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« Reply #81 on: July 22, 2016, 01:33:01 PM » |
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Bill and I are in the garage as we speak, humidity is a mess but he has not complained about a single thing. Bill is a great guy to be working with. He has set my garage up like a mobile shop and could work on the bike with his eyes blind folded. Watching him work cements the idea that this shade tree mechanic made the best decision in a while. I will post a follow up at a later time.
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« Reply #84 on: July 24, 2016, 01:39:18 AM » |
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I'm about 2 hours from Hover Al. I am in need of carb overhal on my Interstate. When do you think you will be in that you will be in the area?l
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« Reply #85 on: July 24, 2016, 01:48:19 AM » |
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Update: Anyone willing to host for me to work on Valk at your place and that way someone can come to host in Atlanta to make it easier for me? Let me know and make sure have good room for my truck and trailer.
If none then I will have to come to each place.
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« Reply #86 on: July 24, 2016, 04:49:43 AM » |
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« Reply #87 on: July 24, 2016, 01:56:47 PM » |
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« Reply #88 on: July 24, 2016, 06:38:39 PM » |
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Hey Britman Do you have room for BigBF? I think he will promise not to burn down this house, maybe Already been in contact. |
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« Reply #89 on: July 24, 2016, 07:25:14 PM » |
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Just wanted to follow up on Bills visit. Bill did a Final Drive service, changed the U Joint, did the Desmog, a Carb Sync, changed the Intake O Rings, checked the Petcock, changed a few vacuum lines, and put the correct hardware on the left side engine hanger. I had a rear tire put on while Bill had the rear wheel off as well. I changed the risers out for a set of Deuce style and took a nice ride this morning. Everything is perfect. It was a pleasure having Bill and his 4 legged companion with us for a couple days, great time.  In the process. Bill will set up a mobile shop with ventilation, lift, table and all tools needed.  |
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« Reply #90 on: July 24, 2016, 07:33:08 PM » |
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« Reply #91 on: July 24, 2016, 09:03:14 PM » |
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Hey Britman Do you have room for BigBF? I think he will promise not to burn down this house, maybe Have I burn your house down after I fixed electric work in your house? LoL... |
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« Reply #92 on: July 24, 2016, 09:04:54 PM » |
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Just wanted to follow up on Bills visit. Bill did a Final Drive service, changed the U Joint, did the Desmog, a Carb Sync, changed the Intake O Rings, checked the Petcock, changed a few vacuum lines, and put the correct hardware on the left side engine hanger. I had a rear tire put on while Bill had the rear wheel off as well. I changed the risers out for a set of Deuce style and took a nice ride this morning. Everything is perfect. It was a pleasure having Bill and his 4 legged companion with us for a couple days, great time. In the process. Bill will set up a mobile shop with ventilation, lift, table and all tools needed. Thanks...  |
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« Reply #94 on: July 25, 2016, 10:07:03 AM » |
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Just waved goodbye to BigBF this morning as his Mobile Wrench Party heads toward Sherrills Ford NC, Easley SC, Murphy NC, Savannah GA, Atlanta GA, and regions beyond  My generous nephew about 30 miles away allowed BikerGirl and me to host Bill, his companion Australian Shepherd, and Bill's HUGE rig out at his farm. Bill was even able to create a 230V connector which allowed him to slave off my nephew's power supply for his rig rather than having to use his generator. No doubt Bill appreciated this! Now, if you are on BigBF's destination list and you are the least concerned about whether or not you can host his rig, your concerns are probably justified. The truck and trailer are longer than an 18 wheeler and possibly as wide. I simply could not have hosted Bill without my nephew's assistance, and the good thing is that Bill had a great place to work with his "home away from home" rig right next to our work area. Anyway, having set up Bill's trailer the evening before, over a looooong 10 hour day we knocked out a final drive service (pretty dry at 68K miles but in good condition), rear wheel bearings, and new f/r brake pads with an excellent caliper cleaning service. We also did a carb sync, discovered two of the pilot screws completely seized (WTF?!?), and a resync once this problem was corrected. I've got a LOT of chrome on this bike  but Bill patiently worked around all the bling and buttoned everything back up afterward. The bike performs great - with the improvement in braking being the most noticeable improvement. It was simply a pleasure and a fantastic learning experience for this 59 year old kid to watch this skilled, meticulous Valk mechanic work. Safe travels, Bill - see you at Inzane XVII!  BigBF At Work  BigBF At Play |
