[Ducati] Static Carb Sync?

[Antonio Nolasco]

Keihin FCR's are syncronized statically. To my knowledge is no other way to 
do it, as adj. screw is not accesible while engine is running. With std 
Mikuni's, or any other Variable Venturi carbs I would strongly recommend to 
sync with vacuum gauges.

As an alternative  you can try the following procedure:
1. warm up the engine
2. Speed up idle speed (exemple: 1.600rpm) (exact value to be confirmed by 
trial)
3. Disconnect spark plug on one cylinder and record idle speed
4. Disconnect spark plug on the other cyl and adjust sync screw to get the 
same idle speed recorded in (3)

This method was used in the 80' to sync BMW twins.
I never tried in my Duc to date, which is equipped with FCR's. On top of 
that with a ligth flywheel and clutch it may be difficult to get idle stable 
enough to get an accurate reading on one cylinder. If you try this method 
please let us know the result.
Best Regards/ Antonio
95' 900SS


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alex Pearsall" <rebelpacket at rebelpacket.net>
To: <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 7:02 PM
Subject: [Ducati] Static Carb Sync?


>
> Does anyone know if its possible to statically sync carbs?
>
> Putting my 900SS back together with a new top end, and I know the carb's
> are out of sync, likely by a good bit.
>
> Open to suggestions.
>
> -- 
> Alex Pearsall
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