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tx blue
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« on: July 22, 2016, 12:48:22 PM »
What if any are the benefits of desomging your 1500 Valkyrie.
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Roidfingers
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« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2016, 02:06:11 PM »
You probably have had no response, because if you research using the search option it will give you 100 +- write ups. So your beating a dead horse, so to speak.
Just saying.
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« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2016, 02:20:44 PM »
Quote from: tx blue on July 22, 2016, 12:48:22 PM
What if any are the benefits of desomging your 1500 Valkyrie.

Gets rid of poor running/popping due to vacuum leaks.

Gets rid of all the crap on top of the motor for easier cleaning.

Gives you something to do in the winter.

Gives you some parts to put on the shelf.
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tx blue
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2016, 04:20:23 PM »
Thank's
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sandy
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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2016, 04:53:10 PM »
Other than Hook's comments, there is no HP gain or running benefits.
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« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2016, 08:10:55 PM »
Just did the desmog on my 1998 Tourer. Yeah. Eliminates any vacuum worries. Smoother idle in my case. Glad I finally did it. But. On another note.  It sit for 3 months. Now. She is getting horrible MPG. A burbling exhaust at low rpms in low gears. Guess I will have to remove carbs once more and thoroughly clean. Good Luck.
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« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2016, 11:01:37 AM »
Quote from: hueco on July 22, 2016, 08:10:55 PM
But. On another note.  It sit for 3 months. Now. She is getting horrible MPG. A burbling exhaust at low rpms in low gears. Guess I will have to remove carbs once more and thoroughly clean. Good Luck.

It's called Carb Cleaner! Try this 1st before removing carbs. Cheaper, faster and easier.

Berryman B-12, 1/2 can in 1/2 tank of gas. Run in the rpm range that is giving you trouble. Usually that means high gear, slow speed, so it gets into the slow jets.
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« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2016, 01:30:43 PM »
Quote from: gordonv on July 23, 2016, 11:01:37 AM
Quote from: hueco on July 22, 2016, 08:10:55 PM
But. On another note.  It sit for 3 months. Now. She is getting horrible MPG. A burbling exhaust at low rpms in low gears. Guess I will have to remove carbs once more and thoroughly clean. Good Luck.

It's called Carb Cleaner! Try this 1st before removing carbs. Cheaper, faster and easier.

Berryman B-12, 1/2 can in 1/2 tank of gas. Run in the rpm range that is giving you trouble. Usually that means high gear, slow speed, so it gets into the slow jets.

 cooldude You also might want to let the mixture sit in your carbs for a few days between rides.  Every other month or so I'll add a full can to a full tank on a day ride to empty it. Good luck!
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2016, 02:25:06 PM »
Getting ready to pull pipes looking at doing the Desmog is it worth the time or money.
Phil
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2016, 05:24:24 AM »
I think so. Not much money and time is not bad either. Cleans up top of engine and almost all vacuum hoses.
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2016, 04:11:27 PM »
absolutely ... pull the trigger            coolsmiley
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