Carb sync tool

[short n fat]

In my ongoing quest to put my local Kwaka stealer out of business by doing all maintenace myself , I am looking at getting a carb sync tool.
Anybody used this type before.

http://www.mcas.com.au/_product.php?sec ... rodid=1105" target="_blank

Did it need different adapters or anything. If so what?
Any other tips or advice to buying something similar?
(BTW bike is '93 ZXR750L)

Thanks
Simon

[Johnnie5]

rather large

always heard good reports about this and cheaper to boot
http://www.carbtune.com/index.html

[javaman]

A plastic tube with bit of oil can do too !

[dave#3]

I've got the more basic motion pro, but I've used both and both work well. Depending upon your bike you may need to purchase threaded adaptors, but I'm pretty sure the earlier zxr750's didn't need them, so yours is unlikely to either - if you do you can get from from MCAS too.

[short n fat]

Thanks guys, the carb tune one looks good.
I'll check with MCAS first on freight charges first for the more basic motion pro, but seeing they charge outragous prices to courior stuff to Cairns, the Carb tune one looks like the go.

A plastic tube with bit of oil can do too !

At least that tool would match all my dodgy homemade fork servicing tools

Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated
Regards Simon

[Strika]

they are simple in design and use and are pretty accurate without the need for recalibration. As far as I can remember they come with a few different adapters to suit.

[mike-s]

Neighbour has a carbtune and has said im free to use it whenever i want. Have used it in the past and it's bloody usefull too!!

[Errol]

I bought a set from Z-Power a few yrs back. Dial type, around $125 from memory, but you soon save that

http://www.zpower.com.au/catalog/popup_ ... hp/pID/395" target="_blank

[short n fat]

I bought a set from Z-Power a few yrs back. Dial type, around $125 from memory, but you soon save that

http://www.zpower.com.au/catalog/popup_ ... hp/pID/395" target="_blank" target="_blank

How did you find the dial type Errol?
I've heard the needles bounce around a lot making it difficult to get readings on some of these dial type ones.
Regards Simon

[Gosling1]

I have used both types - the dial-guage balancers are easier to set up, but the vacumn-tube balancers are more accurate. The guage-type balancers are normally fitted with adjustable damper-screws, that can be used to damp the vibration of the needles right down to a bare minimum, and you can get a reasonable indication of carbie balance that way.

Make sure your valve clearances are all correct before doing a carbie balance.

[Nanna10r]

Don't forget the infa red temp sensor thing as well, for header pipe temps. got a mate that just bought both 7 he reckons with the temp gauge thingie he may as well not bothered. Anyone else have both or any exp. ?.

[IsleofNinja]

Bump!!

Mate has come back into town from over Newcastle way. He's in the right business for quality liquid filled gauges , needle taps fittings etc.. will be making a trial primo balance tool and work out the costings . Won't be cheap with liquid damped gauges and precision needle taps but should combinethe best of both worlds.
Going to copy my ancient works gauges along with the 'test' 1lt temp fuel bottle inc ball tap (for running the bike without the tank fitted)

A non liquid damped gauge (cheaper) version will also be built / trialed .

Will post up pics / results shortly.

[Gosling1]

.....Bump!!....needle taps fittings etc....

thats a timely bump ! Looking forward to seeing how your mate goes with all the experimenting....

Would your mate know where I can source some damper-valves for the older style dial-gauges ?? I was given a set of good quality vacumn gauges a few years ago, and want to set up a 4-bank set and a 2-bank set......but don't have any of the screw-in damper valves that these style of gauges need ?

Any advice would be great

[IsleofNinja]

How r ya Gos.
You can buy the cheapo plastic valves from any fish shop ie aquarium pump valves(same ones as found on the cheaper synch gauges.) will get you up and running but don't last.

>We are using quality brass / stainless needle valves (damper valves) with replaceable o-ring seals
>Primo = Liquid filled ANALOG style gauges (further reduces needle flutter = increased accuracy) ------- std = Ryco style non liquid filled vac / fuel pressure gauges.
>Alloy gauge bank (2-6gauge)inc velcro straps etc.
>Alloy temp fuel tank with quality ball valve(fuel tap) with velcro straps etc.

The purpose of the exercise is basically to make a gauge set that is accurate , reliable and user friendly .

[J-rex]

I've got the Carbtune and really like it, easy to use and does a great job...you'll like it....can buy it direct from them, think it was only about $6 for shipping from the UK!

Had used one of the homemade types with a meter ruler and clear tube taped to the sides, filled with 2 stroke oil....did the job, but just took longer and wasn't very practical..