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« on: July 24, 2016, 12:13:05 PM » |
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Just picked a 1999 interstate with 31,000 miles don't know bikes history would like to go through it where should I start on things of importance.
Phil
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Bighead
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2016, 01:07:13 PM » |
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Rear end. Not much more than that if it is running well.
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2016, 01:31:58 PM » |
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And all the fluids.ie: brake/clutch, engine oil, coolant and rearend oil when you pull ,check, and regrease.
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sandy
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2016, 01:35:00 PM » |
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Click on the Texas board and ask for help/info from some local help. When you change the rear tire, pull the drive unit and check splines and drive shaft. Get the latest info on spline grease and shaft grease. The bolt tightening sequence of the drive unit is important so ask when you get around to it.
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Roidfingers
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2016, 02:04:48 PM » |
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Check the shop talk articles. So much great info. Have a write up with pics for rear end by ChrisJ.
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2016, 02:44:24 PM » |
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And all the fluids.ie: brake/clutch, engine oil, coolant and rearend oil when you pull ,check, and regrease.
Fluids to me would be a given on any vehicle. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2016, 03:53:25 PM » |
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Comin up n 122000+ on my 99 I/S. That equates to 87000 miles I put on her since I bought her. That rear end maint I M H O is THE single most important aspect of the long lives these machines can achieve. A GOOD synthetic or dino oil is the next. And in my case anywho-good clean electrical contacts. Take awhile and peruse the tech archives here. LOTSA cursed good info on our rides of choice. And consider yer self warned-all those miles and all these years later-she STIL makes me grin!  Welcome to our sand box and the insanity-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.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2016, 04:02:16 PM » |
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Where abouts in Texas. Large area to cover. I'm northern side of Houston. Glad to help.
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« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2016, 05:47:57 PM » |
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Austin tx any help appreciated on rear end wk.
Phil
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« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2016, 09:18:58 PM » |
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Get a Honda manual or a Clymer manual for your Valkyrie. Lotsa information on the board you an print and create your own loose leaf binder setup. As many times as I've done the rear end service I still follow the procedure(s) laid out in the service manual. if you know which end of a screwdriver or a wrench to hang onto you can do your own service. 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.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2016, 08:37:19 AM » |
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I also have a 99 IS. Love it. Best bike of my life so far.
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« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2016, 08:48:52 PM » |
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Try going to Texas board. A lot of good people in the Austin and San Antonio area. Welcome to the family.
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