instead of taking and cutting off the pipes, you could leave them in their place and just cap/plug the other end. I think them pipes look cool! and it saves you time. All you need is set of assorted rubber caps the can be bought in most auto parts stores for under $10.
This video is great, not just for a desmog, but as a general reference for that area with all the vacuum hoses, fuel lines, etc... I wish I'd discovered it back in 2016. I know that area well now, but had to learn the hard way. BTW I posted this on the Valkyrie Riders cruiser club site.
Well done video. It always helps to see how a particular project is approached rather than blindly wandering into the engine with lots of energy and little info. I'll be installing that kit soon on my Valk. Thanks again.
Thanks for posting this. You just saved me a lot of time. I have a 98 that has been on the lift waiting for me to put the tank back on, but I think I will eliminate a bunch of potential vac leaks before I do that. The info is much appreciated. Thanks again.
Desmog my 1999 Valkyrie from Red Eye and also purchase the heat shield. Thanks for your video, it helped a lot. Did the heat shield after the desmog, which made it easier, didn't have to disconnect the air inlets, was able to work it in from the front, worst part was removing the radiator and thermostat.
Phillips screws need JIS screw drivers to fit the phillips heads correctly. American phillips will work but will damage the heads to some degree. JIS= Japanese Industrial Standard. These screw drivers are cut different than American and will fit the heads properly.
The instructions with the desmog kit are poor! Your instructional video is very detailed and informative. It made the install a lot quicker and less stressful. Thanks !
Thanks Sam, great how video. I just ordered my desmog kit and will watch the vid when I install it. Anything you can show about the Valkyrie is much appreciated.
Good job Samuel! Thank you for sharing your experience. BTW, completing the job w/o removing the exhaust isn't really too difficult. I've done it myself.
Great job! If I had one critique it would be to buy yourself a can of Silicone spray and use it on items like "O" rings and the airbox intake tubes. It will make reassembly much easier and will prevent chaffing of the "O" rings.
Thanks for the instructive video Samuel. As some of the commenters suggested, I just pluged the air hoses, capped all but two carb vacuum lines and ran those lines with a "T" up to the fuel petcock vacuum connector. The only connector on the airbox I left connected and unplugged was the crankcase breather. The bike runs and idles OK but it only goes about 65mph. There is no throttle response after that. Any thoughts? Did I miss something?
I had to rebuild the carbs on my 97 Tourer. I stopped the reinstall of the carb bank. Ordered the Shiny desmog kit from Redeye. With the carbs off, this will go much quicker. Nice video.. Thanks.
Thanks for the detailed video! May I ask how long this procedure may take for someone with a mechanical background and has removed the Valk airbox before? Thanks again!
I'd say 4-8 hours depending on tools and know how. It took me the better part of a few days but of course that included the video and interruptions, and also I have little to no mechanical background.
Great video. :) Tell me please...why would one DeSmog the Valkyrie. Is there a performance advantage? Just wondering why it's done. Thank you. I will be doing the removal as part of a carb clean up/rebuild. I also wonder why one would not just cap the 2ndary hose coming out of the airbox and the hose coming from it and just leave all of the pretty chrome crap in place? lol
Getting ready to do this on my GL1500 goldwing. Same engine, but only 2 carbs. Will anything else be different? I saw the kits works for Valks AND GoldWings. My issue is my Pair valve system has failed and or broke, causing a wicked em balance on the intakes, and a resulting knocking / detonation noise above 2200 rpm's , plus a bad lean condition
I have one now, and you are right, using the impact driver for screws and sometimes bolts is the right way to go, much better than stripping them with the drill.
vacuum line to the gas petcock opens the gas line to the carbs once the engine rotates or starts. acts as a safety in case you forget to manually close your petcock, It prevents flooding to the carbs when engine is off.
another question........once you removes the pair valve in the center.......why not just plug the 2 lines it attached to on the check valve assembly ? seems that way you could just leave everything attached
My next bike will be a Valkyrie, hope no one cuts it up or takes 💩 off, I hate cut or modify anything I buy, Cost like hell to repair Shits there for a good reason, Leave it alone and replace it if it’s bad with OEM
The Meister from all i’ve read there is no performance benefit from desmog the valkyrie other than reducing risk of vacuum leaks as these bikes get older. vacuum leaks can hurt your bikes carburetion tune and hurt fuel mileage etc.. OR unless you install a aftermarket exhaust like a cobra 6n6. then it is necessary to stop the deceleration back fires.
