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#11890 Musky (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 15137 Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   I figured he would have at least 2 links to info on the new valves. Don't have anything up cuz I'm right? That's it ain't it? I finally got something right and he can't stand it.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #11895 Pop Rivet (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3123 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   Musky Studying the parts listings for 2005 and 2006 There does seem to be different exhaust and intake valves... same valve springs inner and outter.... and same valve guides.... whether ordering valves under the part numbers for 2005 are superceded or not Im not sure It appears there different head assembly part numbers for the two years Maybe the valve seats have changed??? And that is why simply changing the valves may not work??? and like Doc said the fix is reamed valve guides and new springs Maybe Doc can jump in on this ... Its getting harder and harder to trip you up Musky <br><br>Post edited by: Pop Rivet, at: 2006/11/14 20:36   Logged     2009 Ultra Classic HD...2005 Silverado Road Star MY WEBSITE HOG HEAVEN Listen to the Road Star   The administrator has disabled public write access. #11896 Musky (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 15137 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   Its getting harder and harder to trip you up Musky I'm learnin Thanks to you guys. It seems like reaming and stronger springs is the norm. But that would just amount to a clean up and then stronger springs to keep pushing things when it comes back would it not? I was curious if the new valves would prevent the return of the problem or just prolong the inevitble. Personally I think lowering the oil level and leaning it out is the first best step. Avoid getting it instead of fixing it. But I guess there isn't any for sures when it comes to this.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #11897 Pop Rivet (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3123 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   Musky Yer right.. use of proper gas, oil level and tuning prevents carbon buildup MMO wasnt invented for the R* and even the best machined engine will carbon up under those conditions   Logged     2009 Ultra Classic HD...2005 Silverado Road Star MY WEBSITE HOG HEAVEN Listen to the Road Star   The administrator has disabled public write access. #11899 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 17615 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   I believe the valves and the heads are both 'refined'. But it may be the change in the valve that will solve the problem as the 'refined' heads did not help much. The 'new' valves have a wider face so they have more contact with the head. I believe Yamaha originally just reamed the guides out. When that didn't help they change the heads and then that lead to the new valves. Just speculating here as this seems to be the progression of 'fixes'. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #11901 Musky (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 15137 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   MMO wasnt invented for the R* Can't argue there. But the stock value sure has went up since 99. Just speculating here as this seems to be the progression of 'fixes' There sure does. Be good for everyone if one of these fixes actually fixed it. But maybe it has. Time will tell. Although I think a lot of people have wised up and lowered the oil and leaned it out so it might be hard to tell if the changes worked or the people made it work in spite of the motor mistakes.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #11906 Envinyatar (User) It's not "what" you ride, it's "that" you ride. Junior Boarder Posts: 156 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   Just out of curiosity, what further damage do you think may occur by continuing to ride with that partially stuck/sticky exhaust valve?   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #11907 Pop Rivet (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3123 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   The bike could end up being a write-off After I kick the shit otta it and roll it off a cliff   Logged     2009 Ultra Classic HD...2005 Silverado Road Star MY WEBSITE HOG HEAVEN Listen to the Road Star   The administrator has disabled public write access. #11909 Musky (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 15137 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   Envinyatar wrote: Just out of curiosity, what further damage do you think may occur by continuing to ride with that partially stuck/sticky exhaust valve? You're going to try taking a left turn across traffic, you lose power half way across, and get creamed by a truck. You're entering a frewway and you twist the gas to hit the opening in traffic, you lose power, and get creamed by a truck.<br><br>Post edited by: Musky, at: 2006/11/15 06:54   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #11910 vegasdave (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1158 Re:Where's Pop Rivet? 5 Years, 6 Months ago   Ya know guys maybe the new valves did help.have an 06 and didn`t have any problems till I was running on a dirty fuel filter.I ran 3 oz. of GumOut concentrated fuel system cleaner with a full tank of gas.Plus FINALLY figured out how to oil my air filter properly.She`s running like a champ 48 degrees when I road to work this morning will be 68 degrees on the ride home. ......................................Later......................................   Logged     If Your Not Moving Forwards,Your Moving Backwards Live To Ride,Ride To Live 06 Road Star Candy Red SMOKIN!!!!   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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