How to "Service" an SU Carburetor For a Harley Davidson Shovelhead.
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@godfellas4834 жыл бұрын
And there it is....🙂 I always smile when Mike says that...
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Your comment makes me smile.
@jdwond36734 жыл бұрын
You have a good delivery on your videos. Love your handling of motor parts, no throwing things around and rough work . Thanks for the channel!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@davidfeinberg55994 жыл бұрын
Always love watching your vids Mike. I've been running SU's on my genny and my 72 for years. Absolutely the easiest to tune and best running carbs on shovels. Stay healthy!!! We need you to keep tickling our brain cells !!!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@JohnWilliams-bz6gt3 жыл бұрын
Pacific Mike, great video on the SU. I was redoing an ol Shovel that had puked and was given a SU by an old school biker friend that he had just “lying around” telling me I’d be sorry if I put a S&S on the bike (nothing against S&S as I’ve ran those too). BEST thing I ever did for that old scooter, runs like a striped ass ape to this day with over 60k miles and a few top ends. Thank you for this and all your videos. Guys with your knowledge are getting harder to find.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I love success.
@michaelmitchell59094 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Mike!.... You have a most excellent voice for these videos. Love watching sir and can't wait to see what you do with the new bike!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. It's going to be a slow proccess.
@wdurazo224 жыл бұрын
I'm dealing with the Coronavirus by watching all your videos 🤙🤙🤙
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. What a concept!
@kevinholowka72944 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Mike for the great info. You cleared up a lot of misconceptions I had with SU carbs. Keep going strong. Kevin
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@garycarr67933 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Mike , I recently bought a Japanese imported 2006 Heritage Softail to the UK and previous owner had put an SU carb on it, now I know exactly how it works and how to tune it !!! Great channel Mike , clever man and the you’ve got coolest voice on KZbin !!! 😁😁😁
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Enjoy your new bike.
@Johnny-df4di Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike came back to watch again American Prime Manufacturer in California he used to work at Rivera .Every part still available even whole Su eliminator II carburetor.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Yes, we've been telling everyone. I don't put adds up for people yet, but I do tell them things like this. Glad you found Ben. He's got the stuff.
@joelouis61064 жыл бұрын
Hello mike, Always a pleasure to learn from your videos,thank you for your time and take care .
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@artursviksna13024 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another valuable lesson, Mike. Totally enjoyed it.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank You.
@dorianFUCKINgray4 жыл бұрын
Learning a whole lot by watching your videos. Makes the quarantine way easier to handle. Greetings from Italy! Stay safe, Mike.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. And, Greetings from Southern California.
@juconmc4 жыл бұрын
Minkuni on my 1995 Fatboy, but as always, love the video's!! You are the "Bob Ross" of my favorite bikes! I continuously rewatch the Evo rebuild should the need arise. Thanks guys!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@deanphillips82704 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Mike, patiently waiting to watch that build....stay safe. The weather has finally given me a day to ride here in eastern Washington hoping to get out for a little ride on Saturday before they shut our state down
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Enjoy.
@craigpennington12514 жыл бұрын
I ran a number of MGBs and all of them had these carbs on them. Not one but two of them to get all synced up. The Jag has three. And like you said, they make power. I had to put the oil in mine for the car application. I used 20weight oil. Never had a single problem with any of them. There are different models of this carb. I do like them. Great video on a great carb that folks forgot about.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I've run them for over 30 years on Harleys. And, I , of course ran them on my 100/6 Austin Healey.
@craigpennington12514 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Austins are cool. You don't see them any more. Once in a great while at a car show or a club rally.
@97irishflyer3 жыл бұрын
The SU is simplicity itself. What a work of art.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yes. I am very fond of them.
@97irishflyer3 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 I am starting a Shovelhead project, and I think I have found my carb watching this video. I am halfway between Omaha (1400' elevation) and Denver. I ride to both places, being able to adjust on the fly would be an elegant way to ride.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Not too hard to do. Maybe we'll have to show that.
@JoeHatesItHere4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great content, as always! Stay safe, Mike!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@1964hooch4 жыл бұрын
Mike, THANKS !! You are absolutely "Da Man". In as much as that you live in California and I in Florida, I hope and pray that someday our paths will cross. Stay safe sir.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I hope so too. Take care.
@rodgerbambauer1234 жыл бұрын
Yep....put an SU on my early shovel way back when, very nice setup.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Yep. Good stuff.
