Tom you are incredible. You have given me all the confidence I need to do the carb job on my 03 Valk. I want to say I'm thinking of you and praying for you and your family as this terrible storm approaches your area. I know it's easy for me to say but PLEASE stay safe and get out of there if you have to.
Enjoyed the video, Tom, nice job. Friend has a 2000 Interstate with roughly 125k on it, he runs a automotive tire on the rear and is satisfied. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
This thing handles like sh*t. I did take it for a quick test shake. I aired up that blasted darkside rear tire to around 32 and the front to about 40 and I couldn't hardly turn this thing. Handles like a pig. I'll keep further opinions to myself, however, I absolutely would never do this on any bike. Cheers.
TH-cam doesnt let me say it, but there is a jetting company that has a calculator that Ive used on 4 bikes now Thats great! Also recommended to others and their bike turned out great! Unless not otherwise stock, it's usually up 1 on main and washer under the needle. gets rid of cold start problems and mid range roll on hesitation, and just more power. No EGA for me either.
Thanks. I just wish I had an exhaust air fuel ratio meter. I'd really like to see where these fall on the stoichiometric scale of fuel/air as it's tune now by ear. Alas, I am but a poor pauper motorcycle wrench and as such, cannot afford such luxuries.
It sounded really fit on the video but as you say a gas analyser would be the cherry on the cake just for peace of mind 😌. Keep the videos coming and stay safe Tom.
I'm looking to buy a 2003 Valkyrie, are they good bikes and if I need any mechanical help are you willing. Keep the videos coming and thank you for your time.
Honda's are nearly bomb-proof, the worst I ressurected a long time ago had been sitting 10 years maybe longer, half the carb throttle shafts were stuck and had to be removed, brakes locked completely, the works. It came back around 100%. And I've had worse with V-Twin Honda's with rust in the intakes and rusty valves, it came around as well.
Excellent video, Tom. I plan on doing carbs on my 2001 Valk soon. Depending on the maintenance and miles, that bike has had over the year. That poping could be coming from the valves. Do you know if the valves have ever been adjusted? I believe the adjustment interval is 1,200 miles. When I first got my Valk, I did the timing belt and valve adjustment then carb synchronization. Of course you had to start at the carb to get it running. The poping I had went away when I did the valve adjustment. It had 4 cylenders out of adjustment at 1,700 miles.
Yes, to my knowledge they are. They cut off extra air during deceleration mainly, to prevent popping. Richens the mixture at throttle closed position under those circumstances. Otherwise, they are trying to thread the needle on whatever EPA standards there were at the time, but making it run as lean as possible.
If I had an exhaust gas analyzer for fuel/air ratio, I'd be interested to see what the numbers are just from tuning by "ear". They're very expensive and hard to justify at this point. Cheers.
@@MotoRestoFL 10.5.24. I purchased a used Digi Sync tool to balance my carburetors on my four-cylinder GL 1200, it worked sweet👍🏽 it has ports to do a six cylinder vehicle. Actually, the guy I bought it from on eBay used it just for a Honda Valkyrie🤗
@@stevensapyak7971 that’s cool. Synchronization isn’t the problem though a six port unit would be quicker. I’m referring to the desired air fuel percentage or ratio. Cheers.
@@MotoRestoFL 10.5.24. I performed the cylinder drop method and got mine very close. But yes,an exhaust gas analyzer would be the ticket. But you’re so close on that Valkyrie, that you’re kind of splitting atoms! To reach the pinnacle.🤌🏼 FYI I used an ultrasonic bath, coupled with a baking soda blasting of the carburetors and then another round in the ultrasonic bath, when I did my four-cylinder Goldwing. They look brand new. I also used Honda OEM parts.
Sir. Where do you live ? I’m eastern north Carolina near topsail beach. And camp lejuene marine base. I have a 1987 goldwing 1200 interstate. I can’t get the carbs right. I’d love to let you do them. I’m ready to switch to single vw carb or try do efi
hi tom just a quick question not related to this ,but i have been restoring a 1976 honda cb 550 f1 its about oil woulld it be best to use 10 40 mineral oil or semi syn im not sure what its had in it in the past but its been off the road 20 years thanks hope you can help
Sorry for the delay in responding, as we've been dealing with the impacts of two hurricanes. I run Rotella T4 conventional 15W-40 in everything. It's especially good for flat tappet cam engines, not sure if that one is, but it's got more vitamins and minerals than regular oil or dedicated "motorcycle" oil, it's cheaper, and it's JASO MA/MA2 wet clutch rated, just look on the back of the jug and you'll see the standards that oil meets.
Tom you are incredible. You have given me all the confidence I need to do the carb job on my 03 Valk. I want to say I'm thinking of you and praying for you and your family as this terrible storm approaches your area. I know it's easy for me to say but PLEASE stay safe and get out of there if you have to.
Thanks.
I have 3 valk interstate, my knowledge goes as far that i can do tires and oilchanges/ coolant.
What a knowledge, good for you sir.
Stay safe!
Thank you!
