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If it weren't for today's government regulated sh#tty fuel, I would have more love for carbs. I had a sweet all original '88 FZR400 which was dyno tuned by a friend's shop and raced at the Maxton Mile in NC. It set a land speed record with my lightweight friend piloting it for the stock 400cc class.
Six weeks after running top notch, the carb was already gumming up from the fuel. I just got sick of cleaning carbs in that bike, my KTM 640 enduro and dirt bikes. FI doesn't require any fuel additives or special care. Owning multiple bikes, I just don't care to have that hassle any longer.
That being said, if you are out riding in the middle of nowhere and your FI goes out, you're screwed. At least with the carb'ed bike you can pull it apart and clean it, adjust whatever and get going again. Knowing carbs is certainly an art. Those who know them well, swear by them.
Thanks for the well written post, adouglas!
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