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.
For Loan Sk flowmeter for syncing st1100 carbs
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Mark - Thanks. You don't have to use them often, but they sure take the hassle out of the whole deal!
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Same here, mine sets in the garage a lot. Long as I get it back, happy to ship to anyone who needs it.
Any chance you fine gentlemen might know if this is also the correct one for use on a 1992 CB750 Nighthawk? It's not been done since the bike was new...
Uncle Phil, is the flowmeter available to borrow, I’d like to sync my 91 ST1100 carbs. Thanks, Dave
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Yes, message me your address.
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.
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As far as I know, he still is. He is in his nineties now but still a great gentleman!
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.
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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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You'll have to remind me when May come!
Obviously you should be able to get a more 'precise' job using other instruments, but I have had it done both ways, and I can't really tell the difference between either methods. Folks used this device on VW bugs for years.
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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.
Yes, that would be the preferred method, over using a flow meter. I've used a Morgan Carbtune on my ST1100 a couple times.
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Depends on who's doing the 'preferring' ….
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I'm glad - this could turn into the next longest thread after a moly, oil, or tire thread …I'm not biting...
I'm glad - this could turn into the next longest thread after a moly, oil, or tire thread …
That's what I'm afraid of!