COVID-19 Valk project

[larue]

99 tourer turns rusty classic throw back, you can call rat rod, barn find or whatever lol, fine with me before anybody gets upset at how I might've butchered the bike everything on it was extra parts laying around, still have all take offs including the tins. Now my stable has a classic interstate, a military bobber and a rat rod/ cafe racer just for a change. All opinions are welcome.

[Oldfishguy]

Waaaay Cool!

[msb]

I'm a big fan of shiny chrome especially on my Valk but I'm also a fan of rat rods, so I think this actually looks kinda cool. The fact that you used other parts rather than desicrating good existing parts is great. I'm always appreciative of those who are willing and able to try different things and looks with their Valk. No matter what the look someone is going for, that beautiful engine is always the focal point 
Thanks for posting this... I think you did a good job getting the "look" you were after.

99 tourer turns rusty classic throw back, before anybody gets upset at how I butchered the bike everything on it was extra parts laying around, still have all take offs including the tins. Now my stable has a classic interstate, a military bobber and a cafe racer just for a change. All opinions are welcome.

[gordonv]

I like. I like how everything looks like it belongs. Just missing the front fender.

All the chrome is missing, I like how you patenaed (?) the whole thing. How the parts look like they belong together. The Honda seat. It all just fits.

Good job.

Then from left over pieces? You built it up from parts, even better too.

[Jess from VA]

For a rusty classic throw back, I like the unique look a lot.  

However, while that old Honda seat looks like it sort of belongs there, it doesn't do it for me, and I know my butt wouldn't like it much.  I think a (somehow) weathered big solo seat would look and feel better.

Or (gasp), even an old worn leather Corbin (though they're too hard for me).

Saddleman Explorer.

[Steel cowboy]

I love the look Larue, I don't know if you mind the nickname but I'm liking the rat-rod.
You and others have a way with bikes, I like.

[Jack B]

For a rusty classic throw back, I like the unique look a lot.  

However, while that old Honda seat looks like it sort of belongs there, it doesn't do it for me, and I know my butt wouldn't like it much.  I think a (somehow) weathered big solo seat would look and feel better.

Or (gasp), even an old worn leather Corbin

I also like it a lot and I agree with it having a solo seat maybe a tractor seat 
Still looks good that way it is

[jnicks01]

Two words.  Bad Ass!!

[_Sheffjs_]

Funny I love the seat.  I suppose it is apart of my early days of riding the seat that was mostly seen.   I like it Larue and the seat and NO front fender are a hit.   

[OLDFRT]

I LIKE IT!!!!!  You have made another unique creation, larue.

[rug_burn]

Very cool, (but how did you get the plastic part to rust to match so well?)  Probably a lot lighter than a Tourer, for example.   
   I like it-

[Tundra]

Love it Larue 
You and Jack are Valkyrie artists, very nice job. The seat and rear remind me of my old CB be 750 four.

[Chrisj CMA]

Kinda cool. However the rubber accordion boots should cover the steel part of the forks

[The emperor has no clothes]

You do some amazing work Larue  I love the valve covers. It's too bad there is not a way to extend the fork rubbers down all the way.  Skill, talent, vision. Very impressive 

[Valkorado]

You pieced together a cool rat bike.  I like the old school seat and dust covers.  Not sure I'd like the lack-o-fender if caught in a cloudburst, but it sure looks good.

[John Schmidt]

Hey old friend, that's another big hit you rolled out. I like it, always wanted to build a bobber type for running around town and maybe short weekend ventures. Wondering about the front tire....what is it. Looks rather beefy. Overall....  

PS: Sure miss you guys down there. 

[Jims99]

I like the seat. The forks, no front fender and grill over headlight all make me think of mad max. Awesome job. 

[Pappy!]

Love it and love the seat on it! What did it come off of?
Wonder what it weighs? Power to weight looks pretty advantageous!

Hey John....you DID build one of those with the 4-cylinder engine. Should have kept that one so get busy!

[larue]

Very cool, (but how did you get the plastic part to rust to match so well?) 

Sand it down good and paint to match the patina.

Hey old friend, that's another big hit you rolled out. I like it, always wanted to build a bobber type for running around town and maybe short weekend ventures. Wondering about the front tire....what is it. Looks rather beefy. Overall....  it's

Hi john it's a dunlop 404

You do some amazing work Larue  I love the valve covers. It's too bad there is not a way to extend the fork rubbers down all the way.  Skill, talent, vision. Very impressive  :cooldude

Thanks rob they will be too loose if extended down cuz that part is too skinny and our lower forks part is shaped weird.

Kinda cool. However the rubber accordion boots should cover the steel part of the forks

Hey Jeff , good point, I'm aware of that, on the valkyrie that steel part is too skinny and way too low a position for The fork rubber boot look I was after.

Love it and love the seat on it! What did it come off of?
Wonder what it weighs? Power to weight looks pretty advantageous!

Hey Pappy the seat didn't have a year or model description, it's really comfy and wide enough, looks like some 80s 750 cb to me too. As far as weight , it sure is lighter and faster not to mention louder lol

Thank you everyone for your Different input and compliments and suggestions, it means a lot.

[John Schmidt]

Love it and love the seat on it! What did it come off of?
Wonder what it weighs? Power to weight looks pretty advantageous!

Hey John....you DID build one of those with the 4-cylinder engine. Should have kept that one so get busy!

If I can find an inexpensive candidate it would make a good winter project. That means I'd have a lot of time to work on it up here where they have 10 months of winter and 2 months of poor sledding. 

[Flrider]

Great job Larue, one more addition to the collection 

[BCoy]

Very cool, great job!!

[h13man]

Like it but trying to figure out why the fork bellows aren't covering the tubes? Curious what she weighs in.

[Bronxboy]

I love the Bobber slash Rat Rod look, great job buddy 

[larue]

Quote from h1man
Like it but trying to figure out why the fork bellows aren't covering the tubes? Curious what she weighs in.
Answer:
Problem solved. Took a little elbow grease and I was able to pull the fork Rubber  boots Down to cover the fork shiny tube parts. it's done.
thank you all