@prof.kennethharrisonsr.76794 жыл бұрын
Viewing your channel from Changchun China, we had no new reported cases of the virus for 31 days now, but still taking precautions…
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. That's good news. Glad to hear it and glad to hear from you.
@d1andjetgettingoutdaily1494 жыл бұрын
I have a 76 FLH with Su carb it's been sitting 5 years I cleaned out the float Bowl bike runs good but idles a little fast I forgot about doing this maintenance good to see another Shovelhead Su guy I subscribed thank you
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I think they're great.
@randallmcwilliams49664 жыл бұрын
Welcome back bro! Much love! Kinda reminds me of my old Volvo carbs...
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Ver similar.
@Ytcoinshooter Жыл бұрын
I had an SU on my first shovel 40yr ago and was everything you said. Took off the electric starter, kick only was no problem with the SU. This video is a true guide to those wanting to learn about an SU.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You. They're available again from American Prime Manufacturing Inc.
@jeffreypowell64944 жыл бұрын
Great video simple and to the point , just like an S.U. I have been running a S.U. on my 82 shovel since I bought the bike When I bought my blockhead i got one and slapped it on that bike and have been running it ever since , just over 100,000 miles on the bike and not single problem. You just can't go wrong with the SU . Truly the "King Carb"
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
And, there you have it.
@gasgas26894 жыл бұрын
I love the way your videos aren't edited when you forget something, like the name of the 'enrichment' valve. You are the same as all of us sixty-somethings, and more. In the UK all the Austin/ Morris / British Leyland cars were fitted with SU carburettors. At motor vehicle college our lecturer said "If you are at the pub and are short of the price of a pint, just bet your buddy that you can out-accelerate his Jaguar in your Morris Minor. You go to your car, remove the spring in the SU, roar off up the road spinning the wheels and leaving burning rubber on the road, and collect £5 off your buddy who is still changing from first to second. The spring is there to modulate the rate of rise of the jet, and if it isn't there, the piston will shoot up the dome instantly and chuck a gallon of petrol (oops sorry I meant gasoline!) into the engine.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I've run SU"s for many decades. Great story.
@Big.Ron14 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy these videos. I awakens the memory part of my old foggy brain. The way back machine. You always mention something i had forgot. Such as the 2 turns either way and re needle the carb. It has been 25 or 30 years since i ran an SU on a 76 FLH that was a basket case when i bought it. The CV carbs are handy here where we have big elevation changes. The float bowl spacer is a great addition for the long pulls up a mountain. I know Rivera still sells the parts for these carbs. Just like Linkert, the parts are out there to keep them going. In fact isn't somebody building linkerts again? Somewhere in my foggy memory i seem to remember hearing about that. I was able to get a 30 mile ride in this afternoon. While they want us to stay home we are not on lockdown here in Arizona yet. A beautiful day for getting out and getting a clear head. I have to hustle and get my Heritage engine buttuned up and get her on the road. Pronto. People are getting crazy out there. Anyway, thank you, be safe.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Yes, V-Twin out of New York has brand new Linkerts. I've never used a new one yet. Rivera's stuff will get more available after things settle down a bit. Take care. We have to all cut each other a little more slack than usual.
@deadheadlights4 жыл бұрын
Cheers for another cool vid. Stay safe out there!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@elsdp-45604 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU...for sharing. Like these carb. videos. Watched and very much enjoyed. Stay safe my friends at your shop.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. And you stay safe.
@alanmcclusky4 жыл бұрын
Good carb and they polish up nice I like them regards Alan from the UK
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. They are pretty.
@kb7.624 жыл бұрын
Thanks mike keep it up, we appreciate you and everything you are doing
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@matthewlennox17453 жыл бұрын
Great teacher! No questions here. Thank you.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@jackwilliams33433 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike I think I'm in love with the knuckle ,on my SU the mixture screw backs out all I see to keep it set is an oring
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Sounds right. 1/8th of a turn should affect it. Bottom the screw, back it out six full turns, now you are in the neutral position. It will get richer as much as two full turns from where you're at. It will get leaner two full turns from that position. . Richer, screw it in (clockwise). Leaner, screw it out (counter clockwise). Happy Motoring!
