What is your opinion on removing the desmog lines and replacing with the shiny redeye desmog kit? I don't want my bike to backfire but seems like a good idea to eliminate all those vacuum lines and potential vacuum leaks.
Thanks D-Ray. I'm working on a 1998 GL1500 CT Touring model today. I appreciate the GOOD advive. Trie to pry them off without removing the manifolds, wrong. .. LOL. First Valkyrie I've done.
Just wanted to let you know I used your video to do my carbs first six carb I have ever went through u made it easy for me... Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Hey D Ray I have a 1997 valkyrie and I'm having problems it just started running hot I noticed the fan is not coming on do I have a fuse going to the fan or do I have to replace the fan I had to pull the air box because I had to replace the vacuum hose on the middle carb and after I put it together the fan stopped working is there any wires I could have disconnected ? Help ! This is the first valkyrie for me and only the second bike I've ever owned .
Hey D-Ray-I have been advised I have a rail fuel leak on my 2001 Valk Interstate. Not being a wrenched of note ( read Clueless) I have no idea what a rail fuel leak is. Can you enlighten me ? where would I locate the fuel rail ? is it an easy fix ? not for me I'm sure but could get a buddy to do-cheers
Great video, thanks! I'm now taking the carbs off my 98 GL 1500/CT Valkyrie. Do you know, or can share a video on how to disconnect the throttle cable from the carbs so I can remove the carbs? Thanks again!
I have a couple of ? about the throttle . The shaft that rotates seems stiff after rebuilding the carbs ( I didn't disassemble the unit completly ) Any ideas ? Also do the throttle cables run alongside the right side of the air box or go down the middle then between the first and second rubber tubes? Thanks D-Ray
Hello. I need some help with the 3 lines that go to the air box. I inherited a valkyrie that was in pieces. I know the thicker black hose is the crank case vent. I'm not sure about the other 2. 1 is clear ish red. Any help would be great.
Thanks for a great Vid. Sure helped me have a little confidence heading into the rebuild. Very helpful and to think this six carb rack is easier to clean and rebuild then the older 1980's bikes.
Maybe you can solves this riddle. My '99 Valkyrie came back from the repair shop worse than it went it and now they can't figure out how to fix it. They pulled and rebuilt all 6 carbs as they've done several times in past years. This time though, when the bike came back, I noticed the choke lever didn't work like before. It used to stay wherever I put it. On cold 20-degree days I used to slide it all the way down, push the start button, and it would always fire off in less than 10 seconds. As it warmed up, I'd gradually back off the choke lever until it was full open again. Now the choke lever suddenly has spring tension where there was none before. I have to strain my thumb to slide it all the way down and keep it there. Even then, the bike won't start. The motor catches and then immediately sputters to a stop. Rolling the throttle a little or a lot doesn't help. After about 30 attempts, the motor has usually warmed up just enough to barely keep running. I don't dare touch the gas until it's fully warmed up or it will quit. A new choke cable was put on but that made no difference. I'm told the choke linkage is traveling all the way to the stops on both sides and I can indeed see it moving. But when I push the lever down, it springs back to the middle position. I thought this would be an easy fix but nobody can figure it out and I'm stuck with a bike that I'm lucky to get started when the temperature drops below 60-degrees. Do you have any clue where they screwed up?
Your videos are awesome Mr. Smith. My husband and I own a 2002 Valkyrie and I was wondering where we could buy the Low Speed Mixture screw driver. I looked online at MotionPro but I was not sure if the screwdriver was the correct one. Should it be D shaped? Thanks for any info you can give us.
Hi D-Ray, Awesome videos.. I have a 1997 that was in a flood....... thanks to you videos, it's now my every day ride. !!!!!!!!!! One question, do you have a video on replacing the cylinder rings? LOL i am burning oil. Thanks Man. Bob E.
Thanks, man! I rebuilt and synched the carbs on my '98 Valkyrie. Probably wouldn't have tried it without your videos. Have you ever done the o-rings in the fuel rails? I did that too. Pain in the a**. Runs great. Thanks
my dads valkyries fuel hose busted off in our driveway and spilled gas all over.we replaced fuel line aftwr having to take a bunch of shit apart to get to it put it back together now it wont start or idle any suggestions?
My Daddy always said "A good musician aint worth a durn for nothin' else" lol! just kiddin' Tom....JUST KIDDIN' BRO! but he really did say that....hee hee! He was a sound man for a group years ago. So there you have it, you can't turn a wrench, and I can't sing or play music worth squat! Aren't we a pair.....Have a goodun'!
Yes the factory screws are "D" shaped. The motion pro tool is slotted. There is a blog on the Valkyrie riders forum where the used a spent .22 cartridge, put a lil dent in it, and used that to remove the screws, then saw a slot in them so the motion pro tool will work.
