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Mikuni HSR42/45 Easy Kits
Mikuni American’s popular HSR42 Smoothbore Carburetor Easy Kit just got even easier to buy and install. The newly revised Mikuni HSR42 Carburetor is now included in all Mikuni Kits for 1990 to present Evolution and Twin Cam 88 model Harley-Davidsons.This new carb features a redesigned throttle to work with the stock Harley throttle cables. The advantages are the top rated performance carburetor kit in the market now bolts up easier and quicker, in just a few minutes. The price of the HSR42 Easy Kit is reduced since different throttle cables are no longer needed.

And don’t forget the other already great advantages! The Mikuni HSR42 improves throttle response and acceleration of all Harley-Davidson models without any loss of fuel mileage. Pick up 15 horsepower and 12 ft. lbs. of torque, a 20% gain in performance, on an otherwise stock Twin cam 88 engine breathing through a (required) Screamin’ Eagle Air Filter and a high performance exhaust.

Mikuni HSR42/45 Carburetors and Easy Kits for all model Harley-Davidsons and American V-Twins are available from your local dealer. For a copy of the Mikuni HSR42/45/48 Smoothbore Carburetor brochure mail a legal size SASE to HSR Carburetor Brochure, Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324. Visit Mikuni Carburetors on the web athttp://www.MikuniPower.com

Mikuni HSR 45 Carburetor Easy Kit

Mikuni 45-5 HSR Easy Kit
The Mikuni HSR45 is the perfect carburetor performance upgrade kit for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle or engine also using a modified exhaust, cam kit, performance ignition, performance heads and possibly a big bore kit. Easy Kit applications include Harley-Davidson 1999 to present Twin Cam, and 1990 to ‘99 Big Twin Evolution models. The HSR45 Carburetor is also the perfect choice for other after market high performance Big Twin applications.

Included in the Mikuni HSR45-5 Easy Kit is a 45mm carburetor, a stock air box adapter, and instructions. The Kit can be used with the following H-D Screamin' Eagle higher flowing manifold kits: HDSE part numbers: 29634-00 (HTCC), or 29635-99 (TC), 29636-99 (Evo).
Mikuni Carburetor Kit Part Number: HSR45-5

Contact your local dealer to order and visit www.MikuniPower.com for more information. For a copy of the newest Mikuni HSR42/45/48 Smooth bore Carburetor 6-page Brochure mail a legal size SASE to HSR Carburetor Brochure, Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324

Mikuni HSR 48 Carburetor

Mikuni HSR48 Easy Kit
Here’s a REAL Racing Carburetor for American Big Twin Monster Motors! Mikuni's HSR48 Flat Slide. This smoothbore carburetor offers the highest air flow possible while providing highly accurate fuel metering, more power, and Mikuni’s renowned precision throttle response. A new extended main jet and larger fuel valve assure ample fuel
supply for very powerful engines.

The HSR48 offers all the same features as the popular Mikuni HSR42 & HSR45 Carburetors for Harley Davidson Twins. All HSR carburetors are designed with an 8-roller bearing flat throttle slide assembly that allows an unobstructed venturi at full throttle to flow more air, while it carburetes more precisely at all throttle settings. Mikuni’s roller bearing throttle slide offers smoother throttle control and allows the use of a lighter throttle return spring for reduced throttle effort. And the Mikuni adjustable accelerator pump provides instant throttle response in any riding or performance application. While a high capacity float bowl prevents fuel starvation even under full throttle applications.

The new HSR48 comes complete with rubber mounting flange, choke cable, remote idle adjuster and additional jetting. Contact your local dealer to order and visit www.Mikuni.com for more information. For a copy of the Mikuni HSR42/45/48 Smoothbore Carburetor brochure mail a legal size SASE to HSR Carburetor Brochure, Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324. Visit Mikuni Carburetors on the web at http://www.MikuniPower.com

Mikuni HSR Carburetors

The complete MIKUNI range of
HSR PERFORMANCE CARBURETORS
HSR42, 45 and 48mm Kits for any application


Mikuni American now offers the perfect size carburetor kit for any Harley or Big Twin application with the introduction of their new HSR48 Flat Slide carburetor for large capacity pro-build motors. While the popular Mikuni HSR42 Carb Kit is already an industry performance standardfor Sportsers, Buells and stock Big Twins by offering a 25% increase in power and torque when used with an aftermarket exhaust system. More mildly modified Big Twin engines with aftermarket cams and big bore kits can benefit from the exta induction flow provided by the larger Mikuni HSR45 Carburetor Kit.

