Project Bike

[Red Diamond]

Picked up a project bike Wednesday in Tyler, there was still snow on the ground in areas but it was not unbearably cold. This is an 03 Standard with approximately 70K miles per the odometer. The engine seized up (probably because he ran it low on oil, and got to hot, my observation), it is very unkept, missing right side cover, tach, etc, etc.






And it's a darksider, guess my mind has been made up for me by someone else. These pics do it a lot of justice given the overall condition of the bike, it's going to require more than a little TLC. I'm starting my search for another engine.

[mario]

geez, and an 03....

the seat looks like you could have it recovered, eli, at least what i can see of the driver piece. 

[ragincajun]

The kick stand and headlight seem to be in good shape.

[Joevalk]

I don't know how far you are going with this project, but I will have extra parts left over from my project bike. I'll cut you a deal on some parts.

[Disco]

Great save, Eli!  Looks like you've completed your Interstate, Tourer, Standard collection.  Congratulations. 

...man, all you guys with three Valkyries...   

Throw in the 'wing and 24 cylinders of Honda F6 is COOL!   

[Rastus]

Eli

We may be able to help each other. On Dec. 1 i had a bad accident on my 03 standard with less than 16,000 miles. Mostly front end damage im going to be selling. the bike was in great shape just added a new oem windshield. any way i live just up the road from you  in Lumberton, if you want to check the bike out let me know im at home recouping.
e mail is wrasmussen1@roadrunner.com

thanks
Bill

[f-Stop]

The kick stand and headlight seem to be in good shape.

Tires look pretty good too!

FYI, I'm green with envy!  But, I can only dream about a project bike for now.  

Good luck and hope to see occasional progress reports! 

[john]

           ???                                   
wow ... eli
no one loves it any longer     
i'm certain that you will more than make up for its past neglect
i would like to buy another valkyrie ... looks to be some very good deals
on some nice bikes out there ...
i have my hands full with the big yellow
something about never trailer a motorcycle with the sidestand down ...
side stand ... side stand bracket ... and cross member damage  ...
the least of the standards trouble from pictures ...             

[Red Diamond]

It's going to take some time, but I will work to get it back, my plate is full right now. I did get the engine to turn over with Marvel Mystery Oil, but it would not start. The cylinders are badly scored and making a terrible scraping noise. All the lights work with the exception of the foot brake switch, that may take an adjustment of the switch. Thank goodness the tank only has that one dent in it and seems clean inside, everything else will require a complete repaint along with replacing a lot of nuts and bolts. Wish me luck.

[HayHauler]

You don't need any luck.  I have faith in ya Eli.

Sounds like fun and I bet you learn a lot!

Hay
Jimmyt

[franco6]

Eli this bike looks great. its whole and it turns over! what else do you want! as long as you didn t spend mre than $ 900.00 it s allright.

[Red Diamond]

Thanks Fred, I didn't.