Full factory reset for 1st gen valkyrie’s

[Mavrick_maz]

Hello Everyone, I recently bought a ‘98 valkyrie and tryin to do basically a full factory restoration on it just to be on the safe side. Now we’re already gettin the rust removed from the gas tank and coated and the carbs retuned/cleaned/rebuilt/ wtf ever you wanna call it it’s gettin done lol. Now I came up with a shopping list of crap that should get looked over/replaced more or so the ladder when dealing with a motorcycle that was bull over 20 years ago. Y’all please chime in on other thinks I should add/consider sence her tank is off and we already ----- with the carbs.

-All bells carb rebuild kit
-carb rebuild kit
-clutch line kit
-choke cable
-brake line kit front & back
-timing belt
-petcock valve
-ignition coil’s
-air filter
-oil filter


If I’m missing anything that will keep me from keepin this big body itch from gettin put into the shop on some dumb crap would greatly be appreciated. Links to the part can be redeemed to over the pants run n tug or a flick of the switch.

[Tazman11]

I just went through the same process on a 99. First thing I would get is a service manual. The service manual will tell you what items need to be serviced and how to do it. There are links here for electronic versions but I prefer paper. Amazon or EBay are good sources. All fluids, brakes, rear end, clutch, coolant, need to be changed. Tires and bearings if worn or aged. Plugs.

Easy to work on as they are analog vs. computerized.

[John Schmidt]

Hello Everyone, I recently bought a ‘98 valkyrie and tryin to do basically a full factory restoration on it just to be on the safe side. Now we’re already gettin the rust removed from the gas tank and coated and the carbs retuned/cleaned/rebuilt/ wtf ever you wanna call it it’s gettin done lol. Now I came up with a shopping list of crap that should get looked over/replaced more or so the ladder when dealing with a motorcycle that was bull over 20 years ago. Y’all please chime in on other thinks I should add/consider sence her tank is off and we already snugglin with the carbs.

-All bells carb rebuild kit
-carb rebuild kit
-clutch line kit
-choke cable
-brake line kit front & back
-timing belt
-petcock valve
-ignition coil’s
-air filter
-oil filter


If I’m missing anything that will keep me from keepin this big body itch from gettin put into the shop on some dumb crap would greatly be appreciated. Links to the part can be redeemed to over the pants run n tug or a flick of the switch.

First...it's "latter"
Second...four letter expressions or derivatives thereof aren't appreciated or necessary. The English language is quite large, one doesn't need to use such junk and especially on a public forum...or even general conversation person to person. As to your plans, basically it's good. I would suggest the Redeye kit as opposed to the All Balls carb kits. It's complete and comes with pictured guidance and instructions. Re. the coils, not necessary unless one or more is giving you problems. Most will run the full life of the bike. We have riders with as much as 600k miles on the bike with the original coils in place. As always, don't "fix" something so much that it quits working.

[old2soon]

     Carl alowed the o p to stay?

[Mavrick_maz]

First...it's "latter"
Second...four letter expressions or derivatives thereof aren't appreciated or necessary. The English language is quite large, one doesn't need to use such junk and especially on a public forum...or even general conversation person to person. As to your plans, basically it's good. I would suggest the Redeye kit as opposed to the All Balls carb kits. It's complete and comes with pictured guidance and instructions. Re. the coils, not necessary unless one or more is giving you problems. Most will run the full life of the bike. We have riders with as much as 600k miles on the bike with the original coils in place. As always, don't "fix" something so much that it quits working.
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No need to be a pretentious knockin me on my grammar or how I talk. Now I broke no rules and spoke like a true combat veteran who is just askin a question. No harm no foul now that we understand each other.

[Rams]

If you don't know when the last time the drive train was serviced, drop that back tire and check the drive shaft, U joint and other rotating parts.   Mother Honda recommends this every 10K miles.
Check out the 1500 tech board for more complete details.

Tell us more about yourself, where you call home and welcome aboard.  This year's US/Canada/world get together is in Billings, MT.   Mid-June and there's a bunch of other smaller Valkyrie events during the year.  Hope to meet you at several of them.