All Mikuni HSR 42/45/48 smoothbore carburetor offers the highest air flow possible while providing highly accurate fuel metering, more power, and Mikuni’s renowned precision throttle response.carburetors are designed with an 8-roller bearing flat throttle slide assembly that allows an unobstructed venturi at full throttle to flow more air, while it carburetes more precisely at all throttle settings. Mikuni’s roller bearing throttle slide offers smoother throttle control and allows the use of a lighter throttle return spring for reduced throttle effort. And the Mikuni adjustable accelerator pump provides instant throttle response in any riding or performance application. While a high capacity float bowl prevents fuel starvation even under full throttle applications.

Contact your local dealer to order and visit www.Mikuni.com for more information. For a copy of the newet Mikuni HSR42/45/48 Smoothbore Carburetor 6-page Brochure mail a legal size SASE to HSR Carburetor Brochure, Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324.

Mikuni HSR Jet Kit

Mikuni HSR Carburetor Jetting / Tuning Kit
Jet Assortment Kits contain 44 pieces in a special jet box. Included are 2 ea. of a wide range of Main Jets, Pilot Jets, Needles, A/P Nozzles,
Needle Clips, Needle Washers, all stored in a compact and clearly labeled high impact plastic jet box which fits easily in any toolbox.
KHS-025 HSR42 Jet Kit with box, 44 piece assortment.
KHS-045 HSR45 Jet Kit with box, 44 piece assortment.
KHS-048 HSR48 Jet Kit with box, 44 piece assortment.

Contact your local dealer to order and visit www.Mikuni.com for more information. For a copy of the newet Mikuni HSR42/45/48 Smoothbore Carburetor 6-page Brochure mail a legal size SASE to HSR Carburetor Brochure, Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324.

HSR Main Jet Extension Kit

HSR Main Jet Extender Kit
Includes threaded extension tube to lower the Main Jet into a deeper, float bowl drain plug to reduce fuel starvation under full throttle acceleration and high performance applications.
Part number: KHS-034

Contact your local dealer to order and visit www.Mikuni.com for more information. For a copy of the newet Mikuni HSR42/45/48 Smoothbore Carburetor 6-page Brochure mail a legal size SASE to HSR Carburetor Brochure, Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324.

Mikuni HSR Easy Tool Kit

HSR Easy Tool Kit
All the important tools to perform basic jetting and maintaince on the HSR Series Carburetors. Includes a 17mm x 11/16' Wrench to loosen/tighten the choke nut and drain plug, a Hex Wrench for adjusting the throttle setting, and a Main Jet T-Wrench with a slip-in Phillips / Flat Head Combination Screwdriver blade.
Part Number: KHS-033

Contact your local dealer to order and visit www.Mikuni.com for more information. For a copy of the newet Mikuni HSR42/45/48 Smoothbore Carburetor 6-page Brochure mail a legal size SASE to HSR Carburetor Brochure, Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324.

Lee Chapin

Lee Chapin Leaving Mikuni American
         Northridge, CA, Jan 1st, 2010  - Lee Chapin, Aftermarket Carburetor Division VP has accepted an early retirement package offered by Mikuni American Corporation after 24 years with the company. The division supplies performance aftermarket carburetors, related parts and tuning components to manufacturers and distributors in the Motorcycle, ATV, Personal Watercraft and Snowmobile industries world wide.
         Chapin will move on to explore new opportunities within the Powersports and American Big Twin markets.  Chapin entered the motorcycle industry in 1974 selling Boge shocks. He was appointed Sales Manager at Mikuni American in 1986 where he expanded the division and supported National Championship racers to victories in all aspects of the sport.  He brought to market many successful new products including the RS Smoothbores, Super BN Jet Ski Carbs and the popular HSR Carburetors. Lee also worked with Mikuni’s advertising agency Gianatsis Design to introduce the world to FastDates.com Motorcycle Calendars and the former Mikuni Calendar Motorcycle Show, now the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show.
         “Working with Mikuni Carburetors over the years afforded me incredible opportunities. I was given the chance to travel the world and do business with many top companies and great people; many of whom have become life long friends”, states Chapin.
         Mikuni American, like other Japanese companies, has been down sizing its operations to better reflect the changing economic conditions.  No replacement for Chapin is planned at this time.   Steve Webb, long time Mikuni Carburetor Sales Assistant, will now take over the duties of running the Carburetor Division and maintaining distributor relations.
         “I wish the very best for Mikuni American and the remaining staff.  I carry with me the fondest memories of my extended family, some of whom are also leaving the company.”
         Chapin‘s personal life was dealt a severe blow this past June with the loss of his wonderful wife Shelly. “My children, with their families have made all the difference, supporting each other as we look forward to a brighter tomorrow,” said Chapin.
         “I hope to secure another position within the motorsports industry where my marketing and management skills would prove to be valuable.”
Lee Chapin can be reached by email at leechapin@sbcglobal.net.

