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Hello, I am the new proud owner of a 1998 Valkyrie Standard. Well its not in my possession yet but come Thursday it will be. Looking for someone who can help me De-Smog the beast and put an electronic fuel shut off valve on it. I'm not to mechanically inclined otherwise I would do it alone. I could exchange work for money, beer, food, fuel, or all of the above. Thanks in advance for all the responses! Contact Info: Jason Oyler jason.oyler@hotmail.com |
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Willow
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Excessive comfort breeds weakness. PttP
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2011, 12:56:13 PM » |
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A significant number of us live near Topeka. Some actually in Topeka.
I'll let one of them give you a hollar rather than volunteering for them.
Incidentally, we have a Kansas gathering in Wamego coming up in August. Check at the bottom of this thread: http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,8315.360.html
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Jason O
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2011, 01:06:27 PM » |
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Thanks for the response and thanks for the link. Wamego is so close I would have to be sick not to make it! The GF and I have been looking for a fun weekend getaway, this will be perfect. Look forward to meeting some fellow Valkyrie owners and maybe some Topeka guys.
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2011, 01:12:36 PM » |
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Jason, just a ????. Why are you going to do things to your Valk before you get it ? How do you know what it needs ?  Congrats on your purchase.  |
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Jason O
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2011, 01:18:32 PM » |
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Jason, just a ????. Why are you going to do things to your Valk before you get it ? How do you know what it needs ? Congrats on your purchase. Well I know that these things haven't been done to the bike by talking to the owner and why wait for Hydro-Lock when you can take preventative measures? Same goes for the de-smog. Thanks, Jason |
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Jason O
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2011, 07:20:18 PM » |
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At least thats what I gathered from doing some research. Maybe I'm just being a worry wart?
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Willow
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2011, 08:14:06 PM » |
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At least thats what I gathered from doing some research. Maybe I'm just being a worry wart? Yes you are. The incidence of hydro-lock is much, much lower than its discussion would lead you to believe.
However, if it'll set your mind at ease, do it. It will be good experience. |
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RoadKill
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2011, 09:41:17 PM » |
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valid concerns..but no need for panic. Take some time to get some miles and bond with her (LOT OF MILES) You will have plenty of help local enough, I'm pretty sure  |
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Hoser
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2011, 04:52:58 AM » |
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You can guard against hydrolock just by turning the petcock lever to off when not riding your bike. It still could happen if the petcock goes bad, but it is much better odds that it won't. If you need a desmog you will know it by the way it runs, usually when the vacumn lines go bad. Hope to see you in Wamego next month. BTW, Roadkill, I rode the ride route you sent me yesterday, all the roads are in good shape. I love riding K57 and K99! Hoser |
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stude31
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2011, 06:09:47 AM » |
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Jason,
Congrats on your soon to be new bike to you. I live in topeka and can help you but like some have already mentioned. Ride the bike for a bit and if you want bring it by and we can look at it and see if this is needed. Some have just switched out the petcock with a pingle I just bought the rebuild kit and installed it for peace of mine. Give me a call when you get the bike and we can meet up. We have some great members of the vrcc hefe in kansas look forward to meeting you.
Joe
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2011, 06:18:21 AM » |
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Studely, where ya been dude? Glad to see you post. Stude is a very good wrench, Jason. Hoser  |
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Jason O
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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2011, 07:17:10 AM » |
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Thank you guys for all the great advice. I plan to put some serious miles on her. Joe, I'll be sure to give you a call once It arrives. I can already tell that this forum will be my new internet home, lol.
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« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2011, 08:03:57 AM » |
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Welcome from a fellow newbie. I did the same thing Jason when I was waiting to pick up my Phat Girl. I had a considerable list of things to do as soon as I got her home after reserching all the up's and downs. After a 2700 mile ride home my list was down to about 4 minor things. Good luck and enjoy. BTW get ready for some unexpected attention, people arn't used to seeing a bike this big move this QUICK !!
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« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2011, 09:14:52 AM » |
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Jason, did you buy it locally, one has been in the weekly Topeka for sale flyer, Is that it? Seemed like a fair price. Hoser
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« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2011, 10:00:26 AM » |
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Jason, Welcome from North Newton!  Today is Friday so I am assuming you are out riding. You have discovered one of the best things about the VRCC, the people.  Enjoy your ride and we will look forward to meeting up with you in the near future. Joe, Stude31, as other have said is a good wrench,  but more importantly a good person. But be warned he will try and get you to go to a burger shop in Allen, Ks! Good luck with that!!   JDW |
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« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2011, 11:08:04 AM » |
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Hello, I am the new proud owner of a 1998 Valkyrie Standard. Well its not in my possession yet but come Thursday it will be.
