If you look at 12:00 there is a black bar that runs horizontally from left to right side of the bike. On mine it was a bit loose and able to spjn and rattle around at certain rpm’s the vibration sounded like I was going to throw the front wheel.
@@TomAsay64 I don’t know if “singing” is what blue jays do..lol amazing birds. What’s the latest on your Valkyrie Tom? Today I replaced my cooling fan. Next weekend I will do the thermostat and all the sensors and switches associated with the cooling system. I watched and commented on your fuel gauge videos and it got me wanting a fuel gauge. I did some research and found one that works with pressure and is inline with the fuel line so you do not have to modify the tank. Pretty cool. Not as satisfying of a modification even though the end result is the same. ;)
@@Todd66 Their way of communicating sounds like singing to us. Humans communicate by singing as well. Thanks for watching my videos! I feel like I'm letting my subscribers down by not publishing any videos for a long time. I have not done anything with my Valkyrie in a long time as well. I have been spending my time on the Goldwing project. I have some video that I need to finish editing. I only found one fuel level gauge that worked on pressure but did not pursue that option, for some reason. Was it from some guy in his home shop? I guess I wanted to do this the hard way.
Yes, removal of the radiator is the recommended way. Since I had much easier access while the carbs are off I figured this would be the best time to change it.
There is a drain plug on the thermostat housing located at the lower left front of the engine (where the radiator hose connects to). Put something under it to catch the coolant, remove the bolt and open the radiator cap.
@@TomAsay64 Tom, I did unscrew a large plug with an Allen wrench but it contained a small amount of oil. Do you have a picture of what you're indicating? I finally just took off the lower radiator hose to drain the coolant.
@@itsjustme1949 On page 124 (Section 6-5) of the 1997-2003 service manual shows the location. The lower radiator hose is connected to the thermostat housing. On the bottom of this is the drain plug.
You sit run a wire brush in a machines surface it was smooth now it will have gaps and not seal correctly . You use metal grade 3000 grit super fine sand paper
I used a very fine wire wheel on the Dremel. A machine surface quality seal is not necessary for thermostat application. The gasket will be sufficient to seal these surfaces. I do recommend your procedure if doing something like the cylinder heads because of the high pressures and temperatures.
Great video! Do you know by chance the orientation of the plastic housing? Inside of it there is an extruding piece that sticks out... Thank you!
Page 6-12 of the service manual says:"Install the housing cover with its rib side facing the front left side.”
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@@TomAsay64 Thank you Tom! I'm waiting for my cooling pipe special orings and my 95SE is going back together--Having fun over here!! lol
QUESTION, have you ever heard of a short mettalic clanging sound 🔊 while running on the highway..... in this area of the engine?
Hi Steven, the noise MAY be from the PAIR (Pulse Secondary Air Injection) control valve or PAIR check valve(s).
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Tom , do i need a mechanic or is this noise normal ? I only hear it once in a blue moon..
.and thanks - for unravelling a mystery
If you look at 12:00 there is a black bar that runs horizontally from left to right side of the bike. On mine it was a bit loose and able to spjn and rattle around at certain rpm’s the vibration sounded like I was going to throw the front wheel.
Without the temp gauge, how can you tell the thermostat went kaput?
I wasn’t sure it was kaput, I just changed it for these two reasons:
1 - It is an old bike.
2 - While access was easy.
I can hear a Blue Jay in the background. I love those birds.
So that’s what bird was was singing!
@@TomAsay64 I don’t know if “singing” is what blue jays do..lol amazing birds.
What’s the latest on your Valkyrie Tom? Today I replaced my cooling fan. Next weekend I will do the thermostat and all the sensors and switches associated with the cooling system. I watched and commented on your fuel gauge videos and it got me wanting a fuel gauge. I did some research and found one that works with pressure and is inline with the fuel line so you do not have to modify the tank. Pretty cool. Not as satisfying of a modification even though the end result is the same. ;)
@@Todd66 Their way of communicating sounds like singing to us. Humans communicate by singing as well. Thanks for watching my videos! I feel like I'm letting my subscribers down by not publishing any videos for a long time. I have not done anything with my Valkyrie in a long time as well. I have been spending my time on the Goldwing project. I have some video that I need to finish editing.
I only found one fuel level gauge that worked on pressure but did not pursue that option, for some reason. Was it from some guy in his home shop? I guess I wanted to do this the hard way.
Excellent thanks why is there no temperature gauge??
Watch your eyes with those little wire brushes
This model did not come with a temp gauge as well as no pressure, fuel or voltage.
How would you do this if your bike was a together? I guess you would have to pull the radiator?
Yes, removal of the radiator is the recommended way. Since I had much easier access while the carbs are off I figured this would be the best time to change it.
Great video. I followed it step by step
Glad it helped!
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How did you drain the coolant first? My shop manual doesn't show the process or where the drain plug is located.
There is a drain plug on the thermostat housing located at the lower left front of the engine (where the radiator hose connects to).
Put something under it to catch the coolant, remove the bolt and open the radiator cap.
@@TomAsay64 Tom, I did unscrew a large plug with an Allen wrench but it contained a small amount of oil. Do you have a picture of what you're indicating? I finally just took off the lower radiator hose to drain the coolant.
@@itsjustme1949 On page 124 (Section 6-5) of the 1997-2003 service manual shows the location. The lower radiator hose is connected to the thermostat housing. On the bottom of this is the drain plug.
@@TomAsay64 Thanks Tom, I'll take a look.
@@itsjustme1949 At the :09 sec mark you can see a drop of water where the drain plug goes.
You sit run a wire brush in a machines surface it was smooth now it will have gaps and not seal correctly . You use metal grade 3000 grit super fine sand paper
I used a very fine wire wheel on the Dremel. A machine surface quality seal is not necessary for thermostat application. The gasket will be sufficient to seal these surfaces.
I do recommend your procedure if doing something like the cylinder heads because of the high pressures and temperatures.
a little brake fluid will also eat your old gasket away
Yes, brake fluid removes a lot of things!