Mikuni Ad Campaign "V-Twins have Fantasies too."
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Mikuni Brings Back "Explicit Performance Advisory" Ad Campaign
with V-Twin Fantasies and Calendar Kitten Carrie Ann Stroup

Mikuni American is the manufacturer of the industry's leading high-performance carburetors for American V-Twin engines, the HSR 42/45/48. Mikuni is also a long time sponsor of the Iron & Lace Custom Motorcycle PinUp Calendar and the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show produced by Jim Gianatsis of Gianatsis Design, the advertising agency for Mikuni 's Aftermarket Carburetor Division. Working with Mikuni Vice President Lee Chapin, Jim has brought back the sexy Mikuni HSR "Explicit Performance Advisory" ad campaign which ran in 2004. It featured Iron & Lace calendar model Andra Cobb sitting behind a Mikuni HSR carb equipped V-Twin engine.

Mikuni brought back for 2008 its previous pinup model ad campaign "Explicit Performance Advisory" photographed by Jim Gianatsisand featuring beautiful FastDates.com Iron & Lace Calendar model Carrie Stroup. Carrie is shown posing with her hands holding a polished Mikuni HSR carburetor and a wrench and screwdriver. The picture is titled "V-Twins Have Fantasies too" suggesting bikers dream about beautiful girls like Carrie, while their bikes dream about the bolt-on performance. Mikuni HSR Carburetors bolt up with simple hand tools to deliver up to a 25% improvement in power and throttle response.

Mikuni plans to have this "HSR Fantasies" ad campaign available as a poster to hand out at major bike events including Cincinnati V-Twin Dealer Show, Daytona, Laughlin, the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show and Sturgis. For additional information on Mikuni Performance Carburetors contact your local dealer or go to www.Mikuni.com

Mikuni 2010 Iron & Lace Calendar

2010 Iron & Lace Custom Motorcycle PinUp Calendar
The new 2010 Iron & Lace Custom Bike and Centerfold Model Calendar sponsored by Mikuni Carburetors and Performance Machine features the world's top custom bikes together with sexy centerfold models in revealing lingerie. Photographed by Jim Gianatsis, Iron & Lace offers a 16-month look at the top winning bikes from the 2008 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show's Calendar Bike Building Championship and the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike building including the Best of Show(s) and Metric V-Twin winner Jim Guffaw's "Er Head", and Roger Goldammer's Land Speed Record Turbo Bike.

Also featured are incredible customs from past and present LA Calendar Show winners including legendary builder Shinya Kimua of Zero and now Chabbott Engineering fame, Kenji Nagal / Ken's Factory of Japan, Todd Silicato, Roland Sands, Greg Westbury, along with AMD Show winners JP Persitza of Cooks Customs and Tobias Guckel of TGS Motorcycles in Germany.

The Iron & Lace Calendar Kittens photographed with the bikes are beautiful cover models Rachel Bernstein and Sabella Shake, along with very sexy Cora Skinner, Apple, Playboy Playmates Athena Lundburg and Tiffany Toth, and adult film star Jayme Langford.

The 2010 FastDates.com Calendars reveal a full 16 months of the world's top motorcycles with beautiful pin up models beginning with September 2009 and are printed in full color on 15x15-inch heavy dull coated art board and wire spiral bound for wall hanging. Calendars are available at you favorite motorcycle dealer from leading parts distributors, or order online at http://www.FastDates.com. Order toll-free by phone in the USA 1-800 461-1226.

For mail order specify the calendar name, quantity, your name, address, and phone number. Mail with check, money order, Visa/MasterCard info for $17.95 each, plus $6 S&H per US order. Mail to: FastDates.com Calendars, c/o Van Leeuwen, 13275 Paxton Street, Arleta, CA 91331 USA. International orders should consult the FastDates.com website for a listing of International Distributors,

 

Mikuni American carburetor Division

 

For Additional Mikuni Media
Information and Artwork Contact:

SteveWebb, Vice President
Carburtor Division
Mikuni American Corporation
8910 Mikuni Avenue
Nothridge, CA 91324
ph: 818 885 1242
SWebb@Mikuni.com

Ad Agency
Gianatsis Design Associates
Jim Gianatsis, Director
ph: 818 223 8550
JGDesign@FastDates.com


Contact your local dealer to order and visit www.MikuniPower.com for more information. For a copy of the newest Mikuni HSR42/45/48 Smooth bore Carburetor 6-page Brochure mail a legal size SASE to HSR Carburetor Brochure, Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324