Who is the best guy to troubleshoot a Harley Davidson carburetor?
Bob’s at the bench with your Harley carburetor troubleshooting questions. He gives his suggestions on where to start when you are having fuel delivery issues. He also gets into other issues that might be the issue for a “stumbling” motorcycle. Watch how to rebuild your carburetor with our Carburetor Rebuild Class.
What kind of CARB does a 1990 Harley Electra Glide have?
Hello, I have a 1990 Harley Electra Glide with only 9000 miles. Bike sat in garage for 1 season without being started. I fired bike up last week started riding after about 4 miles gas started leaking out of carb overflow tube. I nursed bike home removed bowl on carb noticed some sediment.
Is the Dyna Wide Glide a carb cough?
After buying a 2000 Dyna Wide Glide a year ago for half price from an unemployed friend who was moving in a hurry, I started to work on the low speed (and dangerous) carb cough. You know, one of those that gets you while low-speed turning. It idled pretty good, and ran cheetah strong, with some backfiring.
What is the low rpm jet on a carb?
Low rpm operation is controlled by the intermediate jet (#11). If sneezing or popping is experienced below approximately 3000 rpm’s the intermediate jet must be replaced with a larger sized (richer) jet.
Bob’s at the bench with your Harley carburetor troubleshooting questions. He gives his suggestions on where to start when you are having fuel delivery issues. He also gets into other issues that might be the issue for a “stumbling” motorcycle. Watch how to rebuild your carburetor with our Carburetor Rebuild Class.
Hello, I have a 1990 Harley Electra Glide with only 9000 miles. Bike sat in garage for 1 season without being started. I fired bike up last week started riding after about 4 miles gas started leaking out of carb overflow tube. I nursed bike home removed bowl on carb noticed some sediment.
What kind of CARB does a Sportster 1200 have?
Q: 2003 Sportster 1200, I am having problems with my carb. I put an RV cam in it, and Ultima programmable ignition system. The carb is a Ultima R-2, it has a 062 main jet as it is now I get 53miles to a 3-1/2 gal tank. I would like to know how low I can go on the main jet without starving the motor, and gain fuel mileage.
Can a CV Keihin carburetor cause a Harley to stall?
This can occur on any model, any carburetor, but seems to happen most often with the stock CV Keihin carburetors used on the newer (90 up) Big Twins and Sportster models. This condition is not only annoying, but can cause the Harley to stall dangerously at stoplights, and can damage intake seals.
What causes the carburetor on a Harley to slow down?
If there is a vacuum leak the gas will be drawn into the leak and cause the engine RPM to slow or fluctuate. DO NOT PERFORM THIS NEAR AN OPEN FLAME. Again it should be emphasized, the #1 cause of carburetor related problems on a Harley or other V-Twin motorcycle is VACUUM LEAKS.
Why is my CV carb not working on my Harley?
Again it should be emphasized, the #1 cause of carburetor related problems on a Harley or other V-Twin motorcycle is VACUUM LEAKS. The CV carb is dependent upon vacuum to function properly. 2) Check that the Needle Jet (nozzle) is installed correctly.
What happens when you change the carburetor on a Harley?
These signs include a drastic decrease in fuel economy, black smoke appearing from the exhaust, sluggish acceleration, the engine spitting back through the carburetor, or hesitating upon acceleration. A low-speed circuit adjustment to the carburetor can be made in minimal time .
What are the signs of a bad carburetor?
These signs include a drastic decrease in fuel economy, black smoke appearing from the exhaust, sluggish acceleration, the engine spitting back through the carburetor, or hesitating upon acceleration. A low-speed circuit adjustment to the carburetor can be made in minimal time
What kind of carburetor does a 1989 Harley Davidson use?
This simple procedure is a great Harley tech tip that applies to all Harley carbs from 1989 to present that use the CV style Harley Davidson carburetor. Earlier models equipped with the older butterfly style carbs (pre-89 Evo’s, Shovelheads, Pans, and Ironheads) are excellent candidates for upgrading to a modern Harley carburetor.
What was last year for carbs on a road King?
HATER OF THE GRAVEL!!!!!! The last year for a carburetor option on any Harley was 2006. I had bought a 2006 E=glide with the carb because it was going to be the last year you could get one. In 2007 Harley came out with the 96 engine and O2 control. A left turning Honda Accord took out my 2006….I miss that bike.
If there is a vacuum leak the gas will be drawn into the leak and cause the engine RPM to slow or fluctuate. DO NOT PERFORM THIS NEAR AN OPEN FLAME. Again it should be emphasized, the #1 cause of carburetor related problems on a Harley or other V-Twin motorcycle is VACUUM LEAKS.
Where to adjust the carburetor on a Harley Davidson?
Acquaint yourself with the adjustment screw location at the bottom rear of the carburetor prior to running the engine. You will need a small screw driver for adjusting the screw unless an EZ-Just has been installed. With the engine idling slow (no more than 900 rpm), turn the screw inward (clockwise) SLOWLY until the engine starts to stumble.
What causes hesitation after a carburetor rebuild?
1) The #1 cause of hesitation and performance issues following a carburetor rebuild or install is VACUUM LEAKS. The importance of a perfect seal where the carburetor spigot press fits to the manifold boot seal is critical.