New I/S owner

[merla]

Hi guys,
For last 6 years I've been riding Royal star Venture but always had my eyes on Interstate. Problem was there was none in my country (Croatia), and importing it was too expensive. Luckily about a year ago I got info about one Interstate on market!
1999 Interstate with 4000 miles  
of course now It's mine   (the only one in Croatia)

you don't have to read that above, I'm only bragging  

one q: (probably first of many to come)
is it normal for bike to be a little lazy in low rpm while it's still cold, 1000-1500 rpm?
 it idles around 900.

[..]

900 rpm is a good idle.

Maybe you need to add some carburetor cleaner for a few tanks of petrol?

That is not many miles for a bike that old.

Don't forget to check the manufacturer date for the tires. Maybe they are too old and need to be changed for new?

[old2soon]

If you have B-12 Chemtool over there run some thru your machine. I have a 99 I/S in Green and silver/pewter that turned 125000 MILES yesterday on the way home from a P G R Mission. 4000 miles-she's Almost a virgin!  Welcome from the Missouri Ozarks U S of A.  And if you think she will be laid up for awhile  put some Marine Stabil in the fuel before you fill up so it will get mixed and dispersed. Again-WELCOME. RIDE SAFE.

[Jess from VA]

My bikes tend to idle at 900 (by the book idle), when cold or even just warmed up, but idle at 1k when hot.

I like a 1K idle to keep up charging, but if you set idle when cold or just warmed up, it will be higher when hot.

Screwing with idle when hot burns fingers and hands (not using a tool).  I wish they didn't hide the knob so far in.

[Hook#3287]

Congratulations and welcome to the club.

The day you took responsibility of your Valk, was the first day of a great journey and relationship.

If you can figure out how to post pictures, we'd love to see your Valk and the country side of your home area.

[1NorthRyder]

I bought my low mileage 2000 Valk earlier this year and it was lazy at low RPM until I had put some miles on her and got he carbs cleaned out. And welcome from Ontario Canada.

[RonW]

It's probably the 4000 original miles, bike needs to be ridden. After mine sits for a while, the idling is *lazy,* even anemic.

[Ramie]

Hi guys,
For last 6 years I've been riding Royal star Venture but always had my eyes on Interstate. Problem was there was none in my country (Croatia), and importing it was too expensive. Luckily about a year ago I got info about one Interstate on market!
1999 Interstate with 4000 miles  
of course now It's mine   (the only one in Croatia)

you don't have to read that above, I'm only bragging  

one q: (probably first of many to come)
is it normal for bike to be a little lazy in low rpm while it's still cold, 1000-1500 rpm?
 it idles around 900.

Well done merla, show us a picture when you can.

[Farside]

Well you've gotten some replies and can see what to expect on the VRCC site. Great group of fellow Valk riders and very knowledgeable.  I have an IS as well and she is a smooth idle at 900 but with 45k on her she isn't sluggish at all.  I agree its probably the low miles causing the problems. Follow the instruction you've seen here and you will be pleased with the results.
   Oh, and welcome to the VRCC.

[Savago]

Congrats on the new buy, the I/S is one of the best (if not the best!) cruisers ever made.

Considering the low miles of the bike (probably was sitting most of its life), I would have a look into changing the coolant (an easy job, 30 minutes tops) and maybe the final drive oil too (another 20 minutes).

For coolant, the recommended one is the Honda coolant (good for 5 years or 40K miles):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089LSFJ0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For final drive, people either use the Honda or the Mobil 1 (full synthetic):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039OO56Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ONZXPK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Another thing to inspect would be the battery (is it old?) and maybe have a look if the final drive splines are properly lubed with the recommended Honda Moli paste.

[merla]

thank you all for info and good wishes 

here's picture of bike (nothing special, it's stock)


I don't know if rules of forum allowe, but this is my other bike which I use for fun ride 

[97BLKVALK]

Both are sharp looking.  Welcome to the VRCC!

Remember to pay your dues.............

Oh thats right, theybdont exist


Michael

[JimC]

here's picture of bike (nothing special, it's stock)

I think you are wrong with the above statement, any Valkyrie that is almost 20 years old, untouched, and with only 4000 miles is definitely special.

Jim

[merla]

here's picture of bike (nothing special, it's stock)

I think you are wrong with the above statement, any Valkyrie that is almost 20 years old, untouched, and with only 4000 miles is definitely special.

Jim

 

[Relax]

Hi guys,
For last 6 years I've been riding Royal star Venture but always had my eyes on Interstate. Problem was there was none in my country (Croatia), and importing it was too expensive. Luckily about a year ago I got info about one Interstate on market!
1999 Interstate with 4000 miles  
of course now It's mine   (the only one in Croatia)

you don't have to read that above, I'm only bragging  

one q: (probably first of many to come)
is it normal for bike to be a little lazy in low rpm while it's still cold, 1000-1500 rpm?
 it idles around 900.

Welcome on board!!

You maybe have the only Valkyrie in Croatia, but it sure has been at least one Valkyrie  there before....mine
You got a really great country for riding...both great mountains and a VERY great coast line

Ride safe!

[Tfrank59]

Welcome to The Forum. Beautiful bike. It doesn't look completely stock because there's something after market on your left handlebar - what is that a cruise control?

[merla]

Welcome to The Forum. Beautiful bike. It doesn't look completely stock because there's something after market on your left handlebar - what is that a cruise control?

left handlebar? It's stock radio controls

[Tfrank59]

oh, guess I never saw an IS up close

[The emperor has no clothes]

Welcome to The Forum. Beautiful bike. It doesn't look completely stock because there's something after market on your left handlebar - what is that a cruise control?

left handlebar? It's stock radio controls

Although you do have something on the right neck area that I can’t identify. A sticker maybe ?

[merla]

[/quote]Although you do have something on the right neck area that I can’t identify. A sticker maybe ?
[/quote]

I dont know how you call it in english, it's a sticker that say that it's road legal and insured. (every year we have to make tehnical inspection and pay insurance)

[cross]

Cestitamo i dobro dosao u klub!

Sasha

[The emperor has no clothes]

Although you do have something on the right neck area that I can’t identify. A sticker maybe ?
[/quote]

I dont know how you call it in english, it's a sticker that say that it's road legal and insured. (every year we have to make tehnical inspection and pay insurance)
[/quote] I'm not sure what they call them either. In my state we don't have to have them. But I've been told in some states they are required.

[cross]

It's a registration sticker like we have them on our license plates.
In Europe all vehicles are subject to rigorous technical inspection every year for registration. There is no riding on bald tires, signal lights, less than perfect brakes, open exhaust, etc.
They also can't drive cars without doors, fenders or hoods like we see some people here

[merla]

Cestitamo i dobro dosao u klub!

Sasha

hvala

[merla]

It's a registration sticker like we have them on our license plates.
In Europe all vehicles are subject to rigorous technical inspection every year for registration. There is no riding on bald tires, signal lights, less than perfect brakes, open exhaust, etc.
They also can't drive cars without doors, fenders or hoods like we see some people here

 
and now they started to ban aftermarket parts that didn't pass inspection... every part we put on a bike that's not stock has to pass inspection. (of course you have to pay inspection, and it's not cheap)

[OzValk]

Another Interstate owner here. Welcome from Australia. This is a fantastic site for all things Valkyrie.