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« on: March 19, 2018, 07:16:42 AM » |
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I would appreciate a bit of help on this, thus the post on the general board rather than the tech board. I'm seeking a worker for compensation, as I'm inept at mechanical skills apparently.
Need either recommendation for a reasonable priced motorcycle mechanic or someone in the forum who knows how to turn a wrench. Thanks in advance, read below if you want to know what's happening.
I bought a 97 F6 last fall and only ridden it around 150 miles. It didn't like the cold fall weather and it didn't run great (three cylinders didn't run at times). So, cleaned the carbs and put new spark plugs in and reassembled--ran on idle prior to reassembly during test. Yesterday, it ran idle after putting the gas tank on, but the instant I gave it just a bit of throttle, it stopped. Repeat and repeat and this morning it didn't want to start at all. Battery charger was on it between efforts. I'm out of ideas and not mechanically inclined to begin with so am seeking help.
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2018, 07:32:13 AM » |
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I live in New Haven IN. NE corner. I have been known to work on a few Valkyries. I sent you a private message with my number....
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2018, 08:20:45 AM » |
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I live in New Haven IN. NE corner. I have been known to work on a few Valkyries. I sent you a private message with my number....
I'll vouch for Mark  Where are you located? |
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2018, 09:02:06 AM » |
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I live in New Haven IN. NE corner. I have been known to work on a few Valkyries. I sent you a private message with my number....
I'll vouch for Mark Where are you located? Ditto. If MAD6Gun can't get it running right, it's terminal. He's spent time on my '98 and I'll vouch for him too. |
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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2018, 09:26:12 AM » |
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I'm near Logansport-Peru area. New Haven is about two hours from me
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2018, 09:29:16 AM » |
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You are near Kep and Frye. Maybe they will see this too.
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2018, 10:08:05 AM » |
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While Mark has Not worked on my Phatt Ghurl I KNOW he is qualified! You walk into his Shop you just KNOW he be a gear head!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2018, 08:13:44 PM » |
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I would appreciate a bit of help on this, thus the post on the general board rather than the tech board. I'm seeking a worker for compensation, as I'm inept at mechanical skills apparently.
Need either recommendation for a reasonable priced motorcycle mechanic or someone in the forum who knows how to turn a wrench. Thanks in advance, read below if you want to know what's happening.
I bought a 97 F6 last fall and only ridden it around 150 miles. It didn't like the cold fall weather and it didn't run great (three cylinders didn't run at times). So, cleaned the carbs and put new spark plugs in and reassembled--ran on idle prior to reassembly during test. Yesterday, it ran idle after putting the gas tank on, but the instant I gave it just a bit of throttle, it stopped. Repeat and repeat and this morning it didn't want to start at all. Battery charger was on it between efforts. I'm out of ideas and not mechanically inclined to begin with so am seeking help.
I'm in Logansport and would love to help you out , I just happen to be extremely busy , but if you are willing and there is any way to get it to my shop , I would work on it in between jobs. I'll send you a PM with my number and you can text me.I also have a Digi-sync and can sync the carbs. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2018, 02:16:30 AM » |
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I can also vouch for my son Mark. He has 20k in tools, two motorcycle lifts, digisync, etc. Three car garage. He has worked on my Valkyrie, my 750 Nighthawk, my Magna, and my VStrom, both of my Miatas, my Mazda Six, installed a supercharger on my past Toyota, and helped me put a sidecar on the Valkyrie. He's changed engines in my oldest son's Pacific Coast (not an easy task with all the Tupperwear). This is a blatant sales talk on the part of his ole man,  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2018, 07:41:57 PM » |
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Hey, been riding my '97 and all thanks to Mark's handy work! He did a great job and I recommend his work.
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2018, 04:20:44 AM » |
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Hey, been riding my '97 and all thanks to Mark's handy work! He did a great job and I recommend his work.
Thanks Steve. I'm glad I could help get your bike up and running like it's supposed to. Let me know when you are ready to do the tires. Let me know if there is anything else you need. Enjoy the ride. In my opinion you are riding the best cruiser ever built. |
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2018, 04:21:56 AM » |
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Mark is a good guy and pretty handy around anything with a motor I hear. Glad he could help you out.
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2018, 09:06:29 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2018, 07:49:14 PM » |
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Logan/ Peru aint to far from me. I ride Wabash Co all the time. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2018, 07:59:41 AM » |
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Logan/ Peru aint to far from me. I ride Wabash Co all the time. Great to know! I work in Wabash. Hope to ride soon when schedule allows and temps cool off a bit. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2018, 08:19:54 AM » |
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Logan/ Peru aint to far from me. I ride Wabash Co all the time. Great to know! I work in Wabash. Hope to ride soon when schedule allows and temps cool off a bit. so you're waiting on September?  |
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« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2018, 08:20:49 AM » |
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You should come join us at the Dragon Round Up in September. 14th 15th and 16th this year.
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« Reply #17 on: May 29, 2018, 10:36:50 AM » |
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that is tempting to join for the ride. Got four young kids at home and don't know if my wife would be thrilled at my absence for three days. I've offered to get mopeds for the older kids so we could all cycle together, but it didn't go over well.
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« Reply #18 on: May 29, 2018, 08:16:43 PM » |
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Where at in Wabash? I frequent Brandts quite a bit.
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« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2018, 07:31:51 PM » |
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Where at in Wabash? I frequent Brandts quite a bit.
Work down the road from Brandt's on Cass St...only been to Brandt's once since the owner is a jerk to some dear folks I know. |
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