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My SM seems to be running very smoothly, but for future reference, what symptoms would indicate that the carbs are out of synch?
'06 Speedmaster, Long TORS, rest is stock (for now)
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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vibration , rough idle , one side lean or rich
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My carbs were out of balance from the factory, but I didn't know it. Bike ran fine, idled fine, etc. After I synced them there was a noticeable improvement in power and economy.
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Hesitation or poor throttle response mostly.
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what symptoms would indicate that the carbs are out of synch?
One sings in A when the other sings A flat.   (sorry couldn't resist) Honestly, If they are way off, You'll notice an inconsistant idle, poor throttle response, and lower mpg. Get a set of Mercury sticks and a shop manual or take it in to the shop, it's really pretty easy to do it yourself though.
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Or I posted a carb balancer that costs less than $10 to make and works just as well or maybe even a little better. Just be sure to never have just 1 line hooked up with engine running.
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