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Carby Jetting

  • 05 FXDX
    05 FXDX
    16 years ago

    Does anyone have a suggested set of jets to start tuning my carby? It's fitted to a 05 FXDX with Screaming Eagle mufflers and a free flowing airfilter, everything else is stock.

    It backfires on over run, and I was told by the HD official mechanic that this was caused by my mufflers. Having worked on many engines including gas turbines that idle at 33,000 rpm, this sounded like condesending bullshit.

    I have always had Guzzies etc until now and this is my first Harley so my experience in tuning is limited, any help would be appreciated.

  • 05 FXDX
    05 FXDX
    16 years ago

    Thanks Wazza I'll use these as a starting point.

    I seem to recall Scotty posting some jets sizes on the website but have been unable to find them, any ideas?

    It's going to be good to get the engine modified, I've concentrated on handling and braking up to this point, so that the bike will be a great all rounder rather than a straight line bike.

  • 05 FXDX
    05 FXDX
    16 years ago
    Thanks Scotty,
    I managed to get a stage 1 kit through the link that Wozza gave me. It's a good website for those who don't have an extensive knowledge of how an engine works.
    Experience has taught me to change things one at a time so I won't be chasing around for a solution for a problem that's compounded by too many variables. Mind you it's a change not to be working on multiple carb setups.