 Carbtune II said I'm off
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Broke out the the Carbtune II today and checked my carb sychronization, and it was off. One side of the Carbtune gauge said 24, while the other said 20.
So, all you serious Bonneville riders, get yourself a carb synchronizer. Otherwise it is the equivalent of running a foot race with a limp.
-BT
"Speedmaster" is a title not a name, - and the title is not plural.
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Should be Riding
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Is that thing small enough to pack up and bring to Idaho?
Soren
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Saddle Sore
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The manual says to replace the air filter every 8000 miles. I would suspect the same caveat applies as with other applications, "more often in dusty conditions..." I have found that my bike runs better if I pull the air filter (stock) and blow it out everytime I change oil, (4000 miles) and replace it every second time (8000 miles).
I use the Carbtune everytime I do this and the synch is always off somewhat. I also use it every time I make any mod that may affect performance.
I don't know if the adjustment is being affected by vibration, but there is always a minor adjustment to be made and a noticeable improvement afterwards.....
More flags
More fun!
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Soren,
Yes, we had a few in GA.
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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You did switch the hoses to check the guage calibration? 
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Greybeard,
Yeah, I criss-crossed a few times.
-BT
"Speedmaster" is a title not a name, - and the title is not plural.
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I have the carb synchronizer from Brent with the mercury. I appreciate the accuracy of mercury, but I am sure it is more sensitive that the hard metal floats in the carb tune.
I also appreciate mercury in what it can do to our bodies.
I seal up the synchronizer every time I use it, and will not travel with it. Both kits travel well, but the mercury stays home in a safe, in an "away from people" place.
Ride Safe,
Dennis
Ride Safe,
Dennis
Triumph, it's how I live and what I ride.
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Soren,
Yeah, I'll bring it with me.
BTW, I'll be in contavt with you when it gets close to leaving.
-BT
"Speedmaster" is a title not a name, - and the title is not plural.
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You like that carbtune? I am using a old vac gauge setup not the best I know but better then eye blind for tuning with my gauge i get about 22 in vac so I guess I am in the ball park.Talking about vacume check the vac caps on the engine side of the carb pipe I guess it get hot dried out the rubber lots of cracks.
Steve (I rather be riding my Triumph)
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Does anyone have any experience with the Motion-pro carb tuner? I just bought one and I haven't had a chance to check my carbs yet.
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