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Installation Instructions
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The HSR series carburetors are precise yet durable instruments; however, like any other piece of fi ne equipment, they
req uire correct installation and reasonab le ca re to assure optimu m performance and lon g life. Extra ti me spent during
install ation will payoff in both short an d long term performance and reliability.
This Miku ni HSR carburetor kit is designed to be a bolt-on application, and as such, is set-up and jetted properly for
most applications. However, since many Harley-Davidson motors are often highly modified , alternate tun ing settings may
be required.The Mikuni HSR Tuning Manual helps make jetting alterations and adjustments an easy matter.
NOTE: Carburetor Kits not designated as C.A.R.B. exempt, are not legal for motor vehicles operated on public highways
in the state of California, or in any other states and countries where similar laws apply
Notes, autions and Warnings '
Statements in this manual preceded by these words are 1. Throttle Cables
very important:
( NOTE: ) ( WARNING )
Gives helpful information that can make a j ob easier Control cables must not pull tight when handlebars are turned to the
left and right fork stops. Also, be sure control cables and wires are
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pinched when forks are turned against stops.
Indicates a possibility of damage to the vehicle if instructions are
not follo wed.
A. Th e HSR carburetor uses the stock throttle cables.
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bi nding . To re-route the cables you must elevate the
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage if
instructions are not followed. rear of the ta nk. Cut the stock cable tie from the frame,
located above the front cyl inder. Some models may use
sheet metal clips; if so, remove th e cables from the clip.
Re-ro ute the cables under the frame (Figu re 1).
Read these instructions carefully before you begin installa
tion of your HSR kit. All procedures in this manual should
be followed, paying particular attention to the following
1. Mikuni HSR series carburetors require the use of a
push/pull throttle assembly to assure closing of the throttle valve.
2. The throttle cables should be routed freely (without sharp bends)
Cut stock cable tie
between the throttle twist grip and the carburetor and
must not be pinched.
3. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions. 00 not install your Mikuni near open flame. Frame
4. Never look directly into the bore of the carburetor while the engine
is running as injury may result from possible backfire.
Stock cable routing
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A moderate level of mechanical skill is required to install this
carburetor kit. After reading these instruction s, if you have any
doubts, we recommend that you have a professional install it for
you. If you install the kit yourself, we recommend that you also
use the applicable shop manual for your motorcycle.
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Disassembly
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Re-route stock
throttle cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
underframe
2. Turn the fuel petcock to the "OFF" position. ~ ""'-', ,- /~- ..
3. Elevate the rear of th e fuel tank for better access. It is
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not necessary to remove the tank to install this kit. \ ,. b)
4. Remove the complete air cleaner assembly Figure 1
5. Di~. connect the choke cable from its bracket.
6. Disconnect the vacuum and fuel hoses from the carb o
7. Back eff cable adjusters and remove the throttle cables
from the carburetor.
8. Remove the carburetor from the motorcycle.
9. Remove enrichener (choke) cable from the ca rburetor.
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B. Connect the throttle cables to the ca rburetor bell cra nk 4. Screamin ' Eagle Backplate
by first install ing the closing cab le, th en the open ing A . Insert the enclosed large O-ring into the Mikuni
cable (Figure 2) . adapter. Assem bl e to the Screami n' Eagle backplate.
Use th read lock on each of the stock bolts.
0) B. The remainder of the Mikuni/Screa min' Eagle insta l
lation fol lows the Harley instructi ons. We recommend
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that you follow those directions to co mplete the air
cleaner insta llation (Figure 4) .
Mikunl HS42
"Closo" cable,
install first
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./ "vacuum fitting
for V.O.E.S. or
Fuel Pelcock
Figure 2
2. Carburetor Installation
A. Insert the carbureto r into the stock Harley-Davidson
manifold. The carburetor will fit very snugly. Use grease
as a lubricant. Be sure that the choke routing doesn't
Figure 4
become kinked.
