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« on: January 25, 2016, 09:04:51 AM » |
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I've been looking into multi-point fuel injection for the Valk and I was wondering if any of you might have an old broken/bad carb laying around that I could use to base my drawings off of. My only requirement is that the slide area be in decent condition as that is the part that I need to take my measurements from.
I'd be happy to pay for shipping or if you're local, I'd be happy to arrange to pick it up.
Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2016, 10:14:12 AM » |
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Multi-point fuel injection. Now that would be sweet! Can't help with the carbs but what an awesome idea! It will be cool to see if you can pull it off!
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2016, 05:11:56 PM » |
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Icelander, my motor went to an engineer in Kelowna, who also wanted to use it for "playing" with.
The carbs where sold, but I either have the heads, or he does.
I also like the idea of an EFI system on my bike, for reliability and mileage. Would like to follow the postings if you do it. Please keep us informed.
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John Lane
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2016, 10:55:25 AM » |
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Hey Ken
This sounds like a fun project. Love to help, give me a call sometime I'd like to hear your ideas.
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2016, 02:52:09 PM » |
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Well...
I've been doing some digging and I'm having a very hard time finding injectors that will fit the slide opening. I haven't given up but with the UK trip and my friend's wedding, I haven't had much time to dig further.
There is an injector that might work from an older Fiat Punto but I can't find a US supplier. Closest I can find is China.
Also, the slide in these carbs are "t" shaped which means I'd need to machine some sort of a plate to fill the gap.
Sorry I haven't been the best at communication lately.
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2017, 04:42:49 AM » |
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Icelander I have a set of carbs that are still on a "junk" valk. Just need to get them off ....it might be a few weeks before I could get them off. You would be welcome to them. Raymond
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2017, 07:35:59 PM » |
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Here's a site with some injector info. Jeff K has had a EFI system for a long time on his Valkyrie. http://www.jkozloski.com/index.htmlDusty |
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2017, 10:36:45 AM » |
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gordonv
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2017, 12:44:03 PM » |
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I can understand doing your own thing, but wouldn't it just be easier to get a throttle body injected carb, dual, and graph it onto a GW GL1500 intake runners?
Why reinvent the wheel? Use something out there that is easy to get and cheap, from the wrecker. Harder part would be a controller.
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2017, 08:43:48 AM » |
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That's always an option, but I really like the look of the carbs.
The idea I'm working on would looks pretty close to stock.
It's a long term project. Easy isn't really what I'm looking for.
Besides, I'm a cheapskate. I'd rather build my own thing rather than spend the money for something off the shelf.
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« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2017, 06:57:24 PM » |
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Have you been in contact with Steve/Margret (the one with the black beetle bags) from Kelowna? He's an engineer, and likes tinkering with things. He's retired, so has time on his hands (I think).
I gave him my wrecked motor and heads.
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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2017, 05:29:11 PM » |
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I'll check in with him. I've been distracting myself from the project by noodling on how to add a temperature gauge to my bike. I don't like the "splice the radiator hose" method and picked up another t-stat housing. I'm looking at my bike now to see if I can machine another sensor boss into it and keep it looking as stock as possible.
The biggest problem is I can't find a gauge housing to put the 1.5" gauge into. I'm kicking around a few ideas on that as well.
Just to manage expectations:
I'm on a self-inflicted money diet. My wife is starting up a new business and her prior income was our spending money. I've collected a bunch of stuff for about four different bike projects and am now "playing with the toys I've got" for a while till things loosen back up financially. I haven't forgotten about this project, just waiting for a little more cash before I buy injectors. If I happen to find the right set at the wrecking yard then it might resume up faster.
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