Is there a trick to getting at the carb synch adjuster?

[donimo]

I DID search i swear, but I think there are too many ways to say "sync" or something...

I cannot get ANY tools in there to loosen/tighten the jam nut, I could probably get something in there for the adjuster itself...

Do I have to take off the tank? even then I am not sure I can fit ANY socket on there, its under the choke "J" cable sleeve thing...

[chuckycheese]

Motion Pro

Motion Pro makes a very cool tool for accessing and adjusting your carb syncs. Do a search on the web and you will find it easily. I can't remember how much I payed but it was around $12, I think. On both of my bikes, the one under the choke "thingy" is also kind of tricky.

Oh, and yeah, you'll need to remove your tank....

[twr1776]

I think this is what you are looking for

http://street.parts-unlimited.com/21/169/7859776?q=motion%20pro%20carb%20screwdriver

[chuckycheese]

Yep!

I think this is what you are looking for

http://street.parts-unlimited.com/21...%20screwdriver

Just right!!

[donimo]

Hmm, $36 is the best I can seem to do, maybe I can get by with what I have. Unless it is one of those "you won't beleive how easy it is with this tool" type jobbies?

[gearhead13]

To sync the carbs you do need to remove the tank and get an alternate fuel source for the carbs. I use a 1/4" socket driver with an extension and a universal with the 8mm? socket. I can get at all of the adjuster nuts with this.

[Killer2600]

To sync the carbs you do need to remove the tank and get an alternate fuel source for the carbs. I use a 1/4" socket driver with an extension and a universal with the 8mm? socket. I can get at all of the adjuster nuts with this.

And how do you hold the adjuster in place while you tighten the nut?

The job can be done without the motion pro tool but it's a pain in the ass to do.

[eddiev]

I have one on the way from Bike Bandit. $18.
Eddie V

[gearhead13]

And how do you hold the adjuster in place while you tighten the nut?

The job can be done without the motion pro tool but it's a pain in the ass to do.

I finger tighten the nut while holding the screw. Then, knowing the screw will move when I tighten the nut, I overcompensate the adjustment so that after the nut is tight, it is in the right place. Takes practice but I am pretty good at it now. I heard the special tool doesnt fit properly on all the adjuster screws.

[donimo]

$18 USD + $30 shipping, plus tax and duty at the border eqauls a lot more than 36 bux locally, It is the curse of being a Canadian I guess...

[Steve]

OK, "you won't believe how easy it is with this tool", but only in the places that it fits.

Seems that about every bike I have had to sync the carbs on, at least one of the adjuster screws was blocked by either the choke linkage or throttle linkage, and this tool needs a rather straight shot at the adjuster.

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[martyman]

$18 USD + $30 shipping, plus tax and duty at the border, It is the curse of being a Canadian I guess

Yes...I wanted to buy a bunch of parts from Bikebandit and found out that the shipping was more money than the parts.

[kparkfan]

I got my motion pro carb sync tool at my local dealer for 21.00. might want to check your local dealer to see if they have one.

[donimo]

OK, "you won't believe how easy it is with this tool", but only in the places that it fits.

Seems that about every bike I have had to sync the carbs on, at least one of the adjuster screws was blocked by either the choke linkage or throttle linkage, and this tool needs a rather straight shot at the adjuster.

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hmm, with my luck so far I would say my ONLY adjuster would be the one it doesnt reach, why put it there? if it faced the other way you could reach from below, but noooo...

[gearhead13]

$18 USD + $30 shipping, plus tax and duty at the border eqauls a lot more than 36 bux locally, It is the curse of being a Canadian I guess...

Did you take into account currency conversion? If it gets shipped usps, there shouldnt be tax and no duty.
I dont order stuff from places that ship by fedex or ups.