@russellphillips15344 жыл бұрын
Just recently acquired an su carb and I don't have any instructions. Your video helps me with some of the operation of it. I'm just wondering exactly what and how I need to hook up on my 1980 FLT.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Sit tight. This stuff will be available again soon. I talked with a supplier yesterday. I can't really advertise, but again, sit tight for now. We showed some instructions and I'll see what I can do for you now.
@willhoggard6453 жыл бұрын
never been around the SU carb . Looks like the best way to go! Thanks Mike! Stay happy!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. That is the goal. That goes for you too. I happen to be an SU guy. Is it the best? I don't know. But, I personally believe it makes more power on a Shovelhead than anything else I've ever tried. I've run it below sea level and I've run it at about fourteen thousand feet. I leaned it out to go high and I richened it up to go low. I adjusted it with a screwdriver when I stopped for gas. It always has made great gas mileage, and my bikes always perform respectfully well. Okay, they got a bit of a 'tude! And you can here it in a bit of a raspy sound. Some things can't be helped.
@frill52404 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike! I enjoy watching your programs. You are fun and humble, very nice. Im a bit ”old" myself, so I know what it means to suddenly lose words. Keep going dear friend. And we Keep going watching. Sincerely Peder in Sweden
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@alexrobinson63553 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike over the pond here in Scotland, lots of the older cars ran the SU carbs that were originally made here in the UK. I had one on an Evo sometime back and it ran good. I have one of the late Carls of Carls Speed Shop Typhoon carbs on an Evo chop and planning on working on my shovel this winter. I managed to find an old Rivera SU Eliminator Mark 1 to fit on the shovel. I know they run good but in my humble opinion look good too and in my case its getting mounted on the 70 degree elbow they made to clear my leg and you see more of the carb body. Mike thanks for video, been ages since looked at an SU carb and your video is both informative and enjoyable. Keep up the good work and stay safe over your side of the pond.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I really like my SU. I've run them for many years. The only problem I've ever had was trying to use that big "elbow" extension. It would "ice up." Don't be surprised.
@josephfrench53774 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, had one on my 78 1/2 shovel loved it ,thanks for the video.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thank You.
@gregfelty52274 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for sharing your knowledge of the Shovelhead engine and the SU carburetor. After your generation is gone most of this knowledge would be forever lost if it were not for guys like you. Your know how extends way beyond a shop manual. Thanks again.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I've been missing a bunch of people who taught me.
@gearsbetweenears4 жыл бұрын
Mike your videos are helping me through this COVID 19 pandemic as well. Take care from Corona Virus central, Lynnwood Wa.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Wishing you the best. Thank You.
@jaimebrown79863 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much mike I need no answers you helped me immensely I'm a hands on guy really helped watching you work and hearing your stories...
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it
@davidsnow24204 жыл бұрын
I had one on my Shovel chop. Loved it! i like the racket it made with the piston while idling at a light. With the open belt on the other side and all the clutch chatter, people who didn't know HDs thought it was going to explode LOL!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Just little musical instruments letting you know they're present and well.
@richs73624 жыл бұрын
Have a CV on my kick only shovel, works great. Back in the day would see a lot more SU's on Harley's. Had them on MG's great carb's!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Yes. The late model Rivera units were originally made for Mark IV Jaguars, then modified for use on Harleys.
@johnleake7084 жыл бұрын
I like the Studebaker icon sign on your shop wall (I think that is what it is). Used to live in South Bend IN and our neighbor worked at the Studebaker Avanti plant there, just a few years ago.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I really liked the Studebaker V8's. The Golden Hawk had a supercharger. Real oldies but goodies.
@sasquatch19854 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you're using this carburetor too! I love it!!!!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I've run SU's for literally hundreds of thousands of miles.
@caspar07774 жыл бұрын
thanks for this great video Mike! I had a SU on a 883 sportster a year ago before I sold the bike. It ran realy nice. Great carburator! On my favorite shovelhead I have a Mikuni HSR42, also a good carburator. On a other shovelhead I have a good old CV, not bad it all. On my thirth shovel I have a shorty, also Ok. So as ou can see, a lot of different carburators, but all running great :-) Cheers from France
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Back atcha. I'm a big fan of "variety" myself.
