John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« on: January 17, 2017, 09:50:45 AM » |
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My bike isn't either.  I'm thinking it's about time to check the valves, they haven't been touched since around 12k miles, I'm closing in on 50k. Idle has become a bit slower than usual, and at idle sounds like one cylinder is "poofing" a bit, you can hear it quite easy. Also have a bit of a click on both sides that comes and goes, depending on engine temp mostly. Guess maybe it's time to give it a good going over, haven't really done that is quite some time. It still will copy the hind legs of a dog. Haul ass......  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2017, 11:01:05 AM » |
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Valves, then a carb synch.
The new electronic gizmos are doing a better (and quicker) job than the old fluid in the long hoses on a board tool.
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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2017, 03:11:33 PM » |
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And since you are an old pro at valve stem seals........  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2017, 06:16:16 PM » |
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And since you are an old pro at valve stem seals........ Casey, I'm old...not a pro. I'm not getting any exhaust that would indicate need of new seals and have no oil usage, however my fuel consumption has increased slightly. Really don't want to pull the carbs but if needed...... When done I might come calling for a carb sync. If I do, I might set it up with my TwinMax then check it with your doodad just to see how accurate the TM is. |
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2017, 06:13:20 AM » |
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Valve adjustment would not be the first thing on my list.
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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2017, 06:32:01 AM » |
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then check it with your doodad
Lesa said "Hey, watch it,Buddy"...and something about sovereign rights when it comes to my doodad. |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2017, 07:33:59 AM » |
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then check it with your doodad
Lesa said "Hey, watch it,Buddy"...and something about sovereign rights when it comes to my doodad. Be sure to tell Lesa I would never, nor have the desire to, encroach upon those "sovereign" rights.  Been awhile since I've seen you guys, hope all is well up yonder. |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2017, 07:35:15 AM » |
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Valve adjustment would not be the first thing on my list.
I'm listening. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2017, 09:30:54 AM » |
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I guess 'poofing' through one carb could be caused by a very tight intake valve adjustment, but not likely. Do you think it is always the same carb or can it be moving around ?
I would check the battery, cables, and alternator output before I tore into anything.
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2017, 05:51:42 AM » |
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Exhaust stud bolt nuts tight?
They could cause the "poof" and ticking.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2017, 02:16:22 PM » |
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Well, as with most of my problems I've found the culprit: ME! Recall a few days ago I was talking about my ride at idle it just seemed to roll over rather than run smooth. And, I had noticed the gas gauge moving rather quick paired with some rather strong exhaust at times. Fast forward to a couple days ago when all that nasty weather came through. I backed the bike out and pulled back in closer to my 1200, thereby making room for the SUV to be moved into the garage and out of possible damage from predicted hail possibility. When I started the bike I reached for the choke since it had been a little cooler and that's when I discovered the last time I took the bike out I hadn't shut down the choke....it was close to halfway open. I took the bike around the block and it behaved like I'm used to it behaving. I seldom have to use the choke so when I do I have to actually remind myself to shut it down.....except this time. But it proves one thing about my choke lever mod, after at least ten years or more it still stays where put it. If Honda was still making these bikes, I'd sell them my plans, might make enough off it for a cup of coffee. It's the lever with the black knob, no more busted cable from the handlebars down.  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2017, 02:49:21 PM » |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2017, 06:01:06 PM » |
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Good one Harry, first time I've done something like that on the Valk.  Sure was a relief to feel it smooth out and run like I'm used to. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2017, 09:38:00 AM » |
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Good one Harry, first time I've done something like that on the Valk. Sure was a relief to feel it smooth out and run like I'm used to. When I flew air crew we had check lists.  Just sayin. RIDE SAFE. And-YUP-I duz fergit "stuff". |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2017, 01:18:00 PM » |
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Good one Harry, first time I've done something like that on the Valk. Sure was a relief to feel it smooth out and run like I'm used to. When I flew air crew we had check lists. Just sayin. RIDE SAFE. And-YUP-I duz fergit "stuff". Yes Dennis, when I was flying I always used a checklist, never seemed to use one when riding though. Maybe as the years pass I should give it some thought....if I can remember to do that even. |
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