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vacuum sync 82 850GL

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I received my sync gauges and am having a bit of difficulty reaching the adjuster for carb #3 . The other two I can get at but since #3 is directly below the cable and holder for the throttle, it is so far impossible to loosen the lock nut so I can adjust the screw.
Has anybody got a solution for this?
Also ,I got one of my newest 83 850 GS carbs done and back on the bike.It fired up immediately and runs great, I will check the sync on it once I remove the gauges from the GL.
Thanks in advance
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OK, since #3 is the master carb, that adjuster is actually the one for #2 (and, subsequently, #1).

I have found two ways to reach the locknut.
1. Remove the bracket from #3 carb that holds the throttle and "choke" cables. Since you are only doing this at idle speed and warm enough to not need "choke", they are not a problem. you can now reach down with a socket on an extension to loosen the nut.
2. With the engine OFF, rotate the throttle so the adjuster is pointing back at about a 45-degree angle, reach between the carbs with a socket on a long extension and loosen the nut.

Both of these methods are even easier if you have the Motion Pro Carb Adjuster Tool. :encouragement:

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Thanks for the quick response.That all makes sense and I have thought about getting the tool as I have 3 of these bikes and it would be handy to have. I hope to get time this weekend to try this out.
Thanks again
 
"Quick response"??? It took an hour.

On some threads, this forum moves fast enough to have a dozen responses in that first hour. :-\\\

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I bought that motion pro tool a few years ago. One of the handiest things I've got.
 
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