then move on...........
    chucktx, Oct 20, 2010
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