Author Topic: Advice on getting a carb synchronizer? (Read 4315 times)

Kurt V · « **on:** August 05, 2013, 06:04:14 AM »

I've read the archives and seen the various debates on which carb synchronizer is the best, but most of the threads are several years old. Which one should I get for my CB400F? Do they come with the fittings to fit my threaded vacuum ports? Thanks!

6adan · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2013, 06:48:18 AM »

I have the Morgan carbtune which I like very much. It has no liquid to spill and I thank it cab also be used upside down if need be and it comes with fittings.

toytuff · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2013, 06:57:02 AM »

If you look on flea bay every so often a set of these pop up. I believe they are the same set Motion Pro sells but way cheaper. I have two sets. Love the analog a lot better.

Just me.

tt

flybox1 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2013, 07:02:29 AM »

http://www.saber-cycle.com/store/product859.html

Johnie · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2013, 07:32:49 AM »

Morgan Carbtune owner for over 10 years now. Never an issue and always get the carbs spot on. Sure, a bit more costly but well worth it in MY opinion.

bjatwood · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2013, 07:43:13 AM »

Quote from: Johnie on August 05, 2013, 07:32:49 AM

Morgan Carbtune owner for over 10 years now. Never an issue and always get the carbs spot on. Sure, a bit more costly but well worth it in MY opinion.

Same one I have used "borrowed from a friend" to syn mine...

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2013, 07:48:38 AM »

I've only used Morgans really. No needle flutter to worry about. There are fittings for most carbs included.

Stilltime · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2013, 10:42:45 AM »

I was unable to order a Carbtune directly through them, but found and ordered one from a vendor on eBay. Looking forward to trying it out.

Kurt V · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2013, 10:48:18 AM »

Quote from: Stilltime on August 05, 2013, 10:42:45 AM

I was unable to order a Carbtune directly through them, but found and ordered one from a vendor on eBay. Looking forward to trying it out.

What problem were you having purchasing direct? Based on the recommendations from here I just purchased the Carbtune direct from England. Website very easy to navigate.

toytuff · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2013, 11:35:07 AM »

Quote from: LesterPiglet on August 05, 2013, 07:48:38 AM

I've only used Morgans really. No needle flutter to worry about. There are fittings for most carbs included.

That's what I liked about mine. Plenty of choices. Had a carb tune, never used it, sold it.

tt

6adan · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2013, 02:27:06 PM »

Before anyone buys from Saber Cycle go to some of the Goldwing forums and see what is said about them.

DustyRags · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2013, 03:40:45 PM »

I bought some adapters off Amazon and made my own with about $8 worth of plastic tubing from the hardware store, some t-connectors, a bit of board, a drill and some wire. Took about 20 minutes. Poured some motor oil in there. Got 'em spot-on.

Was it as easy as out-of-the-box? Nope. Was it completely mess-free? Nope. But it was under 20 minutes to make, and dirt cheap.

Stev-o · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2013, 04:15:19 PM »

That thing is huge!

Paid $100 for my Factory Honda guages, well worth it.

Stilltime · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2013, 04:28:07 PM »

Quote from: Kurt V on August 05, 2013, 10:48:18 AM

Quote from: Stilltime on August 05, 2013, 10:42:45 AM
I was unable to order a Carbtune directly through them, but found and ordered one from a vendor on eBay. Looking forward to trying it out.

What problem were you having purchasing direct? Based on the recommendations from here I just purchased the Carbtune direct from England. Website very easy to navigate.

It wasn't a problem with their site, my bank flagged the payment and "fixed" it three times so that I would be able to make the payment, but it never ended up working. From what I have heard, they have excellent customer service and ship very quick.

Bootlegger56 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2013, 05:24:08 PM »

I have the same set of analog's that Toy has. I love them. All metal valves and a molded case with all the adapters and hose fitted in the lid. I cross checked mine by hooking each gauge to the same cylinder and found them to be close enough for government work.

fendersrule · « **Reply #15 on:** August 05, 2013, 05:26:47 PM »

Don't go with a liquid gauge. They work, but fussy.

jpfrk2001 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2013, 05:32:40 PM »

Not really any input from me, but more of a question. And I think I already know the answere to.

