Just wanted to share my experience on doing the work myself as opposed to taking my motorcycle to a shop...
I was at 8100 miles on my X so it was definitely time for the valve check. My clutch slave cylinder was leaking so I had to replace that. I also went ahead and did the desmog/pair valve...
I just ordered some new stuff for my 1800n friday night. Got the Vance and Hines Big Shots exhaust, Hypercharger Pro-R, and the Power Commander 3. Along with some other chrome goodies and a windshield. I was looking at the maps for the power commander and found map "122-002 Retro, Neo & F model...
hello all,
I'm in the middle of desmog mod and I can't remove the reed valve on front cylinder. Can i simply plug the hose bib on valve? suggestions.
(I stripped a screw while trying to remove reed valve)
thanks
CRAP!!! okay, maybe starting the carb work was a bad idea since I had NO FRICKIN IDEA what I was doing. Anyone in the area good at workin on 1300s that can help me out? I need carb adjustment and would like the DESMOG mod done.
Tom
Reading, Ohio
I am in the process of doing the valves for the first time, and figured that I would do the DeSmog mod while I have the tank off. Had a bit of trouble...
When I got the gasket plate off, I tried to pry off the metal tabs (#2 and 3 in the walkthrough) and the dang thing snapped in half. The...