I have managed to get hold of a set of flat side carbs for my race bike, but was unsure as to the pros and cons and as to whether it was worthwhile changing.
From what I have heard, flatsides have a tendancy to cause the bike to be lumpy low down, but can offer a couple of extra BHP.
Any thoughts?
Flat sides V CV Carbs
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Re: Flat sides V CV Carbs
i've heard they are great for the track if set up properly but dire for around town.
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Re: Flat sides V CV Carbs
Spot on mate...flat out throttle they're great...low end grunt...forget it..
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Re: Flat sides V CV Carbs
But do they offer more power?
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Re: Flat sides V CV Carbs
No more than 1.5 at peak on my bikeFatspanner #44 wrote:But do they offer more power?
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Re: Flat sides V CV Carbs
ive got flatslides on my race bike at the mo, but low down power is poo,
so gonna try cv's in the next couple of weeks, see how they are.
so gonna try cv's in the next couple of weeks, see how they are.