1500 service in New Hampshire

[kannen69]

Hello and Happy Wednesday.
Since VENCO Wings closed shop earlier this year I need a new shop to service my 1500 Tour.
Anyone know of a quality Valkyrie service shop in New Hampshire?

Thanks.
Billy

[9Ball]

The "best" Valkyrie service is almost always DIY Honda...buy a shop manual and it will pay for itself the first time you use it.

[matt]

Hello not sure were in nh you are but I am in Derry. I know it has nothing to do with fixing bikes but I am ASE certified in auto repair was in heavy trucks now I play service manager as my body does not want to do repairing every day. . I have a standard Valk have done head bearings, rebuilt rear diff, rebuilt forks, tires, brakes, rebuilt calipers. I can probably give guidance on how to do not sure if that helps but  its what I have at this time.  And yes very sad to hear venco has passed away probably one of the best wrenches out there

[kannen69]

Thanks for your advice.

I need a valve adjustment.
I am told they need adjustment every 16000 or so as they do not self adjust.
http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/carlvalve.htm
I'm not sure I want to tackle this myself. I am hoping to find someone experienced that can perform this service.

Billy

[gordonv]

Like already mentioned, DIY is your friend.

I would get together a work party, a BBQ and some drinks.

Please do a search on this forum for what you want. You'll find that almost no one has had to actually adjust their valves even after 100K miles. I could be wrong, so look it up.

[matt]

Well I have done the valk and its no different from Toyota and honda cars but unless they are noisy dont  mess with them.  But if really want to for piece of mind its not hard

[R J]

MGM has 243+ for mileage.   The valves have been adjusted 3 times in that time frame.

So, if they are not rattling, leave them alone and just ride it like ya stole it.

[kannen69]

I have just turned 75000 on my 99 Tour and will no doubt reach over 80000 before "Ice In".

I found this bit of a rant... http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php?topic=42900.0
I also found a site with pics... http://siennabrickroad.com/2011/02/setting-the-valve-clearances-on-a-honda-valkyrie-flat-six/

I will keep looking for a shop similar to what Jim Venne and VENCO Wings provided their loyal customers. I will also keep in mind that "worry is a tax on a debt you may not owe". Since she's running great I will stop worrying about it.
In the mean time I will get a manual and start acquiring the needed tool sets to perform your suggested DIY service. A new adventure lies ahead. I will probably take a look at this over the long NH winter and possibly change out the timing belt as well.

Thanks again for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
Billy

[R J]

Make that timing belt(s).

DO NOT let either cam jump on ya when ya take the belt off.

If ya do, you just might break a valve, or bend hell out of one.

Just a warning.

[Valker]

There are, indeed, two timing belts on our Valks. Honda recommends "inspecting" them at 100,000 miles. Not many specialty tools are needed for our Ladies.

[matt]

Well if you want help let me know, if you need a tool I can probably loan it to you ( have loand out special tools for left fork)   let me know and I will do what I can to help out   matt

[theredark]

Same here.  I'm in the middle of a fairly extensive list of wrench work right now but can help you with it in a few weeks if you still feel you need to do them.  Also in Derry.      Brad