I was afraid of that. Thought I would have a flooding issue though, which I haven't. Guess I will switch it out with the NAPA/Carter pump, and see if that works better. Don't have any idea what any of them are putting out as far as pressure, but found the Carter P72190 on Amazon for $36. so will tr...

Thanks and yes i will be replacing all the friction plates damper plate and spring. the metal ones are ok i was just wondering if any one had any sizes for the damper plate There don't seem to be very much info out there on clutch replacement. couldn't find any when i did mine. Guess they don't wea...

I replaced mine on 1990 1500. My advice would be replace all plates and spring. Your crunching gears sound on takeoff will be gone. Thanks and yes i will be replacing all the friction plates damper plate and spring. the metal ones are ok i was just wondering if any one had any sizes for the damper ...

Hi just removed the clutch as I thought they were worn crunching gears when pulling away. I've check the friction plates they are all well within the service limit and all the same thickness at 3.79mm limit is 3.5mm. the clutch spring is a bit low and near its service limit so will replace. But not ...

I was under the impression it was a air mixture screw adjusted the air fuel ratio. could be were I have had and worked on gl1000. they say you learn something new every day

You said that you checked the tyre pressure but have you checked the tyres for bulges or out of shape buckled wheels.

Also I have noticed you posted about wobble head shake and handling problems a few years back is this the same bike?

Change the coils to 3/4 even though you checked then they still can be faulty

Being a 76 model this would have spoked wheels have you checked these. or the wheels may be buckled. it sounds like you have been through most things Not sure how tight the spokes should be. but I can remember some one saying about tapping each one and listing at the sound if it a dull sound they we...

Have you got a fork brace fitted?

I get 158mile to a tank from the fill neck the red fuel light on. and I ride it hard and fast.

The starter motor my by jammed

When you turn the engine over do all the pistons move. may have dropped a conrod.

On my 1978 I had the same problem I could not get the split timing set up right. the only way I could get it right was to file some off one pickup to close then up so I could time it. I believe this only happens on the 78/9 models as the cam timing is different.

Sorry to hear that. you sold that to cheep. but as you said helping a mate out. it don't always pay been there I was going to ask if he hadn't used the seat will he sell it. like you say you cant get one over here I have been looking as well. I'm looking at getting a standard seat reshape and covere...

Hi wingdings. did you friend ever sort this out so he could ride it safely. and did he use the corbin seat. thanks

A Valkrie is about 50kg lighter than a Gl1500. you would have been better off getting a standard gl1500 coil shock and fitting that

adsooter wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:09 am

Thank you, I never thought of using a Jag. rear end. What was your final wheel base.

Its no longer than a two 1500 and is jaguar width

I used a solid axle on my 1500 was ok but if you hit a pot hole it shock to whole trike. so changed it to a xj6 jaguar much better on the ride and still kept the panniers

I would do a compression test. that would show up bad valves, rings, gasket.

NO, the slides are doing absolutely nothing at idle. Reading from the originale post. it say the noise is. When it is between 3 & 5k. Thats not idle. Yes. Unfortunately for me I now also hear it at idle. So that excludes the carbs? Is this since you put it back together after checking the cams?

DaveO430 wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:57 pm

kndw wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:16 pm

Terryt remarked earlier in this thread that it sounded like the dash pots dancing in the carbs,

NO, the slides are doing absolutely nothing at idle.

Reading from the originale post. it say the noise is. When it is between 3 & 5k. Thats not idle.

I tied mine down just like bluthundr31 said towed it about 500 miles home with no issues

Have you done a compression test. could be a sticking valve

DaveO430 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:16 am

Sorry, I had taken the 1st disc out of a clutch pack I had on the shelf and measured it. I went back and took out the second friction disc, it measures 120mm inside. I hadn't noticed that first one being different.

Thats ok. thanks for rechecking.

DaveO430 wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 13, 2018 6:52 pm

How about 127mm (5.010") ID, 147mm (5.790") OD

Thanks.
I see there a lot narrower on the friction area than the gl1000 ones.