John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« on: April 06, 2013, 07:33:36 PM » |
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In fact it's so naked it must be embarrassed. And parts everywhere as you can see in the pictures below. Has one rusted spot where it went through at the bottom of the frame. I cleaned it out with a cutting wheel on the die grinder, back to good metal and left a hole about 3/8" wide and about 2.5" long. I'll just weld a patch over it and grind it down. It's on the bottom so doesn't have to be real pretty. Next step is to have the frame and swingarm sand blasted...or whatever medium they use. I'll then be welding some brackets to mount a tank on top and relocate the electronics and overflow tank. Getting the swingarm off was a real PITA, the pivot pins did NOT want to move, but it came off finally. Every nut, bolt, and screw is rusted on the bike. It came from the coast and sat outside, the PO lived in an apartment so wasn't protected. There have been a few neighbors that asked if I was going to keep it or flip it. I just smile and say "yes."  Now the fun begins.  The "Naked" truth, but it's in good company!   Parts everywhere....some there!  Some over there.  More parts.  Still more parts.  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2013, 07:54:58 PM » |
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So how's it going back together? Cafe racer?, bobber?, restored classic?......I'm thinkin' cafe bike would be the ticket with that old wing.
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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to  |
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James III
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2013, 08:38:49 PM » |
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Stripped to the bone John! Looks like a fun project!
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John Schmidt
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Posts: 15223
a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2013, 09:00:42 PM » |
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So how's it going back together? Cafe racer?, bobber?, restored classic?......I'm thinkin' cafe bike would be the ticket with that old wing.
At this point I have no idea. It will be a solo ride for sure, with different lights all around, hopefully a Valk tank up top, custom seat. Looking on the Naked Gold Wing site for ideas on how to use different forks, the OEM trees are UUUUGLY. I just know everything will be either new or rebuilt by the time it hits the street....probably about the time I hit my 80th b'day.  |
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FloridaValkRyder
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If your offended , you need a history lesson!!
Apopka, Florida
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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2013, 04:54:37 AM » |
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Judging by the parts and such he has purchased and played with we may be looking at a 4 cylinder version of his famous "Black Beauty" Valkyrie!! Probably no Harley controls though... |
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I still miss her.
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
Silver Springs, Florida
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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2013, 08:40:05 AM » |
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That's what I was thinking, a 4 cylinder Valk!  |
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'13 F6B black-the real new Valkyrie Tourer
'13 F6B red for Kim
'97 Valkyrie Tourer r&w, OLDFRT's ride now!
'98 Valkyrie Tourer burgundy & cream traded for Kim's F6B
'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
'99 Valkyrie black & silver Tourer, traded in on my F6B
'05 Triumph R3 gone but not forgotten!
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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2013, 09:43:12 AM » |
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John can you have it ready to ride up to Leesburg  |
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2013 F6B
ESCHEW OBFUSCATION
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John Schmidt
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Posts: 15223
a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2013, 11:47:21 AM » |
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John can you have it ready to ride up to Leesburg I'll check to see if Superman is busy next week. Yes....I'm busy. Might be a little tight trying to get it ready by then, maybe by next year's Leesburg Bikefest. |
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Dougger
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« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2013, 11:54:12 AM » |
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Does Rita car still have inside privilages, or is it outside?
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« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2013, 12:42:41 PM » |
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I am gonna tell, motorcycle PORN  At least it keeps you off the streets. I am almost as bad, I have my single wheel trailer apart, not satisfied with the paint, so striping and repainting it, getting rid of all the little marks in the glass. |
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 Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you’re in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get. |
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John Schmidt
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Posts: 15223
a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2013, 12:50:35 PM » |
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Bill, get really good at painting. Douger....I moved it back in last night. Didn't get any comment, which says a lot actually. |
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