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Thanks Fred, after I saw Big John's set up I figured this was kinda what you were describing.
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Rev.Rick
What I ride now: 1980 XS1100 Special
What I used to Ride: 1980 XS850, 1984 Honda V65 Sabre, 1974 Honda CB750 ss, Yamaha YZ 480 (bored YZ400), Kawasaki 500 triple
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! John Newton (1725-1807) -
It is not as sweet as a good set of Vacuum gages
But I found it to be way more accurate. Just the pressure from a screwdriver touch will show up as a half inch reading!'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
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vaccuum gauges
I have used a couple of different kinds. They all worked equally well. Just be sure not to use an oil filled set.Your carbs could suck back and drain them. This would not hurt your bike, but you'll screw up the gaugesJamie
1980 XS1100 Eleven Special
purchased disassembled in a crateComment
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Anyone have experience with the Edelbrock Uni Syn?
http://store.edelbrock.com/4027uni-synmotorcycle.aspx1979 XS1100 Standard
Putting it together........Comment
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If you go back a couple of weeks, you will find a thread I posted about mercury sticks for sale at saber cycle for about $36.00 plus shipping I think the web site is [url]www.sabercycles.com, then go to tools.Last edited by wa407mpp; 02-04-2010, 09:24 PM.Fastmover
"Just plant us in the damn garden with the stupid
lion". SHL
78 XS1100eComment
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JMO, but it looks like something to make moonshine with rather than tune carbs....Giggity Anyone have experience with the Edelbrock Uni Syn?
http://store.edelbrock.com/4027uni-synmotorcycle.aspx
Carbtune/Colortune, IMHO, is the way to go. very simple. very clean. very compact.
others may be a bit more accurate, but for me, i dont make a living at going fast, so the accuracy, IF it is less, is not that important to me.....'81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
Windjammer(wiring issues)
SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
New paint/brakes to come!!
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'80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
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'80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
Stock Pilots/125 mains
Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
LED Brake Lite
Needs paint....
It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....Comment
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Rick,
I have the same set of gauges you are looking at. They are VERY GOOD for tuning carbs!(IMHO). I did a MNS for a member in Palo Alto with my carb stix BEFORE they broke, and checked with the gauges after. I adjusted the gauges on #1, two at a time, and then put them on all 4 carbs. The gauges are VERY CLOSE out of the box, and just needed the damper screws turned down a little.
The OLD carb stix are nice, but they DO NOT sell the mercury type any more. The "new" ones seem to have problems, and that is why I bought the gauges.
The Edelbrock Uni Syn has been around for about 40 years! I used it on my Jensen Healy, and just about 6 months ago on my friends '68 Roadster. They work well for dual carb engines with a common vacuum, but on our bikes the four gauge system is more accurate.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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Thanks all for the advice and tips. I did! I took a leap off the bridge and ordered the Morgan carbtune / colortune combination. The set of gauges I was looking at on ebay was $109. For an extra $29 i got the synchronizer and single plug colortune. I hope I order the right thread size. I looked up the correct plug application for our bikes and even though I didn't find any that gave that exact plug with thread size, most of what was any where near it was 14mm. Thats what I order. Any way thanks again to all, can't wait to get the kit here. I believe tuning the carbs is the last step needed before I go riding
Rev.Rick
What I ride now: 1980 XS1100 Special
What I used to Ride: 1980 XS850, 1984 Honda V65 Sabre, 1974 Honda CB750 ss, Yamaha YZ 480 (bored YZ400), Kawasaki 500 triple
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! John Newton (1725-1807)Comment
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14mm was the right one. You ordered some nice tools - you'll like them.I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake linesComment
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Well that certainly makes me breath a little easier. Now how long does it take to get from ther to here
Rev.Rick
What I ride now: 1980 XS1100 Special
What I used to Ride: 1980 XS850, 1984 Honda V65 Sabre, 1974 Honda CB750 ss, Yamaha YZ 480 (bored YZ400), Kawasaki 500 triple
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! John Newton (1725-1807)Comment
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Seems to me like it took about 8 days when I ordered mine. If you're lucky you'll get them by next Friday. They ship pretty quick, but the package has to travel across the big pond.I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake linesComment
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When I bought my carbtune it took 8 days also.In fact I think they advertise the time it takes to get it.Great company.And I love the carbtune.
Maybe I'll buy a colortune too.hmmmm........
Rick80 SG XS1100
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