@@kylestewart8049 I had an issue with my '99 Valk, it was making a chirping sound I couldn't figure out plus the exaust note would flutter at idle. Upon closer inspection I could see the vacumn line on the left side on the middle carburetor was collapsing going in and out with the engine time so it was evident that line from the pair valve was cooked and gone completely soft. I replaced 3 lines, 1 to both sides plus the one coming from the valve itself. Upon completion started it up and it was the vacumn leak that was fluttering the exaust. Bike sounds better and runs perfect and seems happier. Inspected all lines, checked K&N air filter and in-line fuel filter which was installed to keep carburetors cleaner. Vacuum lines was 3.00, labor was O since I did it myself. As for desmog don't think I'm going that route..
I did a search and found there is no benefit to doing this. BUT as the bike ages a lot of those hoses crack and dry rot, or break off and cause vacuum leaks. The smog setup was put on to satisfy California's smog rules, and whatever other states followed. As I said there is no benefit, but it is preventive maintenance. Some people say their bike runs better, but it should't, so they may already have had hose issues. The smog stuff on the bike is a waste anyway,
Removing de-smog prevents the bike being forced to re-use dirty air and can result in very slight improved running. The main reason to do it is that tiny cracks and leaks in the hoses can totally screw up your carburetors. With the de-smog performed you no longer have those problems! When doing this also refurbish the petcock with a rubber service kit as the rubber perishes causing fuel leaks into carbs/ cylinders and catastrophic hydrolock when starting.
Allows the bike to run a little cleaner and with less popping. It's a California requirement that decreases certain types of pollutants at the cost of running smoother.
I understand a person gains a cleaner look by removing those six air pipes.......but can a person not simply plug those air pipes at their tops where the connect to the check valves?? That would save a LOT of work and time......assuming you are not worried about gaining a cleaner look?? That would work the same, correct?? That is......to simply seal off the pipes??
For this ignorant new Valk owner, what is the purpose of these replacements, secondly my talk came in a number of pieces do you have a simple diagram of where all those hoses under the airbox go?
instead of taking and cutting off the pipes, you could leave them in their place and just cap/plug the other end. I think them pipes look cool! and it saves you time. All you need is set of assorted rubber caps the can be bought in most auto parts stores for under $10.
This video is great, not just for a desmog, but as a general reference for that area with all the vacuum hoses, fuel lines, etc...
I wish I'd discovered it back in 2016. I know that area well now, but had to learn the hard way.
BTW I posted this on the Valkyrie Riders cruiser club site.
Just finished my desmog while following your video as I went. Thank you so much for the clear instructions and helpful guidance. Wonderful video.
Glad it helped, it was a fun project.
Nice Job, Sam!
You’ve encouraged me to get this done on my ‘98.
FINALLY some idea about petcock vacuum line routing. . GREAT VIDEO, Many Thinks !
This is a great video. You did an awesome job of explaining the desmog process step by step. Keep up the good work...!!!
Well done video. It always helps to see how a particular project is approached rather than blindly wandering into the engine with lots of energy and little info. I'll be installing that kit soon on my Valk. Thanks again.
I have 2 Valks. This is an excellent video. You did a great job Sir. Thank you...!!!
Thanks for posting this. You just saved me a lot of time. I have a 98 that has been on the lift waiting for me to put the tank back on, but I think I will eliminate a bunch of potential vac leaks before I do that. The info is much appreciated. Thanks again.
