biguglyman
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« on: July 20, 2013, 07:00:52 AM » |
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Towards the end of my "iron butt" ride home from Inzane, I noticed my valk wasn't idling right. Used to be when sitting she'd drop right down to about 900 rpm. This number gradually got higher and now seems to idle at about 1200-1400 rpm. I'm thinking the long ride in the heat may have toasted a few vacuum lines. Been thinking about a desmog anyway. Think that's a good place to start?
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Michvalk
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« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2013, 07:29:43 AM » |
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The little caps on the back of the intakes is the first place I would check. Then the rest of the vacuum lines. Intake gaskets last. Could take a can of starting fluid and spray around the vacuum stuff. If there is a leak, the starting fluid would cause the idle to speed up. Don't forget, the stuff can remove paint, so use sparingly  |
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2013, 07:40:46 AM » |
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A desmog would be a good idea regardless.
It sure would stop a multitude of problems that arise from a faulty smog system, yours not withstanding.
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Chiefy
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2013, 04:40:09 PM » |
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Push on the clutch (I meant choke) linkage down by the carbs. If the idle goes down, you're onto something. If not, then start poking around all those vacuum lines.
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« Last Edit: July 21, 2013, 06:27:41 AM by Chiefy »
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Michvalk
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« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2013, 06:53:30 PM » |
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Push on the clutch linkage down by the carbs. If the idle goes down, you're onto something. If not, then start poking around all those vacuum lines.
Choke linkage, Right? I think that's what you meant |
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fudgie
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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2013, 06:59:35 PM » |
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I rode her hard, prob hardest in a long time, last yr coming back from Sturgis. 864 miles from central NE to NE Ind. Rolled up to the deck and parked it at 330 am. Around 10a or so I was headed to see my partner at work and I had a hell of time getting her started. Crank and crank. Since then it has been fine. I just think I pushed her hard, if there is such a thing. ??? ??? Try it in a day or 2 and see.
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Chiefy
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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2013, 07:06:03 PM » |
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Push on the clutch linkage down by the carbs. If the idle goes down, you're onto something. If not, then start poking around all those vacuum lines.
Choke linkage, Right? I think that's what you meant Of course, I was just testing you.  |
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2013, 06:53:22 AM » |
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fudgie writes: I just think I pushed her hard, if there is such a thing. "Yes" and "no" You can push a motor to DAMAGE But, you cannot push a motor to a point of being temporarily "tired" (similar to continuously revving a motor to get it to run correctly) There is no such thing. A motor is either running correctly or it is not running correctly. A motor does wear out however. *** |
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fudgie
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2013, 02:18:55 PM » |
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fudgie writes: I just think I pushed her hard, if there is such a thing. "Yes" and "no" You can push a motor to DAMAGE But, you cannot push a motor to a point of being temporarily "tired" (similar to continuously revving a motor to get it to run correctly) There is no such thing. A motor is either running correctly or it is not running correctly. A motor does wear out however. *** Who knows then why mine was so hard to start that morning. Been fine ever since. ??? |
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Farther
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2013, 03:41:31 PM » |
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You rode her hard and put her away wet; who can blame her for being reluctant?
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salty1
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« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2013, 04:49:42 PM » |
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A desmog would be a good idea regardless.
It sure would stop a multitude of problems that arise from a faulty smog system, yours not withstanding.
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+1 I couldn't agree more! Best thing I did for my bikes, it's a piece of cake. You might want to synchronize your carbs before you put the tank back on. |
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phillipabailey
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« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2013, 06:53:01 PM » |
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Better to use propane than a liquid any time. If by chance something ignites you just have a flash and not a fire.
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