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I got a new used 2001 Valkyrie with 8600 miles on it. I bought it in Denver and rode it 130 miles home to Pueblo. Pretty jazzed. I like my Yamaha V-Star 1100 but the two bikes are apples and oranges. I will be letting the V-Star go next spring.
The Valk has a slight harmonic vibration that comes and goes. It seems to be coming from the front end traveling up through the bars to my hands. Cannot feel it in my rear. I really can't tell what it is, maybe wheel bearing, maybe casing around the radiator. Any ideas?
The wheel bearing does not make much sense with so few miles but maybe. ??? Maybe it is normal, I probably would not even notice it on my Twin V but the Valk is so smooth that it is apparent.
I would like to hear a little chatter on what maintenance might be wise on a 15-year-old bike that has under 9000 miles on it. I changed the oil, I plan on changing the rear drive oil, and radiator fluid. Do you think I should change the timing belt, clutch fluid and brake fluid?
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Willow
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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2015, 03:48:37 PM » |
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If the vibration comes and goes in relation to moderate deceleration, acceleration, or holding a steady speed it could be caused by a pinion gear going out. It normally is picked up through the footpegs as well as the handle bars.
It may be a long shot with mileage that low, but if it was left sitting for a long time with no grease on the drive shaft it could happen.
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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2015, 03:49:17 PM » |
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Myself I wouldn't worry about the timing belt. Brake and clutch fluids absolutely. Read up on doing the the rear spline service. It's in shoptalk. The order in tightening back up is most important. As far as the vibration in the front end, I'm not sure. But I would check tires for balance and out of round. Congratulations on the bike. These are the best bikes I've owned in my 43 years of riding.  |
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Skinhead
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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2015, 03:57:15 PM » |
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Buzz bolt?
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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2015, 04:04:17 PM » |
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Welcome to the board.
I usually don't second guess Willow, but I am with meathead on this one. I would start with the tires. With only 8600 miles, they might be the originals. Even if not originals, the tires might be old with flat spots from sitting. I would check the date codes on the tires and replace if over seven years old or so (some folks will say five). If the tires are fairly new, I would check for out of balance or out of round.
Ditto on changing the brake and clutch fluids. If you plan on keeping the bike for several years, you might consider speed bleeders. I'm from old school of pump, open, close, release, repeat. Never used a might vac or any other method. My wife loves doing this with my cars and trucks (NOT).
There are mixed opinions on the timing belt. If you do a search on the forum, you will find lots of interesting reading.
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« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2015, 04:11:34 PM » |
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Or it might be a flat spot on the tire.....Are the tires new? If not, and they have been on the bike more than a couple years, That's probably it |
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« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2015, 04:22:41 PM » |
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I recently picked up a 99 Interstate, and am having similar symptoms that I'm almost sure I can attribute to old tires with flat spots. It's most noticeable at a crawl and they smooth out considerably with speed, but since they were installed in 2010 and have OEM stems they won't see much speed before they're both replaced next spring!
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« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2015, 04:25:36 PM » |
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I recently picked up a 99 Interstate, and am having similar symptoms that I'm almost sure I can attribute to old tires with flat spots. It's most noticeable at a crawl and they smooth out considerably with speed, but since they were installed in 2010 and they have OEM stems they won't see much speed before they're both replaced next spring!
Thats an excellent point that a new owner needs to know about. If it has OEM valve stems replace with metal stems.  |
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« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2015, 04:26:26 PM » |
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Dude, 8600 miles! Those are probably the original tires! If so, dump 'em quick!
Congrats on score, enjoy
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2015, 05:01:48 PM » |
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welcome aboard
you got a good helpful crew here
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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2015, 05:12:27 PM » |
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Dude, 8600 miles! Those are probably the original tires! If so, dump 'em quick!
Congrats on score, enjoy Check the dates on those tires. Even if they are not old, very well could be cause of the issue. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2015, 06:07:57 PM » |
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Wow, you guys are on it. Seems like just put that post up. I think Skinhead captured how the vibration feels; buzzbolt. You guys are right, I need to check the dates on the tires. I would hate to think I have been riding on 15-year-old tires.
If the tires are old, I might be wise to take it the Honda dealer and have them change the tires and make sure everything on the front end is good to go. I should also have them ride it and see what they think. It may be nothing at all. I am not familiar at all with anything other than v twins and thumpers.
It is supposed to be 67 degrees in Pueblo, CO tomorrow and 60's through Wednesday then Thursdays high is supposed to be 34 with snow; gotta love the banana-belt. Yamaha or Honda one way or another I will be on a bike tomorrow.
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« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2015, 06:26:39 PM » |
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Does the vibration change as the bike leans into a corner? Good way to tell if it is the tires.
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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2015, 06:28:16 PM » |
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Wow, you guys are on it. Seems like just put that post up. I think Skinhead captured how the vibration feels; buzzbolt. You guys are right, I need to check the dates on the tires. I would hate to think I have been riding on 15-year-old tires.
If the tires are old, I might be wise to take it the Honda dealer and have them change the tires and make sure everything on the front end is good to go. I should also have them ride it and see what they think. It may be nothing at all. I am not familiar at all with anything other than v twins and thumpers.
It is supposed to be 67 degrees in Pueblo, CO tomorrow and 60's through Wednesday then Thursdays high is supposed to be 34 with snow; gotta love the banana-belt. Yamaha or Honda one way or another I will be on a bike tomorrow.
You should put your location in your profile. We have a member in your town. He used to be called Joshcornkid but he is trying to hide from some government entity and has changed identities.  |
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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2015, 07:32:52 PM » |
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Welcome to the board. I purchased my third valk this last spring with 8770 miles. Like the others have suggested, replace clutch and brake fluids, final drive oil and remove the pumpkin to be sure everything is lubed properly. My clutch bleed screw was plugged with varnish, fluid was black. I replaced it again yesterday as it had more jello looking substance in it. Be sure and check the buzz bolt. I had the same feeling and it took a 1/16 shim to tighten it up. After sitting as much as it had I ran some b-12 through it. Ran good but didn't idle real smooth. Carb sync took care of it and now it idles and runs smoother than either of the first two valks I have owned.
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« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2015, 10:07:08 PM » |
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Buzz bolt? That's what I was thinking. |
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« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2015, 03:25:52 AM » |
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My vote is with the tires. Good luck finding a knowledgeable dealer/shop mechanic. You might be better off looking for a knowledgeable local rider/mechanic. Most dealers don't stock Valk mechanics. This board will help you through most issues. Nice score |
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« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2015, 03:23:03 PM » |
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Most dealers don't stock Valk mechanics.
Boy Howdy, you said it! |
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« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2015, 03:17:35 AM » |
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My cousin owns the dealership here. He said if they can fix a Gold Thing they can work on a Valkyrie. Only difference is less plastic.
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« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2015, 05:03:06 AM » |
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... if they can fix a Gold Thing they can work on a Valkyrie. Only difference is less plastic.
I wish that were true!! |
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« Reply #20 on: November 25, 2015, 04:21:16 PM » |
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I don't see no new old Valkyrie......no pix, no bike. |
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