Triumphrat

Rhinoe · 11-03-2005

Just wondering if anyone has used the Motion Pro carb synchronizer. Can anyone compare it to the Morgan Carbtune? Thanks.

whodatpat · 11-03-2005

I have a Morgan and love it. IMHO it is not worth the risk/mess to deal with the mercury in the Motion Pro. Also if you accadently "blip" the throttle there is a chance that you can suck the mercury into the carb and engine. Go with the simple and safe Morgan.

[ This message was edited by: whodatpat on 2005-11-03 12:50 ]

SWare · 11-03-2005

I have been using a borrowed Motion Pro mercury type (the cheaper of the two) and find it really hard to use. The mercury bounces around a lot and sometimes gets air bubbles. You have to keep tapping the tubes to clear the bubbles.
When I finally break down and buy something for myself I think I will go with the gages.

Stan

ClassiclyMobile · 11-03-2005

I had the low budget MP mercury sync tool and it lasted about 2 years before the glass tubes began to crackle and leak. Have the Carbtune II now. It's easier to read and built to last. I think that with both units you get what you pay for and each will pay for itself in time.

JWoodsie · 11-04-2005

So a carb tune 2 is the go. I thought of buying two analogue vac gauges and adjusting them to read the same. Dunno if this would have any merit. Ive tuned carbs on older style bikes and multicarbed cars with a length of plastic tube stuck in my ear.

Jodel · 11-04-2005

Can't comment on the Motion Pro stuff, but I've had good results from the Morgan unit for years. It is well made and will survive some rough handling - e.g. if you drop it on the garage floor etc. Not sure if analogue dials would stand up to the same level of abuse.

Rhinoe · 11-04-2005

Thanks for all the replies guys. Sounds like Morgan is the way to go.

MickMaguire · 11-04-2005

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On 2005-11-04 09:15, Rhinoe wrote:
Thanks for all the replies guys. Sounds like Morgan is the way to go.

Definately

crosstie · 11-04-2005

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At the risk of revealing my embarassing ignorance about motorcycle engines, what is 'carb synching' exactly?

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jimmyj900 · 11-04-2005

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When I finally break down and buy something for myself I think I will go with the gages.

I used to use the round (bourdon tube) gauges but found them difficult to keep in calibration and properly damped. I definately spent much more time fiddling with the gauges than doing the adjustments!

I went for a Morgan Carbtune II a couple of years ago and I'm really pleased with it.

Jim