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« on: December 30, 2014, 05:34:06 PM » |
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Hello there,
I have gotten many requests from Valkyrie owners for the shifter pivot I designed for the 1500 wing. I got a good look at a bike on Saturday and see that it is something that I should be able to make. I don't know how many changes were made to the shift lever area over the model years. Anyone willing to provide a bike will get the mod for free when it is done. I don't think there a anywhere near as many Valkyries as wings so I will need some feedback as to interest. Please PM or just post in the thread.
Cliff,
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2014, 05:50:09 PM » |
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I can volunteer a 98 standard. Where are you doing the work?
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2014, 06:08:07 PM » |
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I forgot to mention that I live in Plaistow, NH. My transmission shop is in Amesbury, Ma.
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gordonv
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2014, 06:40:40 PM » |
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I was wondering if this is the reason that the Valkyrie requires a firm shift, and this would help with that.
Keep us informed when/if it is done.
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2014, 06:58:34 PM » |
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I am interested in the brace. Already seen your Goldwing brace (shifter wobble brace) I think you called it and wanted to investigate using it on my Valk, but haven't got to it. My 2000 IS shifts smooth, but the shifter is sloppy feeling and I have replaced the seal once. So I will buy one when available. Firefighter
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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2014, 06:59:38 PM » |
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I'm very interested in a product that would take the slop out of that shifter.
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2014, 09:04:54 PM » |
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Cliff,
I called you a few months ago wanting a pivot for my Valk. I'm glad you are going to modify the device for our bikes. You have designed a great device.
I was about to order one and attempt to modify it for my Valk. The attachment bolt your Goldwing version uses is present on the Valk in the same location with respect to the shifter shaft. On the Valk it is used for the rear attachment point of the crash bar to the transmission casting. A +/- 2.5 inch pipe spacer thru which the bolt passes thru is used between the crashbar and the casting. My plan was to cut out a section of the spacer and insert the pivot hanger bracket in its place.
If I'm wrong about the location of the shaft and casting bolt, you still have a good place to attach a properly designed bracket. I really think you already have 95% of the work done.
I look forward to buying one as soon as it is available.
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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2014, 09:16:59 PM » |
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I'm in.
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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2014, 09:21:25 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2014, 10:11:12 PM » |
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Funny, when I read about your brace for the 1500 Wing, I was thinking too bad it's not available for the Valk. I'd definitely be interested, but I live in San Diego so don't thing I can help,with your prototype.
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« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2014, 01:59:35 AM » |
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i'm in!
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« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2014, 06:33:35 AM » |
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heck great idea Im in that is something great...Im in Arkansas close to oklahoma border you can use mine 97 standard if close enough
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« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2014, 06:56:35 AM » |
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Cliff, I PM'd you about a month ago on goldwingdocs.com asking if it would work on the Valk. Glad you are considering it, I would be interested in getting one.
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« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2014, 07:27:13 AM » |
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I'm not sure I'm in need of this, but I'm in south central Mass just off the start of I-84.
I got a bike you can experiment with.
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Louis Durocher
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« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2014, 07:34:23 AM » |
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I would like one too!!!
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« Reply #15 on: December 31, 2014, 09:24:19 AM » |
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I am interested in this as well
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« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2014, 09:34:21 AM » |
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Yes, I can use one. Keep us updated.
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« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2014, 09:35:42 AM » |
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« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2014, 11:18:15 AM » |
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I'd be interested as well. Please keep us updated on your progress.
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« Reply #19 on: December 31, 2014, 01:04:50 PM » |
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I would also be interested
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« Reply #20 on: December 31, 2014, 01:52:56 PM » |
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Interested in this. I'm in for one.
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« Reply #21 on: December 31, 2014, 03:12:58 PM » |
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Looks like a product I would be interested in.
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« Reply #22 on: December 31, 2014, 03:47:31 PM » |
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I'm in for two. |
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« Reply #23 on: January 01, 2015, 05:29:12 PM » |
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Oh, yeah, I hate the slop. I'm in!
