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« on: September 15, 2009, 08:54:18 AM »
I know it`s out there but I can`t find. A step by step "how to" For all vac. lines. I know Gas size is 5/16" and Vac. is 5/32". And that is about as far as I go. Embarrassed I have a 98 Tourer with 22,500 miles, no mods at all. She runs great, 36 to 40 MPG, the way I ride. No popping on decel, starts w/o choke in warm weather. All seems to be "right on". So , why mess with it? I know sooner or later she will have a vac. leak. No, I`m not going to desmog, I don`t think. Undecided So I thought I would change lines this Winter if some of the smart ones here would take me by the hand and destruck--- huh, instruck me so I don`t screw anything up. Thanks for any advise. cooldude
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2009, 09:51:18 AM »
If you find metric size vac tubing, it's 3.5mm. If it runs good, don't mess with it. It's not like there's a catastrophic failure. The popping starts slow and gradually gets worse as time passes. Tighten carb clamps and get 6 #123 Orings in viton or silicone for the intake runners. Just keep parts on hand incase things go South.
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« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2009, 10:13:29 AM »
Take a look at this post.  Should have all the information you need.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,6059.0.html

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« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2009, 05:34:52 PM »
send me an e-mail sometime and I would be happy to come down and help you
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2009, 06:11:55 AM »
Thanks to all. I think I can handle it now. One question; does the air box have to come off ? I have read that it is a PIA to put back on.  Undecided
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2009, 06:17:43 AM »
Quote from: Dave Weaver on September 15, 2009, 05:34:52 PM
send me an e-mail sometime and I would be happy to come down and help you
Dave thanks for the offer. You are just looking for a excuse to ride to Ky hills. How is your daughter doing in College ? Was it Georgetown ? I forget, old age kicks in every once in a while.  Sad  Thanks again and be safe.
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2009, 10:32:28 AM »
Quote from: Spirited-6 on September 16, 2009, 06:11:55 AM
Thanks to all. I think I can handle it now. One question; does the air box have to come off ? I have read that it is a PIA to put back on.  Undecided


If your bike has not been de-smogged, it does have to come off.  Here is a tutorial for putting the airbox back on...

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/AirBox%20VentHose/AirBox.htm

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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2009, 01:23:07 PM »
Quote from: JoeValkIS on September 16, 2009, 10:32:28 AM
Quote from: Spirited-6 on September 16, 2009, 06:11:55 AM
Thanks to all. I think I can handle it now. One question; does the air box have to come off ? I have read that it is a PIA to put back on.  Undecided


If your bike has not been de-smogged, it does have to come off.  Here is a tutorial for putting the airbox back on...

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/AirBox%20VentHose/AirBox.htm

Joe


Thanks Joe.
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