SANDMAN5
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« on: November 17, 2009, 12:19:21 PM » |
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I only have 54,000 Valk miles so I'm far from being an expert. But today I had to pull into a parking lot and WORK on my Valk!! Riding down I-26 I noticed one of my Bakers was wobbling, so I hit the next exit and found out one of the bolts was loose. Took off the seat, dug out the toolkit, tightened the bolt (and checked the others) packed up and hit the road again. I know, technically it wasn't the Valk that had the major mechanical malfunction, it was a bolt-on accessory. But still, I'm out almost 5 whole minutes of riding time.....in only 54,000 miles!!! What's next? Another headlight bulb?  |
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Mickey Runie
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« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 01:02:16 PM » |
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I don't know what you paid for it. I don't know how long you've owned it. But is it possible it's still covered under some part of the warranty? I hate to see you get taken like this. Five minutes, is five minutes, you know. Things like this should never happen until at least 90-100k miles.  |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009, 01:28:33 PM » |
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Bob I am so sorry you had to experience this and all by yourself too. I'm just glad you had the mechanical ability to handle that on your own. I certainly hope this is an isolated incident and not a bike wide problem. When and if I get my Bakers Wings, I will pay particular attention to this so as not to be in the same situation as I'm not the greatest mechanic. Again glad you weren't left completely stranded and congrats on your master tech abilities.  |
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Michael K (Az.)
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"You have to admire a healthy tomatillo!"
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 02:04:56 PM » |
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You beat me to it, R.J.! In the interest of humanity I was going to rid him of this blight and in the process, make this a better world! Dang it!
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009, 02:28:50 PM » |
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I once had the wire to the kill switch broke right up in the middle of the harness going to the handle bars. Bypassed the switch (at the switch) and that didnt work so we looked inside the headlight,pulled out some grass and dirt and when I pulled on the wires one of them was broken in the middle of the wire loom! Took 2 days to get that pile of honda back on the road. Pic's avail on request  |
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2009, 02:55:21 PM » |
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Yeah, you gotta watch those unreliable Valks. Two weeks after I bought mine, they had a recall, a RECALL! on the rear license plate bracket! I had to take it in for a replacement (bracket that is).
Something about Honda buying that part from HD!, jes kiddin' for you harley riders.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 03:17:13 PM » |
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I only have 54,000 Valk miles so I'm far from being an expert. But today I had to pull into a parking lot and WORK on my Valk!! Riding down I-26 I noticed one of my Bakers was wobbling, so I hit the next exit and found out one of the bolts was loose. Took off the seat, dug out the toolkit, tightened the bolt (and checked the others) packed up and hit the road again. I know, technically it wasn't the Valk that had the major mechanical malfunction, it was a bolt-on accessory. But still, I'm out almost 5 whole minutes of riding time.....in only 54,000 miles!!! What's next? Another headlight bulb? Sounds like your about to have multiple major issues, I'd unload it if I were you. I'd be willing to take it off your hands, but it ain't worth much what with all the mechanical issues and such. I'm willing to take a chance to help a brother out.   |
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2009, 03:57:39 PM » |
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this might call for a group hug......
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Stanley Steamer
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2009, 04:08:25 PM » |
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this might call for a group hug......
I only take group hugs from the PINKS....you old Boys can have at it though.... ... ...  |
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Skinhead
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2009, 04:17:22 PM » |
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this might call for a group hug......
I only take group hugs from the PINKS....you old Boys can have at it though.... ... ... Stanley, Where'd you buy that sweater your wearing in that picture? I've got one just like it!  |
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2009, 04:44:22 PM » |
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this might call for a group hug......
I only take group hugs from the PINKS....you old Boys can have at it though.... ... ... Stanley, Where'd you buy that sweater your wearing in that picture? I've got one just like it! The heck if I know, but my back is even worse....have to get the Wife to bush hog it from time to time.....and why is it that, the older you get, the more hair comes out of places you don't want it to??...such as ears, nose....etc, etc......I've already been told I have to get some "manscaping" soon....darn women!!.... |
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« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2009, 06:53:18 PM » |
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Replaced the right front turn signal bulb a couple years ago.
Other than that, no hits, no runs, no errors.
Ymmv, sheets
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Doc Moose
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« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2009, 07:09:29 PM » |
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I had to replace a lost tire valve cover once, bout sold the durn bike.... |
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Charlie
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« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2009, 05:18:05 AM » |
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I only have 54,000 Valk miles so I'm far from being an expert. But today I had to pull into a parking lot and WORK on my Valk!! Riding down I-26 I noticed one of my Bakers was wobbling, so I hit the next exit and found out one of the bolts was loose. Took off the seat, dug out the toolkit, tightened the bolt (and checked the others) packed up and hit the road again. I know, technically it wasn't the Valk that had the major mechanical malfunction, it was a bolt-on accessory. But still, I'm out almost 5 whole minutes of riding time.....in only 54,000 miles!!! What's next? Another headlight bulb? I'm feelin your pain, Bro! I had a bolt fall off my windshield pouches and my ride only has 25,000 on her!!! I am thinkin of sellin the piece of crap!!! (NOT!) |
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mikeb
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« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2009, 05:28:29 PM » |
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my wife stalled hers and i all most called a wrecker to take it away she only had it three weeks 2nd owner junk   |
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« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2009, 05:50:10 PM » |
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Ya'll with those heavily customized Valks with your bolt on wings...if you ride stock they don't come loose. No one told me that they'd be nut twisting involved in owning this bike.
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