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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:​carb01a|Rebuilding the Keihin CV40 Carb]]
  
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 +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. \\
 +Here's a view from the rider'​s seat.
 +{{: techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_17_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) ​
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 +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 https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_10_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​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 https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​81692-quick-relpy-need-carb-fitment?​postcount=5#​post1683898)) \\
 +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 https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_4_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) \\
 +
 +====== Carb to Air Cleaner Mount ======
 +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 https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_2_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) \\
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 +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 https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_15_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) \\{{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_16_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​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 https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_6_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) \\
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 +Bolt up the carb using the rubberized flange adapter. \\
 +The VOES wiring reconnected. (one wire to ground, the other to the ignition (MSD) control unit for vacuum ignition retard). \\
 +An aluminum brace was fabricated to support the carb. \\
 +{{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_11_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_12_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) \\{{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_13_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​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 https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​t=636098)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​ih_cv_carb_swap_8_by_blight.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​84301-40mm-cv-carb-swap-today?​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 https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​81692-quick-relpy-need-carb-fitment#​post1684786)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​carb:​cv_on_an_ironhead_2_by_ga_ironhead.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by GA_Ironhead of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​81692-quick-relpy-need-carb-fitment#​post1684786)) \\
  
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