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03-08-2006, 03:51pm
Ok I just did mine will let engine cool and do again later on or in the morning just to check it up. Remember Im a complete novice and this is my first time.
I believe 99-k1 setup are bit different to later models. Having a 99 the manuel wasnt the most helpful. On 99ers you have 2 little block off hoses at least thats what I presume they are between 1&2 and 3&4, so used them to block off far left and 2nd from right which both leads in from side of engine hoses.
So it appears I got the hose config right, tho had to add supplied plugs as carbtune hoses are too large in diameter. So used existing hose bits off TT junction hoses and fed 5mm plug in them and carbtune hoses in them. Dont forget to prepare hoses with the damping hose I think its called (clear) as supplied.
I noticed great variations in readings depending how carbtune was located. Flat and at 30* was no good rods appeared to stick at times. Best was totally vertical allowing full rod play.
I have to say they were pretty out of tune and took a while to get them all even, whilst choking away in garage even with shutter door fully opened, best done totally outside.
Was it worth it? well I guess once youve done it once it will be far simpler thereafter. I guess if you enjoy doing things yourself and not afraid to learn its worth it as you can always tune your baby at your leisure. And probably 2 to 3 times will more or less pay for itself. <i></i>
I believe 99-k1 setup are bit different to later models. Having a 99 the manuel wasnt the most helpful. On 99ers you have 2 little block off hoses at least thats what I presume they are between 1&2 and 3&4, so used them to block off far left and 2nd from right which both leads in from side of engine hoses.
So it appears I got the hose config right, tho had to add supplied plugs as carbtune hoses are too large in diameter. So used existing hose bits off TT junction hoses and fed 5mm plug in them and carbtune hoses in them. Dont forget to prepare hoses with the damping hose I think its called (clear) as supplied.
I noticed great variations in readings depending how carbtune was located. Flat and at 30* was no good rods appeared to stick at times. Best was totally vertical allowing full rod play.
I have to say they were pretty out of tune and took a while to get them all even, whilst choking away in garage even with shutter door fully opened, best done totally outside.
Was it worth it? well I guess once youve done it once it will be far simpler thereafter. I guess if you enjoy doing things yourself and not afraid to learn its worth it as you can always tune your baby at your leisure. And probably 2 to 3 times will more or less pay for itself. <i></i>