@jefftarver47773 жыл бұрын
Excellent video on SU carb ! great bike run story !! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank You
@matthewschuman4 жыл бұрын
Think these are awesome. Have a super e right now and I like it. Always wanted to give one of these a try. Thanks for posting and the tips.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@horsedood134 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have had many a car with SU's... still own a Spitfire with dual SU's....great carbs. I've also in the past used one on a Triumph 650 bike as well (was popular in the UK for fuel economy on bikes in the olden dazeeee). Seen em on Harleys off and on, but never had one. Thanks for another great vid Mike! :)........... PS...I got my question answered...old school brakes rather than a modern upgrade...I AGREE!!! Good choice.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@ozzie4444 жыл бұрын
I had a Rivera SU on my '74 FX 84" stroker. Very good carb. Had a tendency for the piston to get sticky sometimes riding in the rain too much. A quick fix was usually a shot of WD-40 and it was good to go again.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Yep. Thank You.
@natel2491232 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks for all the videos. I’ve used them for countless things. Today was which way to turn the lean/rich screw.
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@mikaldene71464 жыл бұрын
Stay Safe Mike.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. You too.
@eligrimes15333 жыл бұрын
Just got an su carb and intake for my evo chopper I'm building. Don't know a thing about it other than it looks awesome. This video is a big help.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Cool. I looked and found for you, SU instructons online. Look up SU carburetor for Harley Davidson Instructions. You'll have to look for a minute, but you'll find it as produced by Rivera Primo. That's what you want. There's been some reorganization going on and I don't know what's available yet.
@eligrimes15333 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 thank you! I've already found the instructions and downloaded them. JP cycles had them. Haven't had any luck tracking down the float bowl extension yet. Not that it's 100% necessary but after seeing you're video, I want one
@Nickolas644 жыл бұрын
I want to get one of those and try it on my shovel... I love the look of it...
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Yah, they're cool and real quality.
@99dave14 жыл бұрын
Mike thanks for this info! I have an iron head with that same S.U. carb the difference being I dont have the float bowl extension. My question is do you make your own gaskets or do you buy them? If you buy them,where at?!?! If you make them do you have any recommendations what I should use to do so? These are brand new to me but I absolutely love the look and the iron head runs perfect with this carb. Thanks again for you videos!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Rivera Engineering closed their doors a while back. I need to do some research. Stay tuned.
@99dave14 жыл бұрын
Copy that. I got the same story from Billy at Billy's motorcycle shop here in Sacramento. Thank you for taking the time to respond and yes sir I will stay tuned!
@karen10sonia4 жыл бұрын
Burlen fuel Systems , Spitfire House, Castle road , Salisbury England SP1 3SA tel no. 01722 412500 they have stocks of spares for su's mate.
@user-yz9po2es7m11 ай бұрын
thank you for the information on the su carb. my shovelhead is running lean no matter how i adjust the screw. I figure I need to change the needle for more fuel. It is a 1982 re done 20 over and I had an s&s carb. and had to adjust it way rich to get it to run. My exhaust turned blueish and plugs are white. with the su in it now. I don't have the book so i'm trying my best. after watching your video I can now take it apart and try to tune with new needle. one other thing I get a little drip from my tickler and don't know how to repair that. help appreciated. thank you
@pacificmike950111 ай бұрын
Call American Prime Manufacturing. Ben can fix you up with nice factory instructions sheets.
@erwinballings91554 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike and stay safe.👍
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. And, you do the same.
@arthurleino4 жыл бұрын
A buddy had a SU on his Shovel I had a 38 Delorto pumper on mine. Both were from Primo Rivera back in the day. I run a 38VM Mikuni on mine now.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
I did the same stuff. I'm still in love with all of them.
@tct9mm1514 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO MIKE THANK YOU
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@williamquire21154 жыл бұрын
I had one on my 84 evo fxrs and loved it but every now and then I would have to remove the nut on top and drop 1 or 2 drops of light oil in or the slide would stick. But if I was out and it stuck I could push the enricher up and it start working until I got her home to oil it up it did have a little rattled at idle but man that bike ran after I but that on I would love to have on my old shovel I ride now. Thanks for the memory
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
You bet. I usually take the dome and piston off and wash and lightly oil it every couple of months. I'm gonna have to do a little research and see if we can find some of those carburetors.
@jamesnorman75524 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike, stay safe.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@mikerapp8163 Жыл бұрын
Another great video explaining the SU carb. I have a Keihin carb on my 1970 Electraglide. Think at some point the original carb was switched out. I can’t find a reference for a 1970 Keihin being stock in 1970. Thanks for this video Mike.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
I believe your bike came with a "Bendix" carb.
