| Author | Message | ||
     Torquejunkie |
I just bought a 1997 Buell Lightning Strike S1 this week. The carberator was flooding and it wouldn't stay running. I took it to a buddy of mine that can fix anything. Well, he fixed it and it runs great now, but he said I should get a the carb replaced. he said a part of the internal casting was broken and I would have to replace the whole body anyway, so I might as well just replace the carb. Well I've spent several hours trying to find out what type of carburetor my bike has, but I've not yet been successful and I'd just assume not take it apart. Can someone help me identify it? The other question I have is should I replace it with an OEM or would there be a better choice. I was told by the former owner that this bike had a few upgrades to it and it now puts out 101 hp, but I don't know if that's true. Any recommendations would be appreciated.   | ||
| Oberon |
maybe try this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-MIKUNI-42-7-EASY-KI T-90-99-EVO-CV-CARBURETOR-REPLACEMENT-/13076240386 3?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=it em1e720bf017 it make your ride some faster... so you have a my dreambike,may be you sale it to me? Armen. | ||
| Harleyelf |
I doubt you see anywhere near 101 hp at the wheel with the stock exhaust and carburetor, no matter how modified it may be. Probably just has the Dynajet kit, which can transfer to the replacement. Replacements can be had used for around $100. Your buddy most likely used epoxy to repair the casting; it works, but may fail without notice. | ||
| S2pengy |
The stock carb is a 40mm Kehin used on alot of Harleys and Buells |
