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What cv kit for a shovelhead

Discussion in 'CVP Stage 1 Tuners Kit' started by ebbazy, Sep 11, 2010.

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    ebbazy New Member

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    Can anyone recommend a kit for a CV carb installed on a shovelhead?
    I have what I believe is a sporster carb (stock), and the idle is erratic, and midrange seems alittle off. What kit should I go with?
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    welcome , kenfused will have to jump in on this one he runs the CV performance link at botton of page
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    Can you tell me more about the sportster carb you have? There was a Sportster version of the CV made in 1988 that did not have an accelerator pump, which is known for being difficult to tune. If you are using the carb on a 1340 Shovel then I would use one of the CVP Tuners Kits designed for the same engine size (EVO 1340), or use the 1200 Sportster kit if your engine is in the 1200cc range.
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    Thanks for the replies. The carb does have an accelerator pump. I have a 1200 shovel, so I will go for the 1200 sporster kit. I hope it cures the erratic idle.
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    When installing the kit be sure to take the time and inspect the manifold for any possible intake leaks around the head flanges.
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