Do you need a jetting kit for a CV carburetor upgrade?
Parts required to complete the CV carburetor upgrade: Stage 1 Jetting Kit if using a used CV carb. The carburetor for the conversion should be in known working condition (if used) and include a enricher (choke) cable. The choke utilized on a butterfly carburetor is different and therefore won’t work for this conversion.
How many Harleys have a CV carburetor?
The only thing common about the Harley CV carburetor would be that over 3 million Harley’s were outfitted with these versatile carbs from the factory.
Can a CV carburetor be upgraded to dual cable?
If requiring an upgrade to a dual cable system there are several sources to do so including the dealer or online. Parts required to complete the CV carburetor upgrade: Stage 1 Jetting Kit if using a used CV carb. The carburetor for the conversion should be in known working condition (if used) and include a enricher (choke) cable.
What do you need to know about CV carburetor tuning?
Notice: All instructions and the EZ-Just are intended for a Harley CV carburetor only. Mixture tuning on your Harley Davidson CV carburetor is a simple procedure that can easily be performed with basic tools. Anytime you rejet or change exhaust or air cleaner intake it is suggested to adjust the mixture.
How do you upgrade a CV carburetor on a Harley Davidson?
Step 1 – Unbolt the old carburetor from the manifold. Disconnect the fuel line and vacuum hoses. If the original dual cable setup is to be reused label them for reinstalling on the CV carburetor. Step 2 – Loosely place the flange adapter on the carb and align with the manifold bolts.
Parts required to complete the CV carburetor upgrade: Stage 1 Jetting Kit if using a used CV carb. The carburetor for the conversion should be in known working condition (if used) and include a enricher (choke) cable. The choke utilized on a butterfly carburetor is different and therefore won’t work for this conversion.
Notice: All instructions and the EZ-Just are intended for a Harley CV carburetor only. Mixture tuning on your Harley Davidson CV carburetor is a simple procedure that can easily be performed with basic tools. Anytime you rejet or change exhaust or air cleaner intake it is suggested to adjust the mixture.
Which is better a Harley Keihin or CV carburetor?
A Harley CV carburetor by far outperforms it’s butterfly style predecessors, namely the Keihin, Zenith, and Bendix. This brings us to the subject of upgrading these older Harley “Soup Cans” to the newer CV style carb.