B. Slip the fuel hose onto the carburetor's fuel nipple and
secure with the enclosed hose clamp. 5. Throttle Cable Adjustment
C. Some Twin Cam installations may require removal of a ( CAUTION )
small amount of fin material from the cylinders to clear
It is important to adj ust the cable as described below to ensure
the float bowl. that the close cable operates correctly and can close the carbure
tor fully.
( NOTE: ) A. Rotate the throttle grip to the fu ll open position and
1. If you are not using the VO. E. S. or vacuum petcock, be sure check to see that the throttle valve (sl ide) opens com
to cap the vacuum fitting on the carburetor. pletely by looking into the carburetor bore . If the throttle
2. Before installing the carburetor, check the condition of the
carburetor seal; if damaged, it should be replaced to prevent valve doesn't open fully, unscrew the adjuster on the
air leaks. We recommend that you start with a new seal. opening cable until it does . This adjustm ent should be
made carefully to get the maximum performance from
3. Stock Backplate (1340 Evo Only)
the carburetor. After the adjustment is made, tighten
A. Assemble the Mikuni adapter (see Fig. 4). Attach the
the adjuster jam nut.
adapter to the stock backplate using the provided
B. After adjusti ng the opening cable, turn the hand lebars
screws. The stock screws are too long.
to the right and adjust the throttle free-play with the
B. Use a small amount of thread lock on each of the
closing cable to approximately 1/8" (Figure 5).
screws (Figure 3).
C. Fully seat the carburetor into the manifold and center
it between the cylinders. Bolt the backplate to the
heads .
Figure 5
Figure 3
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6. Cable Lu be
Remove upper throttle housing and inject cable lube in
each cable (Figu re 6).
1
Mikuni
1
H-O
Harley's choke knob has the word "CHO KE" in white . The
Mikuni knob has a small brass bump in its center.
Figure 6
7. Hose Routing
Route the carburetor overflow hose behind the rea r push
rod tubes an d between the cran kcase and transmission Do
not connect to any other hose .
( NOTE: )
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1. If you are not using the VO.E. S. , seal the vacuum Fitting on H-O
the carburetor.
2. The Ven t Fitting located above the Fuel Fitting must not be The Mikun i spring is lon ger and stiffe r tha n Harley's.
sealed! Sealing it results in erratic air/fuel mixture ratios, poor
per.formance and possible engine damage.
3. You may have some remaining hoses. Since this is a per.for Mikuni
(smooth)
mance application only, any remaining hoses and relate d
hardware can be removed, as they are not required.
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8. Choke Cable Installation
HSR series carbu retors use either of two choke ca bl es:
the stock Harley-Davidson cab le (1990 and later) or the
Mikuni ca ble. The Mi ku ni ca ble is furnished for install ati on s
that do not have a Harley Choke ca ble.
Follow these steps to install th e cho ke ca bl e: H-0 (knurled)
1. Remove th e stock Harl ey ch oke cable assembly.
2. Remove the spri ng and plunger from the stock cabl e. The Mikun i nut has a smaller hol e where the cable fits an c'
3. Remove the Mikun i "Starter Nut" from the HSR. must not be used with the Harley choke cable.
4. Remove th e Mikuni spring an d plunger fro m the HSR. The Harley nut is larger and is serrated arou nd it s ed ge.
5. Install the Mikuni spring and plunger on the Harley cable .
6. Install the Harley cho ke cable with the fi tted Mi ku ni Mikuni (large diameter)
spring an d plu nger into th e HSR carbu retor.
DO NOT use the Mi kuni Starter Nut; disca rd it.
DO NOT use the Harley spring or plunger; discard them.
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Adjuster
Mikuni
9. Starting
H-O Cable Joint A. Re-co nnect the battery at th is time and re-assemble
the remainder of the motorcycle.
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you normally would.
C. After the engine is warmed up adjust the idle to the
recommended idle speed of 1,000 to 1,1 00 rpm.
NOTE: )
'95 to present models are equipped with a vacuum petcock. It may
be necessary to cra nk the engine over several Umes before fu el
flows to the ca r iJuretor.