@mikerapp8163 Жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 yup, that's whats in all the info I could find. Thanks Mike!
@vk74082 жыл бұрын
excellent and thorough explanation which demystifies that carb. Love to see a video of a swap meet one rebuilt top to bottom and then put on bike and tuned by you.
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Good idea. I've been running the one that's on there for a looong time. I just clean it up once in a while.
@hddm32 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a cool carb. Very nice
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I love it.
@55ip2 жыл бұрын
I purchased a gold plated 85 super glide and it has a SU awesome video!!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@d1andjetgettingoutdaily1494 жыл бұрын
I have experienced the limitations the standard float Bowl now I understand the need to upgrade because I hit a top-end they could be even further nice
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
In some cases an extended float bowl is overkill. But, it can only help. It can't hurt. And a good hard run up a steep hill can use some fuel. Don't want to starve her when you're outrunning everyone else now, do you.
@bobhartman25714 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, excellent!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@scottblackwell57894 жыл бұрын
Love the videos....new sub here! Looking forward to more as one day I'm going to rebuild a retro Harley I hope. I've owned a Vrod and now a Street Glide and absolutely love them both. Harley gets a bad name from time to time, but they're amazing motorcycles. My vrod was bulletproof and fast as you would ever want. My SG is pure, blissful comfort and I love it. It's color is Crushed Ice Pearl, so I'm kind of like you with the non-traditional colors.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank You.
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video just like all the rest. The basket case I got had three carburetors included in the baskets. I'm doing research to try to figure out which one is the clear winner. A S&S shorty e, brand new cv or this SU. Each one seems to be the right one to use. Can you point me in the right direction? Its a 76 fxe and the 74 is a 93 now.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Every mechanic has his preferences. Personally, I love my SU. More power, better gas mileage, better tunability. You just need original instructions. People who can't adjust them have a "reading" problem. Call Ben Kudon at American Prime Manufacturing. (562)-889-8665
@ajkylen3 жыл бұрын
Hello Pacific Mike extremely happy with the information from this video my question is what size needle are you running thank you again for the great information.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I don't remember. If you find the info online, it will tell you how to pick the one you need.
@urbanburner4 жыл бұрын
What's your favorite year for Harley Davidson?love your knucklehead bro 👍
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
My favorites are the ones I own. Thank You.
@johnbrady12114 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Great answer!
@stefanknutsson46844 жыл бұрын
I realy Enjoy your videos. Stefan . Sweden.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@wriqmccauley2644 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’ve been wondering about those carbs.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@itsapodcastrophe4 жыл бұрын
Hey pacific Mike, luv your videos and learn alot from them, I have a 71 Ironheads xlch (kick only) have a vm38 mikuni round slide carb on it...having trouble starting it n I'm almost certain it's the carb adjustments w the mixture screw..installed EI programmed for kick start but having issues getting it going but rides great once it is locked over..can you do a video on that carb??
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but, I don't have one around. I haven't seen one in years. If I could I would.
@itsapodcastrophe4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 gotcha.... thank you
@onlyhereonce72904 жыл бұрын
A great video. And I'm sure it will help our fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Hope so! Thank You.
@mickparsons852 жыл бұрын
GDAY Mike, love your videos they are very informative. IM building a 1984 shovelhead FLH and was wondering if one can still get a SU Eliminator carburetor kit ? I have been searching and so far the are no longer available at two places that had listings for them?
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
The only one I can think of, and if he didn't have them, he would know who would, would be Ben Kudon at American Prime Manufacturing Inc. Phone (562)-889-8665.
@tedbudd75134 жыл бұрын
Mike ,great video is it possible to get a copy of your instructions ...have a haynes manual but it's more for cars
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
I don't know how to do that. But, I heard from a certain supplier, there's more SU stuff coming back. We did shoot a closeup during the video that will hopefully help you in the meantime.
@gregrankin13244 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike and good tidings to you brother. I have an 84 wide glide shovel with a factory CV carb and had a vision of twin SU’s just to be different. Do you have thoughts on manifolds and carbs hiding in dark places? This is old school stuff now and elusive in Australia even when it was cutting edge. Kind regards. And thanks again.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Greetings to you. You can have a factory Keihin Carb on that bike, but CV's didn't come out until somewhere 90ish. Two SU's? I've not seen it, but I'm sure it's been done. Space for dual carbs is usually difficult, but doable. Two fron heads is one way to do it. Remember, the longer the manifold runner, the greater the chance of "icing up."
