I really like the Mikuni TM series flatslides.They are tuned pretty much the same as the VM series, but they have much better throttle response and excellent overall performance,from idle to full throttle.I use 36mm on my dragbike,but 32/34mm would be perfect for street use.If you mount them on a log manifold it will give you even more torque.Another option is to use the 40mm Keihin CV flatslide which is common on modern Harleys and Kawasaki singles,etc.You can pick these up dirt cheap and they are very high quality. I am going to mount only one of these Keihin carbs on the 2 into 1 manifold for my "scrambler" street bike. Top 3 pictures are the Keihin CV,bottom 2 are the Mikuni TM. http://www.sudco.com/ has lots of great info,parts,dimensions.Check 'em out.
Any tips on jetting those flat slides for this bike?
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ReplyDeletethe mikunis... im ready to put new carbs on mine... just curious what you've found.
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ReplyDeleteOkay... I am love with the 2 to 1 keihin set-up, but where can I get a manifold like that one? I am in the process of bringing one of these old girls back to life and this would really be a neat way to go.
ReplyDeleteI made mine.Or you can make up a drawing with dimensions and have one fabricated.
ReplyDeleteI have a 1975 XS500 and would love to put the single Keihin setup on my bike. Any tips on where to find a good deal on the carb? I looked at ebay which had several different listings for 40 mm CV harley carbs, but they looked pretty expensive and I wasn't sure if it was the right one.
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