The Harley cable end may not comp letely bottom in the 10. Tuning
socket formed in the metal el bow. If th e ca ble is not bot See the enclosed "HSR Tuning Manual" fo r fi ne-tuni ng
tomed , th e starte r plunger does not seal. Poor mileage and instru ction s. Th is manual can also be printed from our
a rich idle results. website at: www.mikun i.com.
The fix is to re-route the cable so that it can bottom. A
si mple 'wiggle' may be enough to get the cable seated .
Parts List for 42-7 and 42-18
Part# Description Qty HSR Kit
TM42-6 Carburetor 1 7, 18
HS42/001 Adapter 1 7, 18
N124.063 a-Ring 1 18
1
2
5
6
7
42
43 ____
44
28
- - 31
57 -----
58 - 59a
- 65
59 -' -. -'--
, 66
67
~ 80
69 68 ~ 81
70 I 82
71
72 -
73
74
75
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C -NOTE:" ) The choke is designed to work
Carburetors
mend using "witness" marks on the
throttle grip and throttle housing. Use
the action of the choke.
( NOTE: )
masking tape on the grip and an indica
Make sure that th e stock
Your Mikuni HSR comes from Eagle parts as a "reality check. " tor mark on the throttle housing. Mark the
Harley-Dayidson choke cable is fully
the factory with the tuning parts we When re-tuning is required , it tape in Y. throttle increments from idle
seated in the metal elbow at the
found to work with the great majority usually invol ves small alterations to full throttle . You can then accurately
carburetor end of the cable assembly
of engi ne performance modifications. to the idle and/or main system. The identify the throttle opening and adjust
(see Installation Instructions). Harley 's
the proper tuning components.
However, the large number of following pages supply enough cable is stiff and can fail to fully seat in
differing after market exhaust and air information to make such alterations the elbow. This condition results in poor
cleaner systems makes it virtually relatively simple . mileage and a poor idle .
impossible to accommodate all Please note th at there is no point The Mikuni choke cable is more flexible
possible combinations with one
carburetor set-up.
Your HSR will almost certainly
run correctly on your engine with
in attempting to tune any carburetor
unless the engine is sound and in a
good state of tune. If you have any
doubts about th e general cond ition of
J and less likely to jam . Still, it is best to
check to be sure the cable is installed
correctly
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be. This assumes, of course , that the
idle mixture is correctly tuned.
Poor fuel mileage is another sign of
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Tapered Portion
If yo u have a large fan , use it while 11--314 an over-rich condition. Fuel mileage
adjusting the mixture. If you do not
have one, you may need to ta ke time
out for a short ride to cool the eng ine
back to normal temperature.
L"-FUII
Jet Needle
is usually measured at cruising
speeds (65 mph on a fl at, windless
road) where the jet needle is the
main mixtu re control.
Figure: T2 Poor milege at these speeds can
C NOTE~ JET NEEDLE (off-idle - 1/4 throttle) be corrected by fitting a leaner jet
1. Ifthe best idle is achie ved with the air (see Fig. T2) needle. RaiSing or lowering the jet
screw less than one turn out, the pilot j et The stra ight diameter portion of needle has no effect on fuel mileage
is too small and should be exchanged for
a larger one. the jet need le co ntrols the mixtu re below about 70 mph. Cutaway view of the relationship betwee n the jet
needle and needle jet at vario us throttle openings.
2. If you cannot get a clean response from just above idle to approxi mately
when blipping the throttle, the pilot jet is 1/4 throttle. If the mixture is too ri ch JET NEEDLE (1 /4 - 314 THROTTLE) Figure: T3
too large and should be exchanged for a or too lean in this throttle ra nge, the The tapered portion of the jet MAIN JET SELECTION: 3/4 - full
smaller one. need le wil l need to be exchan ged for throttle
needle rises out of the needle jet at
one with a larger or smaller diameter. about 1/4 throttle . From that point
MAIN SYSTEM HSR jet needles are available in until the main jet ta kes over near 3/4 DYNAMOMETER METHOD:
four sizes. Only th e diameter of the Dyna mometer testing is a quick
( NOTE: ) th rottle , the jet needle ta per is the
straight part of the four jet needles and safe way to determine the cor
ma in control of mixture strength.
