thinking about doing my first ever starter valve sychronization (sp?) and so I need to buy a new tool. So I got a few questions. I went out to Motion Pro's website, since I have had good experience's with their tools in the past. This is what I found http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/carburetor/ So now I need advice/opionions on what to buy. My inclination is to go with the Vacumate, 'cause it is their best one, and call it a day. But that is $600! and how often will I use it? So at the other end of the spectrum is the SyncPro, which looks like the old standbys I have seen in a million garages, and is much cheaper at $100. Question 1) - Does anyone have any experience at using one of the old style ones, and the new electronic ones? Is there that much difference in ease of use? in accuracy? in setting it up? 2) On a 2004, do I need to get the aux fuel tank to do the job, or can I get by with lifting the tank in the front and propping it up? 3) Anyone have any experiece with any of the 4 units Motion Pro offers? The vacumate looks the nicest of the electronic ones, especially as it displays all 4 valve readings at the same time, but are the other ones OK? 4) Doesn anyone know how often we are supposed to do a sych? just when you suspect a problem exists, or at a set interval? Because I can't find any mention of it in my owner's manual or my shop manual of when to do it (they do describe how in the shop manual)? Or am I just missing it? 5) Will I likely need any adaptors? and if so, which? rigid? flexible? Would rather buy it all at once than get the synch tool, go to do the job, only to have to come back and get another part before doing the job. 6) I am also thinking about getting their "permanent hose adaptors" http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/permanent_hose_adapters/ so that when I do the job in the future, it is easier and quicker. Has anyone tried those before, or soemthing like them? Did they work? did they leak? anything else pro or con about them? thanks in advance
I think I saw something related to this at another site and what tool was used....the tool was called carbtuner but not sure? I'll try looking for it and let you know...
I found the tool http://www.ekmpowershop.com/ekmps/shops/carbtune/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=24 and the website to what your looking for about starter valve synchronization. http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/forum/showthread.php?t=44763 I hope this helps you out....goodluck
You can make your own for about $20 in parts. Use ATF for the fluid(instead of mercury that you can't buy). You have to use long tubes, but as long as they are the same length you will be ok....do a search for Carb Tuners and you will find examples.
Spike, I have one of the Motion Pro mercury gages (4 elements) and it works perfect for my carbed and injected motorcycles. It also came with the vacume adapters, which I install for the adjustment and remove afterward. You really don't need to do this proceedure very often unless some other engine work is performed such as carb rebuilding or valve shimming which could throw off the sync. I do mine (98 model) with the tank propped up and it works great. It also worked on my Ducati without a hitch. I would say that a check every 20k is all you will ever do on a VFR. If you need to make adjustments things get fun! I bought the motion pro 90deg adjuster tool that can reach in between the carbs or throttle bodies and tweak the screws without burning your hands. It was expensive but worth every penny. Have fun!
