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« on: February 12, 2012, 02:08:23 PM » |
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Which manual does everyone suggest for the DIY'er? I am moderately mechanical, no genius, but I can turn a wrench.
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2012, 02:38:24 PM » |
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tonyfan70
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2012, 03:38:12 PM » |
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I have a Haynes manual. I also downloaded alot of info from here that walked you through a great deal of the more common repairs and maintanence items. Printed them off and that info is in a folder next to the manual. http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/BTW Carls complete maintanence guide has been invaluable to me and is highly recommended. Thanks Carl  |
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JimmyG
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 04:01:38 PM » |
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Thank you. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2012, 04:03:44 PM » |
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Clymer shop manual is antoher optioin.
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2012, 07:38:27 PM » |
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I have a Clymer manual and the one from Honda and a LOT of stuff from our tech section and other places on the board i printed off encased in plastic and put in a loose leaf binder. I find myself reffering to all 3 before starting any procedure on my lady!!  The pictures available from those three sources help an awful lot also.  And if all else fails we have a LOT of people on this board that have been there done that. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2012, 07:01:26 AM » |
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I have read alot on the board about repairs and yes, tons of good info there too. I'm getting close............. I can almost smell the cooling exhaust pipes. I am going to look at one this weekend and may purchase if everything looks good. I expect to bring it home and do some PM work during the next few cold weeks to make sure all is well before good weather, so I am anticipating a manual or two. thanks for the replies. |
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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 08:14:04 AM » |
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JimmyG-before i get started-Welcome Home Bro. Just this moment took a good look at your avatar. If you have not bought yer fat lady yet there might be folks in your area that would be willing to loan you their knowledge before you lays yer money down. And i am aware of the fact that a lot of people will let you test ride all you want-after you buy the machine. And be ready for the change when you do start riding the Valkyrie. She has been known to take over and change lives. Again-welcome to the insanity-welcome home and RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2012, 09:47:35 AM » |
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I have a Haynes manual. I also downloaded alot of info from here that walked you through a great deal of the more common repairs and maintanence items. Printed them off and that info is in a folder next to the manual. http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/BTW Carls complete maintanence guide has been invaluable to me and is highly recommended. Thanks Carl I didn't know that Haynes offered a manual on the Valk. I know they have one on the 1500 Goldwing, but not one on the Valk that I'm aware of. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2012, 02:56:33 PM » |
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Thanks old2soon and BF.
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tonyfan70
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2012, 03:33:37 PM » |
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I have a Haynes manual. I also downloaded alot of info from here that walked you through a great deal of the more common repairs and maintanence items. Printed them off and that info is in a folder next to the manual. http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/BTW Carls complete maintanence guide has been invaluable to me and is highly recommended. Thanks Carl I didn't know that Haynes offered a manual on the Valk. I know they have one on the 1500 Goldwing, but not one on the Valk that I'm aware of. Yep, you're right...its a Clymers. Stuck on saying Haynes from the many cage ones I have. My memory is not what it....crap what was I saying? |
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