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    Colortune

    Where is the cheapest place to buy a colortune and what size do I need for a 79f? I really need to get bike sorted out soon.
    1979 XS11 Standard
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  • #2
    Originally posted by samm895 View Post
    Where is the cheapest place to buy a colortune and what size do I need for a 79f? I really need to get bike sorted out soon.
    Least expensive one I've found...........

    http://www.autoexpertproducts.com/colortune-14mm.htm

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    • #3
      It's actually cheaper to get it directly from Morgan Carbtune. Only 35gbp + 3GBP shipping. That works out to $56.27 total.
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      • #4
        Okie's price on a colortune looked pretty good - I think I paid around $85 for mine. You can also get them bundled with a carbtune for 90 english pounds from Morgan's.

        I didn't mean to be redundant, Bug - you just type faster than me .
        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 lines

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        • #5
          Originally posted by dbeardslee View Post
          Okie's price on a colortune looked pretty good - I think I paid around $85 for mine. You can also get them bundled with a carbtune for 90 english pounds from Morgan's.

          I didn't mean to be redundant, Bug - you just type faster than me .
          I've just been waiting to have an extra $60 that doesn't have to go for food or to keep my house powered up to get one.

          I'm a little leery though after hooking up the one John had at MoM and all it did was make the engine misfire.

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          • #6
            The thing I like best about the carbtune is its portability. The whole setup fits in a case about the size of a carton of cigarettes. It isn't any more accurate the my gauges, but it isn't any less accurate either. The thing you have to watch with the carbtune is that all the rods are moving. They can get a little sticky if you've had carbs backfire while it's connected, in which case it may have needed cleaned. Speaking of which, I need to clean mine .
            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 lines

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            • #7
              Originally posted by samm895 View Post
              Where is the cheapest place to buy a colortune and what size do I need for a 79f? I really need to get bike sorted out soon.
              You need the 14mm one. Either direct from Morgan sometimes E-Bay.
              Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

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              1980 XS 1100SG
              Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
              Pod Filters
              DynoJet Kit
              T.C.'s Fuse Block
              Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
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              V-Max Auto CCT

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              • #8
                Those Colortunes seem to work ok on some bikes, not so good on others. It helps if you alter the gap on the plug, I've found out, maybe a bit closer than how it's normally set up.
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                3H3 owned since '06

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                • #9
                  Sorry - I think I misunderstood Okie's comment. I have noticed that the colortunes are much easier to read when connected to hot coils as opposed to stockers. When I get one that's got a weak spark I usually put the plastic sleeve over the plug so I can see the color better. JAT
                  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 lines

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                  • #10
                    $59.95 US + $7.95 Shipping = $67.90 US

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                    Last edited by Montreux_Blue; 05-09-2010, 12:41 PM.
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