Welcome! Now, inquiring minds want (need) to know... What color, How many miles, How does she run, etc. etc... You got her Thursday, c'mon man, give us some details! LOL Seriously though, we have a pretty good group of people in the area with a decent amount of experience with "the Fat Lady" and while I don't want to speak for anyone else, I can't think of anyone in the area who wouldn't be happy to answer questions or help figure out a problem. As far as the Desmog and Petcock go, I would suggest getting the bike and we can see what you are dealing with and find out what it really needs. |
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Jason O
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« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2011, 01:08:24 PM » |
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Hoser, no I did not but I will be sureto take a look at it.
Valkified, I'm sure thats what will happen to me.
Emgemt, He wont have to try very hard, lol.
Gunslinger, Sorry for the confusion but its next Thursday that I pick it up. It's a 98 Standard black with 14,300 miles. Comes with Cobra 6x6 exhaust, windshield, and Ultimate King Big Boy touring seat.
I'll keep you guys posted!
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RoadKill
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« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2011, 01:12:58 PM » |
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pictures ! we need PICTURES ASAP ! ! This board runs on Valkyrie porn...feed the monster !!
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Jason O
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« Reply #18 on: July 15, 2011, 01:15:25 PM » |
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Hoser, what were the specs on that bike?
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wdvalk
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« Reply #19 on: July 15, 2011, 02:51:57 PM » |
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I made that trip to allan and got no burger
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« Reply #20 on: July 15, 2011, 03:40:08 PM » |
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I made that trip to allan and got no burger
I know what you mean,  I did it at least twice with no burger   . Almost choked to death on a chicken  the first time, but as soon a Joe meets you it's always "Hey I know this place in Allen"!!  JDW |
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« Reply #21 on: July 15, 2011, 04:12:33 PM » |
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Hoser, what were the specs on that bike?
here is the ad. Hoser 1998 Honda Valkyrie 1500 std flat 6-cyl, 41k highway miles, black, windshield, saddlebags, c u s t o m s e a t s w / backrest, Cobra 6 into 6 pipes, many extras. |
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« Reply #22 on: July 15, 2011, 06:02:28 PM » |
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Joe must be the only human being to ever eat a hamburger in Allen Kansas
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« Reply #23 on: July 16, 2011, 06:04:13 AM » |
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I had one there with him and engemt, but only once. It can be done. Hoser |
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Jason O
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« Reply #24 on: July 16, 2011, 07:03:27 AM » |
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Hoser, any idea of what the price was?
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stude31
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« Reply #25 on: July 16, 2011, 07:50:34 AM » |
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???You guys are pretty funny! I was just there on the way back from wdvalks place. See now if it wasn't such a challenge to get there when it is open. That is part of the journey and the story wouldn't be as much of a story if there wasn't a fun story to add to it! Jason I'll take you there and you will like it! I just hope they are open  I can't wait to see your bike jason! |
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« Reply #26 on: July 16, 2011, 08:58:12 AM » |
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Hoser, any idea of what the price was?
He is asking $6200. It's been there awhile, offer him $5000 and go from there if you want it. Hoser |
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« Reply #27 on: July 16, 2011, 09:24:35 AM » |
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Oh Topeka Kansas. I was thinking Topeka Indiana. |
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Jason O
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« Reply #28 on: July 16, 2011, 09:39:19 AM » |
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Hoser, any idea of what the price was?
He is asking $6200. It's been there awhile, offer him $5000 and go from there if you want it. Hoser Just looked at your original post with the specs and realized it has 41k. I know that isn't much for this bike but think I'll stick with mine. Thanks for the heads up though! |
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« Reply #29 on: July 16, 2011, 12:28:53 PM » |
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Oh Topeka Kansas. I was thinking Topeka Indiana. Fudgie you crack me up... Always a smarty in the bunch... Hope all is well with you.... I sent you a pm. |
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« Reply #30 on: August 02, 2011, 03:58:43 PM » |
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Hey Jason,I was the guy you had lunch with along with Joe,did you get your bike yet?
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