2006-08-20 21:44:02 · 8 answers · asked by Aniket T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I agree with both the foregoing. Carbureted motors are that way at a much deeper level than just the carburetor. Ignition, air-flow, and head design are all involved. It's much more than just bolting on a "fuel injector" instead of your carb.
On the other hand, there are some really cool carbs available (DelOrto's and Mikunis to name just two) that can boost performance for you with your carbureted bike. These are both "pumper" carbs rather than CV (constant velocity) carbs. They provide an active fuel flow and can give quicker throttle response (at the expense of some fuel economy).
You can swap carbs fairly inexpensively (under a thousand dollars, US) and this is a more practical solution than trying to install fuel injection on a carbureted bike.
Good luck.
2006-08-20 23:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the bike, it is probably cheaper and much quicker to sell your carb cycle and buy a new fuel injection bike. There are some companies who claim they sell a simple bolt on package, however, an aftermarket carb would be much easier to purchase and install.
2006-08-21 04:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not easy or cheap, but it can be done. Plan on spending hundreds, if not a thousand, dollars. You will need to install the following parts:
EFI throttle bodies
Fuel injectors - often built into the throttle bodies; if not you will need a lot of machine work
High pressure fuel pump
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel return line
ECU (computer)
And all the sensors the computer needs.
The ECU will probably need to be an aftermarket tunable unit. One of the cheapest options is Megasquirt - here is its documentation:
http://www.megamanual.com
And its users' forum. There are a lot of people running it on bikes.
http://www.msefi.com
2006-08-21 01:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grendle doesnt seem to realize that a dell 'orto does cost over a thousand dollars. the dual throat dell orto costs around 1,100 as a matter of fact. You didnt mention what type of bike. there used to be a company that made a throtle body injector, the lake injector and they worked quite well. Hit the swap meets and you might find one of these.
2006-08-21 00:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a big project. not worth the cost in my opinion.
you have to change the fuel pump
2006-08-20 21:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by skai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow i would just buy another bike
2006-08-21 03:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by John L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't do it, get a different bike
2006-08-20 23:50:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swap motors.
That is the simplest way to do it.
2006-08-20 22:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by upallnite 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