Nightmare, Part II

[Stryk]

I need some input about where to go from here.  My 2003 carbs started leaking, then I assumed hydrolocked.  Just went to start it and it acted like a low battery, turned over a couple times, stopped and the starter just started spinning.  My nephew said he had a friend that could fix it.  The guy came over and took the tank and carbs home to clean them - that was about a year ago. ( A lot happened in this time to get me off track.  My illness and the death of a close family member)   He wouldn't answer calls or voicemail and finally had to threaten law enforcement.  It worked.  A couple days ago he dropped off the tank and 3 partial carbs at a family member's house and left. He will not respond to questions of where the heck are the rest of them.  I have recently bought another set of carbs from a running bike that was being scrapped, so I now have everything I need to start repairs. So, where do I start?? Who can walk me through the repairs.  I can do most anything mechanically, but need guidance with starter gears, vacuum lines, and syncing the carbs. 

[gordonv]

To keep things short and sweet, I would remove the starter, and look inside for broken gears.

I don't know if you did have a hydro lock or even damage to your bike. I feel most troubles can be fixed with a liquid carb cleaner, and the PROPER method of using it, will get most bikes moving again.

You are looking for something like this.
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,70306.0.html

[Stryk]

That is EXACTLY what I was looking for - THANKS.

[Momz]

I need some input about where to go from here.  My 2003 carbs started leaking, then I assumed hydrolocked.  Just went to start it and it acted like a low battery, turned over a couple times, stopped and the starter just started spinning. 

Dude,....your motor got hydrolocked. Putting additives in your fuel now will not fix the problem.

Get a workshop manual (online from Dags valkyrienorway site) and do a search (on this site), roll up your sleeves and prepare to tear down and inspect.

Good luck

[Ricky-D]

Well, with the starter motor spinning, I'd certainly suspect a hydrolock event, and

an inspection is certainly indicated to determine if any internal parts are broken.

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[indybobm]

You can download the Service Manual here:

http://valkyrienorway.com/download.html

[sudsman]

More than !ikley engine removal and partial tear down for starter issue pull plugs and see if starter will spin engine over tape up any wires before powering up.