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« Reply #95 on: July 25, 2016, 10:38:17 AM » |
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Just waved goodbye to BigBF this morning as his Mobile Wrench Party heads toward Sherrills Ford NC, Easley SC, Murphy NC, Savannah GA, Atlanta GA, and regions beyond My generous nephew about 30 miles away allowed BikerGirl and me to host Bill, his companion Australian Shepherd, and Bill's HUGE rig out at his farm. Bill was even able to create a 230V connector which allowed him to slave off my nephew's power supply for his rig rather than having to use his generator. No doubt Bill appreciated this! Now, if you are on BigBF's destination list and you are the least concerned about whether or not you can host his rig, your concerns are probably justified. The truck and trailer are longer than an 18 wheeler and possibly as wide. I simply could not have hosted Bill without my nephew's assistance, and the good thing is that Bill had a great place to work with his "home away from home" rig right next to our work area. Anyway, having set up Bill's trailer the evening before, over a looooong 10 hour day we knocked out a final drive service (pretty dry at 68K miles but in good condition), rear wheel bearings, and new f/r brake pads with an excellent caliper cleaning service. We also did a carb sync, discovered two of the pilot screws completely seized (WTF?!?), and a resync once this problem was corrected. I've got a LOT of chrome on this bike but Bill patiently worked around all the bling and buttoned everything back up afterward. The bike performs great - with the improvement in braking being the most noticeable improvement. It was simply a pleasure and a fantastic learning experience for this 59 year old kid to watch this skilled, meticulous Valk mechanic work. Safe travels, Bill - see you at Inzane XVII! BigBF At Work BigBF At Play Thank you and tell your nephew thank you too... Nice farm and my Aussie get the taste what's real farm is like.... Your nephew's wife is cute but tough lady and she shake my hand like big Football players and she's like 5'-1" I thought my hand crushed I think little sore lol I'm just kidding. It was your bike trying to pull the intake tube with air horn in the way damn air horn you should have got mine Quad horn then my hand will be ok. No I'm just kidding Woton lol.... FYI: I will go to Savannah SC after Atlanta GA to rebuilt the carburetors... Then go to near Baton Rouge LA then going to Alabama then on way up to Ohio I hope to make it for my nephew wedding on Aug 20 I think I got plenty time if I don't make it good I don't want tie around my neck and suit ha ha ha my wife can kill me at home in AZ lol Anyone from Florida can come to see me at Savannah GA. I asked owner and he said sure... I will need to finish his bike first before anyone can come ok. Or some where in between Savannah GA to Baton Rouge LA. I can stop by on the way to west.... Thanks Woton and Bikergirl. It was good to see you two again last time at Inzane we didn't see much and I was so busy working on Valk at Inzane. |
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« Reply #96 on: July 25, 2016, 03:04:47 PM » |
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Big BF, whats your estimated arrival into Alabama ?
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« Reply #97 on: July 26, 2016, 08:53:28 PM » |
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Big BF, whats your estimated arrival into Alabama ?
I do not know yet. What I can tell u where I am going and too many Valk to work as well. Going to Greenville SC then to Murphy NC then to Atlanta then to Savannah GA then to Baton Rouge then to Alabama and on way up to Ohio then Michigan. |
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« Reply #98 on: July 26, 2016, 08:54:07 PM » |
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Update: Next stop will be in Greenville SC.
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« Reply #99 on: July 28, 2016, 12:29:49 AM » |
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Update: Just finish swapped overhaul Carburetors. All good. Next trip will be Murphy NC.
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« Reply #100 on: July 28, 2016, 03:42:56 AM » |
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Going to Greenville SC then to Murphy NC then to Atlanta then to Savannah GA then to Baton Rouge then to Alabama and on way up to Ohio then Michigan.
