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techtalk:ref:carb09 [2019/09/01 18:25]
hippysmack [Ironhead - Installing a Keihin CV Carb]
techtalk:ref:carb09 [2019/09/01 22:46]
hippysmack [Ironhead - Installing a Keihin CV Carb]
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 ====== Ironhead - Installing a Keihin CV Carb ====== ====== 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]]
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 The filter sticks out about 1" farther than before, but it doesn'​t look bad. \\ 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. \\ 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)) ​ {{: 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)) \\
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 +====== 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|}}
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 +{{:​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)) \\
 +
 +====== Carb to Air Cleaner Mount ======
 The original XLCR intake manifold was used but with a rubberized flanged adapter to the carb. \\ The original XLCR intake manifold was used but with a rubberized flanged adapter to the carb. \\
-(The other way is a billet adapter that press-fits on the carb spigot with JB Weld)\\ 
 A Screaming Eagle / K&N air filter assembly was used for this carb swap. Here are some pics of mounting it 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)) \\ {{:​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)) \\
  
-You can get a no name brand carb adapter off Ebay if need be. \\ +The air cleaner element was installed, connected up the fuel line, and throttle cable\\ 
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​mikuniadapter2_by_ironmick.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by IronMick ​of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=4369215#​post4369215)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​vm-38_project_5_by_ironmick.jpg?​direct&​250|}} ((photo by IronMick ​of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1567528&​page=2)) \\+(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)) ​
  
-{{:​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. \\+====== Installing the VOES (if applicable) ====== 
 + 
 +This is not necessarybut 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)) \\ {{:​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)) \\
  
-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)) \\ 
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-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. \\ 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)) ​ {{:​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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