Desmog my 1999 Valkyrie from Red Eye and also purchase the heat shield. Thanks for your video, it helped a lot. Did the heat shield after the desmog, which made it easier, didn't have to disconnect the air inlets, was able to work it in from the front, worst part was removing the radiator and thermostat.
Great work. Great level of detail. Thank you for creating this video.
Would love a video on Valve adjustment / Tightening for the Valkyrie! Amazing, thorough, easy to follow videos you have - thank you!!!!!
Phillips screws need JIS screw drivers to fit the phillips heads correctly. American phillips will work but will damage the heads to some degree. JIS= Japanese Industrial Standard. These screw drivers are cut different than American and will fit the heads properly.
Thanks Samuel, you provide a good overview of the task.
The instructions with the desmog kit are poor! Your instructional video is very detailed and informative. It made the install a lot quicker and less stressful. Thanks !
Thanks Sam, great how video. I just ordered my desmog kit and will watch the vid when I install it. Anything you can show about the Valkyrie is much appreciated.
Well done. Thank you, love that song
30 seconds was enough for me
Good job Samuel! Thank you for sharing your experience. BTW, completing the job w/o removing the exhaust isn't really too difficult. I've done it myself.
Great job! If I had one critique it would be to buy yourself a can of Silicone spray and use it on items like "O" rings and the airbox intake tubes. It will make reassembly much easier and will prevent chaffing of the "O" rings.
Nice explanation but what happens to the carburetor set up after you desmog? Do they have to be readjusted?
Gave it a thumbs up at 0:02 sec cause of the opening song
1:30 ". . . . you'll need a Cutting Tool . . . . . I used a Dremel as a Cutting Tool , You can use a Pipe Wrench . "
This should also reduce popping in the exhaust during deceleration
Thanks for the instructive video Samuel. As some of the commenters suggested, I just pluged the air hoses, capped all but two carb vacuum lines and ran those lines with a "T" up to the fuel petcock vacuum connector. The only connector on the airbox I left connected and unplugged was the crankcase breather. The bike runs and idles OK but it only goes about 65mph. There is no throttle response after that. Any thoughts? Did I miss something?
I had to rebuild the carbs on my 97 Tourer. I stopped the reinstall of the carb bank. Ordered the Shiny desmog kit from Redeye. With the carbs off, this will go much quicker. Nice video.. Thanks.
Is remove the exhaust a must to desmog? Awesome video! Thank you!
Samuel.
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I do have the same desmog kit , still in te box.
Can you explain the purpose of desmogging?
Will it improve the exhaust gases quality?
Thanks for the detailed video! May I ask how long this procedure may take for someone with a mechanical background and has removed the Valk airbox before? Thanks again!
I'd say 4-8 hours depending on tools and know how. It took me the better part of a few days but of course that included the video and interruptions, and also I have little to no mechanical background.
Great video. :) Tell me please...why would one DeSmog the Valkyrie. Is there a performance advantage? Just wondering why it's done. Thank you. I will be doing the removal as part of a carb clean up/rebuild. I also wonder why one would not just cap the 2ndary hose coming out of the airbox and the hose coming from it and just leave all of the pretty chrome crap in place? lol
Getting ready to do this on my GL1500 goldwing. Same engine, but only 2 carbs. Will anything else be different? I saw the kits works for Valks AND GoldWings.
My issue is my Pair valve system has failed and or broke, causing a wicked em balance on the intakes, and a resulting knocking / detonation noise above 2200 rpm's , plus a bad lean condition
I'm surprised you don't have an impact driver to remove screws. A must for anyone working on motorcycles.
I have one now, and you are right, using the impact driver for screws and sometimes bolts is the right way to go, much better than stripping them with the drill.
vacuum line to the gas petcock opens the gas line to the carbs once the engine rotates or starts. acts as a safety in case you forget to manually close your petcock, It prevents flooding to the carbs when engine is off.
Thanks for the explanation, non mechanic!
