texdoc77
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Riding the Twisted Sisters!!
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« on: July 17, 2016, 06:21:25 PM » |
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Shiny desmog video is now up, please let me know if it is helpful for you... https://youtu.be/YBnA57lEu_0 |
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For me Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. I may engage in religious activities, but at my core I am seeking to know Him more and to be like Him.
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mmvalk
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2016, 02:33:10 AM » |
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well done!
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2016, 04:55:23 AM » |
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I like that shiny kit as opposed to the freeze plugs I have heard about. Nice video
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BobB
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2016, 07:10:18 AM » |
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Version 2 of the Shiny Kit has much better brackets for the top plugs then the original kit. I actually used two of the OEM brackets when I desmogged years ago. Very nice video for those that may never attempt such a project. I just wish my hands could move that fast...  |
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« Last Edit: July 19, 2016, 06:26:04 AM by BobB »
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mike72903
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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2016, 09:56:08 AM » |
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Another good video. Thanks. Does anyone know what if any difficulties having an MCcruise cruise control installed might cause in a desmog procedure?
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Paladin528
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2016, 10:58:39 AM » |
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Great video but if I may, a couple of hints.
1) NEVER remove gasket material from aluminium with steel. You can score the aluminium and steel and aluminium don't mix well. Always use a plastic scraper.
2) Clean the parts and the area before reassembly. You dont get under there much so best to clean it. Dirt holds moisture and promotes corrosion.
Liking the videos though..
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BobB
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2016, 01:17:11 PM » |
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Another good video. Thanks. Does anyone know what if any difficulties having an MCcruise cruise control installed might cause in a desmog procedure?
A desmog is done as a precursor to the installation of many cruise controls. Don't know much about the MCcruise in particular, but I would think you may have a little extra hardware attached to the carburetor frame above the engine. Stuff to work around and probably nothing to be concerned about... |
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texdoc77
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Riding the Twisted Sisters!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2016, 02:27:03 PM » |
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Great video but if I may, a couple of hints.
1) NEVER remove gasket material from aluminium with steel. You can score the aluminium and steel and aluminium don't mix well. Always use a plastic scraper.
2) Clean the parts and the area before reassembly. You dont get under there much so best to clean it. Dirt holds moisture and promotes corrosion.
Liking the videos though..
Thank you for the tips, VERY appreciated. I will amend the video at my first opportunity. SC |
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For me Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. I may engage in religious activities, but at my core I am seeking to know Him more and to be like Him.
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2016, 04:45:14 PM » |
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I'm gonna bookmark that video. I'm gonna go ahead and do that now.  |
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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to  |
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mark81
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2016, 05:20:44 PM » |
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Great videos you should make one on cleaning the start switch and removing the rear tire and final drive
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Tfrank59
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2016, 08:50:16 PM » |
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thanks for making this video! I've had the kit for nearly two years and have been too chicken to do it  got no excuse now except she still runs fine but the second anything changes... |
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'98 Valkyrie, ‘02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...
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Paladin528
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« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2016, 10:23:32 AM » |
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One other small thing I noticed. The clips on the tubes weather it be vacuum lines or fuel lines or coolant lines, should be placed just behind the "Bulge" when installed not at the end of the tube. there should always be some tube after the clip.
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RGM
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« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2016, 11:23:38 AM » |
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Do all Valk have factory smog control or only the California models?
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Wayn-O
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« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2016, 12:40:48 PM » |
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The fact that you have to remove the exhaust makes me less inclined to do this unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise I would've done it by now. What exactly are the benefits, other than removing parts/lines that could fail later on?
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BobB
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« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2016, 03:24:01 PM » |
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RGM, all Valkyries have the equipment shown in the video. California models also had an additional canister on the left side near the petcock.
Wayn-O, actually you do not need to remove the exhaust. I know that I did not remove them. But one may need a flexible set of tools to access the lower center ports and you may have to also destroy the pipe to #4 on the left side...
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salty1
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« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2016, 02:25:49 PM » |
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Great job on your videos. I've completed three shiny desmogs essentially like you did in your video. I would encourage those folks who desmog their bike's to also install an electronic fuel shut off valve, a Dan Marc. Keep up the good work! |
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MarkT
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VRCC #437 "Form follows Function"
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« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2016, 06:47:36 PM » |
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Good work on the videos. Just want to suggest, as I did before, and this is not a criticism but a suggested shortcut cost and time saver - you can do an express desmog by cutting off, flattening and folding over most of the pair tubes with vise grips. One that's harder to get to, #1, you can cut off the tube and plug it with a bolt slathered with JB-weld - which is good to 400°. This makes it so there's no need to even go near the headers, or pull the exhaust. eg, like these shots. Done this several times on different Valkyries. Say Sam now that ya got your pipes, wonder if you'll make one of these videos on installing them...    |
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Valkorado
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« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2016, 07:36:16 PM » |
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Thanks for posting the vids, they are definitely helpful. Next time you do splines, please upload a video of that as well.
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