intake manifold o rings on 97 valkyrie

[blackvalkyrie]

I need to replace my o rings on my intake manifolds as they are leaking badly. Two questions:
1) do i need to use a sealant on the o rings or just install them
2) will i have to do any carb adjustments or just fire her up and go?

Many thanks

[big poppa pump]

 - No sealant required. Just replace old with new. I used very small amount of grease on the o-rings to make sure they stay in place.
 - Replace and ride.

[Patrick]

Don't use any sealant. Just grease to hold in place as mentioned.

You shouldn't have to make any adjustments, unless, adjustments were made while some were leaking.

[sandy]

OK Here's the upgrade. Use a #123 O ring in Viton or silicone. Don't buy OEM from Honda. My Vitons are several years old and haven't ever leaked.

[blackvalkyrie]

Thank you

- No sealant required. Just replace old with new. I used very small amount of grease on the o-rings to make sure they stay in place.
 - Replace and ride.

[blackvalkyrie]

Thanks for the info, but I already bought the oem rings...my bike has 75K on it..so at this point i'll ride it and then next time get those rings you mentioned... happy riding

OK Here's the upgrade. Use a #123 O ring in Viton or silicone. Don't buy OEM from Honda. My Vitons are several years old and haven't ever leaked.

[blackvalkyrie]

Thanks

Don't use any sealant. Just grease to hold in place as mentioned.

You shouldn't have to make any adjustments, unless, adjustments were made while some were leaking.

[hubcapsc]

when your intakes are off is an excellent time to feel around back in there
for rotted vacuum and carb drain lines 

-Mike

[Ricky-D]

Yeah, I think you're right!

My OEM O-rings only lasted 12 years.

Cheap crap.

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[blackvalkyrie]

good idea! thanks

when your intakes are off is an excellent time to feel around back in there
for rotted vacuum and carb drain lines 

-Mike

[blackvalkyrie]

LOL 

Yeah, I think you're right!

My OEM O-rings only lasted 12 years.

Cheap crap.

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