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« on: May 05, 2014, 07:56:16 AM » |
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I balanced the carbs using the info in the tech section. They said to use a four gauge system. I want to make a six gauge system so I do not have to switch gauges . Is there a reason to only use the four gauge system.
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JC
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2014, 09:44:33 AM » |
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All I can think of is that 4 is less expensive than 6. Having 6 gauges would certainly make it quicker and easier. I user a 4 gauge set myself.
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Damn thing gives me the grins every time I get on it!
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2014, 09:57:42 AM » |
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Absolutely no reason a 6 gauge system won't work. I have a 1 gauge system on a manifold. I clamp off the cylinders don't want to read and read the one I want to. Make all connections before the bike gets terribly hot.   Joe |
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You pay for the whole bike, why not use it Jerry Motorman Palladino
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2014, 10:38:35 AM » |
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Six is the easiest way to synchronize the carburetors  *** |
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2014, 05:10:29 PM » |
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 I like one good gauge and six aquarium valves. Also below gauge I have a valve to eliminate needle bounce. |
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Brian
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2014, 07:46:39 PM » |
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I like one good gauge and six aquarium valves. Also below gauge I have a valve to eliminate needle bounce. +1 on only using one gauge. 6 gauges will all read different as each one is not built exactly the same. I know this from a previous life where I had to calibrate gauges used high pressure equipment. You are only comparing each carb to # 3 regardless of what the vacuum is. I too use a set up like signart is showing here. Works great. While you are at the fish tank store get the silicone air tubing. This stuff is really pliable. |
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2014, 08:06:23 AM » |
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Brian writes: 6 gauges will all read different as each one is not built exactly the same. You are correct there Brian. I realized there would be such a problem when I purchased the gauges, so I bought ten gauges. They were very inexpensive, less than 5 bucks each and it took all ten to get six that matched. I hooked the all up to a common manifold to get six that were the same. I had priced those little aquarium valves and found them very pricey! And finally, the convenience of having the ability to see all six continuously makes comparing very easy. *** |
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Tx Bohemian
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2014, 08:09:19 AM » |
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+1 on only using one gauge. 6 gauges will all read different as each one is not built exactly the same. I know this from a previous life where I had to calibrate gauges used high pressure equipment. You are only comparing each carb to # 3 regardless of what the vacuum is. I too use a set up like signart is showing here. Works great. While you are at the fish tank store get the silicone air tubing. This stuff is really pliable.
I agree here, although you'll probably get flamed from the "multi-gauge" advocates here! I too deal with "certified" gauges that have to be calibrated on a certain frequency. So unless you're using calibrated gauges the carb balancing quite possibly will be off. I use the "one gauge, "Y" connection, and a couple of hemostat clamps" method. |
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Remember, if you are on a bike and wreck with a car no matter how "in the right" you are you are going to lose. RIDE LIKE EVERBODY IS OUT TO GET YOU!!
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salty1
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2014, 08:14:10 AM » |
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I like one good gauge and six aquarium valves. Also below gauge I have a valve to eliminate needle bounce. +1 on only using one gauge. 6 gauges will all read different as each one is not built exactly the same. I know this from a previous life where I had to calibrate gauges used high pressure equipment. You are only comparing each carb to # 3 regardless of what the vacuum is. I too use a set up like signart is showing here. Works great. While you are at the fish tank store get the silicone air tubing. This stuff is really pliable. I use one guage and don't need to calibrate a multiple gauge system.  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2014, 11:03:05 AM » |
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I went ahead and invested in a very good gauge for my set up as I can disconnect it and use it in my truck hobby which I do often. Before I use it on my Valkyrie again, I will invest in some better hoses as these get very soft from the heat and could potentially collapse or come off during the procedure.
Now that I am more familiar with the procedure, I would be a lot quicker, but I suggest removing the alternator cover as a precaution. Also a fan in front of the radiator.
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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2014, 11:09:00 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2014, 11:57:09 AM » |
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No calibration of gauges necessary.  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2014, 12:52:43 PM » |
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Brian
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« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2014, 05:20:50 PM » |
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Here is my set-up. Using an old vacuum/pressure gauge that I had from working on older cars and trucks. .jpg) |
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