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Poor Ol Harry
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« on: August 27, 2012, 12:30:10 PM » |
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To trailer my Valk ,1K miles I plan to shut off petcock & run carbs dry.....to avoid "THE LOCK"!! Any yaas or naas on this.Or better ideas& Thanks for your replies in advance
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jer0177
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2012, 12:41:30 PM » |
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Naay - better idea: Ride it!  |
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jmann
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2012, 01:13:51 PM » |
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Naay - better idea: Ride it! I 2nd that motion. |
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fudgie
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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2012, 01:21:51 PM » |
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Naay - better idea: Ride it! I 2nd that motion. harrumph! |
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Poor Ol Harry
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« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2012, 01:44:51 PM » |
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And I very well did that sort a thing.......40 years ago....but thats still good advice...thanks guys
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Motorider
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« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2012, 02:40:37 PM » |
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When I trailer my I/S, I turn the petcock off, but never bothered to run the carbs dry. Never had any problems to this point. However, if it makes you feel better, run them dry.
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Thunderbolt
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« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2012, 03:31:33 PM » |
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That should work fine. I turn it off and run at least part of the fuel out while loading. Don't leave it leaning on the kickstand. Tie it straight up.
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YoungPUP
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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2012, 04:08:53 PM » |
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Don't go cheap on the tie downs! You may look like an idiot using the 4" yellow trucker tie down straps, but atleast if something does go to sh*t the least of your concerns will be finding where the bike landed. You should see the looks I get when I use them to tie down my lawn tractor.
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jer0177
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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2012, 04:51:21 PM » |
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Don't leave it leaning on the kickstand. Tie it straight up.
And as much as you may want to, put the kickstand up while it's tied, and be very careful about loading the bike onto the trailer in regards to ground clearance - the crossmember that the kickstand is attached to WILL bend and it's a bear to repair. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2012, 10:27:23 PM » |
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Daddy Macs are the best tiedowns I've found or seen. |
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Thunderbolt
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« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2012, 05:07:17 AM » |
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For the tie downs, check out Cargo Buckles. They are like a seat belt, you just press a button and they roll off the reel, very simple. I have been from Florida to Co. with two bikes twice, no problems with them. When you get ready to take them off, just press a button and they roll up. I never have been co-ordinated enough for the other kind that takes three hands to operate. You will need the short attachment strap that gives you the second hook if you don't permanently mount them.  |
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Roadog
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« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2012, 02:52:27 PM » |
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No need to run carbs dry, just drain them. Very easy, just turn the drain screw 1/4 turn and they empty themselves. Drain each carb, each carb has their own drain screw. You will want to place a small bowl under drain hoses under engine. I do it every winter.
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