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« on: June 24, 2020, 03:17:52 PM » |
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Long day but picked up my new to me Valk. Won’t get into the details but it’s a low mile 2001. And I’m dropping it off Tuesday for a general service and timing belt.  JJ |
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Valkorado
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2020, 03:44:06 PM » |
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Didn't happen without pictures.. See it now. Purty bike.
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« Last Edit: June 25, 2020, 06:20:55 AM by Valkorado »
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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AwesomeDad
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2020, 03:44:58 PM » |
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Didn't happen without pictures.
Is the pic not showing? I’m seeing it... JJ |
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2020, 03:45:59 PM » |
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Nice. Like them Blue and White ones. I see the picture also.
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AwesomeDad
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2020, 03:54:15 PM » |
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Nice. Like them Blue and White ones. I see the picture also.
Thank you I’m kinda a fan of blue...  JJ |
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Bighead
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2020, 04:02:24 PM » |
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Do the service yourself not likely a mechanic at a bike shop has ever worked on one either. And you will save a ton of money plus you will know it was done correctly.
Oh and congrats.
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AwesomeDad
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2020, 04:14:44 PM » |
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Do the service yourself not likely a mechanic at a bike shop has ever worked on one either. And you will save a ton of money plus you will know it was done correctly.
Oh and congrats.
I have a local guy specializing in GL bikes. And yes I was shocked that the local Honda shop can’t work on anything prior to 2005. I have no issues doing it myself but the timing belt I want done right the first time. And I also want the bike road worthy ASAP. I already did most of the fluids myself when I got home. All they will be doing is the timing belt, coolant flush, final drive and brake calipers. I’d rather they get it in and started rather than me not getting to it for a couple weeks due to work... JJ |
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2020, 04:24:13 PM » |
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timing belt, unless mistaken, is 100K or so and you said low mileage so does it need done for what reason?
coolant flush is easy peesy if you can change oil you can do the antifreeze is one small bolt in front.
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2020, 06:29:11 PM » |
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You do know in case you decide to do it yourself later it’s two belts not one like car engines
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Disco
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« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2020, 07:25:36 PM » |
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timing belt, unless mistaken, is 100K or so and you said low mileage so does it need done for what reason?
New ones are cheap and his are probably 20 years old.  |
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AwesomeDad
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« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2020, 05:11:53 AM » |
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timing belt, unless mistaken, is 100K or so and you said low mileage so does it need done for what reason?
New ones are cheap and his are probably 20 years old. Exactly, and yes I ordered 2 belts. And he previous owner did nothing to it because he went by mileage. He had the bike 7 years never changed the oil.... JJ |
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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2020, 06:26:11 AM » |
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timing belt, unless mistaken, is 100K or so and you said low mileage so does it need done for what reason?
New ones are cheap and his are probably 20 years old. Exactly, and yes I ordered 2 belts. And he previous owner did nothing to it because he went by mileage. He had the bike 7 years never changed the oil.... JJ I'd run it about 100 miles on the new oil and then change the oil and filter again. |
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AwesomeDad
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« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2020, 07:54:08 AM » |
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timing belt, unless mistaken, is 100K or so and you said low mileage so does it need done for what reason?
New ones are cheap and his are probably 20 years old. Exactly, and yes I ordered 2 belts. And he previous owner did nothing to it because he went by mileage. He had the bike 7 years never changed the oil.... JJ I'd run it about 100 miles on the new oil and then change the oil and filter again. Probably gonna do about 3 changes the first 1000 miles... JJ |
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« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2020, 05:03:53 PM » |
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Looking good. I put a set of those pipes on my 97 Tourer. Gave me a headache so they didn't last long. Remind your mechanic that there are three O-rings to change and a sequence to torquing everything.
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Bighead
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« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2020, 06:48:34 PM » |
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Looking good. I put a set of those pipes on my 97 Tourer. Gave me a headache so they didn't last long. Remind your mechanic that there are three O-rings to change and a sequence to torquing everything.
Yeah he probably dont know that as he is a wing mechanic. |
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