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rocketray
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« on: August 12, 2017, 02:26:01 PM »
what does a Valkyrie tune up consist of at 55k?--I got some new plugs and wires to install--the carbs were redone last year..Points?CDI?
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2017, 02:32:15 PM »
I put more gas in mine then......
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2017, 05:34:40 PM »
Put new plugs and you're done.  Why the wires.  Not sure if any of us have replaced unless the resistor went out.  Run a can of seafoam or similar a couple of times a year and ride on.
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2017, 06:50:00 PM »
When last were all the fluids changed? The shaft drive serviced etc etc etc etc.
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rocketray
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2017, 06:52:22 PM »
I had an "84 corvette--some 10 years later I replaced the plug wires and got some 20hp back..guesstimated by my 1-2 shift and tire spin
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« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2017, 08:05:31 PM »
Owners manual. Lists the things to do and when.

As for replacing "parts", wait until there is a problem.

Most have posted no improvement after changing the plugs. I put Iridium in instead. Good for 100K miles. 3x the cost of stock metal tips.

Motor oil at least once a year. Other oils every 2 years. 1/2 can of carb cleaner (any but Seafoam) every spring, and I try to fuel up with Esso with Techron as much as I can.
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