Cam design effects differ. The richest is the "-95" and rect main jet size . The main jet that
When testing, consider the rpm "-98" is leanest. delivers the most power is the best
LEAN CONDITION:
effects of any accessory cam you If acceleration seems soft or flat
one . If two jets produce the same
may have installed. Long duration LEAN CONDITION:
and the engine is slow to respond
powe r, use the smaller jet.
cams with late closing intake timing If the needle is too lean , pa rt One possible issue with dyno test
when the throttle is quickly opened
tend to perform poorly below throttle acceleration will be fl at ing is temperature. Most dynamom
from the 1/2 throttle position , the
some critical minimum rpm. If you (remember the possible effects of eters do not have enough cooling
mixture is too lean. Raise the needle
attempt to test below this rpm, the cams & exhausts). There may also capacity to allow endless engine
on e notch and repeat the test.
engine may seem soft, flat and be some detonation duri ng part runs without overheating . An over
unresponsive. No carburetor can throttle acceleration in the 2500 heated engine leads to an incorrect
RICH CONDITION:
compensate fo r the engine being - 3000 rp m range , (alth ough this main jet selection. However, skilled
If acceleration is crisp but the
"off the cam. " may have other causes such as an operators can get the main jet sized
engine hesitates or staggers as the
All jet needle and main jet testing ignition that advances too quickly). properly with only few runs and tem
throttle is quickly closed from 3/4 to
should be dor;e with the engine A lean needle al so results in an 1/2 throttle , the mixture is too rich . perature should not be a co mmon
near the middle of its rpm range, abnormall y slow warm-up. If any of Lower the needle one notch and problem.
but high enough to be "on the these conditions exist, instal l a one repeat the test. The need le will be
cam. " All testing should be done size riche r needle and compa re the correct when acceleration is crisp at
with the engine at normal operating performance mid-rpm yet the engine does not load
temperature. up during throttle shut down.
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The test consists of making full
throttle runs between two points
Screw #1 (see Figure T4), on the
throttle lever, adjusts the starting
MAINTENANCE
There are few moving parts in the
The follo wing tuning methods require or markers on the track. The jet point of the pump stroke. To start HSR series ca rbu retors and they
riding the motorcycle on the open road that gives the highest speed at the th e pump soon er (smaller throttle . do not require frequent servicing.
and the use of full throttle . This can be second ma rker is the best main open ing) , back the screw out. To However, here are a few suggesti ons
dangerous and, if you choose to use jet. The gear selcti on and speed start it later, turn the screw in. that, if followed, will assure good
either to these techniques, be aware of must always be the same at the Screw #2 adjusts the pu mp's en d performance season after season .
)'our surroundings and personal safety. first marker when fu ll throttle is point. Best perform ance is generally 1. If the motorcycle is to be stored for
applied. The distance between the achieved when the pump stroke more th an a couple of weeks, dra in
Roll-off Method: markers must be enough that small ends between 2/3 and 3/4 throttle . the float bowl.
Thi s method is a good way to get differences in performance ca n be 2 . Periodically remove and clean the
the mai n jet either correct or within detected . C NOTE: ) fl oat bowl drain plug (once each
one size of co rrect. It is based on the The accelerator pump nozzle size season should be adequate).
fact that that as the th rottle is closed , Screw #2 (#50, #60 or # 70) determines the rate at 3. If a jet or passage does become
the air/fuel mixture riche ns momen which fuel is delivered to the throat of the plugged , use only carburetor
tarily. This normal enrichening can carburetor. A larger nozzle delivers fuel cleaner and compressed air. Drill
be used as a diagnosti c tool. at a higher rate (richer) over a shorter
bits will alter the size and tuning. A
The test is started with the engine time than a smaller one.