Enjoyed the video, Tom, nice job. Friend has a 2000 Interstate with roughly 125k on it, he runs a automotive tire on the rear and is satisfied. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
This thing handles like sh*t. I did take it for a quick test shake. I aired up that blasted darkside rear tire to around 32 and the front to about 40 and I couldn't hardly turn this thing. Handles like a pig. I'll keep further opinions to myself, however, I absolutely would never do this on any bike. Cheers.
@MotoRestoFL got a question, what's the point of having the hole in the valve if it is going to be plugged?
there are very few mechanics like you about very good
Very kind.
TH-cam doesnt let me say it, but there is a jetting company that has a calculator that Ive used on 4 bikes now Thats great! Also recommended to others and their bike turned out great!
Unless not otherwise stock, it's usually up 1 on main and washer under the needle. gets rid of cold start problems and mid range roll on hesitation, and just more power. No EGA for me either.
Liked the music for the carb-assembly time lapse. Good for a Saturday morning trying to take the edge off. 😊
Edge off what? Pictures or it didn't happen!! lol
WOW, that bike is growling like a LION now, sounds incredible Tom, well done fella, 😎👍.
Thanks. I just wish I had an exhaust air fuel ratio meter. I'd really like to see where these fall on the stoichiometric scale of fuel/air as it's tune now by ear. Alas, I am but a poor pauper motorcycle wrench and as such, cannot afford such luxuries.
It sounded really fit on the video but as you say a gas analyser would be the cherry on the cake just for peace of mind 😌. Keep the videos coming and stay safe Tom.
I'm looking to buy a 2003 Valkyrie, are they good bikes and if I need any mechanical help are you willing. Keep the videos coming and thank you for your time.
Honda's are nearly bomb-proof, the worst I ressurected a long time ago had been sitting 10 years maybe longer, half the carb throttle shafts were stuck and had to be removed, brakes locked completely, the works. It came back around 100%. And I've had worse with V-Twin Honda's with rust in the intakes and rusty valves, it came around as well.
Excellent video, Tom. I plan on doing carbs on my 2001 Valk soon. Depending on the maintenance and miles, that bike has had over the year. That poping could be coming from the valves. Do you know if the valves have ever been adjusted? I believe the adjustment interval is 1,200 miles. When I first got my Valk, I did the timing belt and valve adjustment then carb synchronization. Of course you had to start at the carb to get it running. The poping I had went away when I did the valve adjustment. It had 4 cylenders out of adjustment at 1,700 miles.
6 into 6 is so sexy! 😍Thanks for this great tutorial!
nice work good on ya
Thanks 👍
I enjoyed this series with the Valkyrie. What is the purpose of the air cut valves? Are they only on CV carbs?
Yes, to my knowledge they are. They cut off extra air during deceleration mainly, to prevent popping. Richens the mixture at throttle closed position under those circumstances. Otherwise, they are trying to thread the needle on whatever EPA standards there were at the time, but making it run as lean as possible.
@@MotoRestoFL Thanks Tom.
10.4.24. The last shot of the Valkyrie running … sounds Schweet👍🏽 You know how to dial in those six carbs, you’re keeping them in the “Game”
If I had an exhaust gas analyzer for fuel/air ratio, I'd be interested to see what the numbers are just from tuning by "ear". They're very expensive and hard to justify at this point. Cheers.
@@MotoRestoFL 10.5.24. I purchased a used Digi Sync tool to balance my carburetors on my four-cylinder GL 1200, it worked sweet👍🏽 it has ports to do a six cylinder vehicle. Actually, the guy I bought it from on eBay used it just for a Honda Valkyrie🤗
@@stevensapyak7971 that’s cool. Synchronization isn’t the problem though a six port unit would be quicker. I’m referring to the desired air fuel percentage or ratio. Cheers.
@@MotoRestoFL 10.5.24. I performed the cylinder drop method and got mine very close. But yes,an exhaust gas analyzer would be the ticket. But you’re so close on that Valkyrie, that you’re kind of splitting atoms! To reach the pinnacle.🤌🏼 FYI I used an ultrasonic bath, coupled with a baking soda blasting of the carburetors and then another round in the ultrasonic bath, when I did my four-cylinder Goldwing. They look brand new. I also used Honda OEM parts.
Sir. Where do you live ? I’m eastern north Carolina near topsail beach. And camp lejuene marine base. I have a 1987 goldwing 1200 interstate. I can’t get the carbs right. I’d love to let you do them. I’m ready to switch to single vw carb or try do efi
hi tom just a quick question not related to this ,but i have been restoring a 1976 honda cb 550 f1 its about oil woulld it be best to use 10 40 mineral oil or semi syn im not sure what its had in it in the past but its been off the road 20 years thanks hope you can help
Sorry for the delay in responding, as we've been dealing with the impacts of two hurricanes. I run Rotella T4 conventional 15W-40 in everything. It's especially good for flat tappet cam engines, not sure if that one is, but it's got more vitamins and minerals than regular oil or dedicated "motorcycle" oil, it's cheaper, and it's JASO MA/MA2 wet clutch rated, just look on the back of the jug and you'll see the standards that oil meets.
thanks very much for your reply oil has come a long way over 50 years ,@@MotoRestoFL
How do I get in contact with you?
I’m looking to buy a 2000 Vallyrie that is in “showroom” shape.
motorestofl@gmail.com
a lot of work