Another Low Mileage Valk Found

[JC19]

I'm on my second I/S and have been after a friend of mine to get on board. He's owned several bikes over the years and currently has a 1982 CB900C. His wife told him that she might ride with him more if he had a more comfortable bike. A mutual friend told us about a Valkyrie that his co-worker had that hadn't been used much and thought it might have less than 15K. When we went to look at it, it only had 3100 miles on it. 2003 Standard with aftermarket windshield and soft bags. It was stored outside, under cover and was ridden last year after having a Honda dealer go through the carbs.

Some of the chrome is pitted slightly and some of the many aftermarket pieces of chrome are bubbling, but it's in overall great shape. He ended up buying it for $4K. It will take a little work to get it really looking good, but he rode it home (in 28* weather, no less).

He was amazed at how it handled and performed. There is a slight hesitation when just coming off idle, but it seems to disappear when warmed up. He's putting some carb cleaner in the tank and fresh gas and just riding it to see how it sorts out.

As eager as I was for him to get a Valk, I almost hope he decides against keeping it. I'm the first in line if he decides to sell.

[Gavin_Sons]

it's always nice to save a Valkyrie. But i'm afraid he paid more than i would have been willing. The condition you describe puts it at 2500-3k for me. But that does not matter, as long as he is happy is all that matters. 

[Savago]

I would recommend to verify the DOT code in the tires (the last 4 digits indicate the week + year, e.g. 1209 would be around April 2009).

If the bike has only 3K miles I wouldn't be surprised if the tires are still original (so 2002, therefore 15 years old).

Bike tires older than 5-7 years are considered unsafe.

[PhoenixRizing]

I agree with the tire comment. I would imagine that new tires would be on the need to get first list. Ones safety shouldn't have a price tag on it.

[Hooter]

New gas and fluids. (Don't forget the rear end) 1/2 can of Sea Foam  to fresh gas and ride it. Let it set over night,  run gas almost out and repeat. As long as it runs well the cosmetic stuff can be fixed as he goes along. Good luck.

[JC19]

Tires are first on the list. He'll ride it with Seafoam and good gas to see what happens. I'm surprised it's in as good a shape as it appears, though time will tell.