Rams

[steveB (VRCC UK)]

I'm just completing my second ground up rebuild this year, my own and now a club members. Both were taken back to bare metal with frames powder coated and bodywork custom painted. Both bikes are built with a view towards long life and reliability. I would add to your list, fork rebuild with seals, bushes and new headstock bearings. Plus UJ and an alternator check/rebuild. I carefully store old fasteners and replace with stainless bolts and nylok fasteners (personal foible). I de-rivet the swing arm before powder coating the arm and the anti rumble plates, you'll be amazed at the rust in even the cleanest Valk. I've also reconditioned the brakes with new seals and stainless steel pistons. Not the cheapest way to a nearly new bike but a great way to spend quality workshop time.

[Mavrick_maz]

If you don't know when the last time the drive train was serviced, drop that back tire and check the drive shaft, U joint and other rotating parts.   Mother Honda recommends this every 10K miles.
Check out the 1500 tech board for more complete details.

Tell us more about yourself, where you call home and welcome aboard.  This year's US/Canada/world get together is in Billings, MT.   Mid-June and there's a bunch of other smaller Valkyrie events during the year.  Hope to meet you at several of them.

Rams

I appreciate you for the info, I’ll be sure to bring this up to the guy workin on my baby. And also thank you for that warm welcome. I’m from the south side of Houston been here most of my life minus my four year stent in the army. I’d most definitely love to join up on some of the group rides and see the beautiful countryside.

[Mavrick_maz]

I'm just completing my second ground up rebuild this year, my own and now a club members. Both were taken back to bare metal with frames powder coated and bodywork custom painted. Both bikes are built with a view towards long life and reliability. I would add to your list, fork rebuild with seals, bushes and new headstock bearings. Plus UJ and an alternator check/rebuild. I carefully store old fasteners and replace with stainless bolts and nylok fasteners (personal foible). I de-rivet the swing arm before powder coating the arm and the anti rumble plates, you'll be amazed at the rust in even the cleanest Valk. I've also reconditioned the brakes with new seals and stainless steel pistons. Not the cheapest way to a nearly new bike but a great way to spend quality workshop time.

Wow, that’s quite impressive!!! I can see my parts list jumping the 2k Barrier soon lol. You know the deal with whitewall tires? Who’s the best to buy from, I was looking at Metzeler (sp?) tires but couldn’t find the size. Now my baby is a chip themed motorcycle, I would post a picture and video of her with the paint job and lights but I’m workin from my phone and don’t know how to do so

[John Schmidt]

Mavrick, set up an account on Postimage.org(it's a freebie) so you can load your pics to it. Once done, it's only 3 clicks to post on here. Since it's a normal website you should be able to access via your phone. When you're done setting up the account, come back and we'll show you how easy it is to post pics on here. As for rebuilding your bike, it can be a bit on the pricey side but I suggest you don't cut corners. I've done it a couple times with a Valk, at least three times on old Wings...one that sat for nearly 20 years. To hear it crank up for the first time gives you a heck of feeling of accomplishment. Keep us posted on the progress.

As for me being "pretentious"...hardly! I just find the use of the "F" bomb or any derivative of it as being vulgar at best. (item #4 of Rules of the Road)  Nothing meant as a personal attack...and welcome to the funny farm we call the VRCC. 

[Mavrick_maz]

https://youtube.com/shorts/pkYyQbJUnJo?feature=share

Well here she is with the lights on, profile pic is her without the lights on while on the Lyft. I know them cobra 6 in 6 pipes without the baffles in it is gonna hit home like you said

[Willow]

     Carl alowed the o p to stay?

Didn't see it until after it was changed.

To the OP, you may be working harder than is needed.  Ride the bike.  If something goes wrong, fix it.

[Cyclejohn]

     Carl alowed the o p to stay?

You might want to reread it.

So , the 'clique', would rather go after the new person instead of offering up alternative ways of communicating???

You people crack me up with your attempted arrogance, such as 'how dare they"!!!

Thank you for the smile,
John

[Willow]

     Carl alowed the o p to stay?

Didn't see it until after it was changed.

To the OP, you may be working harder than is needed.  Ride the bike.  If something goes wrong, fix it.

You might want to reread it.

I take your point.  I should have said to fix what you know needs fixing and then ride the bike.  If something goes wrong, fix it and ride again.

I didn't notice anyone suggesting a look at the splines.  That does need to be checked.