Is there a way to sync your carburetors?
This is a homemade bottle style carburetor synchronization tool ( homemade manometer ) and balancing tool. If you are going to attempt to, or want to know how to sync your carburetors, there are a few things to know first. 1.
What does balancing mean for a carburetor synchronize tool?
2. Balancing Carburetors = Adjusting your carburetors so they allow each cylinder to flow or pull the same amount of air and fuel at your desired idle speed. Carburetor sync and carburetor balancing go hand in hand. 3. Idle speed screw adjustments must be made at normal operation temperatures. 4.
How do you balance two banks of carbs on a Yamaha?
This adjustment will bring the two banks of carbs (one and two, three and four) into balance. When the carbs are in balance, the idle setting should be returned to normal; typically 1100 rpm. Yamahas fitted with YICS (Yamaha Induction Control System), are an unusual case and need a special tool to balance them.
What kind of carburetor does John Glimmerveen use?
John Glimmerveen is a former competitive motorcycle racer. He later worked as a race technician for several international race teams. Carburetor balancing on multi-carb, multi-cylinder engines is very important.
When did GS500 carburetors change to 3 Jets?
In 2001 the GS500 carburetors changed to a new design that features three jets. 1989 – 2000: Pilot 40 (37.5 USA), Main 122.5 (yup, only two!) There are four things to adjust your air fuel mixture. The pilot jet and idle screw affect the mixture at idle.
Can You synchronize the needles on a carburettor?
Once you have acquired that, and have also tightened the countering nuts, and the needles are still in perfect synchronicity, voila! You have successfully synchronized your carbs! However, if your machine, and her carbs, is old and worn, you might never get those needles to behave like a well trained dance troupe.
What does lean engine mean on a GS500?
A lean engine is one whose combustion has more air than the perfect air/fuel ratio. In 2001 the GS500 carburetors changed to a new design that features three jets. 1989 – 2000: Pilot 40 (37.5 USA), Main 122.5 (yup, only two!) There are four things to adjust your air fuel mixture. The pilot jet and idle screw affect the mixture at idle.
Why are the GS500E and GS500F jetted?
The GS500, GS500E and GS500F are known to be jetted on the ‘lean’ side to improve fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. This is not optimal for best performance (ie. acceleration, power, torque, faster warm-ups, engine cooling and engine efficiency).