mello dude
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« on: August 12, 2018, 11:49:28 AM » |
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Hi - I just mounted up my polished forks and I realized that I forgot to check how the throttle cables and clutch side - choke, and other wires are routed. It looks obvious that the throttle cable go to the inside of the fork, but just like other input for the rest of it. What is the stock OEM Honda routing? If you can do photos that would be great. -- The bike has been disassmbled so long I dont remember. Photos   |
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Relax
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Power & elegance...just like the Valk
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2018, 11:57:30 AM » |
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WOW !!!!  That's shing! |
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WintrSol
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2018, 01:51:11 PM » |
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Mine is a Tourer, but should be the same. There is a wire guide on the rear side of the top brace that guides the clutch and choke lines  And a wire guide on the front to guide the throttle lines  Note also the wire guide for the brake line The guides are #3 and #2, respectively, on this drawing https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1998/gl1500ct-a-valkyrie-tourer/handlebar-top-bridge |
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2018, 07:06:43 PM » |
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It is also shown in the Service Manual, but drawings.
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2018, 06:26:29 AM » |
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How did you polish the forks?
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2018, 07:47:17 AM » |
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How did you polish the forks?
I doubt I’d do it, but they look phenomenal |
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WintrSol
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2018, 09:45:26 AM » |
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They do look great, but with the sun at the right angle ...
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mello dude
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2018, 06:46:19 AM » |
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How did you polish the forks?
I sent them out to one of our members in Florida. The lowers werent done, so I had to have that done, a local guy did that. |
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mello dude
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2018, 06:50:11 AM » |
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They do look great, but with the sun at the right angle ...
Yeah, agree with that, I just wanted a "clean up" polish on the top triple, but the polish guy went over board. Its definately purty, but I probly gonna have to figure a way to block the sun out in spots. Having used several of the polishing guys, I find them all a fickle bunch. Maybe its the compounds they use...  |
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2018, 06:59:39 AM » |
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How did you polish the forks?
I sent them out to one of our members in Florida. The lowers werent done, so I had to have that done, a local guy did that. Grumpy ? |
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2018, 07:22:16 AM » |
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I'd thought about doing something like that with my various Valkyries over the years but given that I usually have clamps on the forks of my non-I/S models for Memphis shields and FL-style wind deflectors I'd just end up scratching the pretty finish.  On my current I/S, I went exactly backwards: A set of VTX1800F/N fork tube covers was sourced and will be powdercoated to match the rest of the bike, as will a set of custom upper covers I'm building. The only thing I'm missing is a set of the Hondaline accessory lower fork covers. There's a really nice set on the bike at present but I'd prefer to powdercoat some which are scuffed and scratched. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2018, 08:46:13 AM » |
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I would have my Valk all polished up like that, but being such a good-looking guy, I already attract too much attention, which is a real problem considering that I'm also very humble.  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2018, 10:03:14 AM » |
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They do look great, but with the sun at the right angle ...
Yeah, agree with that, I just wanted a "clean up" polish on the top triple, but the polish guy went over board. Its definately purty, but I probly gonna have to figure a way to block the sun out in spots. Having used several of the polishing guys, I find them all a fickle bunch. Maybe its the compounds they use... Eastwood.com sells (or sold) clear coat for bare metal, and it came in gloss or satin. Satin may be enough to cut the glare, and protect the new finish, too. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2018, 10:14:39 AM » |
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They do look great, but with the sun at the right angle ...
Yeah, agree with that, I just wanted a "clean up" polish on the top triple, but the polish guy went over board. Its definately purty, but I probly gonna have to figure a way to block the sun out in spots. Having used several of the polishing guys, I find them all a fickle bunch. Maybe its the compounds they use... Eastwood.com sells (or sold) clear coat for bare metal, and it came in gloss or satin. Satin may be enough to cut the glare, and protect the new finish, too. Good info I didn’t realize there were different clearcoats for bare metal. |
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mello dude
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« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2018, 03:37:57 PM » |
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How did you polish the forks?
I sent them out to one of our members in Florida. The lowers werent done, so I had to have that done, a local guy did that. Grumpy ? I think you are right.. 2 years ago, not remembering.... |
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* Mr. Murphy was an optimist....
* There's a very fine line between Insanity and Genius.....
* My get up and go, must have got up and went.....
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mello dude
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« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2018, 03:40:39 PM » |
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They do look great, but with the sun at the right angle ...
Yeah, agree with that, I just wanted a "clean up" polish on the top triple, but the polish guy went over board. Its definately purty, but I probly gonna have to figure a way to block the sun out in spots. Having used several of the polishing guys, I find them all a fickle bunch. Maybe its the compounds they use... Eastwood.com sells (or sold) clear coat for bare metal, and it came in gloss or satin. Satin may be enough to cut the glare, and protect the new finish, too. Thats a good idea.. I use Eastwood stuff and may take a look. But really its so durn purty, I prolly will leave it alone.  |
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* Mr. Murphy was an optimist....
* There's a very fine line between Insanity and Genius.....
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