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« on: April 03, 2013, 09:29:48 AM » |
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Guys,
A few weeks ago i asked about the correct start up from cold on my Valk.
i went out to say hello to her this morning after not seeing her for over a month.
The instruction you gave me was, full choke no throttle. before I went through that procedure, I spoke a few nice words to her, rubbed her down and told her she is the most beautiful girl in the world and i would like to ask her.
In order to get a reply i gave her all the choke she wanted gave her a kiss, then turned her on--------
--- then she BOOOOMED to life with a ROOOARR, then she purred like a kitten.
So thanks for your help, now, Im just about to get on my leathers (she loves leather) and go on a BIG DATE. YAHOOOOO!!!!!
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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2013, 11:40:47 AM » |
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Doing it the first time is so sweet we all remember  |
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old2soon
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« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2013, 12:56:17 PM » |
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You ARE i take talkin bout a Motorcycle-right??  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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elpaso jo
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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2013, 01:55:17 PM » |
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But of course.God almighty would i call my wife valkyrie!!
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2013, 01:58:59 PM » |
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Talking about the first time of the new season the fat lady fires-up. |
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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2013, 02:17:08 PM » |
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But of course.God almighty would i call my wife valkyrie!!
I don't know-would you call her valkyrie?? RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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salty1
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2013, 05:37:31 PM » |
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Guys,
A few weeks ago i asked about the correct start up from cold on my Valk.
i went out to say hello to her this morning after not seeing her for over a month.
The instruction you gave me was, full choke no throttle. before I went through that procedure, I spoke a few nice words to her, rubbed her down and told her she is the most beautiful girl in the world and i would like to ask her.
In order to get a reply i gave her all the choke she wanted gave her a kiss, then turned her on--------
--- then she BOOOOMED to life with a ROOOARR, then she purred like a kitten.
So thanks for your help, now, Im just about to get on my leathers (she loves leather) and go on a BIG DATE. YAHOOOOO!!!!!
But when it's above 50 F, try starting her with no choke. The only time I need to choke mine is below 50. FWIW  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2013, 05:53:35 PM » |
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First time starting in the spring I have the choke on and I have to give it lots of gas. It will start on 1 then 2 then 3 and then they all fire up.
I use the choke to start up both of my Valk's all the time when cold. They start better without choke they will start but then die with no choke
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Let’s RIDE
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BobB
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« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2013, 08:01:16 AM » |
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My bike's name is Lady Val, my wife's name is Susan. I talk to both of them and both of them talk to me in their own way. Both of them start right up when I push the right buttons.  |
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Hoser
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« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2013, 09:20:48 AM » |
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First time starting in the spring I have the choke on and I have to give it lots of gas. It will start on 1 then 2 then 3 and then they all fire up.
I use the choke to start up both of my Valk's all the time when cold. They start better without choke they will start but then die with no choke
I hope I,m not harping, but that sounds like the choke is not all the way closed. Push down hard when it feels like it's all the way to the bottom. You can help it with the last quarter inch with a flat nose screw driver against the rails on side of the carbs.  Hoser |
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I don't want a pickle, just wanna ride my motor sickle  [img width=300 height=233]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/ |
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elpaso jo
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« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2013, 09:50:58 AM » |
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Hoser, you are correct, thats exactly what i was not doing, I thought the choke was fully on but there was another 1/4 inch left. I pushed more, and boom, she fired up.
i cant understand why it is stiff to push that last 1/4 inch, feels like i could break a cable.
Believe me, i fill her with gas, i check the oil levels etc etc, but i know nothing about mechanics.
Anything I have learned is from you guys, anything i want to know, I get it from you guys.
Anyway, im considering selling my Valk for one reason, I have arthritis in both knees and it aint comfy to ride anymore.
i bought it with 4,576 miles and put up only 500 miles on it. She has every extra imaginable all honda and all Valkyrie merchandise, no strobe lights though may I say, anyway she has to go very sadly.
Thats life!!
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« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2013, 10:27:25 AM » |
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Anyway, im considering selling my Valk for one reason, I have arthritis in both knees and it aint comfy to ride anymore.
Put your Valkyrie on a boat and move to Arizona and your knees will thank you for it!! |
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Thanks,
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elpaso jo
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« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2013, 12:09:03 PM » |
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man, oh boy would i do that in a heart beat. Move to Arizona mmm all that lovely sunshine, warm wind in my face all day every day!
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gordonv
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« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2013, 08:15:56 PM » |
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Hoser, you are correct, thats exactly what i was not doing, I thought the choke was fully on but there was another 1/4 inch left. I pushed more, and boom, she fired up.
i cant understand why it is stiff to push that last 1/4 inch, feels like i could break a cable.
Because you are pushing 6 carbs. My GW feels like I'm doing nothing at all it moves so freely, even freer than my Shadow VT1100T. |
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