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uksparky
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« on: May 05, 2019, 02:52:08 PM » |
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Hi all
I am new to the forum i am working on a friends 2000 Valkyrie been sitting for 3 years and its got the carb problem, i have the carb rack off.... California model so lots of vac lines, usual jets plugged up... after cleaning things up i only need float bowl rubber gaskets and intake tube O rings.. Where is best place to get these..
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« Last Edit: May 05, 2019, 03:06:39 PM by uksparky »
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da prez
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2019, 03:36:54 PM » |
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All balls is making a kit and red eye. If just gaskets , Honda.
da prez
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Leathel
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2019, 03:52:31 PM » |
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Make sure you check the float heights .....not adjustable but it they are out its at risk of hydroloc  The plastic floats can be distorted |
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sandy
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2019, 05:47:06 PM » |
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The intake O rings are a #123 size and viton is a better material than Honda OEM. I took one of my floats to a hydraulic supply and matched up a viton O ring that fit the shaped groove. I had to stick it down with Perm-a-tex non hardening gasket maker. No problems. I can't post the part # as I'm 400 miles from home. Be home Wed.
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uksparky
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2019, 07:48:32 PM » |
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Thanks guys Red Eye has the rubber gaskets i need, floats look ok, idle jets are blocked, soaking and using a strand of wire from wire brush seems to clear them, cleaned the jet passages
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gordonv
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2019, 04:07:48 PM » |
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I've never done it myself, but a lot seem to still have one or 2 pulled after trying to clean them, and have moved on to buy new ones instead.
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uksparky
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2019, 06:01:01 AM » |
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Took me about one hour to clean out the pilot jets, the bowl gaskets were brittle and fell apart .. the factory glues them in place nineteen years ago, they have lasted all that time.. I was going to post a picture of carbs but i dont work.. [/img]] |
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gordonv
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2019, 04:30:39 PM » |
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I was going to post a picture of carbs but i dont work.. http://[/img]]Where is your picture? Go to postimage.org , create an account, and UL to the site. I make a folder first call "Forums" where I place all pictures that I have posted onto websites. This way I know not to delete them so the img will stay on the posted thread. |
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uksparky
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2019, 07:32:47 PM » |
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I was going to post a picture of carbs but i dont work.. http://[/img]]Where is your picture? Go to postimage.org , create an account, and UL to the site. I make a folder first call "Forums" where I place all pictures that I have posted onto websites. This way I know not to delete them so the img will stay on the posted thread. Pictures are in my laptop that i am using now, the square boxes above first one says insert image, all the forums that i have been on i have no problem.... ahh wait as i am new member dont i need to have more posts first |
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uksparky
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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2019, 06:50:07 PM » |
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All back together hard part was fitting the plastic shield up front and fitting the air filter, then the main fuel line getting that in right place .. short and tight space... engine runs smooth nice idle
At first start up pushing the starter button headlights went out.... working the red on off switch right bar with wd40 it started up and worked fine.... now the problem putting the engine into gear running it dies, i checked the micro switch on the clutch was ok..... engine off put in first gear .... pull clutch lever... push started button headlights go out ..and no starter.... is there a neutral safety switch somewhere
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« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2019, 06:55:18 PM » |
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All back together hard part was fitting the plastic shield up front and fitting the air filter, then the main fuel line getting that in right place .. short and tight space... engine runs smooth nice idle
At first start up pushing the starter button headlights went out.... working the red on off switch right bar with wd40 it started up and worked fine.... now the problem putting the engine into gear running it dies, i checked the micro switch on the clutch was ok..... engine off put in first gear .... pull clutch lever... push started button headlights go out ..and no starter.... is there a neutral safety switch somewhere
Yes. You need to either have it in neutral or the kickstand up. |
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uksparky
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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2019, 07:03:52 PM » |
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I feel a right twit.... yes side stand.... all ok now  |
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