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« on: August 12, 2012, 05:02:40 AM » |
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Last October I aquired an unloved, abused, and abandoned 1997 Valk. It was a rusty, corrodid mess, with a lot of missing, broken, and butchered pieces. My wife thought I had lost my mind; she said that maybe I should part it out and recoup a few bucks. I saw a project,....no a challenge to build a Bobber that was different from any other Valk I'd ever seen. There have beem quite a few inspirations on our "Cool Pix" section, and I took some inspiration from "EXCILE CYCLES". I wanted to save as much money as I could by using good used parts, I bought some at swap meets, got a few from our VRCC members, and sold a few parts from that bike to pay for others. I had to have the gas tank repaired twice; the second time because I dropped it while fooling with the petcock and no mounting screws. But it is now completed.         |
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« Last Edit: August 12, 2012, 05:21:22 PM by Momz »
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2012, 05:20:15 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2012, 05:22:38 AM » |
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Momz, that is one seriously cool bike. I love how you did it up. You have done the valk proud sir.
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2012, 05:32:26 AM » |
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Very nice save, Momz!  Which handlebars are those? |
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2012, 05:43:20 AM » |
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The bars on the bike were on it. Have no idea who makes them. They are the same as Anvil's
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« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2012, 05:43:36 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2012, 05:52:04 AM » |
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George,
Great job! Just curious what kind of paint did you use on the chrome parts? I am assuming you had to scuff them up some before paint? That is a nice job and a perfect blend on the engine and exhaust in particular. It really pops I think.
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« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2012, 05:53:43 AM » |
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I've been watching your progress... Most excellent! Great Job |
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« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2012, 05:58:33 AM » |
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I've never been a fan of the "bobber" look, but in looking at your creation, I realize it was because of the license plate/taillight being placed off to the side. Kinda took away from the lines of a good looking bike.
Yours, I like. The way you cut down the rear fender, nice straight lines, and the rear mounted lights, really looks streamlined.
Nice job!
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« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2012, 06:01:18 AM » |
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Whistler
The paint on the chrome parts is not paint at all. The parts were media blasted and powdercoated.
Powdercoating is a virtually destruction proof coating; as a matter of fact all Valks frames were powdercoated at the factory.
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« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2012, 06:06:00 AM » |
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Whistler
The paint on the chrome parts is not paint at all. The parts were media blasted and powdercoated.
Powdercoating is a virtually destruction proof coating; as a matter of fact all Valks frames were powdercoated at the factory.
Thanks George I was wondering, it looks great hope to see it sometime in person! |
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« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2012, 06:14:07 AM » |
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Great looking Bobber! |
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« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2012, 06:18:53 AM » |
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Whistler
The paint on the chrome parts is not paint at all. The parts were media blasted and powdercoated.
Powdercoating is a virtually destruction proof coating; as a matter of fact all Valks frames were powdercoated at the factory.
Creates are very unique look.. makes the engine/trans/carb covers and intakes flow together. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2012, 06:23:13 AM » |
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that is one sharp ride!! |
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« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2012, 07:46:55 AM » |
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Damn, that seat looks familiar....bike looks gorgeous, the only thing I can think of to make it look better is to have my butt on it, hehe.. Great Job |
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« Reply #15 on: August 12, 2012, 08:06:23 AM » |
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Love it. Any idea how much weight you shaved?
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« Reply #16 on: August 12, 2012, 09:31:53 AM » |
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Nice job dude... I want one like that... a rescue... but I want mine to be a supercharged one. And I can't afford one at all anyway.
That one is very cool. I am glad you did it.
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« Reply #17 on: August 12, 2012, 10:14:15 AM » |
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What a great job resurrecting an unloved bike!! Really like the look |
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« Reply #18 on: August 12, 2012, 12:17:11 PM » |
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That's cool! Just shows what a versatile blank slate the Valk can be and what some outside the box creativity can accomplish.
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« Reply #19 on: August 12, 2012, 02:55:46 PM » |
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Ya done good der. Mucho better you rebuild than pinheads parts em out.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #20 on: August 12, 2012, 03:40:50 PM » |
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Nice work. Though I dislike all stretched/raked choppers I am a fan of Exile Cycles, and I think you followed their style pretty well. (brushed metal and flat/satin black)
Is that an interstate tank?
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« Reply #21 on: August 12, 2012, 03:45:52 PM » |
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Nice work...I like it |
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« Reply #22 on: August 12, 2012, 05:15:15 PM » |
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Jess from VA
Not an I/S tank, just a standard/tourer tank.
Removeing tank emblems and removeing shiny bits creates the illusion of a larger tank.
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« Reply #23 on: August 12, 2012, 05:47:26 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: August 13, 2012, 06:40:29 AM » |
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Ya done good George Being able to make the image in yer head a reality, is a tallent... You sir, are very tallented  Black Dog |
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« Reply #25 on: August 13, 2012, 07:20:30 AM » |
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« Reply #26 on: August 13, 2012, 11:21:13 AM » |
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Very nice. Looks comfy too.
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« Reply #27 on: August 13, 2012, 05:14:15 PM » |
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George, i love that thing. Great job, you never fail to impress.
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« Reply #28 on: August 13, 2012, 08:21:49 PM » |
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Now THAT'S a FatBoy.......nice job
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« Reply #29 on: August 14, 2012, 03:31:31 PM » |
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Great Job! |
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« Reply #30 on: August 14, 2012, 04:35:07 PM » |
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VERY nice! You did a great job |
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« Reply #31 on: August 14, 2012, 04:42:42 PM » |
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You turned an ill Valk into a healthy one. GREAT SAVE!! |
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« Reply #32 on: August 14, 2012, 09:24:22 PM » |
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I had a larger (taller) friend of mine sat on it (also a Valk owner) and he truely seemed impressed with the ergonomics and the feel of the steering.
I cannot be a true critic of my own creation,....I'd be too biased.
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