sma ll wire such as a single strand
running at an rp m hig h enou gh to from a bicycle cable, or motorcycle
ensu re that it is "on the cam ." SETTINGS & ADJUSTMENTS
throttle cable can be used to clean
Open the throttle fully and let the The standard nozzle size is #70 .
pilot or main jets as it does not
engine pull for several seconds. If the engin e seems to run too rich
remove material from the jet and
Then, quickly close the throttle to when the throttle is fi rst opened , the
alter its size.
about the 7/Sths position . nozzle may be too large and the fuel
4. Occasionally inspect and lubricate
If the engine seems to gain power, delivery rate too high. In this case, fit
the throttle cables . Modern cables
the main jet is too small (lean). Fit a a smaller nozzle.
are very re liable and generally do
larger jet. The #1 screw is normally adjusted
not need much atte ntion. However,
If the eng ine hesitates as the to esta bl ish a gap of about 2m m
they do requi re lubrication and
throttle is rolled off, the main jet is (O .OSO inches) between the white
Figure T4 can be damaged if not carefully
too large. Fit a smaller one. plastic lever and pum p rod end . If
ACCELERATOR PUMP routed . A light oil such as WD40
When the main jet is correct, the there is a hesitation just off idle,
The accelerator pu mp has two applied into the gap between the
en gi ne wi ll continue to run smoothly reduce the gap.
adjustments and one replaceable inner cable and its sheath does
and evenly as the th rottle is cl osed . The #2 screw is normally adjusted
tuning part. It injects a mete red a good job of keeping the cables
Note that a mai n jet that is far too to stop the pump action at about
amount of fuel at a controlled rate free moving and protected ag ainst
rich or lean may cause the engine to 3/4 th rottle. This setting sh ould
into th e engine when the throttle binding and wear.
misfi re at full throttle . meet most requirements including
is opened from or near its cl osed 5. Clean and lubricate the junction of
acceleration from low rpm. If you
position . the acce lerator pu mp push rod an d
Roll-on Method: downshift before accel erating and/o r
The size of the accelerator pump ca rb body at th e begin ning of each
This is the method used by tuners have a lighter bike then you might
nozzle determines the fuel flow riding season. Althoug h unlikely, it is
at race tracks and is generally the cons ider sh ortening the pump stroke.
rate . Th e two screws adjust wh en possible that dirt can cause binding
most accurate way to set the main and improper operation of the
jet size as it reflects the needs of the
the pump action starts and whe n is CNOTE: )
stops. Screw #1 in Figure T 4 adjusts accelerator pump .
For best results, the accelerator pump
engine under actual rid ing condi the sta rti ng position and screw #2 nozzle should be pointed directly at the
tions. It is also th e most dangerous the stop position. The total amount jet needle. The nozzle is held in place
and we do not recommend it for that of fuel injected is determined by the by the friction of an O-ring and ca n be
reason. positions of the two screws . turned easily with a of long-nose plier.
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(Simple Green , 409 , etc.) with JET NEEDLE E-RING 3. Remove float bowl.
Float Pin the depth set to 1/4 of a pleat. 1. Place the open end of the E-ring 4. Use your finger to push the nozzle
Remove immediately and let sit for against a hard surface . out of the throat of the carburetor
approximately 10 min utes. 2. Cover the E-ri ng area with your (see exploded view).
3. Rinse the element with low hand and press the needle down 5. Push in new nozzle/O-ring
pressure water. Flush from the to snap the E-ring off the needle. assembly. Aim the nozzle toward
inside of the filter so the dirt is Be sure that you apply pressure the jet need le. Note that the nozzle
washed out of the filter and not into near the E-ring to avoid bending the orifice is located at 90-degrees to
it. needle . the screwdriver slot.