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« Reply #24 on: January 02, 2015, 03:41:50 AM » |
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I'm in too Cliff. As a matter of fact, so much so  that I PayPaled your account (oops). I got excited and jumped the gun not understanding that the present shifter pivot was not for Valks yet. |
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« Reply #25 on: January 02, 2015, 09:06:30 AM » |
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I must have an exceptional Valk. To my knowledge, the shifter seal has never been replaced with 90,032 miles on the odo. My shaft has hardly any visible movement, nothing like the GL1500 video. I put a dial indicator on the shift pedal itself and only have .165" of vertical play, nothing horizontally. To me that's perfect. Perhaps the covers on the GW are causing the problem...  |
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« Reply #26 on: January 02, 2015, 10:39:55 AM » |
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Like I said in the other thread regarding the shift lever modification.
A solution looking for a problem.
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« Reply #27 on: January 02, 2015, 01:18:37 PM » |
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Like I said in the other thread regarding the shift lever modification.
A solution looking for a problem.
I was thinking the same thing. My shifter shaft as a wee bit of play in it, by no means excessive after 67000 miles. By the looks of it a 1500 wing as a different arrangement? A Valk IMO would if anything just require a bearing and a mounting bracket to work has a carrier bearing? |
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« Reply #28 on: January 02, 2015, 01:59:10 PM » |
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I'm in for one! |
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I still have a full deck.
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« Reply #29 on: January 02, 2015, 03:42:41 PM » |
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I am interested... I have some slop in mine and the seal is beginning to seep at 76,000 on the odo
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« Reply #30 on: January 26, 2015, 04:58:52 AM » |
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I have a 99 Std I would love to give that a try.. Count me IN!!!
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« Reply #31 on: January 26, 2015, 05:30:54 AM » |
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I must have an exceptional Valk. To my knowledge, the shifter seal has never been replaced with 90,032 miles on the odo. My shaft has hardly any visible movement, nothing like the GL1500 video. I put a dial indicator on the shift pedal itself and only have .165" of vertical play, nothing horizontally. To me that's perfect. Perhaps the covers on the GW are causing the problem... I'd have to agree here. Mine has a bit of slop but nothing too bad. I will admit it's not the easiest bike to shift but that's due to getting to the shifter if you have floorboards and wear boots (have no problem when I wear tennis shoes). I solved this by doing some "bohemian riggin" and extending the rod (part with the rubber sleeve on it) out about an inch. Maybe I'm not seeing the whole problem and I do need one!! Can someone explain what this is going to fix? |
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« Reply #32 on: March 18, 2015, 07:08:25 PM » |
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I am ready to begin the pivot. Can someone local donate a bike for the project? It will be stored in a heated garage.
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« Reply #33 on: March 18, 2015, 07:17:15 PM » |
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Went out and took a look at Lesa's Valk, with 115K as opposed to mine with 26K and there is a definite difference. Will be interested in this as well.
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« Reply #34 on: March 18, 2015, 07:26:32 PM » |
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Can't help you with the Proto type bike – Seattle- but when you go into production I'll buy one. Thanks for doing this.
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« Reply #35 on: March 18, 2015, 10:44:34 PM » |
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peppilepew,
Have you talked with Hook about his rig? He was volunteering a while ago.
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« Reply #36 on: March 19, 2015, 04:47:22 AM » |
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I just sent Matt in Derry, NH a PM. He is local. Hook is a good 2+ hours from here. I don't want to inconvenience anyone. Sorry for the delay folks. It has been a brutal winter for me in many ways. I developed full blown sciatica that may put a damper on my riding season. I really wanted this done before Phil popped his head up through the snow.
Cliff,
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« Reply #37 on: March 19, 2015, 06:15:42 PM » |
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I am also interested in one, thanks
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« Reply #38 on: March 20, 2015, 06:06:46 AM » |
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I just sent Matt in Derry, NH a PM. He is local. Hook is a good 2+ hours from here. I don't want to inconvenience anyone. Sorry for the delay folks. It has been a brutal winter for me in many ways. I developed full blown sciatica that may put a damper on my riding season. I really wanted this done before Phil popped his head up through the snow.
Cliff,
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« Reply #39 on: March 20, 2015, 10:09:37 AM » |
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Yup bike is available, I sent reply to Cliff will call him tonight, Matt, Derry N.H.
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