2000 Harley Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard "carb run richer" Questions

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...carb "fatter" at idle only. Next is the main jet.. going up in the numbers makes it run richer.. bigger pipes usually need a little more fuel. I recently bought jets and they were about $7.00 a piece ...

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...run long because the carb will not get any fuel from the tank but it will run long enough for you to tell if this is the problem. If so, I'd recommend replacement of the petcock with an aftermarket ...

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...run richer?? Thanks in anticipation,Bob turning it to the left will restrict more airflow.. which in turn should force it to run richer.. turning it in makes it leaner and turning it out makes it ...

down when the air box is installed Either air filter is too clogged, and/or carb is running too rich. Adding the air box restricts the air flow a little, causing the carb to run richer than without it

...richer mixture is sometimes the last thing needed. Successful carb tuning/rejetting needs a lot of experience - it is almost witchcraft so if the bike isn't running right and the carb is clean, my ...

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carb then it regulates air and screwing it in will make the idle circuit run richer (more fuel, less bleed air). If it is on the engine side of the slide then it regulates fuel and screwing it in will

Just changed the carburetor now the pipes are turning red Exhaust pipes too hot? Engine running too lean. Adjust carb to make richer...more fuel, less air

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richer] If your carb is clean ..Sounds like you should look at your kill switch ...could be loose wire inside, grounding itself out ...hope this helps! other then that could be starving for fuel (carb

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...carb when the throttle is wide open. If you back off just a little bit and the spitting stops, then that's what I'd do, go one richer and try that. If needed go another step richer. If it's fuel ...

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Pull the carb off and check the main jet size stamped on the jet. See the diagram below for alternate sizes. The higher the number, the richer the jet. Can I get a ?very helpful? rating on this answer

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