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Dr.J · 07-01-2009, 10:22 PM

hey so i just got done rebuilding my old 87 cbr 600 after it sat for a year and a half waiting for parts. its all together and running but its running way rich.

so my question is, is there anyone on the west side that either can tune and sync my carbs for a fair price or is there anyone out there that has a carb sync tool that i can barrow and i can do it myself since i have the book but no vacuum tool to do it with. cause i really dont want to send it to the dealer and wait three weeks or so and pay out the ass.

thanks, Dr. J

FastCat · 07-01-2009, 10:43 PM

Synchronizing your carburetors will not correct over-rich jetting.

Jetting your carburetors will not correct problems caused by 2year-old dried-up gasoline-goo.

There is a reason that carburetor-service is expensive. It takes time (and knowledge).

If you're determined to make this a "learning experience" and do it yourself, don't let the lack of a vacuum-gauge hold you back - you can find instructions online for building those yourself.

If you want your carburetors to be right with a minimal amount of pain and suffering, pay a competent mechanic to sort them out for you.

Lynk · 07-01-2009, 10:52 PM

Bubba Zanetti is up in your neck of the woods; though, FastCat's done a ton of older carb work, too.

Making the carb sync tool is easy. Getting all of the gasket changes, float ajustments, and circuit cleaning work right... that's the tough, or just plain tedious part.

bubba_zenetti · 07-02-2009, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by Lynk

Bubba Zanetti is up in your neck of the woods; though, FastCat's done a ton of older carb work, too.

Making the carb sync tool is easy. Getting all of the gasket changes, float ajustments, and circuit cleaning work right... that's the tough, or just plain tedious part.

you spelled my name wrong...but right at the same time LOL

you get mad points for actually knowing the real spelling.

Dr.J · 07-03-2009, 03:41 PM

thanks for the input


07-01-2009, 10:22 PM	#1
Dr.J Endorsed Joined: Jun 2007 From: edmonds, wa I Ride: 1987 cbr600f hurricane	help, i need my carbs tuned hey so i just got done rebuilding my old 87 cbr 600 after it sat for a year and a half waiting for parts. its all together and running but its running way rich. so my question is, is there anyone on the west side that either can tune and sync my carbs for a fair price or is there anyone out there that has a carb sync tool that i can barrow and i can do it myself since i have the book but no vacuum tool to do it with. cause i really dont want to send it to the dealer and wait three weeks or so and pay out the ass. thanks, Dr. J __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-01-2009, 10:43 PM	#2
FastCat Superbiker Joined: Dec 2005 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: GSXR-1100 & a B12	Synchronizing your carburetors will not correct over-rich jetting. Jetting your carburetors will not correct problems caused by 2year-old dried-up gasoline-goo. There is a reason that carburetor-service is expensive. It takes time (and knowledge). If you're determined to make this a "learning experience" and do it yourself, don't let the lack of a vacuum-gauge hold you back - you can find instructions online for building those yourself. If you want your carburetors to be right with a minimal amount of pain and suffering, pay a competent mechanic to sort them out for you. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-01-2009, 10:52 PM	#3
Lynk Superbiker Joined: Dec 2005 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: a 2006 H-D XL1200C, 2005 Suzuki DRZ-400SM, 1997 Kawa Ninja 500R, and 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6 (racebike).	Bubba Zanetti is up in your neck of the woods; though, FastCat's done a ton of older carb work, too. Making the carb sync tool is easy. Getting all of the gasket changes, float ajustments, and circuit cleaning work right... that's the tough, or just plain tedious part. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-03-2009, 03:41 PM	#5
Dr.J Endorsed Joined: Jun 2007 From: edmonds, wa I Ride: 1987 cbr600f hurricane	thanks for the input __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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