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syncing carbs w/ pods

Big N Daft said:
I may be wrong on this but..... If your mixture settings are correct then the synchronisation is all a matter of how it performs on the road. Do it like the manual says go for a run and then do them all level and see which is prefferable.
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Not so daft after all :lol:
 
OK, Im getting a gs550

The guy has a brandnew set of unipod filters. I'd let to fit them. So I would need to sync the carbs after I put them on right?

I was looking into the manometer with the steel rods, its kind of pricey, like 85 USD... how much is a set of mercury sticks and where can I get them in the US?

Is it worth moving up to pod filters?

I'd like to be able to sync the carbs anyway, and it doesn't seem that hard to do, can anyone explain the process in detail?
 
conquestpa said:
OK, Im getting a gs550

The guy has a brandnew set of unipod filters. I'd let to fit them. So I would need to sync the carbs after I put them on right?

I was looking into the manometer with the steel rods, its kind of pricey, like 85 USD... how much is a set of mercury sticks and where can I get them in the US?

Is it worth moving up to pod filters?

I'd like to be able to sync the carbs anyway, and it doesn't seem that hard to do, can anyone explain the process in detail?
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If you do go to pods then the chances are you will have to rejet to take into account the increased air flow. If its not a performance issue and you aren't bothered about the looks or the sound of it then leave it stock. You could be creating a world of bother if you aren't au fait with carburation. Jet kits for a two carb GS550 would cost over $85 I would imagine, and if your's is a four carb then even more.

As far as a synch tool goes, if you work out how much a shop would charge to balance your carbs and then factor in fuel economy savings and wear and tear on the transmission and gearbox then $85 is a bargain, it'd probably cost you $50 to get them done once in a shop, and you'd probably only do that once a year, whereas if you have a set to hand you'll Be more likely to do it more regulalrly. have you got any Biker pals locally who can go dutch? or is there a tool hire place that'll rent out?. Failing that there are cheaper guages around but I think that Carbtune or Mercury are definately better.
 
I paid $49 dollars for my mercury "carb stix" thru J.C whitney. Its not the best but it gets the job done over and over again
 
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