lauriejennifer
Wannabie Member
International adventurous motorcycling (not specifically "adventure touring"): Carb or FI, and why?
Carburetor would allow one to adjust for altitudes with just a simple jetting. A bit of a PITA, but would only put you "out" for less than 30 minutes of work. Also, repairs and troubleshooting are straight mechanical and can even be "jerry-rigged" (or, "jury rigged," depending on where you're from) on the fly if necessary. In fact, you can more easily manipulate the carb for other problems. Say, for example, your throttle cable is shot. No problem. Turn your idle screw up to about 4k and have at it. It will at least get you to the next town/safe place if absolutely necessary. The bad? Not as reliable, needs adjustment and more preventative maintenance, difficult starting at high altitude or cold temps.
FI? Far more reliable, no adjustments necessary, better performance at all altitudes and temps. Easier starting. The bad: if something goes wrong with it, you're generally SOL.
Which would you go with, and why?
Carburetor would allow one to adjust for altitudes with just a simple jetting. A bit of a PITA, but would only put you "out" for less than 30 minutes of work. Also, repairs and troubleshooting are straight mechanical and can even be "jerry-rigged" (or, "jury rigged," depending on where you're from) on the fly if necessary. In fact, you can more easily manipulate the carb for other problems. Say, for example, your throttle cable is shot. No problem. Turn your idle screw up to about 4k and have at it. It will at least get you to the next town/safe place if absolutely necessary. The bad? Not as reliable, needs adjustment and more preventative maintenance, difficult starting at high altitude or cold temps.
FI? Far more reliable, no adjustments necessary, better performance at all altitudes and temps. Easier starting. The bad: if something goes wrong with it, you're generally SOL.
Which would you go with, and why?
