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Author Topic: Do you know a good Valkyrie Mechanic in New Jersey or Eastern Pennsylvania?  (Read 1878 times)
Slowlane1
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« on: July 02, 2024, 07:34:28 PM »
Anyone,

I have a 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate that needs a proper diagnosis for a slipping clutch and possible transmission rebuild.  Does anyone know a good mechanic in New Jersey or Eastern PA?  Lower NY State too.  The local Honda dealers do not want to work on bikes that are older than 10 years.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!  Thank you.

Please send me an email: awlutt@yahoo.com
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2024, 04:39:19 AM »
Transmissions in the Valk are somewhat bulletproof.

I'd suspect the clutch, specifically the famous revit failure.

Any  competent motorcycle mechanic can make that repair.

I did it and I'm barely a mechanic.
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98valk
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« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2024, 08:34:26 AM »
were are u in NJ?
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2024, 11:29:04 AM »
The only slipping clutch issue with a Valkyrie I have seen was caused by using oil with friction modifiers.  If this turns out to be the case, a flush and correct oil may reverse the problem.
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2024, 08:18:52 PM »
I'm trying to remember the exact symptoms when my clutch rivets went, but it was about 20 years ago, so....

If I remember correctly, the lever was a hard pull in close and although it worked, the clutch seemed to slip some.

Like Jeff stated, the wrong oil will do it.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2024, 07:44:05 AM »
When the rivets went on mine at around 100k miles, there was some chatter when releasing the clutch.  There were some rivets that sheared off and became lodged between the fiber and metal clutch plates.  This condition caused the clutch to slip due to the rivet separating the plates and reducing the surface area.

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