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« on: June 25, 2018, 07:19:07 AM » |
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Last fall I went with a Suzuki m109r over my lil Honda cb500x instead of going with a valk..
With some recent back issues, I simply can't ride in the clam position for any length of time. I know there are solutions or this, but instead of spending money to make the m109 into something it's not, (a good long distance machine), I'm going to pick up a Valkyrie.
Anything I should look out for on particular when looking? I'll test ride of course, but I've only ever test ridden one and don't have as much experience as you folks.
Thanks for replies!
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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2018, 07:28:58 AM » |
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Where are you located at ?
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« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2018, 07:50:39 AM » |
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One of our Members here has an 03 that is not Only for sale it Is Ready to ride. And if he sez it are ready to ride it Are READY to ride. Check our Classifieds. 26 G on the clock. Barely hardly broken in!  Good luck there and Welcome. RIDE SAFE. |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2018, 08:17:14 AM » |
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Some stuff people add is just bling. Other stuff is real useful. Besides looking for one that is
"not a beater", look for one with a good seat and hardbags and a Windshield...
-Mike
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Bowk
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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2018, 08:29:04 AM » |
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Thanks for the replies! I'm located in WI, and not looking to pick one up until next spring.
This isn't my first rodeo looking at used bikes, but wanted to know if there were any known issues that neglect can cause for these besides the usual shaft drive maintenance.
I'll probably end up traveling 100 plus miles to find a decent one.
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« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2018, 10:21:36 AM » |
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Go to the home page and select "shop talk" (if you haven't already). Good info there plus the guys here are full of info plus other things. Good luck!
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gordonv
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2018, 06:00:15 PM » |
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Shoptalk has the list of known problems.
Read up on hydro lock and rear end service. I feel these are the 2 most important things to know about and to do to your new to you Valkyrie.
There's more, like valve stems (but OEM steams should be replaced on every install), but just go back about 1 year in the 1500 Tech section and start reading.
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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2018, 06:56:57 PM » |
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I have found that in my little corner of the cheese republic that the best time to buy is just before the snow falls. Then you have all winter to make any changes, improvements or improvisations you want before actual riding really begins. Also many will not wish to store a ride they may be planning to part with in the spring and play "Let's Make A Deal". I know I've had a few rides I picked up in the Fall, worked on over Winter, and parted ways with in the Spring.
The OEM fuel delivery system is always suspect on our ladies at this point like any soft parts that might be original, i.e. vacuum lines. That would be why I no longer have vacuum lines on either of my large ladies.
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Rams
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« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2018, 06:58:50 PM » |
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My only querie is, why what till spring?
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« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2018, 07:46:49 PM » |
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I have a '99 Interstate that needs agood home.  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2018, 03:54:40 AM » |
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I have a 98 Tourer that needs a new home to. What Rams said, why wait till spring, unless going for a pre winter, or winter deal?  |
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« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2018, 03:45:01 PM » |
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I have a '99 Interstate that needs a good home. I have a 98 Tourer that needs a new home to. What Rams said, why wait till spring, unless going for a pre winter, or winter deal? Guys- what color are your bikes? Info posted here? |
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« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2018, 09:01:51 PM » |
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Been listed in the classifieds for a long time. Black n jade.
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