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Title: Praise Post by: Dirty Dave on April 14, 2025, 12:41:49 PM Here in Canada I have to store my 97 Valk sometimes 50/50 of the year yet....
Every Spring with one quick jab of the starter she fires right up as if I rode it yesterday. With 6 carbs?! I haven't had to touch them in 20 years. I own 3 bikes and still freak over the looks & performance of the Valk. I can't get past one year with my Gl 1000 where I don't hafta pull the carbs apart again, even after draining them dry for storage. My Kawasaki Z900RS is a fine machine but... IT AIN'T NO VALKYRIE Sorry, just can't believe the fine ride even with 100K on the clock. Title: Re: Praise Post by: Challenger on April 14, 2025, 04:21:59 PM :cooldude: :D
Title: Re: Praise Post by: 98valk on April 15, 2025, 04:48:16 AM Here in Canada I have to store my 97 Valk sometimes 50/50 of the year yet.... Every Spring with one quick jab of the starter she fires right up as if I rode it yesterday. With 6 carbs?! I haven't had to touch them in 20 years. I own 3 bikes and still freak over the looks & performance of the Valk. I can't get past one year with my Gl 1000 where I don't hafta pull the carbs apart again, even after draining them dry for storage. My Kawasaki Z900RS is a fine machine but... IT AIN'T NO VALKYRIE Sorry, just can't believe the fine ride even with 100K on the clock. "even after draining them dry for storage." this u should never do, only way to actually have the carbs fully dry is by dropping the bowls. Always have Sta-bil Storage in the fuel and leave the fuel full for storage. make sure the treated fuel gets into the carbs. Title: Re: Praise Post by: h13man on April 15, 2025, 05:52:42 AM Pretty much the same scenario with my Valk but at 51,000 mi. Seafoamed the carbs in the beginning, replaced manifold o'rings and the rear #6204 bearing. Presently doing the brake systems with new lines, etc. Had to hit the start button 2x this years startup. :smitten:
Title: Re: Praise Post by: 98valk on April 15, 2025, 06:49:37 AM Pretty much the same scenario with my Valk but at 51,000 mi. Seafoamed the carbs in the beginning, replaced manifold o'rings and the rear #6204 bearing. Presently doing the brake systems with new lines, etc. Had to hit the start button 2x this years startup. :smitten: OEM o-rings don't like the chemicals in seafoam. expect one day a rebuild will be needed. your dime. Title: Re: Praise Post by: Valker on April 15, 2025, 07:08:53 AM Pretty much the same scenario with my Valk but at 51,000 mi. Seafoamed the carbs in the beginning, replaced manifold o'rings and the rear #6204 bearing. Presently doing the brake systems with new lines, etc. Had to hit the start button 2x this years startup. :smitten: OEM o-rings don't like the chemicals in seafoam. expect one day a rebuild will be needed. your dime. I currently have 239,600 on my 98 Valk. I've frequently used Seafoam and have never had to touch my carbs. All OEM. Title: Re: Praise Post by: 98valk on April 15, 2025, 08:09:40 AM Pretty much the same scenario with my Valk but at 51,000 mi. Seafoamed the carbs in the beginning, replaced manifold o'rings and the rear #6204 bearing. Presently doing the brake systems with new lines, etc. Had to hit the start button 2x this years startup. :smitten: OEM o-rings don't like the chemicals in seafoam. expect one day a rebuild will be needed. your dime. I currently have 239,600 on my 98 Valk. I've frequently used Seafoam and have never had to touch my carbs. All OEM. your lucky since chemical charts don't lie. also the low temp solvents in SF solidify on the back of the hot valves, reducing flow, decreasing HP and MPG. |