2001 Harley Road King Mikuni Carburetor Startup Procedure for RidersShare and Twisted Road

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
  • Don't forget to get the throttle two cracks before hitting start
    I meant oil pressure not fuel pressure
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  • @jesseg573
    @jesseg573 Месяц назад

    I had seen ur video once just to make sure i was doing it right i got my first 2001 roadking im 20, last Saturday, i would start up n notice the lights of the check engine then i turned it on @ night and seen the light and got a bit concerned, came back to your video looks like thats normal 🎉

  • @PeterShamray
    @PeterShamray Год назад +3

    You dont have to touch the pilot air screw at all after initial idle adjustment. Just choke approximately 30 seconds for cold start.

    • @rhodeisland_roadking
      @rhodeisland_roadking  Год назад

      That is standard procedure for pretty much all carb and especial a cv but with the Mikuni after the initial few seconds of startup you can tailor your idle based on conditions. Essentially it is almost a variable choke. You will get different initial rpms in cool vs cold vs freezing startup. Two different ways to get to the same result.

  • @ozziejim8472
    @ozziejim8472 7 месяцев назад

    I changed to a mikuni over the cv on a 98 WG and what a difference!,
    Better start, better running and more horse, it’s a great up grade.
    The idle I just set and forget.
    Nice bike mate.

  • @rhodeisland_roadking
    @rhodeisland_roadking  Год назад

    For anyone wondering about the weird startup you can also do what the manual says but since on a Mikuni the idle speed adjuster controls air it is basically being shown as a variable choke here. A CV carb choke is actually an enrichener and adds fuel.

  • @old_shupshe
    @old_shupshe 2 года назад +9

    You do NOT want to mess with the idle control once you have it set correctly. If it's set right, there's no need. And, if the choke control is installed correctly you don't need to hold it. You definitely need some work on that bike.

    • @rhodeisland_roadking
      @rhodeisland_roadking  2 года назад

      And yet they literally designed the Mikuni with an extended adjuster for on the fly tweaks. You could also run the choke full and then half on till it was warm and then go but I find the idle control gives you better control based on ambient temp. Ive tested this extensively and have checked the plug color to confirm. With a CV carb you wouldn't change it but the choke on the CV is actually an enrichener as you probably know.

  • @rhodeisland_roadking
    @rhodeisland_roadking  2 года назад

    Don't forget to get the throttle two cracks before hitting start
    I meant oil pressure not fuel pressure

  • @666SeeR999
    @666SeeR999 Год назад

    Hi, did you make any modifications to the air-box when installing the Mikuni? The HSR42 comes with an adapter for CV air-boxes, is it enough? Thanks a lot.

    • @rhodeisland_roadking
      @rhodeisland_roadking  Год назад +1

      My airbox was already the open stage 1 k&n style versus the enclosed plastic airbox. I also have an external breather filter.

    • @666SeeR999
      @666SeeR999 Год назад

      @@rhodeisland_roadking Thanks.

  • @texassweet1618
    @texassweet1618 Год назад

    What brand and model number is your oil temperature gage ? I have a 2000 RK Classic. Thanks

  • @zorr6271
    @zorr6271 2 года назад

    My 94 Heritage soft tail is way easier to start. I will definitely keep my CV carberator.

    • @rhodeisland_roadking
      @rhodeisland_roadking  2 года назад

      Your loss...loved my CV but if you want thrills you go Mikuni. If you want smooth and mpg you go CV.

    • @brentrichards1200
      @brentrichards1200 Год назад +1

      Not sure how your soft tail was easier. Everything in the video was standard operating procedure except you can adjust the idle (which is great for long distance riding). Easier would be fuel injection.

  • @kirkleaman6863
    @kirkleaman6863 Год назад

    Start the bike hold the throttle till it’s a bit warm and go done no need to do the idle screw every time wast is time 😂

    • @rhodeisland_roadking
      @rhodeisland_roadking  Год назад

      What if I told you we were both doing the same thing in a different manner but my way allows you to finish getting ready while your way you have to sit there and feather the throttle.

  • @georgemenzies1619
    @georgemenzies1619 Год назад

    Knob.