Do I really need to buy my own sync kit and learn how to do it? Or just pay someone 35 bucks every time to sync them?

How often do you all even sync your carbs?
Once a year?
After a re-jet/needle adjustment?

Bootlegger56 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2013, 05:38:39 PM »

Buy your own; learn and then you can sync your friends carbs for 35 bucks! LOL

70CB750 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2013, 05:50:19 PM »

I bought 4 vacuum gauges from Surplus Center for $20 total and built my own with bunch of rubber tubes and fish supply valves.

Works well for me.

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2013, 05:53:09 PM »

Quote from: jpfrk2001 on August 05, 2013, 05:32:40 PM

How often do you all even sync your carbs?

Shoud be done as part of every 3000 mile tune up. Plan to have a bike for 10K miles?

toytuff · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2013, 05:55:39 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on August 05, 2013, 05:53:09 PM

Quote from: jpfrk2001 on August 05, 2013, 05:32:40 PM

How often do you all even sync your carbs?

Shoud be done as part of every 3000 mile tune up. Plan to have a bike for 10K miles?

Or 10 years, which ever comes first.

tt

jpfrk2001 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2013, 05:57:08 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on August 05, 2013, 05:53:09 PM

Quote from: jpfrk2001 on August 05, 2013, 05:32:40 PM

How often do you all even sync your carbs?

Shoud be done as part of every 3000 mile tune up. Plan to have a bike for 10K miles?

Ok (kicks a rock) I'll put it on the buy list.

Kurt V · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2013, 05:48:16 AM »

Once they are synced they will probably stay that way for a long time. But I just finished rebuilding the carbs and need to sync them. Plus I have other bikes and cars with multiple carbs, so $100 for a good tool is not a bad investment.

iron_worker · « **Reply #23 on:** August 06, 2013, 07:13:26 AM »

$60 from Cycle X.

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Carb%20System%20Comp%20Page.htm

Works great for me. I've used it on my 750 K4 and have used it on a buddy's 400F as well.

IW

MoMo · « **Reply #24 on:** August 06, 2013, 07:41:37 AM »

Morgan Carbtune is the best system I have used...Larry

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #25 on:** August 06, 2013, 11:12:07 AM »

Quote from: Kurt V on August 05, 2013, 10:48:18 AM

Quote from: Stilltime on August 05, 2013, 10:42:45 AM
I was unable to order a Carbtune directly through them, but found and ordered one from a vendor on eBay. Looking forward to trying it out.

What problem were you having purchasing direct? Based on the recommendations from here I just purchased the Carbtune direct from ~~England~~Northern Ireland, Belfast. . Website very easy to navigate.

Fixed that.

Kurt V · « **Reply #26 on:** August 06, 2013, 12:31:54 PM »

Quote from: LesterPiglet on August 06, 2013, 11:12:07 AM

Quote from: Kurt V on August 05, 2013, 10:48:18 AM
Quote from: Stilltime on August 05, 2013, 10:42:45 AM
I was unable to order a Carbtune directly through them, but found and ordered one from a vendor on eBay. Looking forward to trying it out.

What problem were you having purchasing direct? Based on the recommendations from here I just purchased the Carbtune direct from ~~England~~Northern Ireland, Belfast. . Website very easy to navigate.

Fixed that.

I knew it came from some island out there in the ocean where they all talked funny!

lucky · « **Reply #27 on:** August 06, 2013, 12:39:09 PM »

Get the dial gauges.
They work very well and then you do not have hoses ,fluids, bubbles, fluid sucked into the engine, all those hoses in your tool box., calibration of the fluid etc.,.

Just nice gauges that work.

DustyRags · « **Reply #28 on:** August 06, 2013, 01:46:04 PM »

Calibration of the fluid! Ha!

I'm a fluid guy. Guaranteed to be calibrated to each other. But I'm a cheapskate.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #29 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:59:32 PM »

Are there gauges that still use fluid? If so which fluid.

Fluid filled gauges needed calibrated back in the old days but then they invented gravity. It's been a lot easier since then.

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Author Topic: Advice on getting a carb synchronizer? (Read 4315 times)

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