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I live in Denham Springs and I am looking for someone that can sync my carbs for a reasonable cost. I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync. Anybody local that can help me out?
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2010, 08:55:02 AM » |
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Cant help, but in Denham Springs here as well, small world. Hope you are able to get this taken care of. Let me know if you find someone, as I may be interested in doing this soon as well.
Thanks
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2010, 10:12:00 AM » |
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I live in Denham Springs and I am looking for someone that can sync my carbs for a reasonable cost. I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync. Anybody local that can help me out?
I don't live far from you. I do a lot of work for some of the Louisiana crew. I live in Magnolia, Ms. I'm offshore at present but will be home the 30th. Will be glad to help you with this at n/c out of your pocket. I got all the stuff to do this. So if you need it done just let me know. David (Warlock Ms state rep) |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2010, 11:36:43 AM » |
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I live in Denham Springs and I am looking for someone that can sync my carbs for a reasonable cost. I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync. Anybody local that can help me out?
I don't live far from you. I do a lot of work for some of the Louisiana crew. I live in Magnolia, Ms. I'm offshore at present but will be home the 30th. Will be glad to help you with this at n/c out of your pocket. I got all the stuff to do this. So if you need it done just let me know. David (Warlock Ms state rep)  Good on you Warlock. Wish our state rep made offers like that  ................ |
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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2010, 11:48:36 AM » |
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I'm in Livingston, La. Been to Warlocks place a few times. Have to locate the map into Mississippi  . Need to get back up there to either replace all the vacuum hoses or desmog( maybe just visit). We can have a day up there when he comes home? Never syncronized anything on my bike yet. Might not hurt. Fuzzy (Louisiana) Mark |
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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2010, 01:55:39 PM » |
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I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync.
They clearly don't know what they're doing then. A compentent shop should be able to do a carb sync on a Valk Standard or Tourer in about 1/2 hour. With a six gauge setup, it's a 10 minute job. Interstates would take a little longer, because of working around the pods, but never four hours. I'd think twice before taking my bike there for any repair. |
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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2010, 05:05:08 PM » |
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Not a hard job and you usually can get some good conversations going around the old work bench. Hey Fuzzy, I offered to do yours while we were in Colorado in 06, but you were SKEERED. I think the words you used were something like "I'm afraid if we do it at this elevation, what will it be like when I get back home to LA."  I hope you and Cathy are doing well. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2010, 07:32:08 PM » |
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I am mechanically an idiot but built a manometer that someone posted plans on and sync'd my carbs.
Real easy to do.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2010, 04:18:34 AM » |
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I know. He's ALWAYS on a ride !! Haha |
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« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2010, 04:32:08 AM » |
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I'm in Livingston, La. Been to Warlocks place a few times. Have to locate the map into Mississippi . Fuzzy (Louisiana) Mark It's kinda easy Mark. Head east, that's into the rising sun. You'll have to cross a river to get here, either the Mississippi or the Pearl. Don't forget to bring your passport.  Marty |
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Jackleg
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« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2010, 11:08:13 AM » |
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I live in Denham Springs and I am looking for someone that can sync my carbs for a reasonable cost. I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync. Anybody local that can help me out?
I don't live far from you. I do a lot of work for some of the Louisiana crew. I live in Magnolia, Ms. I'm offshore at present but will be home the 30th. Will be glad to help you with this at n/c out of your pocket. I got all the stuff to do this. So if you need it done just let me know. David (Warlock Ms state rep) Warlock, that is an offer I can't refuse. I will get with you on the details in the next week or so. This community is great. FYI, I'm not even sure my carbs need syncing. 23k miles and I don't think they have ever been done. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2010, 11:19:05 AM » |
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done a couple of hundred desmogs and sync's. Give me a call hm 337-856-9692,cell 337-371-6799
Dusty
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CajunRider
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« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2010, 01:50:14 PM » |
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Dusty (Slammer) did my carbs along with setting the pilots... bike's been running GREAT since then!!
He's here in Lafayette, but worth the drive if you've never synced the carbs and set your pilots.
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Jackleg
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« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2010, 04:21:06 PM » |
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Wow....went from being overcharged for a carb sync to having multiple offers to help in one day. How great is this board?! I have been a VRCC member for a couple of years but rarely post. I appreciate the responses, especially since none of you even know me. Both Lafayette and Magnolia are about the same distance from Denham Springs so both are convienent. Gonna have to see whose schedule I will disrupt the least. I work a 9-5 work week so weekends are best unless I take a vacation day.
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« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2010, 05:15:37 PM » |
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just wondering, I used to work on a Interstate that was (green and silver I think) and a yellow and somethin standard from your neck of the woods.
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Jackleg
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« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2010, 06:43:58 PM » |
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just wondering, I used to work on a Interstate that was (green and silver I think) and a yellow and somethin standard from your neck of the woods.
Bought mine from a guy named Gary in Hammond. It is a 1997 standard, purple and white. He had several Valks at his place when I picked mine up. I believe one was a green and silver interstate. |
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