® Instruction 51-1006 S&S Cycle, Inc. 4-24-06 235 Causeway Blvd. La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603 Copyright © 1998, 1999, 2002, 2006 by S&S Cycle, Inc. Phone: 608-627-1497 • Fax: 608-627-1488 Technical Service Phone: 608-627-TECH (8324) All rights reserved. Technical Service Email: [email protected] Printed in the U.S.A. Website: www.sscycle.com Because every industry has a leader Installation and Jetting Instructions for S&S® Super B Series Carburetor DISCLAIMER: IMPORTANT NOTICE: S&S parts are designed for high performance, off road, racing Statements in this instruction sheet preceded by the following words applications and are intended for the very experienced rider only. The are of special significance. installation of S&S parts may void or adversely effect your factory WARNING warranty. In addition such installation and use may violate certain Means there is the possibility of injury to yourself or others. federal, state, and local laws, rules and ordinances as well as other laws when used on motor vehicles used on public highways, especially in CAUTION states where pollution laws may apply. Always check federal, state, and local laws before modifying your motorcycle. It is the sole and exclusive Means there is the possibility of damage to the part or motorcycle. responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of the product for his or her use, and the user shall assume all legal, personal injury risk and NOTE liability and all other obligations, duties, and risks associated therewith. Other information of particular importance has been placed in italic type. The words Harley®, Harley-Davidson®, H-D®, Sportster®, Evolution®, and S&S recommends you take special notice of these items. all H-D part numbers and model designations are used in reference only. S&S Cycle is not associated with Harley-Davidson, Inc. WARRANTY: All S&S parts are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION RULES: manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of Before installing your new S&S part it is your responsibility to read and twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. Merchandise that fails follow the installation and maintenance procedures in these to conform to these conditions will be repaired or replaced at S&S’s instructions and follow the basic rules below for your personal safety. option if the parts are returned to us by the purchaser within the 12 month warranty period or within 10 days thereafter. G Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions and toxic when inhaled. Do not smoke. Perform installation In the event warranty service is required, the original purchaser must in a well ventilated area away from open flames or sparks. call or write S&S immediately with the problem. Some problems can be rectified by a telephone call and need no further course of action. G If motorcycle has been running, wait until engine and exhaust pipes have cooled down to avoid getting burned before performing any A part that is suspect of being defective must not be replaced by a installation steps. Dealer without prior authorization from S&S. If it is deemed necessary for S&S to make an evaluation to determine whether the part was G Before performing any installation steps disconnect battery to defective, a return authorization number must be obtained from S&S. eliminate potential sparks and inadvertent engagement of starter while The parts must be packaged properly so as to not cause further damage working on electrical components. and be returned prepaid to S&S with a copy of the original invoice of G Read instructions thoroughly and carefully so all procedures are purchase and a detailed letter outlining the nature of the problem, how completely understood before performing any installation steps. the part was used and the circumstances at the time of failure. If after Contact S&S with any questions you may have if any steps are unclear an evaluation has been made by S&S and the part was found to be or any abnormalities occur during installation or operation of defective, repair, replacement or refund will be granted. motorcycle with a S&S part on it. G Consult an appropriate service manual for your motorcycle for correct ADDITIONAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS: disassembly and reassembly procedures for any parts that need to be (1) S&S shall have no obligation in the event an S&S part is modified by removed to facilitate installation. any other person or organization. G Use good judgement when performing installation and operating (2) S&S shall have no obligation if an S&S part becomes defective in motorcycle. Good judgement begins with a clear head. Don't let whole or in part as a result of improper installation, improper alcohol, drugs or fatigue impair your judgement. Start installation maintenance, improper use, abnormal operation, or any other misuse when you are fresh. or mistreatment of the S&S part. G Be sure all federal, state and local laws are obeyed with the (3) S&S shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages installation. resulting from the failure of an S&S part, the breach of any warranties, G For optimum performance and safety and to minimize potential the failure to deliver, delay in delivery, delivery in non-conforming damage to carb or other components, use all mounting hardware that condition, or for any other breach of contract or duty between S&S and is provided and follow all installation instructions. a customer. G Motorcycle exhaust fumes are toxic and poisonous and must not (4) S&S parts are designed exclusively for use in Harley-Davidson® and be inhaled. Run motorcycle in a well ventilated area where fumes other American v-twin motorcycles. S&S shall have no warranty or can dissipate. liability obligation if an S&S part is used in any other application. Important Note: Please read these instructions carefully before Throttle Requirements attempting to install or tune your carburetor. Answers to nearly all your questions and problems can be found in this NOTE - S&S Super B carburetor requires the use of a two cable, way. If you still have a problem, you may call for technical help pull open - pull closed throttle assembly. Any chassis including at (608) 627-TECH (8324). 1980 and earlier stock models equipped with a single cable throttle mechanism requires conversion to a two cable, pull open Introduction - pull closed type. S&S® Super B carburetor is a butterfly type carb with a fully adjustable idle mixture screw and changeable mid range and high speed jets. This carburetor does not have an accelerator WARNING pump nor a conventional choke, but utilizes a mixture Single, braided wire cable throttle mechanism can not enrichment device for starting. The Super B has a 17⁄8” (47.6mm) mechanically close throttle. If throttle inadvertently sticks in throat at the butterfly and a 19⁄16” (39.6mm) venturi and is open position, loss of control of motorcycle and personal identified by an “B” cast into the throttle return spring side of injury to you or others may result. the carb body below the cast in wording “S&S SUPER”. S&S offers an optional two cable throttle assembly designed to DISCLAIMER: convert most any chassis not equipped with a two cable system. S&S parts are designed for high performance, off road, racing This kit is available with 48” long cables and can be ordered applications and are intended for the very experienced rider only. separately. See the description below. The installation of S&S parts may void or adversely effect your factory warranty. In addition such installation and use may Stock models from 1981 to present have a two cable throttle and violate certain federal, state, and local laws rules and ordinances should not require conversion. The stock cables on these chassis as well as other laws when used on motor vehicles used on public can be used but must be modified. highways, especially in states where pollution laws may apply. Always check federal, state, and local laws before modifying your Optional S&S Two Cable Throttle Conversion Kit - for chassis not motorcycle. It is the sole and exclusive responsibility of the user equipped with two cable throttle - Part #19-0229 - Includes to determine the suitability of the product for his or her use, and complete throttle assembly with grips for both bars and two 48” the user shall assume all legal, personal injury risk and liability (cable housing length) cable assemblies. Fits 1” O.D. handlebars and all other obligations, duties, and risks associated therewith. and can be used on most chassis requiring up to 48” long cables. Special bushings are available for use with older 7⁄8” O.D. handle Chrome Plating the Carburetor bars, Part #19-0235. NOTE - S&S does not recommend chrome plating the Super B Carb Installation carburetor. Proper preparation to achieve a good chrome finish requires polishing using buffing compounds. These materials Read instructions thoroughly before starting work to familiarize invariably plug air and/or fuel passageways and feed holes yourself with installation procedure. regardless of the precautions taken. NOTE - Installation of S&S Super B carb kits on some models is easier with gas tanks removed. Some owners may elect to CAUTION perform installation without removing gas tanks. This option has Plugged passageways and feed holes and the polishing and been left to discretion of individual. If one elects to remove tanks chrome plating processes can alter operating tolerances or must disassemble any other stock parts, S&S recommends machined into the parts in critical areas.