E.Marquez

I've used a bunch over the years,, Homemade, mercury filled, non mercury filled, analog vac gauge based..

What do you have now that you find easy, accurate, low setup, and quick to use.

Price is not an object so much as meeting the needs above.

Thanks

Erik

HawkRider98

Been using one of these for 6 or 7 years. After setting up the shortcuts, I can balance in five minutes. www.carbtune.com

scottiemann

my setup is easy, quick, low setup, cheap, home made and as accurate as it needs to be... but its liquid

rick

+1

I bought mine 3 years ago. Works great

E.Marquez

CarbTune has been the common response on all forums I asked..

So I guess CarbTune it is this go around.
If not happy with it, I'll build my own using high end Glycol dampened gauges.

Jack Flash

I use the Tecmate. Easy to use, and accurate. I've been using it for about 6-8 years now.


Tecmate ? SynchroMate

8541Hawk

The TwinMax is another good option.

TwinMax Synchronizer :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear

skokievtr

+1 for several years and easy hook up once front and rear carb manifolds are plumbed no tank lift hook up with motion pro tool modified for d head pilot scew.

have not yet installed pilot screw with thumb head

CruxGNZ

Are you saying that you have been sync'ing your carbs by adjusting the fuel screws?

skokievtr

You need to educate yourself in the proper and complete procedure for carburetor synchronization. If the carbs are reasonably closely synchronized, the first step is to lower RPM as much as possible yet keep the engine running and then adjust the fuel (pilot) screws to achieve maximum RPM. The second step, and only after the first, is to actually sync the secondary carb (rear in the case of the VTR) to the #1 carb (front on the VTR). Many people do not have the knowledge and/or experience (skill) to complete step 1 and just set the pilot screws to an approximate number of turns open (out); i.e., 1.5 front and 1.75 rear for (only) an example in the case of the VTR. However, setting the pilots for maximum revs (and then sometimes backing them off a hair) is the first step.

Do your homework!

CruxGNZ

Since you were cool enough to do the PackJack group buy, I'll leave this alone.

skokievtr

Mat,

Read the VTR shop manual, section 5 page 21 +/- regarding Pilot Screw adjustment, which should be done in conjunction with syncing the carbs.

BTW, I'm trying to get out the Packjacks and, if weather permits, this Saturday maybe we can meet halfway and I can hand deliver your 2 units, and you can show me some roads up your way?

CruxGNZ

I simply asked if you were syncing your carbs by adjusting the fuel screws.

Judging by your wording of post #8, one would surmise that you have been syncing your carbs by using the fuel screws to sync them. Heck, I don't know if that is even possible.

My bike is in the middle of an engine swap, so I can't show you around. Sorry.

skokievtr

Uh, you misinterpreted my post. I said the "complete" procedure should include adjusting the pilot screws, of course I sync per manual 3-5 (which is the only way I know of.

BTW, check your PMs

E.Marquez

In all fairness, no, you did not say that till post 11..

Post 8 Does lead one to think you are trying to adjust sync with fuel screws.

Obviously not correct.. we just misunderstood your post. No harm no foul...

Of course you are correct in your later posts, adjusting fuel screw, idle and the sync screw are all part of the proper procedure.

Thanks for the reminder, some may not have realized it was more then hooking up a guage and twisting a screw.

Central Coast Stormer

So to confirm turn the idle speed right down till just before stalling and then then turn the pilots both front and rear carbs till you get maximum revs and only then sync carbs?

Jack Flash

The syncing of the carbs is a three step procedure more or less. As per the manual, you need to find ideal front carb idle, then rear carb idle by adjusting fuel screws. Once this is done, you may then go one to adjust the other little teadious screw on the side of the bracket....to synce the carbs.

For this, I use 1/4'' extension, swivel socket, and 7mm socket...