| Author | Message | ||
     Primordial |
I'm buying a 99 X1 tomorrow and I'm not sure if I want to keep the induction as is or not. The guy had it converted to a Makuni (sp?) carb since he was told the stock fuel injection sucked. I have everything but the intake manifold that I'd need to convert it back to stock fuel injection. If I do I'll throw the carb on my Sportster. Which would be a better route to go? If there are other options worth mentioning send those my way as well... | ||
| Dave_02_1200 |
Buell FI can run too lean in stock form but it can be very good with a Race Module. A Mikuni HSR42 carb can work very well too. If you can use ECM Spy or if you can get a Race Module, keep the FI. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with the Mikuni. | ||
| Buelltours |
I'd say stick with the Mikuni. Overseas it is considered one of the must-do's on FI tubers if you have the change. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Personally, I would prefer the F.I. but if the carb is already installed and sorted, I say stick with it. | ||
| B1rdman |
Personally, I love the looks of the stock airbox on our X1s. I also prefer F.I. Since you have a bike that you can put the carbs on, I'd say do that, and return the X1 to stock. | ||
| Kevmean |
In the UK very few people would recommend replacing the fuel injection with a carb so i'd say put back to standard. | ||
| Blks1l |
I converted my S3 to a carb and am completely happy with it. If it is running good with the carb on it I would leave it | ||
| Primordial |
Well it seems like it's a mixed feeling from the group. I'll see just how well the bike runs as is but I may just swap it out and see which I like best. I'm sure I'll be fine using ECM Spy if it's like other tuning software I've used in the past... | ||
| Akbuell |
PM sent. |