@jonz59784 жыл бұрын
Super cool. Never had one. Similar to CV, but much prettier. Thanks Mike!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Remember, the piston is lifted by vacuum only.
@61espo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Great info’
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@timmix3314 жыл бұрын
As always great info 👍🖖
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@gavlocked4 жыл бұрын
"As soon as they let me" - love that! Take care Mike
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
All is well. Thank You.
@lanesummers56895 ай бұрын
As usual, super helpful vid! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, opinions, thoughts, and stories. It makes my day! I have an SU carb I just went through and cleaned up for a panhead project I am working on (e-start '65). The cap I have has still has the damper rod and brass pieces on it. On one of your SUs I saw you running a chrome cap with no damper. Do you know if I can just pick up a chrome cap and skip running the Damper? I mean, on the HD unit, the Damper would be useless anyway since we do not fill it with oil. I would think I can go without. Any ideas?
@pacificmike95015 ай бұрын
For running an SU on a bike, you can keep the plastic cap and throw away the rod away. It will pop right out of the plastic cap. For parts (such as a chrome cap) contact Ben Kudon at American Prime Manufacturing Inc. Phone (562)-889-8665
@darrendover52764 жыл бұрын
Hey mike, love your videos. What are your thought on running an oil cooler on a shovelhead? Thought about putting one on mine. Thanks!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Great idea. I do dedicate a video to just that. Go to our KZbin Channel and click on videos. You'll find it there.
@tubsVR-if7rt4 жыл бұрын
Hay Mike good to see you. Your doing a good job on KZbin videos keep up the good work. My Steve You built my 71 shovel head in you shop in SLO just before you closed. me an Jose ran in to you at the David Mann chopperFest A few years ago.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Yes! Of Course! Thank You. I hope you still have that beautiful Shovel.
@tubsVR-if7rt4 жыл бұрын
Yes I still have it I'll never sell it. Still working out bugs on it. I'm watching all your videos. Do you have an email I like to ask you questions about the motor.?
@howder19514 жыл бұрын
Good video Mike , that carb has a lot of similarities to the Mikuni on the bike I had as a youngster ,easy to service and you could really tune the heck out of it if need be. Cheers and stay healthy bro!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
It's true. But, the Mikuni lifted it's slide mechanically. The SU has a throttle plate (mechanical, operated by cable) and the piston and needle raise from vacuum sucked in by the engine through the throat past the plate.
@howder19514 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Thanks for the free lesson, and keep on wrenching'.
@MoeLarrycurly14 жыл бұрын
I had one on a shovel head years ago. Looks like a grandfather to the CV carburetor ..
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Kinda, but they operate differently. They're vacuum operated, and flow the fuel they need.
@garymmarich42653 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike, nice job, thank you for your videos. I have a 68 FLH with a SU carb (Eliminator I), I noticed that you dome cap has no plunger. I just want to verify that the plunger is not need or if removed do I have to make some other kind of change?
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
It is not needed. Nor do you put more oil in there. You just clean the dome and piston and wipe it with some light oil.
@ElectraWillem4 жыл бұрын
Who needs Wikipedia? We got Mike! Great video again.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@cheftush4 жыл бұрын
Pretty Cool...I’m pretty familiar with SU’s as I’ve got a couple old Triumph Sportscars that use dual SU’s.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Cool.Thank You.
@johnbrady12114 жыл бұрын
Yep, I remember them on the British cars. Triumphs and MG's. That's where a buddy of mine got one for his Panhead back in the early seventies. From a trashed MG.
@yardlimit86954 жыл бұрын
mike, in 1973 i put an s.u, on my 72 shovelhead,,,,,,,,I LOVED IT....MORE POWER AND GREAT MILEAGE.,,,,,,,,,,,,i got the s.u. from a foreign car junkyard,,,,,,,,, rebuilt it and ran it,,,,,,,,,on your s.u., was it also from an old foreign car or does somebody make them for harleys? i wasn't quite sure about that from the video.........would greatly appreciate knowing .......thanks..........
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
They were brand new units originally intended for Mark IV Jaguars. They were purchased by Rivera Engineering, then modified for use on Harleys. They came with full instructions and Rivera supplied a complete line of accessories for them.
