Carter carbs

[Smoothboy]

I was talking to a friend of mine who has owned a cycle repair shop for about 25yrs on the subject of single carb conversions. I'm looking at a gl1000 thats been converted and asked his opinion. He said he loves them and has converted around a hundred. He said that the Webers are great but are time consuming to get the timing and jetting right. He said he had much better luck just buying a Carter carb. He said he never did one that is didn't improve economy and never had a customer complain or bring one back. Just thought I'd impart this as I've not seen this mentioned on this topic. He also said the carters are cheaper and easier to rebuild if needed.

[badorderbob]

Which model of Carters is he using and would he be able to share the jetting???

[Smoothboy]

I will ask him and get back to you. I will post it on this thread. I went by his place and he's gone to run the Dragon, wont be back for 10 days.

[beejay]

Hey Smoothboy, did you get chance to find out which Carter carb? Jets? Manifold set up?

[Smoothboy]

I finally remembered to ask my buddy about the Carter carbs he uses. He said he just goes to the wrecking yard and buys a two barrel off an old ford then puts a kit in it. He said their easy to set up that way...a lot easier than the Webers. Just a little trial and error many times they'll work as is,