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« Reply #101 on: July 28, 2016, 09:14:31 AM » |
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Bill: Looks like we have about 6 bikes that can be at my place for repair. Please give ETA, may have to arrange my calandar. Belleville is less than 1 hour East of Devils Lake straight down US12. Plenty of room for you, dog, trailer, hookups, etc. CHEERS |
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« Reply #102 on: July 28, 2016, 11:21:19 AM » |
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Bill: Looks like we have about 6 bikes that can be at my place for repair. Please give ETA, may have to arrange my calandar. Belleville is less than 1 hour East of Devils Lake straight down US12. Plenty of room for you, dog, trailer, hookups, etc. CHEERS I should be there around Aug 28-29 |
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« Reply #103 on: July 31, 2016, 08:44:58 PM » |
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Update: I'm in north of Atlanta GA and at Britman's place. Let me know if you guy need your bike fix bring over. Do let me or Britman know ok |
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Update: I'm in north of Atlanta GA and at Britman's place. Let me know if you guy need your bike fix bring over. Do let me or Britman know ok Roswell, GA |
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« Reply #105 on: August 01, 2016, 09:33:53 AM » |
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« Reply #106 on: August 01, 2016, 05:29:06 PM » |
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where and when will you be in Ohio....my bike needs a full service and I am not a mechanic LOL oh and the picture is the wrong bike... I now have a 98 tourer with 52,000 miles with no previous work history
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« Reply #107 on: August 01, 2016, 09:08:39 PM » |
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where and when will you be in Ohio....my bike needs a full service and I am not a mechanic LOL oh and the picture is the wrong bike... I now have a 98 tourer with 52,000 miles with no previous work history
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« Reply #108 on: August 05, 2016, 10:43:16 PM » |
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Update: I'm in Stateboro GA.
Working on Valk lot...
Final drive, driveshaft, and u-joint all good
Oh I just found out the U-joint for Valk is on back order I tried to order two more but nothing happen and I checked that's how I found out. They better keep making that u-joint for Valk.....
Anyway Replace rear wheel bearings, De-smog, replace o-rings for intake tubes, carb sync, timing belt and pulley, rebuilt forks replace front wheel bearings almost done and soon going to Savannah GA for overhaul carburetors.
It's nice to have A/C in shop... Oh yeah!
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« Reply #109 on: August 06, 2016, 06:35:08 AM » |
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Sounds like you stopped here at the right time.
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« Reply #111 on: August 08, 2016, 05:04:11 AM » |
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Sounds like you stopped here at the right time.
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« Reply #113 on: August 08, 2016, 05:09:18 AM » |
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I'm in Savannah GA.
Since Saturday evening. Awesome shop with big bad ass A/C in shop.
Working on rebuilt carb on his I/S.
I should finish it today and will hit the road tomorrow.
Next stop in Baton Rouge LA.
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« Reply #114 on: August 08, 2016, 05:46:15 AM » |
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Bf do you want to make a stop over near Jackson ms, I have plenty of room a AC shop and five acres.?My interstate could use some tlc. Tks Eddie
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« Reply #115 on: August 08, 2016, 07:19:57 AM » |
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I hate I'm just seeing this!! Would have had you do some carb work. I'm close to Savannah. Actually half way between Savannah and Macon off I16.
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« Reply #116 on: August 08, 2016, 09:55:42 PM » |
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I hate I'm just seeing this!! Would have had you do some carb work. I'm close to Savannah. Actually half way between Savannah and Macon off I16.
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« Reply #118 on: August 10, 2016, 05:04:40 AM » |
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BigBF, Will you be passing through Texas on your way home to Arizona? Not going home just yet... I will be going to Baton Rouge LA then start ahead to Ohio / Michigan from there. Yes I will be in Texas late Sept. |
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BigBF, Will you be passing through Texas on your way home to Arizona? Not going home just yet... I will be going to Baton Rouge LA then start ahead to Ohio / Michigan from there. Yes I will be in Texas late Sept. where/when will you be in Ohio? |
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