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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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So what's the latest with this thread? Did anyone ever find a part number or source for that particular carburetor?
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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$90 new from Stovebolt Engine Co I think. More extensive write-ups at Saunders and Classicgoldwing.
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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Been away from the GW forums for a while due to life getting in the way. Was stoked to get back on the CGW site and see what is happening with the single carb issue. Enjoyed reading through this thread. Just bought an 83 Interstate with plastic destroyed that I'm going to change back to a standard to start with. Beyond starting it to check the motor which is supposed to be good the stock carbs are coming off. LOL Thought about this for some time so I have to try making my own plenum to try some things. I have the advantage of a full fab shop so things can be done easier than the average home shop. :roll: Can't wait to see how it works pulling a sidecar. Oh, that is the other 83. :lol:
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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Empi plenum sold out... Was considering trying this mod. I pulled my stock carbs and I have alot of stripped screws from previous owners. Not sure if its worth rebuilding yet...
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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I am in the process of doing this mod on one of mine, following Westgls info. Im pretty stoked about it :orange
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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i was surprised by the reaction on this site to this thread and it clearly speaks volumes as to single carb conversion realities, i'm sure folks here have seen this many times before

i'm gonna check it out myself but at this point my opinion is it's mostly only viable for those willing and able to give it a shot on their own.

if you have to pay someone to do it, i'm not aware of much action in that area, and i certainly would not go down that road or even recommend it

even if you are successful by paying someone else, it's a can of worms that works for some folks and i doubt will do anything for value

who's gonna work on it if there is a problem on a trip?

you are pretty much tied to particular folks, or a person in the game, and if there are any problems, there are typically few options other than more money with someone else for a possible fix

i wouldn't even call the support for the diy anything to be excited about at this point
Empi plenum sold out... Was considering trying this mod. I pulled my stock carbs and I have alot of stripped screws

from previous owners. Not sure if its worth rebuilding yet...
i've seen empi plenums sold outa england (link on this site somewhere), and other usual sources, used, on that alone, there appear to be 2 diff ones, one way easier to adapt than the other,

it should also be noted that the author of these threads has been quiet lately
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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When I see what carbs restorations are selling for and what this particular conversion runs cost wise, the conversion is lookin like a win. I located a weber carb and manifold, but will reserve judgment till its all together. Even if it doesn't work as I like, the time spent puttering in the garage is still time well spent. :)
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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I decided to restore my current ones thru Pistol Pete...
Once i have the bike running they way I want, I might consider tinkering a bit then.
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stuartdivebum wrote:I located a weber carb and manifold, but will reserve judgment till its all together.
witch ones? and that's a problem from the get go, what actually works?
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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EMPI Plenum and Weber 32DFT Progressive carb
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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you talkin tom's carb? what setup with the empi plenum? you do know there are 2 empi plenums?

i'm not even aware of a fully sorted intake, there are prob hundreds of possible bits to chose from on that alone if making a home brew set

westgl has done a good job providing info on his setup, actually, the best i've seen so far, nevertheless, there were issues as well as no cold start choke last i heard
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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I live in South Florida, whats a choke? :mrgreen:
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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IMHO
if a guy cannot get a stock set sorted out (all the engineering & jetting allready done by mother Honda)
then that guy will certainly not have the skills to make a single carb setup work!
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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fish wrote:IMHO
if a guy cannot get a stock set sorted out (all the engineering & jetting allready done by mother Honda)
then that guy will certainly not have the skills to make a single carb setup work!
Agree.

If I can do it twice using Randakk's kit and DVD, anyone can! ;)
I wouldn't fancy trying it using just the manuals, though.....that DVD is really thorough and complete, and well laid out.
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Re: Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excell

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SIGH...
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