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[SBB]

Howie, I noticed in this photo that your choke knob went missing.   Where's the choke with the new carb?

S&S carb's have always had an enrichner.
No need for a choke button.
Current design is a lever that's pulled up.
Earlier models had a brass plunger that was lifted and turned.
I had one on my 1988 Classic with Andrews cams and Paucho exhaust.
Ahhh the good ol days before the internet!

 

[naitram]

hey some of us still run em. even with the internet

[SBB]

hey some of us still run em. even with the internet

If I had an EVO bike there would be a S&S on it!
Even if the internet says a mikuni is better.
An S&S on an EVO is a given!


 

[hd-dude]

Bike looks amazing!

Changes I see are:

Blue windshiels -- GONE!
Carb/air cleaner
Pipes
Chrome clutch bracket/clamp
Chrome front brake reservoir/clamp

Let's see, that's five . . .

No rubber covers on the throttle cables - new?
Ooohhh, Pingel petcock
Do I see teets on the rear tire?

Eight?

I really like those pipes!

Well your good, I counted the chrome controls as one, so there is still one more to find.....

[110tHunDer]

Well your good, I counted the chrome controls as one, so there is still one more to find.....

Hmmm, back to the drawing board . . .

[spydglide]

For some reason, I was under the impression that the initial changes would include mid-controls.    spyder

[Twolanerider]

Well your good, I counted the chrome controls as one, so there is still one more to find.....

Just scanned this thread to catch up and see how things were going.  Looks great.  Really nice improvements.  But.....

How's it run Jim?

[110tHunDer]

Hmmm, back to the drawing board . . .

OK, I give!  I ain't seein' it!

[hd-dude]

Just scanned this thread to catch up and see how things were going.  Looks great.  Really nice improvements.  But.....

How's it run Jim?

Runs well, I did not have a bunch of saddle time, only a few miles to get the carb dialed in. The bike is quick and runs great with the "M" pipes, S&S carb and the new "single fire" Dyna 2000P ignition system (this is not the 8th item as it is not visbible). I really like the bike and sure have enjoyed having it here to look at and talk about, it a great conversation piece. We don't see very many FXR's around here anymore. 90-95% of the bikes that come throught the shop are baggers.

[hd-dude]

OK, I give!  I ain't seein' it!

HINT: Left side of engine...........

[Hoist!]

This last one might be tough!

Then there's the stuff ya can't see!

Thanks gang! I love the way it came out! Just how I pictured!

The bars and the foot contols will be evaluated after I get it and ride it. Then I'll make the HB and controls changes as required!

Hoist!

[FXR2evo99]

I had a S&S carb on a 2003 Dyna Low Rider.....I wasn't especially fond of it....it was nothing special.....personally I feel the cv carbs are just as great and no money spent....as for a Mikuni...well....when someone gets it dialed in right they seem to make most happy but at the end of the day find someone that can make them dial in right.....I have read more posts about how to get them dialed in....just seems like it's more complicated than it's worth....

There are just some things not worth messing with....and so on down the highway I go.......

UPDATE:
I recently found this discussion over on an EVO thread in this forum, I felt it further states what I was trying to say.......on this issue I side with REDFXR2 us FXR2 boys need to stick together....LOL...anyway for those reading this thread for the first time here is some additional thoughts on the CV carb vs S&S vs Mikuni....lol just as in anything in life we all have flavors....have some ice cream and see, LOL anyway....if you so desire, click, view, and read...this is a pretty good discussion:

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=21516.0;all

It sure is purrrrrty on your bike Howie....

Regards,

Tim

[Hoist!]

I had a S&S carb on a 2003 Dyna Low Rider.....I wasn't especially fond of it....it was nothing special.....personally I feel the cv carbs are just as great and no money spent....as for a Mikuni...well....when someone gets it dialed in right they seem to make most happy but at the end of the day find someone that can make them dial in right.....I have read more posts about how to get them dialed in....just seems like it's more complicated than it's worth....

There are just some things not worth messing with....and so on down the highway I go.......

It sure is purrrrrty on your bike Howie....

Regards,

Tim

Thanks a lot Tim!

I've always taken the stock CV's off and used an S&S. I love em! First off, IMO, NOTHING looks better than an HD motor with that S&S Teardrop A/C assembly on it! NOTHING!!! second, they are easy to tune once you get familiar with them. I've ridden on trips that range from sea level to 10,000 ft, and never had to rejet. I even carried spare jets expecting to have to do so. But it ran fine. I just tweaked the mixture screw a little to lean it out a some at high elevation, the set it back at normal elevation.

I'll have my first Mikuni on the 110' RevTech on my FXWG because it came with the engine. I'll see how I like it then. But if I like it, I'll keep it and change the A/C backplate to accomodate and S&S Teardrop A/C! I was running it on my SERK too with the DPP w/ S&S backplate, but I had to remove it when I went to the 62mm TB. Nothing with a stock bolt pattern works with that TB.

Hoist!

[erniezap]

Howie,

I hope you don't mind but a few of us NorCal folks went on a poker run yesterday and high hand won your FXR.  Thanks Jim for the great donation! 

[Hoist!]

Howie,

I hope you don't mind but a few of us NorCal folks went on a poker run yesterday and high hand won your FXR.  Thanks Jim for the great donation! 

There musta been a ton of guys on that poker run Ernie. And Jim musta made out like a bandit! Cause that bike's worth a fortune, and I know Jim wouldn't miss an opportunity like that, and just give it away!!!

Hoist!