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Author Topic: Need a Valk Mechanic in South Florida  (Read 1221 times)
mmvalk
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« on: October 27, 2019, 07:49:07 AM »

Let my 1999 Valkyrie sit too long and she can't maintain an idle.  Starts fine with the choke fully engaged but stalls when at idle.  I drained the carbs, put in about 2.5 gallons of ethanol-free fuel and a full can of  Seafoam and then Berryman B-12 (sat for a day).  Took it out this morning and rode it around my area hovering at 2k RPM.   Still no joy, still stalls when stopped.

May need a competent Valkyrie mechanic in my area (Boynton Beach), if the B-12 doesn't clear the low-speed jets.

Appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2019, 08:36:45 AM »

Have you tried adjusting the idle screw ?
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mmvalk
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2019, 10:44:03 AM »

hmmm, hadn't thought of that...  don't have access to my service manual...  would you know the location of the idle screw?  and do I need a special tool?

Thank you
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mmvalk
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2019, 11:32:11 AM »

found the adjustment screw and pumped up the idle to ~900....  any idea why the precipitous drop in idle speed?
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2019, 11:56:36 AM »

Sorry, just got back to this. If I was to guess, I’d say some of your slow jets might be slightly clogged. Maybe run some different cleaners thru it. Techron, etc.
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mmvalk
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2019, 01:09:30 PM »

thanks much.  will do!
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Rhino
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2019, 06:25:28 PM »

I don’t have a mechanic to refer. Wish I did.
So far just changing my own oil, or I ride to Rick Case.

Let’s ride! I am in Boynton Greenacres area.
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