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the PVC manifold didn't go so well so now I'm making one from copper plumbing parts
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<blockquote data-quote="chuck c" data-source="post: 133776" data-attributes="member: 2907"><p>I agree that anything other than a properly set up set of 1 carb per cylinder will always beat a single carb's performance. I also say 4 30+ year old carbs will never match the dependability and low cost of a single, commonly available automotive carb.</p><p></p><p><em>If I wanted a high performance, footpeg-dragging 0-to-60 in 3 seconds ride I wouldn't be messing around with a >30 year old Goldwing.</em></p><p></p><p>What I want is the Ford F150 of motorcycles. One that I can turn the key and it will run and not cost an arm and a leg when something does need to be fixed, that I can find scads of used parts for. A SHTF bike that I can ride for years to come even if civilization as we know it fell apart tomorrow. I believe the 1980s Goldwing is that machine and its only weakness is <em>those four carburetors</em>. And I've seen no other bike that it is even possible to replace them with a single and forget about it.</p><p></p><p>I have the luxury of having another very quick and fun little screamer for when I want to ride like that. My Goldwing will be the 2 wheel version of a pickup truck. If I could figure out how to make it 2WD I would.</p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">[I know 2WD bikes exist and have studied how they work. I'd love to build a Ural-style driven sidecar for it.]</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chuck c, post: 133776, member: 2907"] I agree that anything other than a properly set up set of 1 carb per cylinder will always beat a single carb's performance. I also say 4 30+ year old carbs will never match the dependability and low cost of a single, commonly available automotive carb. [i]If I wanted a high performance, footpeg-dragging 0-to-60 in 3 seconds ride I wouldn't be messing around with a >30 year old Goldwing.[/i] What I want is the Ford F150 of motorcycles. One that I can turn the key and it will run and not cost an arm and a leg when something does need to be fixed, that I can find scads of used parts for. A SHTF bike that I can ride for years to come even if civilization as we know it fell apart tomorrow. I believe the 1980s Goldwing is that machine and its only weakness is [i]those four carburetors[/i]. And I've seen no other bike that it is even possible to replace them with a single and forget about it. I have the luxury of having another very quick and fun little screamer for when I want to ride like that. My Goldwing will be the 2 wheel version of a pickup truck. If I could figure out how to make it 2WD I would. [size=2][I know 2WD bikes exist and have studied how they work. I'd love to build a Ural-style driven sidecar for it.][/size] [/QUOTE]
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