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« on: August 18, 2013, 05:08:54 PM » |
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anyone know of a good mechanic that knows how to go thru the valk carbs? my nephews new valk is acting up and the carbs seem like a good place to start seeing how the bike was stored for a couple of years.
Hoping to get it running good so he can go on the dragon roundup in jasper!!!
Any help would be appreciated!
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fudgie
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2013, 05:37:37 PM » |
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Did you try running some seafoam or other carb cleaner thru it? Might take a few cans but you should see a difference. Thats the easiest way to start. Dump a whole can in and run it for a few miles and then let it set for a day or 2.
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2013, 05:39:31 PM » |
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If not I know a valk rider up there and he may know where to go. It'll be pricey, I hear.
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2013, 06:53:40 PM » |
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ok, thanks for the suggestions. we will try the seafoam. any other thoughts??
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2013, 07:58:13 PM » |
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Leo;
You might get some better help if you can define "acting up" a little better.
Is it running good while at idle? At low speed or high speed or not at all? With the choke on or not?
Need more info.
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2013, 08:03:41 PM » |
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At low rpm (1000-3000) it runs rough and sputters. At 3000-4000, it seems to run much better, but not great. It ran real good for the first couple of tanks, then just started doing this...
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2013, 06:47:53 AM » |
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That 1000 3000 R P M range sounds like the slow jets. Sitting for awhile with this alcohol gasoline we have these days gums the jets and bowl interiors up. B-12 Chem Tool is my cleaner of choice for the carbs. Dose it strong for 3 or 4 tanks and BE SURE to run it for a good stretch in that 1500 2000 R P M range to get the cleaner into the slow circuit. Park over night repeat repeat a few times. Let us know how ya do. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2013, 07:19:15 AM » |
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Will do!!!
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2013, 04:34:09 PM » |
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ok, ran b-12 around 1500-2000 rpms for 25-30 miles. I progressively ran better and better. seems to be running pretty good overall right now!! thanks for all the help guys!
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« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2013, 06:24:36 PM » |
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That will be $20 plz.  |
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« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2013, 07:21:02 PM » |
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OH YEAH! Im picking up my interstate from the dealer tomorrow. Im sure he will take that $20 plus a whole lot more!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2013, 08:13:37 PM » |
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Let's see here. You could have sent him for a carb job $400.00, no use of the bike for at least a week  Instead the VRCC board kicks some fine booty and for a $6.00 can of Chem Tool the bike runs better. This is why I like this board and Love my Dragon!!!! Michael |
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« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2013, 09:34:33 PM » |
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Amen!!!
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