IMPORTANT' Do not use gasoline or 4. Place the E-ring in the desired 6. Re-install the float bowl.
cleaning solvent to wash the filter, groove. 7. Turn the fuel petcock on and work
as this will damage the material. 5. Place the E-ring, open-end up , the throttle several times to prime
4. When the filter is dry, sparingly against the hard surface. the accelerator pump .
apply K&N filter oil with one pass 6. Again cover the E-ring area with 8. Use long-nose pliers to adjust
I .. • I Float Level per pleat. Wait 10 minutes and re-oil your hand and press down on the the fuel stream to the middle of the
18mm(+- 2mm) any white spots. needle to snap the clip into place. carburetor throat.
Figure T5: Float Level IMPORTANT' Air dry only; do not use
compressed air. ( NOTE: ) C NOTE~~
FLOAT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT The procedures described below It is important that you use a tight
1. Hold the carburetor so that the HOW TO REMOYE & REPLACE: require that some gasoline be spilled. fitting screwdriver. Mikuni float bowl and
float pin is horizontal, as shown There are obvious dangers when doing top cover screws are slightly soft. This
in Fig . T5 above, and the float is ( WARNING) this. is a deliberate choice: We would rather
Please do not disassemble the strip screw heads than the threads of an
hanging away from the needle.
throttle le ver linkage. It is not normally MAIN JET expensive aluminum casting. For this
2. Now, tilt the carb until the float tab same reason, we recommend against
touches the spring -l oaded pin in the necessary to remove the throttle shaft 1. Turn the fuel petcock off.
bolt to change pOSition of the jet needle. 2. Place a container under the installing hardened Allen screws.
needle. Do not depress the pin .
However, if you do remove the bolt, be carburetor to catch the fuel in the
3. The distance from the carb 's
bottom surface to the 'top' of the
certain that you: carburetor and fuel line. NOTES:
1. Apply blue Loctite to the threads. 3. Use an 11 /16" or 17mm wrench to
float should be 18mm, plus or minus 2. Torque the bolt to 18 in.!lb.
two. remove the drain plug .
3. Bend the tab washer against a flat on
4. Bend the actuator tab to adjust 4. Remove the jet.
the bolt head.
float level. 5. Rep lace jet. Ti ghten gently.
6. Rep lace and tighten drain plug.
JET NEEDLE
MIKUNII K&N AIR FILTER PILOT JET
1. Unscrew the Idle Adjuster to
K&N air fi lters (Mikuni , Screamin' 1. Turn the fuel petcock off.
bottom the throttle valve (slide).
Eagle and many oth ers) do not need 2. Remove the drain plug and drain
2. Remove the top cover.
frequent clean ing. A cleaning interval the float bowl.
3. Loosen the Allen screw on the
of once a year or 5,000 miles is often 3. Remove the float bowl.
slide (2 .5mm wrench).
enough . However, if you ride in very 4. Remove the pilot jet (see exploded
4. Swing the needle retainer aside
dusty conditions, clean the filter view for location) .
and remove the jet need le. Save the
whenever it is dirty. 5. Install new jet. Start the jet by
plastic washer under the E-ring.
1. Tap the element to dislodge hand. Do not over-tighten .
To reassemble: Reverse Steps 1
embedded dirt; then gently brush 6. Reassemble.
th rough 4. Be sure to replace the
with a soft bristle brush. ACCELERATOR PUMP NOZZLE
plastic washer and snug the Al len
2. Roll the filter element in a large 1. Turn the fue l petcock off .
screw. Be certain that the needle
shallow pan of K&N air filte r cleaner 2. Remove the drain plug and drain
retainer is on top of the E-Ring .
the float bowl.
