Uncle Phil
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Thanks to C.B. Shahan, I now have a SK Flowmeter available for anyone that wants to pay the postage to and from the Holler.
Mark - Thanks. You don't have to use them often, but they sure take the hassle out of the whole deal!Good one UP, if you need, give my name out if yours is not at home and someone needs it asap.
Hi UP. I see this is a very old thread and I was wondering if C.B. is still alive today? I remember him from the days of My-mc. and he was quite old then.Thanks to C.B. Shahan,
As far as I know, he still is. He is in his nineties now but still a great gentleman!Hi UP. I see this is a very old thread and I was wondering if C.B. is still alive today? I remember him from the days of My-mc. and he was quite old then.
Yes, a Flowmeter is not the best way to do a balance, but if you want an easy, next best way to do it, it is fine. I have one and my two 1100's have run very well for me for years just using that. Purists will want more exact readings from a set of sticks, but whether the ride will be any smoother is quite subjective.Without going back and reading stuff about carb balancing, I think I do remember that this is not the best way to do it however?
You'll have to remind me when May come!I've never done this Phil, cuz the bike just always runs great.
Maybe I could grab this from you at Der Dutchman in May, and give it a go?
Would I need anything else? (other than instructions!)
Without going back and reading stuff about carb balancing, I think I do remember that this is not the best way to do it however? John Oo comes to mind.
OK, time to do some homework.
Michael - I don't know the answer on that one, but John O might want to jump in as he has much more experience on using the other devices.Hi Phil:
I have a question: Can a 'Carbtune' manometer be used to sync the carbs on a ST 1100? That is the tool that I use for throttle body syncing on my ST 1300 - but I have never done a sync on my 1100.
Michael
Yes, that would be the preferred method, over using a flow meter. I've used a Morgan Carbtune on my ST1100 a couple times.Hi Phil:
I have a question: Can a 'Carbtune' manometer be used to sync the carbs on a ST 1100? That is the tool that I use for throttle body syncing on my ST 1300 - but I have never done a sync on my 1100.
Michael
Depends on who's doing the 'preferring' ….Yes, that would be the preferred method, over using a flow meter. I've used a Morgan Carbtune on my ST1100 a couple times.
I'm not biting...Depends on who's doing the 'preferring' ….
I'm glad - this could turn into the next longest thread after a moly, oil, or tire thread …I'm not biting...
That's what I'm afraid of!I'm glad - this could turn into the next longest thread after a moly, oil, or tire thread …