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I was looking at this tool and was wondering if anyone knows if the 11 needs the optional 6 mm adapters to work... I understand this type is much better than the gauge type. Whatcha think?
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When the horse is dead, dismount.
Bagapotomus - '80G Attempted Rescue, '78 Engine, Vetter Bags and Trunk. -
For just a little more get something without liquid in it. WWW.carbtune.comNathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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You don't need those adapters, our carb boots have vacuum ports on them already. The bare end of the manometer's rubber hose goes directly to the ports.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Nate's right. The liquid ain't a good thing.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.
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I bought the MotionPro model and it is mercury free so it won't hurt anything. You just need to be careful to not rev like a mad man while syncing. I didn't come close to 3k while doing it which is the recommended ceiling for it. Worked good for me. Nonliquid is a better option if you rev like a mad-man while syncing. I redid my bike on a budget however, and that extra $10 went to other things
Maybe you would prefer the other option.
1980 XS1100SG "Black Mamba" 28K
1979 XS1100F 33k (Current Project)
1981 XS1100H "Blue Balls" (Crashed and under repair
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1978 XS1100E "Partsy"
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Yeah - the budget thing... I just want to tune my bike, not open a motorcycle shop... This is the type of tool that will be used twice and sit. But it will look good in the man-cave!When the horse is dead, dismount.
Bagapotomus - '80G Attempted Rescue, '78 Engine, Vetter Bags and Trunk.Comment
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I do mine with a single vacuum gage from my Mity-vac hooked to a PVC plenum and jsut move the inle tube from carb to carb. Takes a little longer, but alot cheaper, if your on a budget.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
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Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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Agree with Nate, you will use that thing for sure once a year. If you do anything to the carbs or the engines functions you will want to check your sync. Makes the biggest difference in a bikes performance IMHO. If your carbs aren't sync'd then the whole bike runs poorly comparitively. You will notice a HUGE difference with sync'd carbs. Trust in that. It is definately a good tool to own, hence the reason for my purchase. Also purchased the Gunson Colortune so it idles and takes off properly. Good luck!1980 XS1100SG "Black Mamba" 28K
1979 XS1100F 33k (Current Project)
1981 XS1100H "Blue Balls" (Crashed and under repair)
1978 XS1100E "Partsy"
Work Hard, Play Harder!Comment
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Here is the $4 solution ($8 for 4 cyl)...
I thought Beemer people were all rich...When the horse is dead, dismount.
Bagapotomus - '80G Attempted Rescue, '78 Engine, Vetter Bags and Trunk.Comment
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Works, yeah, but its a PITA!!Here is the $4 solution ($8 for 4 cyl)...
I thought Beemer people were all rich...Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Hi Terry,
the U-tube balances one carb against another. A 4-way needs 4 tubes going into a common jar so you are balancing each carb against atmospheric pressure.
There's also trickier ways, you can look them up on the net.
Beemer people are also incredibly anal and an ATF manometer is 13 times as accurate as one that uses mercury.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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When the horse is dead, dismount.
Bagapotomus - '80G Attempted Rescue, '78 Engine, Vetter Bags and Trunk.Comment
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Another option, I use this type and they work just fine after calibrating all 4 guages with my mity-vac.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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2 gauge set-up
What do you guys think about just buying two vacuum gauges and calibrating one to the other, and then using that for a sync tool? I can get vac gauges for $22 each and have plenty of plywood and vac tubing on hand to complete it with. I figure it would be quicker than a single gauge set-up, and cheaper than the one from Carbtune.Richard
'79 XS1100SF "Phantom Stranger" full fairing w/radio and cd player, H-D Roadking trunk, everything else stock
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