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[mark ward]

Hey Jeff

Asking this threw the group, figure others may also want your answer.

You mentioned a Harley (YA I said it. LOL) Carb fitting the KLR.

Some change out the carb for a "snappier" response.

1. Will the HARLEY (HA! Said it again) carb do the same?

2. When changing out the carb for a "snappier" carb, does the exhaust need modifying. 

(as when LOUD pipes installed, the carb needs work etc.) 

[Norm Keller]

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[Jeff Saline]

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