New member just got a Valkyrie has questions
Joe333x:
Quote from: Sixgunluvr on August 19, 2025, 12:40:23 PM
Quote from: HayHauler on August 19, 2025, 09:59:26 AM
Like wjamesfl said above, there is no harm in verifying the torque on the long bolts that hold the carb banks together. You never know, it just might stop your leak.
If it doesn't, then you can look into it further.
Hay 8)
Jimmyt
Ok Thats my next step. I took it for a ride this morning and the leak continues but it is very minor. Seems like if I get somewhere and wipe it clean it is dry when I get home….weird.
It's gasoline dripping onto a hot engine so it will evaporate quickly but it will end up leaving a greenish stain like this in the photo below. Mine started leaking fuel a little when I first got it and then it got worse to the point I wouldn't feel safe riding it. I rebuilt the carbs and, installed an electric fuel shut off as well as a non vacuum petcock.
HayHauler:
if it seems to be getting better, the o-rings might be swelling back up after being dry for so long. If it isn't dangerous, I would keep riding it to see if it completely stops.
Just my $.01875.
Hay 8)
Jimmyt
Sixgunluvr:
Quote from: HayHauler on August 19, 2025, 09:59:26 AM
Like wjamesfl said above, there is no harm in verifying the torque on the long bolts that hold the carb banks together. You never know, it just might stop your leak.
If it doesn't, then you can look into it further.
Hay 8)
Jimmyt
I just went out to check the nuts on the long bolts. Left side was firm so I had low expectations to start then I checked the one on the right side and it took about 3 to 4 mm of travel before it lightly went “tink.” I now have high hopes gonna let it sit tonight while I’m at work and see what happens tomorrow afternoon when I take it for a ride..
HayHauler:
Quote from: Sixgunluvr on August 21, 2025, 08:40:26 AM
Quote from: HayHauler on August 19, 2025, 09:59:26 AM
Like wjamesfl said above, there is no harm in verifying the torque on the long bolts that hold the carb banks together. You never know, it just might stop your leak.
If it doesn't, then you can look into it further.
Hay 8)
Jimmyt
I just went out to check the nuts on the long bolts. Left side was firm so I had low expectations to start then I checked the one on the right side and it took about 3 to 4 mm of travel before it lightly went “tink.” I now have high hopes gonna let it sit tonight while I’m at work and see what happens tomorrow afternoon when I take it for a ride..
:cooldude: :cooldude: :cooldude:
Please let us know how it goes.
Hay 8)
Jimmyt
Sixgunluvr:
Still leaking a few drops every few minutes up behind or including carb #3. Looks like I’m gonna have to try to get the carb rack out and send it off for a rebuild. Just need to find a close storage where I can start on it.
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