Desmog help requested in Toledo Ohio

[Toledo Mark]

I am in the Toledo Ohio area and would like to desmog my 99 standard.  I have looked at the directions on here and they are more than I want to tackle alone.  Is there anyone in the area that has experience and would like to lead me through it?  I am willing to travel a few hours if needed and am willing to compensate for your time.  Thanks,  Mark

[mrider]

i have a 01 standard and have thought about it but haven't found anything to guy would be thankful for the help to, but pretty sure i could it with something to follow thanks.   

[designer]

I live in Columbus, Ohio and haven't done a valkyrie.  But I have desmogged a VTX.  The directions are straight forward if you have the block off plates / kit.  Old be willing to donate my time and garage to help out if a couple want to make a trip.  I have every tool necessary. PM me if interested, we can have a wrench turning session. 

[fantsybikr]

what part of the desmog do you feel uncomfortable with?

[Patrick]

Desmog isn't difficult.. Normand's [Quexpress] article in shop talk or the archives is the best..

[Toledo Mark]

Other than the tank and air box are there any other things like the pipes I need to remove? 

[Mr Steve]

Other than the tank and air box are there any other things like the pipes I need to remove?  

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/desmog.htm

I used FX6's kit with the solid freeze plugs (no funky hold downs or jbweld filled holes).  Worked great.  It provides the freeze plugs, cover plates and gaskets.  The only thing that it is missing is something to block off the hole left in the airbox.  You can either find a large screw that will thread in with some RTV or just use a long bolt/washers/nut combo with some rtv (what I did).  It was easy to do.  I used zip ties to hog tie the air box to get it back in, cut the zip ties, then seat the intakes.  I found that a  twist of each of the intakes helped me see all around them to seat them (make sure they face the proper way when done).

I did not have to remove the exhaust to do this.  I worked around it.

[fantsybikr]

I desmogged my standard a couple years back. I don't have best memory but don't believe I had any problems. I think I did take my pipes off just to make it a bit easier..but not sure it is totally necessary. My advice is not to tear into it by yourself if your in a hurry, but that's just me. Do you have a well equipped garage?

[melloyellow]

Zues,  I have a 98 standard and live in Curtice.  I have not done the desmog, but have studied it.  I think it is very doable.  I have done two frame off Goldwing restorations and believe that I could do it.  If you would like help, just call or text me.  It would cost a beer or bourbon (or two) however!  419-340-7013.   Ernie

[Patrick]

Remove the exhaust ?? I think its a lot easier to remove it in order to ' plug the bottom hole '.. I always install new gaskets..

[hubcapsc]

Desmog isn't difficult.. Normand's [Quexpress] article in shop talk or the archives is the best..

That's what I used (Quexpress)... worked great.

The redeye guy makes a good desmog kit (I think it is him) with nice looking
plugs for all the holes.

A couple of folks have reported cracked top holes after they pounded in their
freeze plugs, I'm glad I cut off the tubes and used the plugs that are already there.

Eventually I helped Stanley Steamer installed a new redeye vacuum hose kit, used
"the string trick" to help us get one of the new hoses on. Just leaving all that stuff
on there and putting on new hoses to prevent vacuum leak is what I'd do for myself
if I had to make a choice again.

Look here for the string trick:      http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/AirBox%20VentHose/AirBox.htm

-Mike

[Russell Rice]

the string trick is fine but I do not think the rachet strap is the way to go. I have had my breather box off countless times and have never had any problems re-installing it. If the breather box does not go on easy there is something blocking it ( ask Gearjammer ) and all it takes is a little time and investigating to clear whatever is in the way. I have also had many breather boxes off other bikes, if it does not install easy I can almost bet it is because the owner has installed some after market item like water temp sensor, LED lighting, power outlet or something that has got in the way of the breather box. IF IT DON'T FIT DO NOT FORCE IT just my 2 cents!

[hubcapsc]

the string trick is fine but I do not think the rachet strap is the way to go. I have had my breather box off countless times and have never had any problems re-installing it. If the breather box does not go on easy there is something blocking it ( ask Gearjammer ) and all it takes is a little time and investigating to clear whatever is in the way. I have also had many breather boxes off other bikes, if it does not install easy I can almost bet it is because the owner has installed some after market item like water temp sensor, LED lighting, power outlet or something that has got in the way of the breather box. IF IT DON'T FIT DO NOT FORCE IT just my 2 cents!

Yeah, I've never had any trouble with the air box either, just always remember to check that all
the tubes are seated in the back where you can't see...

I didn't remember where the string trick even came from until I looked it up. Stanley Steamer
had printed it out, and I remember thinking it helped with replacing one of the vacuum lines...

-Mike

[YoungPUP]

2 tips.  ball end allen wrenches are the way to go for disconnecting the lower air tubes, that way you dont have to pull the exhaust. #2 just put the freeze plugs in far enough to seat them flush with the block.  A good inspection mirror, and a bright flashlight make it really easy to check the back of the intake tubes on the carbs.