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[Valknoob]

Never owned a Valk before but i have ran across a 1999 Tourer with under 5k miles BUT has sat for 9 years  ???  Wealthy individual who never rode and passed away.

I offered $1,500 and they called back to say they would accept. Should i pounce on this deal or hold out for something on another day. 

Thoughts/Opinions?

If i can figure out how to upload a couple photos I will do so.

Thank you!

[Wizzard]

how was it stored? You are going to put a lot into it to get up to running condition but parting it out alone will get you more than your investment. I would jump on that.

[baldo]

I'm not sure about this noob. But if you share the contact information, I'll be happy to help out in any way I can.....

[hubcapsc]

It could be a jewel... this rich guy didn't store it out in the yard
under a tree, right? $1,500 is a great price.

-Mike

[The emperor has no clothes]

It could be a jewel... this rich guy didn't store it out in the yard
under a tree, right? $1,500 is a great price.

-Mike

+1 clean carbs, replace ALL fluids, regrease rear splines and pinion, new tires and you should be good to go. 

[Valknoob]

Whelp I don't think i should wait any longer, you guys reply quick!    Thank you much.
I can't seem to be able to add an image or I would show her to ya'.

[Willow]

At $1500 you should pick it up.  Worst case you spend another $1500 and get a perfectly good Valkyrie for $3000.  Best case it doesn't need much work and you end up with a fine bike for less than $2000.

[F-six]

It could be a jewel... this rich guy didn't store it out in the yard
under a tree, right? $1,500 is a great price.

-Mike

+1 clean carbs, replace ALL fluids, regrease rear splines and pinion, new tires and you should be good to go. 

What he said! Go for it, it's a great deal!

[old2soon]

UNLESS the carbs were drained dry 99.44% Certain slow jets are plugged. NOT an insurmountable situation-remove to clean or if it will start heavy doses of B-12 ChemTool. Most likely ALL the rubber lines-vacuum and fuel-are dried out and no longer useable long term. A desmog or a line replacement WILL be amongst stuff on the to do list. At $1500.00 I'd be in if I had the shekels. IF after getting it and if it's more than you can handle-PLEASE DO NOT part it out-get hold of my brother-da prez-He enjoys Valkyrie rescues. RIDE SAFE.

[The emperor has no clothes]

UNLESS the carbs were drained dry 99.44% Certain slow jets are plugged. NOT an insurmountable situation-remove to clean or if it will start heavy doses of B-12 ChemTool. Most likely ALL the rubber lines-vacuum and fuel-are dried out and no longer useable long term. A desmog or a line replacement WILL be amongst stuff on the to do list. At $1500.00 I'd be in if I had the shekels. IF after getting it and if it's more than you can handle-PLEASE DO NOT part it out-get hold of my brother-da prez-He enjoys Valkyrie rescues. RIDE SAFE.

Good call. I forgot about hoses. Might even consider new braided brake lines.

[Valknoob]

Thank you all very much for the quick responses. I think i will go ahead and pick her up tomorrow.

[The emperor has no clothes]

What color ? You have more patience than me. It would be in my garage by now.

[old2soon]

What color ? You have more patience than me. It would be in my garage by now.

Uh he's a noob and we on the other hand are ALREADY converts!  He WILL soon be another convert!  Once these things bite ya-yer hooked!  :2funny:RIDE SAFE.

[mike72903]

After you get it home, more information and pictures. Please!  Someone can help you post the pics.  I'm jealous, been looking for a deal to put a sidecar on.

[hukmut]

OH YES!!!!!!! We are ALL green with envy. And trying like the dickens to not show it.....

[Hook#3287]

a TOURER for $1500

The bags and screen are worth that much.

Buy it and enjoy it.

[NewValker]

My I/S sat for 7 years in a dirt floor shed. With gas in it...and crap piled all over her...
I spent $1600 resurrecting her.
Couldn't be happier!
Craig