Yet another petcock question.

[Cynic]

I searched for "Pingel" and found the 1311-CHV as the recommended model for the Valkyrie. Unfortunately, that's more than I was wanting to spend ($230 from Pingel, $180 on Amazon).

What is the practical difference between the 1311-CHV and the 1311-CH? I realize one has the vacuum and the other doesn't, but what difference does the vacuum really make? I'm not a mechanic, so you have to use single-syllable words to make me understand sometimes. I also saw where others used the non-vacuum version, but what else had to be done to make it work right?

Thank in advance.

[Pete]

On vacuum vs non vacuum, simply block/cap the unused vacuum port.

The vacuum petcock stops fuel flow when the engine stops other does not (you must turn it off).

[Chrisj CMA]

I would recommend not getting the vacuum one. The non vacuum one should be around $100

[Red Diamond]

If you still have the OEM petcock, save yourself some money, get a cover set for it, you will be just fine.

[The emperor has no clothes]

If you still have the OEM petcock, save yourself some money, get a cover set for it, you will be just fine.

+1 

[Cynic]

If you still have the OEM petcock, save yourself some money, get a cover set for it, you will be just fine.

I already did, but it still has a small flow-through. Not going to mess with trying again. I've got a mechanic lined up to change the petcock and do a full once-over, but I have to get the parts beforehand (petcock, oil, filter).

[Bighead]

 

[Chrisj CMA]

If you still have the OEM petcock, save yourself some money, get a cover set for it, you will be just fine.

I already did, but it still has a small flow-through. Not going to mess with trying again. I've got a mechanic lined up to change the petcock and do a full once-over, but I have to get the parts beforehand (petcock, oil, filter).

Changing the fuel valve is easy and changing oil is even easier.  Riding a Valkyrie is going to be an expensive proposition if you are going to pay for every bolt that needs turned.

[rockbobmel]

You guys got me freaked out about Hydro-Lock!  I just got my Valk in earlier this month.  A 2002 with 12,400 miles.  I just drove it back, put a bunch of  StarTron in, ran for 1/2 hour, turned the petcock to off, batt out and covered it....   

[The emperor has no clothes]

If you still have the OEM petcock, save yourself some money, get a cover set for it, you will be just fine.

I already did, but it still has a small flow-through. Not going to mess with trying again. I've got a mechanic lined up to change the petcock and do a full once-over, but I have to get the parts beforehand (petcock, oil, filter).

Changing the fuel valve is easy and changing oil is even easier.  Riding a Valkyrie is going to be an expensive proposition if you are going to pay for every bolt that needs turned.

Some just aren't good at working on bikes, but are at riding them.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_VrFV5r8cs0

[Harryc]

If you still have the OEM petcock, save yourself some money, get a cover set for it, you will be just fine.

I already did, but it still has a small flow-through. Not going to mess with trying again. I've got a mechanic lined up to change the petcock and do a full once-over, but I have to get the parts beforehand (petcock, oil, filter).

Changing the fuel valve is easy and changing oil is even easier.  Riding a Valkyrie is going to be an expensive proposition if you are going to pay for every bolt that needs turned.

Some just aren't good at working on bikes, but are at riding them.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_VrFV5r8cs0

I hear you Bro. Chris does have a point. It's a wonderful bike but they are getting up on 20 years old now. if you need a mechanic to work on them for little things, it could get pricey because they can be needy at times...not often but still. Happy New Year to you and Brenda.

[The emperor has no clothes]

If you still have the OEM petcock, save yourself some money, get a cover set for it, you will be just fine.

I already did, but it still has a small flow-through. Not going to mess with trying again. I've got a mechanic lined up to change the petcock and do a full once-over, but I have to get the parts beforehand (petcock, oil, filter).

Changing the fuel valve is easy and changing oil is even easier.  Riding a Valkyrie is going to be an expensive proposition if you are going to pay for every bolt that needs turned.

Some just aren't good at working on bikes, but are at riding them.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_VrFV5r8cs0

I hear you Bro. Chris does have a point. It's a wonderful bike but they are getting up on 20 years old now. if you need a mechanic to work on them for little things, it could get pricey because they can be needy at times...not often but still. Happy New Year to you and Brenda.

Thanks Harry. Happy New Year to you also. Sorry about the weather you guys are getting. 

[Hooter]

Get a manual, read, and start doing things yourself. Chris is right.