Hi ! And why did You replace the vacuum line to the petcock?
another question........once you removes the pair valve in the center.......why not just plug the 2 lines it attached to on the check valve assembly ?
seems that way you could just leave everything attached
Como quedan conectadas las pipetas con la caja del filtro de aire???
Is the can on the oil filter hard to make it look nice? I have a purple and white 97, and want to have a grape soda can haha
My next bike will be a Valkyrie, hope no one cuts it up or takes 💩 off, I hate cut or modify anything I buy, Cost like hell to repair Shits there for a good reason, Leave it alone and replace it if it’s bad with OEM
do you have to rebalance carbs after desmog
Understand this is 6 years old, but I have 106,000 miles on my bike and don’t see why it would need a desmog. Looks like a lot of work.
What wind deflectors do you have on the lower part of the bike?
They are baker built air wings. They are a bit pricey, but I can honestly say they make a difference.
What are the advantages to doing this? Any idling issues?
The Meister from all i’ve read there is no performance benefit from desmog the valkyrie other than reducing risk of vacuum leaks as these bikes get older. vacuum leaks can hurt your bikes carburetion tune and hurt fuel mileage etc.. OR unless you install a aftermarket exhaust like a cobra 6n6. then it is necessary to stop the deceleration back fires.
@@kylestewart8049 I had an issue with my '99 Valk, it was making a chirping sound I couldn't figure out plus the exaust note would flutter at idle. Upon closer inspection I could see the vacumn line on the left side on the middle carburetor was collapsing going in and out with the engine time so it was evident that line from the pair valve was cooked and gone completely soft. I replaced 3 lines, 1 to both sides plus the one coming from the valve itself. Upon completion started it up and it was the vacumn leak that was fluttering the exaust. Bike sounds better and runs perfect and seems happier. Inspected all lines, checked K&N air filter and in-line fuel filter which was installed to keep carburetors cleaner. Vacuum lines was 3.00, labor was O since I did it myself. As for desmog don't think I'm going that route..
Why would you want to desmog this bike? Does it get better gas mileage?
what is the benefit of doing this de-smog?
I did a search and found there is no benefit to doing this. BUT as the bike ages a lot of those hoses crack and dry rot, or break off and cause vacuum leaks. The smog setup was put on to satisfy California's smog rules, and whatever other states followed. As I said there is no benefit, but it is preventive maintenance. Some people say their bike runs better, but it should't, so they may already have had hose issues. The smog stuff on the bike is a waste anyway,
Removing de-smog prevents the bike being forced to re-use dirty air and can result in very slight improved running. The main reason to do it is that tiny cracks and leaks in the hoses can totally screw up your carburetors. With the de-smog performed you no longer have those problems! When doing this also refurbish the petcock with a rubber service kit as the rubber perishes causing fuel leaks into carbs/ cylinders and catastrophic hydrolock when starting.
What does this do??
Those screws are JIS
Why would I want to desmog my Valk?
Allows the bike to run a little cleaner and with less popping. It's a California requirement that decreases certain types of pollutants at the cost of running smoother.
Samuel Clark My bike does pop here and there. Desmoging will remedy that you say? And I do live in California.
JUST HAD TO GET YOU OFF THAT 666 NUMBER---LOL
Why?
I understand a person gains a cleaner look by removing those six air pipes.......but can a person not simply plug those air pipes at their tops where the connect to the check valves?? That would save a LOT of work and time......assuming you are not worried about gaining a cleaner look??
That would work the same, correct?? That is......to simply seal off the pipes??
Longlivedixie7
yes sir. that would be the same results.
Get a JIS screw driver
For this ignorant new Valk owner, what is the purpose of these replacements, secondly my talk came in a number of pieces do you have a simple diagram of where all those hoses under the airbox go?
wot dos this do
It teaches us to use correct english while making comments
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Вот что значит у человека две руки и растут откуда надо.А не восемь как у осьминога и все из жопы. хи