[Gwojo]

Thanks to this forum, over the last 1 1/2 years I've been able to do a whole lot of mods and maintenance to my "new" 2003 VTX1300 that I'd never consider doing otherwise. A couple weeks ago I did the pair valve removal using the dimpled block-off plates and today, I took on the task of checking the valve adjustments. I found the front intake/exhaust were still within specs, but the rear intakes were just a little too tight (a tight .005") so I adjusted them to .006" using Poison's & Donut's tips, completing the task in about 2 1/2 hours. While at it, I inspected the plugs and found the rear where a little black (not bad) while the front looked better (black/brown), which made me think I was running just a tad rich, so I tweeked on the adjustment of Glen's permanent A/F screw using tips I've learned from this forum!

Bottom line,.. it sure feels good doing all this work on my own and knowing it was done right! The engine purrs like a sweet running sewing machine when idling and cruising through these beautiful Smoky Mountains and roars like a lion when I lay on the throttle! The bike runs GREAT!

I love my VTX and this forum! Thanks to all who contribute valuable information!

atriot::cheers:

 

[WoodyZ]

Very cool. Always nice to give props. Congrats on doing things yourself.

 

[vtxrkr]

Great post,
wish I had found this site sooner rather than later,yet glad I have too !
The info gained here has been very appreciated,hopefully I do so in return at some point,been wrenching myself n gaining confidence as I go along.
stay safe n enjoy the ride

 

[tmichael23]

this site is awesome! I am lucky to have several very capable mechanical type VTX'ers locally that have save me a ton of money and have learned a lot from them while doing stuff.

 

[Justpics]

I agree, I am finding out there is a lot of great information and DIY projects here.

 

[Flipflop]

well ya'll are very lucky!! I don't know of any VTX"ers close around me for support,so what I do I have learned from the good people around here and I thank ya'll very muck!!!!

 

[beitz67]

Congratulations! Definitely feels great to learn, know it's done right, and save loads of money along the way. I've been on the same progression - Thanks to the Cafe and its Members - and can now take on nearly all the regular maintenence and mod jobs. Might leave the all balls replacement to my local shop though.

 

[SURFCITYRED]

Ditto from the oppressed gulag of Kaliforniastan. This site and its inhabitants are the best. This site was my most valuable find on the net, bar none. Great guys, accurate info and no B.S.