Are these supposed to take a long time to warm up and run rough until they do warm up properly ?
Carburetter, Evo's ?
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That may depend on what carb it has fitted?
I have a "new" CV carb on my Glide.. It has been set up properly by an independent.
In this colder weather I reckon it takes 2-3 minutes to settle down, popping and stalling etc.
Treat it gently till warm.. 2-3 miles at least then it runs a dream.
So, in my experience yes... A bastard when cold...
In this colder weather I reckon it takes 2-3 minutes to settle down, popping and stalling etc.
Treat it gently till warm.. 2-3 miles at least then it runs a dream.
So, in my experience yes... A bastard when cold...
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I find all my Harley's have (and still do) take a little while to warm up Evo and later...with S&S and standard carbs...it's part of the experience..I was told...a while ago, the correct procedure for starting off on a Harley is as follows...
Full choke, "pump" the throttle a couple of times the leave it closed ....fire her up...whirr..clunk...broom....then leave her ticking over on the side stand whilst you smoke a cigarette...then and only then..easy the choke down a notch..pull in clutch...count to 5 then engage first.....
I took up smoking especially.....
Full choke, "pump" the throttle a couple of times the leave it closed ....fire her up...whirr..clunk...broom....then leave her ticking over on the side stand whilst you smoke a cigarette...then and only then..easy the choke down a notch..pull in clutch...count to 5 then engage first.....
I took up smoking especially.....
Interesting, I was also told "pump twice" no throttle on the button!!...seems to work..
My issue is the resistance part of the choke has stopped resisting.
So I have to sit and hold it out !!... I'll put it on the list...
Ok, whilst we are on Carbs.... petrol...do you run 95 or 97 ?? I run 97 and seems to really make a difference...
My issue is the resistance part of the choke has stopped resisting.
So I have to sit and hold it out !!... I'll put it on the list...
Ok, whilst we are on Carbs.... petrol...do you run 95 or 97 ?? I run 97 and seems to really make a difference...
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95?..or..97? No fucking Idea...never noticed the slightest difference in the Harleys....just throw in what's available.....
95?..or..97? No fucking Idea...never noticed the slightest difference in the Harleys....just throw in what's available.....
Fair enough...
tassels then....loose or plaits??
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Pump this, pull that, tweak the other, stand on one leg for half hour. Fuck all that, buy a Twin Cam – Job done.
Dude...I was talking about my twin-cam...you know? The proper ones? With carbs... None of your gay injection stuff....
my carb'd evo was terrible when i bought it - but a little fiddling has it pretty good now.
get it nice n warm and then adjust the idle mixture fully screwed in - i think my carb is worn - idles nicely now when hot.
it also warms up quicker - less popping and banging
i give mine full choke and 5 pumps on the throttle - let it idle for 20 sec and its away.
get it nice n warm and then adjust the idle mixture fully screwed in - i think my carb is worn - idles nicely now when hot.
it also warms up quicker - less popping and banging
i give mine full choke and 5 pumps on the throttle - let it idle for 20 sec and its away.
My issue is the resistance part of the choke has stopped resisting.
So I have to sit and hold it out !!... I'll put it on the list...
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Piece of piss to adjust. There's a plastic nut and lock nut on the back side of the bracket the choke cable's mounted on. Just slacken and adjust
Piece of piss to adjust. There's a plastic nut and lock nut on the back side of the bracket the choke cable's mounted on. Just slacken and adjust
Thanks Dave ... I'll sort over the weekend
I only ride mine when it's really warm.
Mutley
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Ive ordered new plugs, leads and a air filter but where should i go for a carb rebuild kit ?
Bit closer to home..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carburett...hin-CV-Carb-/400448686870?_trksid=p4340.l3484
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carburett...hin-CV-Carb-/400448686870?_trksid=p4340.l3484
dod
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slow warmup
My 95 Ultra takes an age to warm up enough to shut the choke off completely,(5 mins / a mile) but needs it partly shut quite soon after starting. Probably the weak mixtures they are set up with. However it is quite economical at 55mpg and runs OK once warm so I am happy to leave it as is.
As Steptoe I generally do not use it in the cold, its not been taxed/MOTd yet this year.
My 95 Ultra takes an age to warm up enough to shut the choke off completely,(5 mins / a mile) but needs it partly shut quite soon after starting. Probably the weak mixtures they are set up with. However it is quite economical at 55mpg and runs OK once warm so I am happy to leave it as is.
As Steptoe I generally do not use it in the cold, its not been taxed/MOTd yet this year.
just a thought but if it runs rough, when warmed up, have you checked for carb icing in this weather, I always use fuel adative in this weather, makes a hell of a difference to the running.
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