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« on: April 27, 2014, 04:36:11 PM » |
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I was doing a craigslist search in a 500 mile area when found a single line add. 99 valk less than 6000 miles, needs work make offer. Contacted the guy and was sent some pictures but the quality was poor, I made the deal anyway. $2500 for the bike, picked it up yesterday going to need some work. Last inspection date was 2004. Tank and fenders are in great shape but the chrome has small pits on it everywhere. If anybody has advice on how to clean it up that would be great. Also will be looking for OEM exhaust system to replace the cobras and the engine guard is in to bad of shape and will need to be replaced.   |
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2014, 04:52:16 PM » |
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Welcome to the group. You have figured out the biggest obstacle posting pictures  Let us know how she runs sitting isn't good for the fuel system. Shoptalk can answer many questions. I ride a 98 Black and Chrome Tourer. |
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2014, 04:56:40 PM » |
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congrats on a great find.
rare orange and black that makes HD owners upset.
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2014, 05:41:33 PM » |
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Good deal.
Pitted parts can be replaced by used parts off ebay, and you can resell your parts at slightly less than the parts you'll replace in our VRCC classifieds.
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« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2014, 06:28:40 PM » |
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Yeah, nice color find too, . Try some Turtle wax Chrome polish / rust remover, from wallyword or any parts store. Its cheap and works . If you have never used it , I think you will be surprised how much it can bring back chrome. Chrome only though, don't get it on any paint or aluminum, Im in the process with a 97 that was just about a goner....
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we'll be there when we get there - Valkless,, on lookout....
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salty1
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"Flyka"
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2014, 07:06:36 PM » |
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You stole it! Congrats! My 98 had some pitting and rust however most of the chrome cleaned up with Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish. This bike was on the Oregon Coast for 12 years before I got it. I had to rechrome some parts as well. I love the color of your bike. My 97 is a purple/white also one of my favorite Valk colors. Welcome to asylum. |
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« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2014, 07:21:58 PM » |
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White Diamond does wonders.  |
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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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Flint
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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2014, 07:38:06 PM » |
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I new the bike was not going to start , have to pull the carbs. Someone posted a great YouTube video of this job on VRCC . I will check out the turtle wax and I have some mothers around here I will try. Thanks for the advice. Love Surf City Killer Chrome but its not helping with the pitting and rust.  |
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2006 VTX 1800C3
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« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2014, 10:32:34 PM » |
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Congrats on your new bike. Its a twin to my black and orange one!
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valkyriemc
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2000 blu/slvr Interstate, 2018 Ultra Limited
NE Florida
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2014, 05:57:18 PM » |
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Welcome to valkyries, smart move checking in here too. D ray did the videos on the carbs, very nice.
If it were me I would; Check air filter Oil change Pull gas tank and douche out, look for rust, check screen filter. Plugs Carbs Check Petcock operation Rear end service; inspection, change fluid, o rings, thrust washer, moly paste Search feature is your friend, along with "shop talk"... |
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