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| techtalk:ref:carb01q [2019/09/10 01:48] – created hippysmack | techtalk:ref:carb01q [2024/01/10 21:26] (current) – hippysmack |
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| ====== Installing a ThunderJet® on a Super E ====== | ====== Installing a ThunderJet® on a Super E ====== |
| Article by biknut of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | Article by biknut of the XLFORUM ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
| Note: This product is not for sale or use on pollution controlled vehicles. \\ | Note: This product is not for sale or use on pollution controlled vehicles. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_1_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_1_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| My answer was to remove the lever. I never use the choke anyway, and if I need to they sell better devises to operate it. \\ | My answer was to remove the lever. I never use the choke anyway, and if I need to they sell better devises to operate it. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_2_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_3_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_4_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_2_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_3_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_4_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| You have to double nut the fuel delivery tube to install it. \\ | You have to double nut the fuel delivery tube to install it. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_5_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_6_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_5_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_6_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| Now moving on to the new air bleed hole. \\ | Now moving on to the new air bleed hole. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_7_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_8_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_7_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_8_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_9_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_10_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_9_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_10_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| Next we need to plug the original air bleed hole. Don't drill too deep. \\ | Next we need to plug the original air bleed hole. Don't drill too deep. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_11_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_12_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_11_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_12_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| A screw is provided in the kit for plugging the hole. Don't forget to blow out the passages. \\ | A screw is provided in the kit for plugging the hole. Don't forget to blow out the passages. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_13_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_14_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_13_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_14_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| I decided to skip option 6. I don't think it's necessary for a 1200 motor if you're not revving to 7500 RPM. \\ | I decided to skip option 6. I don't think it's necessary for a 1200 motor if you're not revving to 7500 RPM. \\ |
| Now moving on to the float bowl. We have to install the fuel nipple that supplies fuel to the ThunderJet. \\ | Now moving on to the float bowl. We have to install the fuel nipple that supplies fuel to the ThunderJet. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_15_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_16_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_15_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_16_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_17_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_18_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_19_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_17_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_18_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_19_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | |
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| Here's the ThunderJet installed on the carb. Also a picture looking at the jet inside the ThunderJet body. \\ | Here's the ThunderJet installed on the carb. Also a picture looking at the jet inside the ThunderJet body. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_20_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_21_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_20_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_21_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| Then the fuel line is installed and you have the finished product. \\ | Then the fuel line is installed and you have the finished product. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_22_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_23_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206883)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_22_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) {{:techtalk:ref:carb:thunder_jet_on_super_e_pic_23_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/50128-thunderjet-let-s-install-one-on-a-super-e?t=206883)) \\ |
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| After the tuning process was final my bike now responds like fuel injection. \\ | After the tuning process was final my bike now responds like fuel injection. \\ |
