Steps to address hydrolock
Cracker Jack:
Lurching when putting in gear? If not, kick stand switch may be killing it if not working correctly. Bike won't run with bike in gear if kick stand switch indicates kick stand down. :cooldude:
Gearhead24:
The problem was that there was still a lot of air inside the slave cylinder. I had the clutch handle tied for a whole 24 hours after I was getting good pressure at the bleed valve. Clutch works great now, I actually need to adjust my idle down a good bit.
Work picked up again so it’s been a busy week, finally got time to ride but I just went to the gas station to fill up and back. Ultimately, I love this bike and yet I am terrified of it. I wouldn’t say I am an experienced rider at all and now I know that you need experience to handle this beast. I’ve gotten so used to my old and slow pos truck that being taken back by the throttle is almost a new feeling to me. Did accidentally biff once but crash bars saved it with no damage. Signing up to get a license right now
Willow:
In our area there are motorcycle riding classes offered over a weekend at a couple of community colleges. That may help if you need it. A Valkyrie is generally not a good starter bike.
Gearhead24:
Yeah I just signed up for one next week, mostly to get the license easier but to also get me back into riding. The biggest bike I had before was a 78 Honda cb400, rode it a lot but entirely different. Just need to get it out a few more times to get it. Speed is new to me lol
The emperor has no clothes:
Quote from: Gearhead24 on March 21, 2024, 08:09:30 PM
Yeah I just signed up for one next week, mostly to get the license easier but to also get me back into riding. The biggest bike I had before was a 78 Honda cb400, rode it a lot but entirely different. Just need to get it out a few more times to get it. Speed is new to me lol
Be careful. Practice your emergency stopping.
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