The good thing about gals is they have smaller hands and can get in some of those tight places around those carbs, so you should be able to do this way better than me! lol
Take one of the float bowl screws and screw it into the stem that the spring fits over, you only need to screw it in a few turns. Hold the body of the diaphragm and gently pull on the screw. When replacing, make sure it clicks back into place.
my Valkyrie has been sitting for over 7 years. Needs this in a bad way. Bike will start but barely idle. No matter how long you let that idle lope if the throttle is opened even in the slightest degree the engine will quit.
Do you have an email address or a way I could contact you I have a 1998 valk I am having some problems with and need some advice thank you. If you don't wanna give me advice that's fine to I love the videos
Hate to do this but, your math is off. Video posted in 2012. Bike is a 1998. You say, its been in storage at least 5-years. Otherwise, one of the most useful videos I have ever seen on RUclips. Thanks D-Ray, I couldn't have got-er-dun without your guidance.
+Ferdinand Rock dont care. the indigenous white peoples author of the vid could say it was in storage since Lincoln freed the Japanese from the Russian goolags in Canada and the video stands as the best one for removing these gawdawful carb racks...gave me the courage to try it. Rock on A-Z ray
+Bob Loblah whoa, I'm replying to myself...anyhow, thanks, making decent vids is a pain in the ass, and I'm grateful, I sort of knew, but it was nice sitting in a warm dry house before going outside and having at it
@@DRaysShop your videos are great have helped me a lot on my 1997 Honda Valkyrie I am having problems cleaning 3 of the 4 intake air jets and the choke tube in the bowl I know you must have a way to clean these 3 air passages and the choke fuel pipe in bowl thank you so much in advance
Love it. You can take that whole thing out without a lot of trouble. The Valkyrie seems so easy to do a lot of work on.
What is your opinion on removing the desmog lines and replacing with the shiny redeye desmog kit? I don't want my bike to backfire but seems like a good idea to eliminate all those vacuum lines and potential vacuum leaks.
Thanks D-Ray. I'm working on a 1998 GL1500 CT Touring model today. I appreciate the GOOD advive. Trie to pry them off without removing the manifolds, wrong. .. LOL. First Valkyrie I've done.
Best info on the entire internet on how to do this job!!!!! Starting today on my old valk.... Thanks so much, you are awesome...
Just wanted to let you know I used your video to do my carbs first six carb I have ever went through u made it easy for me... Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Hey D Ray I have a 1997 valkyrie and I'm having problems it just started running hot I noticed the fan is not coming on do I have a fuse going to the fan or do I have to replace the fan I had to pull the air box because I had to replace the vacuum hose on the middle carb and after I put it together the fan stopped working is there any wires I could have disconnected ? Help ! This is the first valkyrie for me and only the second bike I've ever owned .
Hey D-Ray-I have been advised I have a rail fuel leak on my 2001 Valk Interstate. Not being a wrenched of note ( read Clueless) I have no idea what a rail fuel leak is. Can you enlighten me ? where would I locate the fuel rail ? is it an easy fix ? not for me I'm sure but could get a buddy to do-cheers
Great video, thanks! I'm now taking the carbs off my 98 GL 1500/CT Valkyrie. Do you know, or can share a video on how to disconnect the throttle cable from the carbs so I can remove the carbs? Thanks again!
I have a couple of ? about the throttle . The shaft that rotates seems stiff after rebuilding the carbs ( I didn't disassemble the unit completly ) Any ideas ? Also do the throttle cables run alongside the right side of the air box or go down the middle then between the first and second rubber tubes? Thanks D-Ray
I'm about to do this and your videos are definitely a big help. Thanks
Hello. I need some help with the 3 lines that go to the air box. I inherited a valkyrie that was in pieces.
I know the thicker black hose is the crank case vent. I'm not sure about the other 2. 1 is clear ish red. Any help would be great.
Thank you so much, watched all of these and really helped my brother and I do the carbs for my brand new toy
super simple just took you 6:53 to get them off.... you are awesome... cannot wait to see how you synchronize them... Thanks for the video...
Thanks Rebo, what kinda project you workin' on?
D-Ray Smith
Well...it did actually take a little more time than that, about 30min. Thanks!
The small vac hose from the top of the air cut off valve goes to one of the vacume ports on one of the intake manifolds.
The fun has only begun!!☺
Thanks for a great Vid. Sure helped me have a little confidence heading into the rebuild. Very helpful and to think this six carb rack is easier to clean and rebuild then the older 1980's bikes.
Maybe you can solves this riddle. My '99 Valkyrie came back from the repair shop worse than it went it and now they can't figure out how to fix it. They pulled and rebuilt all 6 carbs as they've done several times in past years. This time though, when the bike came back, I noticed the choke lever didn't work like before. It used to stay wherever I put it. On cold 20-degree days I used to slide it all the way down, push the start button, and it would always fire off in less than 10 seconds. As it warmed up, I'd gradually back off the choke lever until it was full open again. Now the choke lever suddenly has spring tension where there was none before. I have to strain my thumb to slide it all the way down and keep it there. Even then, the bike won't start. The motor catches and then immediately sputters to a stop. Rolling the throttle a little or a lot doesn't help. After about 30 attempts, the motor has usually warmed up just enough to barely keep running. I don't dare touch the gas until it's fully warmed up or it will quit. A new choke cable was put on but that made no difference. I'm told the choke linkage is traveling all the way to the stops on both sides and I can indeed see it moving. But when I push the lever down, it springs back to the middle position. I thought this would be an easy fix but nobody can figure it out and I'm stuck with a bike that I'm lucky to get started when the temperature drops below 60-degrees. Do you have any clue where they screwed up?
