Homemade Carb Sync Tool

As part of my budget project http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/29875-interceptor-500-low-budget-project.html, I am making a carb sync tool:

Airheads Beemer Club - $4 Carburetor Synchronizer

Are the adapter screws needed for the VF500 5mm or 6mm? Does anyone know somewhere to pick them up? I have not checked with the dealer yet. Thanks.

 

Honda uses 5mm.

 

you will also need some sort of 90 degree screwdriver unit to adjust the carbs. I am in the process of looking for a cheap solution.

 

I have been looking at screwdriver options too. Let me know what you come up with.

 

Here's a photo of the OEM tool (part number 07908-KE70000) for reference:



I'm curious to know how your homemade carburetor sync tool works. Please keep us posted.

 

There were several people on another forum that tried it out and said that it worked like a charm. No negative comments. I will let you know. First I need to find 5mm adapters and a screwdriver tool!

 

Just break down and buy the motion pro screwdriver, it is about $29.
Sometimes you are just better off breaking down and buying the right tool for the job guys.

 

+1 on using the right tool, though IMO, I would say order up and go for the OEM tool, these run about $40.

 

I was considering that option. Thanks.

 

How is that Motion Pro tool on the VF models? I wasn't sure it would work and was comparing that to the more expensive bevel drive unit.

 

I tried that first, too much trouble and fiddling, the 90 degree tool was waaaaayy easier.

 

is this the 90 degree tool your talking about Motion Pro Pilot Screw Adjusting Tool - BikeBandit.com
or
Motion Pro - CARB TOOL 90 DEGREE W/BITS

 

The first one, the second should work but it is more expensive unless you have money to blow.

 

That is SO true about the tool trucks! Seeing that I repair cars for a living, I get WAY too many tools from them.

I didn't care for it. I ended up using a really short stubby, or just a screwdriver bit, I think. It was last fall that I messed with it last.

 

Something liek this would work:

Motion Pro FCR Carb Tool - BikeBandit.com

Now that I think about it, I think I used a 1/4" socket with a swivel (universal joint) and a long extension.

 

5mm. and motion pro sells a kit for about $10
honda 5mm adapter - Google Product Search

 

and heres one of the cheapest manometers ive found, about $60 shipped to my door
More Product Information

 

I bought a Morgan Carb Tune shipped to my door last week for about 100$ think I think it was worth it. I have a Mercury one like that in the workshop somewhere, I dont like using it. always afraid its going to spill and the dogs will get into it.