@yardlimit86954 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 thankyou very much,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i don''t ride anymore but i love to watch your videos and you have a real nice style of teaching,,,,,,,it looks like you do nice clean work too.....thanks again;
@richielloyd32722 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. I have a evo softail 1992. The engine has bottom amd top crank breather. It’s fitted with a s&s carb amd filter. The top breather goes through the air filter and so does the bottom breather. The air filter leaks oil on to my engine with riding for a few miles. Drives me mad. I’ve been told to vent to atmosphere for both. I understand this is to do with emissions. Where the Harley vent bk through the intake. But would I have damaged butterfly runners in the rocker box’s and or the ball bay not sealing in the oil pump? Also I really love the standard carb set up because of the nice pull choke and the air filter is a neater fit. I understand the s&s is better for more power. Is there anyway in having a stock choke lever but not that tacky Awfull s&s filer amd cover. ? Thanks
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Computers. I already got ya.
@miguelgarcia37712 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike great video. Just got a 1983 shovel head with an SU carb, when I turn on the fuel why does fuel come running out of the tickler. Thanks Miguel Garcia
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Because the float valve needs cleaning and the float is stuck. The tickler is also the "float vent." When you put your finger on the plunger of the tickler, your blocking the air and forcing the fuel up the main jet. That's how it functions. But if the float valve is stuck, that's where the fuel will escape.
@miguelgarcia37712 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Thanks Mike, Got it.
@jeffmatlowwildcattattoo5234 жыл бұрын
Seen these but never had one- friend had a 72 shovel with one on it- swore by it,interesting. video
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@jamesglenn22523 жыл бұрын
Great video , just one question I've had experience with the SU carbs on Volvo engines . Just wondering why you don't use the oil in the carb on the Harleys? Is it a vacum problem or what's the exact reason ? Thank you for the knowledge you share with all us viewers.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I can't say "exactly" why. I do know that if you try it, it will not function properly on a Harley. "Lightly oiled" is all you want to keep it operating smoothly. I've always been glad I followed the instructions from Rivera Engineering.
@stevenchamberlain80333 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Great video thank you. I’m running the same carb and have the slight play in the butterfly flap that you mention. Is it just a case of replacing the flap or more serious?
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
"Slight?" We're speaking of the throttle plate shaft in the body of the carburetor. With the motor warm and runnining, try to wiggle the shaft. If that movement makes the motor RPM fluctuate,(you're not opening and closing the throttle plate, just wiggling the shaft) then, it is warn and you have a problem. Most of them are just fine. Replacing the shaft and machining new bushings is a pain.
@stevenchamberlain80333 жыл бұрын
Perfect Mike thank you. I’ll re install the carb on the bike and give it a go.
@paulbecket73994 жыл бұрын
I have a classic mini (998 motor) which uses a 1.25 in su carb and so I of course have a box in my garage of su carbs I've bought at swap meets (several sizes from mg and jags) I've often thought of getting a sportster and adapting one to fit it. I found it interesting to hear you say you don't put oil in the piston in the slide as this is one of the ways you tune the carbs on a car (thicker oil slower piston movement etc the cap on the dome has a dampener rod with a small piston which goes into the tube in the top of the carbs piston)
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
I understand. I too, have run them on cars. May years ago, we hopped up my Austin Healey 100/6. Extremely fast. It ran SU's. Not enough money for Webers. With no oil in the damper, that piston flies up for an amazingly fast throttle response. The SU on a Harley (prepared by Rivera Engineering) was completely tuneable by changing the needle and the piston spring. It confused me at first, then I got it.
@loddude57064 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike & greetings from The Greenwood. Here in middle England we're on lockdown too, in fact Robin & the lads have even declared a temporary ceasefire in the forest; they figure that people brave enough to go out to work at the moment are certainly not to be sneezed at. Sue Carbs eh, precision maid from Birmingham, know her well, thrives on steady suction, good kit : )
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
You bet. Hello and give my best to "Robin and the Lads."
@jackwilliams33433 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank You.
@dannydyer99614 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on Amal carbs? Always wanted a pair on a panhead
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
I would, but, I don't have any and don't know anything about them. I'm sorry.
@milesclements72844 жыл бұрын
Your great vid made appetite for SU. would like to test.But: My Shovel needs to run approx 1/2 mile - one mile with choke.How to realize here, where you can only tickle for cold start?
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
They know how to deal all on their own. They operate by vacuum. You'd have to try one to understand. They have a great enrichener.