Good stuff. I'm almost done now, I wish I would've found this earlier!
Your videos are awesome Mr. Smith. My husband and I own a 2002 Valkyrie and I was wondering where we could buy the Low Speed Mixture screw driver. I looked online at MotionPro but I was not sure if the screwdriver was the correct one. Should it be D shaped? Thanks for any info you can give us.
Doing my 99 interstate now ,thanks
Hi D-Ray, Awesome videos.. I have a 1997 that was in a flood....... thanks to you videos, it's now my every day ride. !!!!!!!!!!
One question, do you have a video on replacing the cylinder rings? LOL i am burning oil.
Thanks Man.
Bob E.
approx cost to rebuild all 6 carbs and time estimate? (competent mechanic) Thank you
I bet that air box is a lot easier to get off than get back on! Good'un DRay
It really was'nt too bad, just had to finesse it on a little at a time. Thanks!
Thanks, man! I rebuilt and synched the carbs on my '98 Valkyrie. Probably wouldn't have tried it without your videos. Have you ever done the o-rings in the fuel rails? I did that too. Pain in the a**. Runs great. Thanks
Have you ever found a video about doing the fuel rails? Mine are also leaking and I need some instruction!
my dads valkyries fuel hose busted off in our driveway and spilled gas all over.we replaced fuel line aftwr having to take a bunch of shit apart to get to it put it back together now it wont start or idle any suggestions?
Hi Ray I need your help I want to work on a 1200 gold wing cab it's going to be my first time I hope you can be of help
My Daddy always said "A good musician aint worth a durn for nothin' else" lol! just kiddin' Tom....JUST KIDDIN' BRO! but he really did say that....hee hee! He was a sound man for a group years ago. So there you have it, you can't turn a wrench, and I can't sing or play music worth squat! Aren't we a pair.....Have a goodun'!
Can the VALVE ASSY., EVAP EMISSION CARB AIR VENT CONTROL17300-MZ0-771 be bypass
at 3:06 the vac hose to the REED valve is what VAC hose???
Yes the factory screws are "D" shaped. The motion pro tool is slotted. There is a blog on the Valkyrie riders forum where the used a spent .22 cartridge, put a lil dent in it, and used that to remove the screws, then saw a slot in them so the motion pro tool will work.
This was very helpful to me, good information and help me get my bike running again. Thank U thank U thank U
Great Vid DRay.
The good thing about gals is they have smaller hands and can get in some of those tight places around those carbs, so you should be able to do this way better than me! lol
Question for anyone- how do you replace the needle in the carb diaphragm?
Take one of the float bowl screws and screw it into the stem that the spring fits over, you only need to screw it in a few turns. Hold the body of the diaphragm and gently pull on the screw. When replacing, make sure it clicks back into place.
my Valkyrie has been sitting for over 7 years. Needs this in a bad way. Bike will start but barely idle. No matter how long you let that idle lope if the throttle is opened even in the slightest degree the engine will quit.
all interesting stuff D-Ray , :)
Thanks Stevie!
I 'bout wanted to tell him that a time or two...lol! Thanks!
Thanks man!
just get a new bike LOL hahaha
good job dray
Thank you very very much!!
lol! Why you hatin' on them carbs man? lol!
Yes it is! lol
Thank you!!!!
that is a big bike
Do you have an email address or a way I could contact you I have a 1998 valk I am having some problems with and need some advice thank you. If you don't wanna give me advice that's fine to I love the videos
Hate to do this but, your math is off. Video posted in 2012. Bike is a 1998. You say, its been in storage at least 5-years. Otherwise, one of the most useful videos I have ever seen on RUclips. Thanks D-Ray, I couldn't have got-er-dun without your guidance.
Ferdinand Rock Thanks, but its your math that is off my friend, lol!
+Ferdinand Rock dont care. the indigenous white peoples author of the vid could say it was in storage since Lincoln freed the Japanese from the Russian goolags in Canada and the video stands as the best one for removing these gawdawful carb racks...gave me the courage to try it. Rock on A-Z ray
+Bob Loblah whoa, I'm replying to myself...anyhow, thanks, making decent vids is a pain in the ass, and I'm grateful, I sort of knew, but it was nice sitting in a warm dry house before going outside and having at it
@@DRaysShop your videos are great have helped me a lot on my 1997 Honda Valkyrie I am having problems cleaning 3 of the 4 intake air jets and the choke tube in the bowl I know you must have a way to clean these 3 air passages and the choke fuel pipe in bowl thank you so much in advance
Lose that annoying background music!