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CHOKE CABLE INSTALLATION Another po ssible cause of poor Mikuni
The HSR series carburetors use mileage, rough idle and fouled spark (smooth)
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DO NOT use th e Mikuni Starter Harley's choke knob has the word
Nut; discard it. "C HOKE" in wh ite. The Mikuni knob
DO NOT use th e Harl ey spring or
pl unger; discard them.
has a smal l brass bump in its center. t
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two-way air flow. ing altitude. Highly tuned engines lean mixture and backfiring through
3. An incorrect jet needle or pilot often require leaner jet needles as the carburetor.
jet for a particular tuni ng set-up or do engines operating at altitude. 2. Cams with early (compared to
altitude can red uce fuel mileage. 3. Factory one-way tank ve nts can stock) intake valve opening angles
The speed range in which mileage cause pressure in the tank. enco urage backfiring at low rpm .
is usually recorded is controlled by 4. Harley-pattern engines may have 3. Some very open or incorrectly
the jet needle and pilot jet. air leaks around the intake mani designed exhaust systems encour
4. Loose pilot or main jets adversely fold seals . An air leak can lead to a age backfiring. Stock length and
affect fuel mileage . lean runn ing condition and possible diameter header pipes together with
Miku ni's cable adjuster is cov detonation at part throttle . slip-ons, like those from Harley
ered by a rubber boot. There must 5. A loose main jet can resu lt in an Davidson, typically do not have this
be some free play in the cable. overly rich mixture. problem.
Any amount will do but there must 4. If the accelerator pump adjustment
be some to ensure that the choke is set to start too late , backfiring
plunger is fu lly bottomed. may occur due to an overly lean
mixture just off idle.
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BACKFIRING IN EXHAUST: HSR Accessories: Accelerator Pump Nozzles
Possible causes: Lea ner TM42/11 - 50
NOTES:
Th ese parts may be ordered
1. Backfiring when the throttle is th rough your loca l Miku ni dealer Std. fo r Sportster TM42/11-60
cl osed (especi ally noticeable from Standard TM42/11-70
high rpm) is not necessarily caused Pilot Jet: VM28/486-(Size)
by lean mixtures. However, lean Throttle ra nge: 0 - 1/4 Mikuni Jet Kit
mi xtures can contribute to its inte n Std . size : 25 Tuni ng Kit: HSR42: KHS-025
sity. Norma l range: 17.5 to 30 Jet Kit Conta ins:
2. Hig h performance muffl ers with (Increments of 2.5) (18) Main Jets (2 each 150 thru 170)
large exit area or low-restriction (10) Pilot Jets (2 each 20 thru 32.5)
baffles contribute to exhaust backfir ~;:o-~ (3) Need les :-96, - 97, -98 (42 only)
ing. (2) Pump Nozzle (#60)
3. An exhaust system air leak can (4) Needle E-Ring Clips & Washers
cause or intensify exhaust pop (2) O-ring, Pump Nozzle(N124.063)
ping . Air entering at the junction Main Jet: N100.604 - (Size) (1) Plastic Box
of the header pipes and mufflers Throttle range: 3/4 - full
can cause excessive popping upon Std. size: 160 HSR42/45 Carb Rebuild Kit
deceleration . Normal ra nge: 150 to 210 Carb Rebu ild Kit: KHS-016
4. Out-of-time ign ition together with (Increments of 2.5) See exp loded view drawing for con
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Fuel Fitting
Pilot Air Screw
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Float Bowl ..
Idle Adjuster
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# PART NO. DESCRIPTION 50. N133.206 Spring , Pilot Air
1. C5=0410-B Screw, Top Cover 51 . VM 12/205 Was her, Pil ot Air 1- - f
2. CW2=0414-B Screw, Top Cover 52. N133.037 ORing , Pilot Air 2 ~i
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3. 776-39005 Top Cover (42/45) 53. TM40/27 Fuel Joint
3a . HS42/081 Top Cover (HSR48) 54 . KVl10 O-Ring, Fuel Joint 3 13
4. TM42104 Gasket, Top Cover 55. B30/398 Packing, Idle Adjuster
5. BS321126
6. 826-03002
7. J8-8DDY01-97
7a . J8-8CFY02-97
E-Ring, Jet Needle
Washer, Jet Needle
Jet Needle (42)
Jet Needle (45/48)
56. VM22/138
57. 730-09018
58. 925-15001
59. TM42/32
Washer, Idle Adjuster
Spring, Idle Adjuster
Ring, Idle Adjuster
Idle Adjuster (Long)
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