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hippysmack [Ironhead - Installing a Keihin CV Carb]
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hippysmack [Ironhead - Installing a Keihin CV Carb]
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 ====== Ironhead - Installing a Keihin CV Carb ======
+See also in the Evo section of the Sportsterpedia: \\
+      * [[:techtalk:evo:carb01|Basic Carb Model Info]]
+      * [[:techtalk:evo:carb02|Keihin CV40 Carb Functions, Adjustments, Tuning]]
+      * [[:techtalk:evo:carb06|Keihin CV40 Carb - Rebuilding / Refreshing]]
+----
 The filter sticks out about 1" farther than before, but it doesn't look bad. \\
 The bike now runs pretty decently with a stable idle. There is a lot more mid-range punch. It's weak on the top end, though. \\
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 {{: techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_17_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098))
+Remove the old air cleaner and carb. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_9_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_10_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
-A Screaming Eagle K&N air filter kit was used for this carb swap. Here are some pics of mounting it to the carb. \\
-{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_1_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_2_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
+====== Intake Manifold to Carb Mount ======
+Three most common ways to mount a CV to an Ironhead intake: \\
+A Mikuni metric adapter, a press on adapter or a non press adapter - (requires stock CV seal).  ((photos by GA_Ironhead of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=2163034&postcount=5)) \\
+A press-on adapter is sold that press-fits on the carb spigot with JB Weld. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:carb:metric_mikuni_adapter_by_ga_ironhead.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:carb:press-on_carb_adapter.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:carb:non_press_carb_adapter.jpg?direct&300|}}
 {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_3_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_4_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
-This is not necessary but the VOES was attached to the new filter back plate. \\
+====== Carb to Air Cleaner Mount ======
-{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_5_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_6_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
+The original XLCR intake manifold was used but with a rubberized flanged adapter to the carb. \\
+A Screaming Eagle / K&N air filter assembly was used for this carb swap. Here are some pics of mounting it to the carb. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_1_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_2_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
-These pics show the stock air filter protrusion from the gas tank. \\
+The air cleaner element was installed, connected up the fuel line, and throttle cable. \\
-{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_7_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_8_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
+(the return cable is not being used here because the pull spring is pretty stiff. If it were to stick, it can hit the kill button) \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_14_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_15_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_16_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098))
+====== Installing the VOES (if applicable) ======
+This is not necessary, but here the VOES was attached to the new filter back plate. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_5_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_6_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
-Removing the old air and Keihin non-CV carb. \\
-{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_9_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_10_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
 Bolt up the carb using the rubberized flange adapter. \\
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 {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_11_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_12_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_13_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098))
-Next, the air cleaner element was installed, connected up the fuel line, and throttle cable. \\
-(the return cable is not being used here because the pull spring is pretty stiff. If it were to stick, it can hit the kill button) \\
-{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_14_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_15_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_16_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098))
+====== Leg Room ======
+These pics show the stock air filter protrusion from the gas tank. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_7_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:ih_cv_carb_swap_8_by_blight.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636098)) \\
+====== Pics of Conversions ======
+{{:techtalk:ref:carb:cv_on_an_ironhead_1_by_ga_ironhead.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by GA_Ironhead of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2164808#post2164808)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:cv_on_an_ironhead_2_by_ga_ironhead.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by GA_Ironhead of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2164808#post2164808)) \\
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