VTX Sold. 99 I/S potential purchase.

[Big Mac]

Sold my vtx 1300c yesterday and talking the day off tomorrow ptentially buy this 99 I/S if is in as good as shape as it looks in the pics.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/mcy/2442630787.html

[Big Mac]

Anything in particular I should be on the look out for while inspecting this bike? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Don07tncav]

http://www.rattlebars.com/valkfaq/

Here is a fantastic FAQ if you haven't checked it out yet.

[ValhallaIamComing]

Looks like a sweet one!  Hope it doesn't have any nasty surprises and you drive away with it!

[sugerbear]

and...........verify that it does in fact have a cb. some people see the controls and assume it's there.
under the trunk, or under the seat besides the radio.

check the level of the trunk, one side higher then the other?

check the pods for fx's

if yes it's been dropped, don't ask how i know

[MP]

and...........verify that it does in fact have a cb. some people see the controls and assume it's there.
under the trunk, or under the seat besides the radio.

check the level of the trunk, one side higher then the other?

check the pods for fx's

if yes it's been dropped, don't ask how i know

Well, it has the CB antenna, so should have it.  But, would not hurt to turn it on with the controller, and at least get static on the CB.

MP

[Big Mac]

Thanks to those that have replied. I am very excited to enter into the valk world. Have been riding since I was 5 when I got an Indian 50 for christmas. since I am new to the site let me tell a little about myself:

Spent 11 years in special operations avation in the army and have been in the corporate IT field for closing in on 11 years. I am married with 2 beautiful daughters. We live in Suwanee Ga. So when I get the valk hopefully can find some local folks to ride with. 

If this I/S doesn't check out ok. Then still have other options in the Atlanta area. Hopfully I will find the right fat lady for me quickly, looking in the garage and not seeing my vtx sitting there is killing me. Gotta ride.

[Stanley Steamer]

Welcome from over in Athens, GA....some of my Valk buddies live over in Cumming and surrounding areas....

[9Ball]

Looks nice, except it doesn't have Corbin floorboards...Cobra instead

Good luck and welcome.

[Big Mac]

Thanks for all the advice. I am really torn between naked "standard" or full dresser "interstate".

[Stanley Steamer]

Interstate!!.......Only a Phat Girl will do!!.....

[highcountry]

Welcome aboard!  From the photos, it looks like a very nice bike.

[BIG--T]

Sold my vtx 1300c yesterday and talking the day off tomorrow ptentially buy this 99 I/S if is in as good as shape as it looks in the pics.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/mcy/2442630787.html

Be careful my friend, this has been on CL for at least 6 months or more. I monitor this area almost daily. There may not be nothing wrong with it, just thought you should know.. for what it's worth. Isn't the mileage a little high for the money?

[Big Mac]

Well the I/S I looked at did not check out too well. The hunt continues. Starting to think i might want a standard anyway.

[Thunderbolt]

it has hard bags to carry your camera,rain gear etc.  You can't add them later unless someone sells you a set off of a Tourer or Interstate and that usually runs at least $1200.  They are much nicer than leather bags.  A lot have bought a Standard, then decided later that they should have bought at least a Tourer if not the Interstate.  I had a Tourer, then bought an Interstate, glad I did.

[BIG--T]

Well the I/S I looked at did not check out too well. The hunt continues. Starting to think i might want a standard anyway.

What was wrong with it? I know it was on CL a long time and I guess still is. As fas as a STD, I guess it depends on what you want- lots of pros and cons. I also was thinking about an I/S but I've  been asking myself a lot of questions like how many trips do I take and how far are they. For me it's 2-400 miles on some long weekends, so not much. With my sissy bar luggage and saddlebags I can probably hold more in mine because nylon and leather stretches where fiberglass don't stretch. Ain't too crazy about tunes on a bike but can mount some speakers to my handlebars if I wanted to. People here that has both say the STD, Tourer handle better. So there's a lot to consider!

Good luck!
Tony

[Big Mac]

Thanks Tony. The bike had a lot of small dings and just didn't handle the way I thought it would. I too don't take meny long trips on a bike right n :laugh:ow. Kids still at home doesn't allow for that kinda time. Going to look at a 97 red and white standard tomorrow evening.

[BIG--T]

Thanks Tony. The bike had a lot of small dings and just didn't handle the way I thought it would. I too don't take meny long trips on a bike right n :laugh:ow. Kids still at home doesn't allow for that kinda time. Going to look at a 97 red and white standard tomorrow evening.

One thing about a standard, you can go naked in seconds!  What I mean, I got E-Z brackets on my saddle bags and a quick release windshield, so I change the looks when I want.

[3fan4life]

Sorry that one didn't work out.

It was priced a little high.

Did you see this post a couple days ago:

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,29999.0.html


It's in Orlando, FL but the miles and price are right.


As far as the handling, could it have been the tires?

The first interstate that I test rode drove like a "TANK".

Turns out the front tire was about 15 lbs low.

[Dougger]

The one in Orlando looks good. Ask John Schmidt, he would know it or would go check it out. It is in his neighborhood. Noone would know better than John

[3fan4life]

The one in Orlando looks good. Ask John Schmidt, he would know it or would go check it out. It is in his neighborhood. Noone would know better than John

If I had an extra 7K I'd be all over it like "Stink" on ............ (well you know).