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Carb sync in Louisiana

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Jackleg

Sat 17, Apr 2010, 10:04:11
I live in Denham Springs and I am looking for someone that can sync my carbs for a reasonable cost. I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync. Anybody local that can help me out?

bradnw

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Sat 17, Apr 2010, 10:55:02
Cant help,  but in Denham Springs here as well,  small world.  Hope you are able to get this taken care of.  Let me know if you find someone,  as I may be interested in doing this soon as well.

Thanks
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Warlock

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Sat 17, Apr 2010, 12:12:00
Quote from: Jackleg on Sat 17, Apr 2010, 10:04:11
I live in Denham Springs and I am looking for someone that can sync my carbs for a reasonable cost. I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync. Anybody local that can help me out?
I don't live far from you. I do a lot of work for some of the Louisiana crew. I live in Magnolia, Ms. I'm offshore at present but will be home the 30th. Will be glad to help you with this at n/c out of your pocket. I got all the stuff to do this. So if you need it done just let me know.
David (Warlock Ms state rep)

I don't want to hear the labor pains, I just want to see the baby

KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)

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Sat 17, Apr 2010, 13:36:43
Quote from: Warlock on Sat 17, Apr 2010, 12:12:00
Quote from: Jackleg on Sat 17, Apr 2010, 10:04:11
I live in Denham Springs and I am looking for someone that can sync my carbs for a reasonable cost. I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync. Anybody local that can help me out?
I don't live far from you. I do a lot of work for some of the Louisiana crew. I live in Magnolia, Ms. I'm offshore at present but will be home the 30th. Will be glad to help you with this at n/c out of your pocket. I got all the stuff to do this. So if you need it done just let me know.
David (Warlock Ms state rep)

:cooldude: Good on you Warlock. Wish our state rep made offers like that  :evil: ................

Fuzzy (Louisiana)

#4
Sat 17, Apr 2010, 13:48:36
I'm in Livingston, La.  Been to Warlocks place a few times. Have to locate the map into Mississippi  :-\ .  Need to get back up there to either replace all the vacuum hoses or desmog( maybe just visit).  We can have a day up there when he comes home?   Never syncronized anything on my bike yet.  Might not hurt. 

Fuzzy (Louisiana)
Mark
1981 Honda Silverwing Interstate
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Valkpilot

#5
Sat 17, Apr 2010, 15:55:39
Quote from: Jackleg on Sat 17, Apr 2010, 10:04:11

I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync.


They clearly don't know what they're doing then.  A compentent shop should be able to do a carb sync on a Valk Standard or Tourer in about 1/2 hour.  With a six gauge setup, it's a 10 minute job.  Interstates would take a little longer, because of working around the pods, but never four hours.

I'd think twice before taking my bike there for any repair.
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2007 Goldwing 
 
   

Thunderbolt

#6
Sat 17, Apr 2010, 19:05:08
Not a hard job and you usually can get some good conversations going around the old work bench.
Hey Fuzzy, I offered to do yours while we were in Colorado in 06, but you were SKEERED.  I think the words you used were something like "I'm afraid if we do it at this elevation, what will it be like when I get back home to LA." :) :)  I hope you and Cathy are doing well.

T-Bird

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Sat 17, Apr 2010, 20:32:45 Last Edit: Sat 17, Apr 2010, 20:35:41 by T-Bird
Quote from: Misunderstood:cooldude: Good on you Warlock. Wish our state rep made offers like that  :evil: ................

   

David....I'm sure he would do it ,if you could find him still long enough
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:

SgtBunny

#8
Sat 17, Apr 2010, 21:32:08
I am mechanically an idiot but built a manometer that someone posted plans on and sync'd my carbs.

Real easy to do.
VRCC #29625
'98 Tourer

KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)

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Sun 18, Apr 2010, 06:18:34
Quote from: T-Bird on Sat 17, Apr 2010, 20:32:45
Quote from: Misunderstood:cooldude: Good on you Warlock. Wish our state rep made offers like that  :evil: ................

   

David....I'm sure he would do it ,if you could find him still long enough
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:

I know. He's ALWAYS on a ride !! Haha

X Ring

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Sun 18, Apr 2010, 06:32:08
Quote from: Fuzzy (Louisiana) on Sat 17, Apr 2010, 13:48:36
I'm in Livingston, La.  Been to Warlocks place a few times. Have to locate the map into Mississippi  :-\ .   

Fuzzy (Louisiana)
Mark

It's kinda easy Mark.  Head east, that's into the rising sun.  You'll have to cross a river to get here, either the Mississippi or the Pearl.  Don't forget to bring your passport.   ;)

Marty
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Jackleg

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Sun 18, Apr 2010, 13:08:13
Quote from: Warlock on Sat 17, Apr 2010, 12:12:00
Quote from: Jackleg on Sat 17, Apr 2010, 10:04:11
I live in Denham Springs and I am looking for someone that can sync my carbs for a reasonable cost. I called Friendly Honda in Baton Rouge yesterday and they wanted 4 hours of shop time because they said the last valk gave them "problems" with the carb sync. Anybody local that can help me out?
I don't live far from you. I do a lot of work for some of the Louisiana crew. I live in Magnolia, Ms. I'm offshore at present but will be home the 30th. Will be glad to help you with this at n/c out of your pocket. I got all the stuff to do this. So if you need it done just let me know.
David (Warlock Ms state rep)

Warlock, that is an offer I can't refuse. I will get with you on the details in the next week or so. This community is great.
FYI, I'm not even sure my carbs need syncing. 23k miles and I don't think they have ever been done. 

Slammer

#12
Sun 18, Apr 2010, 13:19:05
done a couple of hundred desmogs and sync's. Give me a call hm 337-856-9692,cell 337-371-6799

Dusty

CajunRider

#13
Sun 18, Apr 2010, 15:50:14
Dusty (Slammer) did my carbs along with setting the pilots... bike's been running GREAT since then!! 

He's here in Lafayette, but worth the drive if you've never synced the carbs and set your pilots. 
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Jackleg

#14
Sun 18, Apr 2010, 18:21:06
Wow....went from being overcharged for a carb sync to having multiple offers to help in one day. How great is this board?! I have been a VRCC member for a couple of years but rarely post. I appreciate the responses, especially since none of you even know me.  Both Lafayette and Magnolia are about the same distance from Denham Springs so both are convienent. Gonna have to see whose schedule I will disrupt the least. I work a 9-5 work week so weekends are best unless I take a vacation day. 

Slammer

#15
Sun 18, Apr 2010, 19:15:37
just wondering, I used to work on a Interstate that was (green and silver I think) and a yellow and somethin standard from your neck of the woods.

Jackleg

#16
Sun 18, Apr 2010, 20:43:58
Quote from: Slammer on Sun 18, Apr 2010, 19:15:37
just wondering, I used to work on a Interstate that was (green and silver I think) and a yellow and somethin standard from your neck of the woods.

Bought mine from a guy named Gary in Hammond. It is a 1997 standard, purple and white. He had several Valks at his place when I picked mine up. I believe one was a green and silver interstate.
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