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« on: October 27, 2015, 09:44:00 PM » |
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I have an IS that has sat for 3 years that I'm trying to get back on the road. If the carbs need to come off for cleaning, what should that cost? I was quoted $420 for this (1 hour per carb @ $70 per hour). Is this in line?
Thanx
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2015, 12:48:58 AM » |
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That would be cheap does that include removing them from the bike or you pulling them and bringing them to the shop. I just pulled mine and they are on my work bench waiting for new slow jets. Not that hard to pull couple of hours to remove.
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Mtn Valk
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2015, 05:18:01 AM » |
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About 3 years ago I was quoted $75/hr per carb, so yes that is probably on the low side. Keep in mind that is only an estimate as there is always the possibility of additional parts & labor depending on what they run into.
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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2015, 06:01:10 AM » |
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If they know what they are doing, that's cheap. If they don't, anything you pay is too much.
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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2015, 06:34:36 AM » |
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I got all the service records when I got my Valk. It was over $500 for a shop to clean the tank, pull and clean the cabs.
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old2soon
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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2015, 08:08:37 AM » |
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If you are some what mechanically inclined while involved it IS doable. I know one of the best people here for carb work BUT he lives in Tulsa Ok. He also has a new ultra sonic cleaner that is working gang busters. MAYBE pull carbs and send them to him for the internals. P M him for yuks and giggles. Oh-he goes by Atticrat on this here forum. On the plus side-when he's done with the cabs-they ARE right. Ask my brother-da prez-he has a set redone by Atticrat. And THEN he digisynced them-and my I/S was digisynced-well digisync is now plug for BonS-again a board ember and board sponsor. This post should give you a few options to mull over!  Believe Atticrats thing about airwings has his Phone number included. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2015, 11:46:53 AM » |
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$420.00 Holy smokes!! I need to raise my price.
I know Bob in Tulsa and he does an awesome job. I pull them off the bike, take them apart, so each one, install new carb kits, put carbs back together, install back in bike, and synch carbs. I hate asking for money but having five kids my time is worth something more than I thought before the kids. I know that between soaking the carbs for 3 hrs it takes 6 hrs in the bath and about an hour per carb sounds about right.
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quirkyguy001
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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2015, 02:25:51 PM » |
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I had mine done by Attic Rat. He takes a lot more time then an hour per carb. You might want to check with him, he is higher, but really does a great job. I won't say what he does, but e mail him and he will tell you. He is a member
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gordonv
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2015, 05:04:09 PM » |
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Does the bike start and run? Fresh gas?
If so, try the cheaper way first. Carb cleaner in fresh gas, high strength. Ask more if it runs. I would rather spend $10 on carb cleaner that will/might get it running after a season of riding, instead of what should cost more than $500 to do, more if you don't remove the carbs yourself.
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Atl-Jerry
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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2015, 08:53:08 PM » |
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Thanx for the responses, much appreciated. I haven't got the tank back yet so today I pulled the plugs and sprayed in some WD40 and turned it over several times to ensure it wasn't locked. I put in the new battery and connected a temporary fuel tank and it fired up and ran after about 10 seconds on the starter. After about 15 seconds it smoothed out and ran on all cylinders. I didn't expect that.
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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2015, 07:11:53 AM » |
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Was that price including parts? No mention of that.
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Atl-Jerry
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« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2015, 08:27:48 AM » |
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No, labor only, parts extra.
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valkyriemc
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2015, 02:23:26 PM » |
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When I did my carbs a couple of years ago I used a youtube video that really helped. That and patience. G/L https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDLTpQCTBsc |
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