Best options for parts

[rafalc]

New member here with a 1998 Valkyrie. Doing a major resto / clean-up and am looking for suggestions on what are some of the best vendors / suppliers for items such as o-rings, rebuild kits, jets, etc. for the Valks. Ebay is always an option but I would prefer to stay away from used parts if I can.

I am already having a hard time finding o-rings for the alternator and intake ports, as well as finding new rubber brake and clutch lines unless I go with SS or universal rubber ones?


Also, am looking for other gas tank options instead of the original, would like something smaller to fit the overall look I am going for.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

For most of the carb and intake seals (as well as other items), I recommend Rich at Redeye Technical Services. Lots od hard-to-find and improved products at good prices.  https://redeye.ecrater.com/

For other parts, I usually use Partzilla   https://www.partzilla.com/

Unsure about fuel tank options.  Good luck in bringing the Valk back to life!

[old2soon]

     Rear service O-rings and carb intake O-rings-Carolina Bike and Trike. And should you start messin with the exhaust header bolts go REAL EASY as those bolts Break EASILY. Welcome to the sand box. And good luck on the new too you ride!  Fer a smaller tank might wanna find a fabricator. My wallet cringed at That thought.  RIDE SAFE.

[Foozle]

For most of the carb and intake seals (as well as other items), I recommend Rich at Redeye Technical Services. Lots od hard-to-find and improved products at good prices.  https://redeye.ecrater.com/

For other parts, I usually use Partzilla   https://www.partzilla.com/

Unsure about fuel tank options.  Good luck in bringing the Valk back to life!

I wholeheartedly second these recommendations:  Rich at Redeye is great - and Partzilla is quite often the cheapest source for OEM parts (provided you don't need anything delivered yesterday).

Terry

[h13man]

Redeye and Partszilla for OEM.

[pokrovsky]

I do too prefer Partzilla for OEM but occasionally Babbitsonline is actually cheaper for certain parts. Worth a bookmark for sure

[gordonv]

I get my local Honda shop to compete with the prices I find online. We need to give them a chance to offer a better price, and we need our local shops to stay open and supply jobs.

I can usually get my Canadian Honda shop to a price close to what I would pay online from the US (now with WA state tax added too), but I don't need to cross the border or pay the mailhouse to receive it, and it usually arrives in time for next weekends repairs.

[CoreyP]

I would watch out for Ebay and Amazon, too many fake/cheaply made parts. I assume you are rebuilding a bike because you want to ride for a while so I would go Honda or I like Bike Bandit for parts. OEM parts are still out there for most of the Valkyries  I took a look when I bought mine and pretty much everything is still available.

As always in some cases after market parts that will fit are much cheaper, some thing like a wheel bearing is a pretty standard part, you just need to understand the sizes. 

[MarkT]

Partzilla operates an ebay store - I think they are a bit faster due to the rating feedback.  Priced the same, per a few comparisons but I didn't check many or pay attention to shipping cost.

[rafalc]

Partzilla operates an ebay store - I think they are a bit faster due to the rating feedback.  Priced the same, per a few comparisons but I didn't check many or pay attention to shipping cost.

Hey - what seat is that on the red one in your sig? Do you ride 2 up? Is it comfortable for you and the passenger?

Thanks

[Bighead]

Looks like a corbin gunslinger to me.

[Pappy!]

For a smaller tank you may try the 1994-2003 Magna. Similar in looks but probably will be shorter a well as a different mount pattern.