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Recommend good manometers.
« on: September 23, 2009, 06:05:42 AM »
I've finally decided that this would be a good investment. I need a manometer. I do not want to build a 5' tall water pipe/lean to, I want the tool. I would like one that would last and something I will not feel I need to replace because what I have is cheap. Recommendations and comments about what you have or have tried are welcome.
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Re: Recommend good manometers.
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2009, 07:22:27 AM »
I have the Morgan non-mercury and I sucked the fluid out once- it is OK to use.
People seem to like the Morgan carbtune that buy it, I might get one down the line.
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Re: Recommend good manometers.
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2009, 08:28:32 AM »
Quote from: Dukiedook on September 23, 2009, 07:22:27 AM
People seem to like the Morgan carbtune that buy it, I might get one down the line.

If all goes well I will hopefully use mine for the first time this weekend.
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Re: Recommend good manometers.
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2009, 11:15:53 AM »
any others? So far this one seems 'ok'
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« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2009, 07:26:18 AM »
I broke down and bought a morgan carbtune this summer and it was great.  It's a real nice tool, simple, good quality and I like the fact that it has no fluid, just metal rods that move.  It isn't the cheapest way to go, I paid around $100, but it is real nice to use and I think it will last forever.  It comes from England but shipping didn't take long, I had it in a week.  It came with very good instructions too.
I also didn't want a great big contraption that I made myself, mainly for storage reasons.  There's plenty of room in my toolbox for the carbtune.  The only downside is that it's more expensive than a homemade thing, but I don't think you'd regret buying it.
Check it out:
http://www.carbtune.com/
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Re: Recommend good manometers.
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2009, 11:28:45 AM »
I'm liking this carbtune idea. Any special tools needed or special attachments I should get so it will work, or is that it?
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Re: Recommend good manometers.
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2009, 04:52:30 PM »
This would be true no matter what gauge you buy, but I recommend the carb adjuster tool. 
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0022/
I think morgan also sells one on their website.  It's not easy to make the actual adjustment using a screwdriver and wrench.  If you've got a welder, you could weld a handle to a socket (8mm I think) and run a small screwdriver through it instead.
There are also auxiliary gas tanks.  I just used my own gas tank by coupling some more hose to it when it was off the bike, resting on the bench. 
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« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2009, 06:12:51 PM »
+1 on the Morgan carbtune.

So easy, even I figured it out the first try.
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Re: Recommend good manometers.
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2009, 06:18:28 PM »
I purchased 4 vac gauges from my local auto supply store... they were inexpensive and worked very well.
 They were 15 bucks each, and I bought the adapters from a Honda dealer, they were also 15 bucks for the set.

 75 bucks I had my carbs balanced beautifully.
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Re: Recommend good manometers.
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 07:35:41 PM »
Quote from: gregimotis on September 24, 2009, 06:12:51 PM
+1 on the Morgan carbtune.

So easy, even I figured it out the first try.

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« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2009, 07:38:43 PM »
i had vacuum gauges but i could never get them to stop bouncing enough for me to read the things. the adapters that connect the hoses to the carbs did have restrictors but they really didnt seem to help. i'll be buying a morgan carbtune too as soon as i can.
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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2009, 08:07:51 PM »
I'm voting Iggy for the best sig on the board.
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2009, 08:32:50 PM »
Quote from: gregimotis on September 24, 2009, 08:07:51 PM
I'm voting Iggy for the best sig on the board.

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Re: Recommend good manometers.
« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2009, 08:38:02 PM »
Another vote for Morgan Carbtune.  Easy to use, durable.  Mine's loaned out since I don't need it often, and it has stood up to the use well.
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« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2009, 06:14:10 AM »
Quote from: Iggy on September 24, 2009, 08:32:50 PM
Quote from: gregimotis on September 24, 2009, 08:07:51 PM
I'm voting Iggy for the best sig on the board.

These aren't the droids you're looking for. Move along. ;D

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