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I'm pickin up a new to me Valkyrie........

Started by Bigdog, Tue 31, Aug 2010, 18:25:49

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Bigdog

Tue 31, Aug 2010, 18:25:49
Thanks to Jim Lambros (JimL) I'm picking up a really nice 99 Valkyrie.
I'm leaving out tonite drivin half way  to Virginia Beach,  ( 500 miles from here ) spending the night and by noon tomorrow should be on my way home with it.....I OWE JIM BIG......Thanks again Jim.

I have never posted photos before on here but, I'm going to document this trip so when I return maybe I can post a few ...

I'm REALLY pumped this bike only has 8300 miles on it......Actually Jim has a few of the pics if he has time to post a few that would be great.

Love this Forum...!!!   You guys and Gals are the best.......Mike
This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it or their revolutionary right to dismember it or overthrow it." -- Abraham Lincoln, 4 April 1861

Jess from VA

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Tue 31, Aug 2010, 18:33:23
Banzaiiii!!!!   :cooldude:

Going on a road trip to pick up a new (to you) Valk is a jim dandy mission.  (done it twice)

Be careful. 

Sourdough

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Tue 31, Aug 2010, 18:42:41
Nothing like a long trip home to get to know your new Valk... I did it this
spring and loved it. Congrats on your purchase  :cooldude:
01 I/S Black/Beige
97 Standard Bumblebee

JimL

#3
Tue 31, Aug 2010, 18:44:06
Yes sir, Mike is picking up a brand new (practically brand new) 1999 Tourer 11 years after the fact.  He is actually picking up what would have been my 4th Valk had I just been able to persuade my wife to move her car outside so I could have some more garage space!  Going to pick up a bike is a good feeling, be safe!





Jess from VA

#4
Tue 31, Aug 2010, 18:49:44
Man that's a nice looking machine.  Love the paint.  Still has the goofy "unleaded only" tank sticker.  Downright virginal. 

Chattanooga Mark

#5
Tue 31, Aug 2010, 18:51:39
Wow, that's a beautiful motorcycle.

All the best,

Mark
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Willow

#6
Tue 31, Aug 2010, 20:44:16
Quote from: Jess from VA on Tue 31, Aug 2010, 18:33:23Banzaiiii!!!!   :cooldude:

Going on a road trip to pick up a new (to you) Valk is a jim dandy mission.  (done it twice)

I've done it four times for myself and twice for friends.  Five of the six were great rides.  Actually, I guess all six were great rides, one just had some tense moments.

Enjoy it.  Nothing better! 

Oh, for the count, two Standards, four Interstates, two blacks, two greens, a blue and cream, and a blue and white.  Mileages ranged from 11k to 86K miles.

Stanley Steamer

#7
Tue 31, Aug 2010, 20:47:09
I bought a brand new 2003 Honda ACE 750 back in Sept of 2002 with that same color combo.....I wish they had of painted some Interstates in those colors......
Stanley "Steamer"

"Ride Hard or Stay Home"

highcountry

#8
Tue 31, Aug 2010, 21:01:23
Sweet looking ride - - congrats!!  :cooldude:

flatsixlover

#9
Tue 31, Aug 2010, 23:37:17
Wow! Awesome bike, love the paint job  :cooldude:

Bigdog

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Wed 01, Sep 2010, 21:12:09 Last Edit: Wed 01, Sep 2010, 21:27:07 by Bigdog
Well just walked in the door. I had to trailer it home because no one could take off work with such short notice...Wouldn't have wanted them to anyway.  Long and Hot  it was 100 degrees today in Virginia (according to my mirror thingy).
The bike is exactly as described and looks great.  I will be polishing up all the chrome, some of it has been a lil neglected but not too bad at all.  Darryl Thomas bought this bike in June of 08 and only put 353 miles on it.  Darryl was a great guy to deal with.  Wish everyone was as nice as darryl.....

It kinda acts like it needs a good blow out, or some sea foam  or something like that ran thru it...any ideas??
Thanks again Jim,
Here's how it rolled........  
Left home last nite at 8:30 ( left work a lil early )  
Home tonite at 9:00pm
 In between was a not so fun drive 1016 miles round trip.....I'm getting older  not as much fun as it was when I was younger..!!

But when I saw the Fat Lady those miles melted right away......
This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it or their revolutionary right to dismember it or overthrow it." -- Abraham Lincoln, 4 April 1861

Bigdog

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Wed 01, Sep 2010, 21:13:23 Last Edit: Wed 01, Sep 2010, 21:27:56 by Bigdog
PS.....Got a room at 4am slept till 8 then showered....62 bucks.....ouch

Could have slept longer....but  couldn't...:)
This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it or their revolutionary right to dismember it or overthrow it." -- Abraham Lincoln, 4 April 1861

BF

#12
Thu 02, Sep 2010, 00:27:44
Beautiful Valk....I've always had a soft spot for the black and silver ones.....those colors rock.   :cooldude:
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I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
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I might not give the answer that you want me to


Tundra

#13
Thu 02, Sep 2010, 05:05:21 Last Edit: Fri 03, Sep 2010, 05:22:43 by Tundra
Beautiful bike, nice score :cooldude:  First things first,Take that tank sticker off.  Should'ave come off 11 years ago :2funny: Congratulations on a sweet bike.
If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#14
Thu 02, Sep 2010, 05:44:10
Quote from: BF on Thu 02, Sep 2010, 00:27:44
Beautiful Valk....I've always had a soft spot for the black and silver ones.....those colors rock.   :cooldude:

My wife's nephew has a black and silver standard for sale...18,000 miles and near mint condition. He wants $6,000 however $5,500 might get it.


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Jabba

#15
Thu 02, Sep 2010, 06:10:21
Quote from: Bigdog on Wed 01, Sep 2010, 21:12:09
It kinda acts like it needs a good blow out

We all need a good Blow ... out once in a while...

I know I do.

8)

Jabba

Spirited-6

#16
Thu 02, Sep 2010, 07:23:35
Bigdog, congrats on your "new" Tourer. You will find it is a great bike. Quite apparent the Valk. has sat for a while, no good for a Valk., and needs some TLC. I would run some Techron / Seafoam in heavey amounts thru her along with all fuild changes for starters. Good luck.  :cooldude:
Don.
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Squealy

#17
Thu 02, Sep 2010, 09:18:13
Quote from: Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 on Thu 02, Sep 2010, 05:44:10
My wife's nephew has a black and silver standard for sale...18,000 miles and near mint condition. He wants $6,000 however $5,500 might get it.

Wish I had some $$$$ i'd be all over it..... I'm saving my pennys, one real soon I'll be a Valk owner.....
Squealy

JimL

#18
Thu 02, Sep 2010, 12:38:49
It definitely sounds like at least a couple o Seafoam treatments are in order.  I think most here use 1 can per tank in order to clean up the carbs.  In some cases (like mine) more drastic action had to be taken and replacement of the slow jets were required.  There are plenty of instructions in the Tech forum if it comes to that.
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