Motorcycle Repair: 1993 FXDL, stock cv carb, harley service
QuestionQUESTION: I need some advice on rebuilding the carb on my stock FXDL. I do not know if it is the gas I use or what but the carb clogs up and I have to take it in for a rebuild about every other year. Short of running it dry everytime I put it away or using Sta-bil in the gas I am at a loss. I do not have this problem with my vintage Honda's and I do not ride them near as much. A good diagram or step by step with float levels and such would be fantastic. It has the stock CV carb. Whats your favorite metal polish?
ANSWER: You can find the diagrams you need in the harley service manual. What part clogs up? the polish I like is never-dull
Mike
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QUESTION: I am not sure which part it is. In the past I have taken it in for service when it would not start and paid for a "carb rebuild". I have cleaned many carbs in the past but never my Harley's so I guess I will search the net for a rebuild kit for the carb, buy a manual and follow their instructions.
Answerthe next time it happens, pull the bowl off the carb and check the intermediate jet. the bowl has a o-ring and you dont really need a rebuild kit, unless you tear the 0-ring. If you do you can just buy a o-ring gasket
Good luck and happy riding
Mike