Finally completed.. my custom Valkyrie .. pics !! Motorcycle Mojo Feature Bike

meancana · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 11:12:24

Hey, just thought I would share, I just finished my 1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer conversion into what you know see here before you..... alot of fun to ride and drag race.

Comments good or bad are welcome, click on both photobucket links to see Before and After pics....

Don't forget to vote in the poll, let's have some fun.

Before:

After:

Oss · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 11:34:00

well done

congratulations

Slammer · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 11:34:15

I don't see no pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slammer

FLAVALK · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 13:04:40

I like it

T.P. · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 13:08:21

I like it also

f6gal · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 13:33:49

Hey Meancana,
Hope you don't mind, I fixed your links to show the pics.

To make them show in your posts, copy the photo URL. Then when you post, hit the image icon

, the cursor should be in the correct place, so just right click and paste.

Very nice on the bike, BTW.

JimC · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 13:50:47

I love it.

The way I see it, as these bikes get a little older, they will start to need face lifts, that is when the real customizing will begin to happen.(like yours) It does not matter what it looks like, or what you made it into, what does matter is that it is a Valkyrie, that you ride, and that looks like a FUN RIDE!

I also made considerable changes to my valkyrie. I got a lot of thumbs up at Inzane, and I also heard a few whispers that were not all that appreciative of the changes. Does not matter, I changed it for my self, not for others.

Jim

JimL · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 14:25:40

Well done....I like it a lot!

KW · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 15:11:33

I really like it. . . . My son and I have been talking about picking up a Standard and basically doing what you did' 'making it into a single seat drag type bike.' We're probally going to pick up a car first for my wife. We have our eye on a 68 Mustang, (the car she really wants) but if I could swing it and had the garage space, I'd get another bike and copy some of your ideas. I really like the drag bars. Very cool. I think the BIGGEST car tire that would fit would look (and perform) good on that type of set up, no? Also, I would probably drop some of the chrome (I know; that's blaspheme here!!!!) I'd drop the radiator chrome cover for sure . . . and maybe the crash bar up front as well . . . . Is that a Interstate tank? I like the 'Honda" on the back of the seat. Nice touch. I can't tell from the pic, but is there a brake light in the fender bob? Those monster pipes are cool too! Did you do anything inside the motor? Overall; "A+" and thanks for sharing. Please post some more pictures

.. · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 15:40:26

I love a drag Valk

Got a photo looking head on at the beast?

¿spoom · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 15:52:24

Very nice

I do think a car tire would match the flat top of the rear fender and compliment the overall build. Looks great.

meancana · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 15:58:55

Quote from: f6gal on Sat 31, Jul 2010, 13:33:49
Hey Meancana,
Hope you don't mind, I fixed your links to show the pics.

To make them show in your posts, copy the photo URL. Then when you post, hit the image icon, the cursor should be in the correct place, so just right click and paste.

Very nice on the bike, BTW.

Thanks a bunch, that makes more sense now !!!

meancana · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 16:01:09

Quote from: Britman on Sat 31, Jul 2010, 15:40:26
I love a drag Valk

Got a photo looking head on at the beast?

Added a front view pic to the original post, thanks.

meancana · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 16:06:24

Quote from: KW on Sat 31, Jul 2010, 15:11:33
I really like it. . . . My son and I have been talking about picking up a Standard and basically doing what you did' 'making it into a single seat drag type bike.' We're probally going to pick up a car first for my wife. We have our eye on a 68 Mustang, (the car she really wants) but if I could swing it and had the garage space, I'd get another bike and copy some of your ideas. I really like the drag bars. Very cool. I think the BIGGEST car tire that would fit would look (and perform) good on that type of set up, no? Also, I would probably drop some of the chrome (I know; that's blaspheme here!!!!) I'd drop the radiator chrome cover for sure . . . and maybe the crash bar up front as well . . . . Is that a Interstate tank? I like the 'Honda" on the back of the seat. Nice touch. I can't tell from the pic, but is there a brake light in the fender bob? Those monster pipes are cool too! Did you do anything inside the motor? Overall; "A+" and thanks for sharing. Please post some more pictures

No, the tank is not Interstate, the seat is actually the rear part of the stock seat, no modifications, just fit.....the brake lights, running and signals all work from the strut mounted red LED's, there's no light under the fender. The motor is bone stock except for a trigger wheel and K&N filter. Added more pictures to original post, thanks for the comments...

Mike M in ohio · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 16:39:14

I love the look. All business. Clean and mean. I agree with the car tire suggestion. I might also add a short "trident-style" sissy bar, that follows the lines of the frame below the rear of the saddle. It could be gloss black to match. If your rig is as fast as it looks, you'll be sliding back on that flat seat. Just an idea, inspired by my own fat ass. Mike in N.Y.

Hoser · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 16:59:18

I'm likin it, specially the drag bars. Give us a timing slip when ya take it to the track! Hoser

~ Timbrwolf · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 17:07:11

. ......verrrryyyyyy sweet. . ...nice job my friend..

humshark · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 17:22:42

You hit the nail on the head!
Bobbing a Valk is something I have often thought of, the grace of the design lends itself to a dramatic look when done nicely and you've done it!

It looks "mean" but all fun!

Hazman · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 17:33:58

Nice, I like it also.

Michvalk · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 17:41:10

I'm not usually into bobbers,(touring guy) but, that one looks awesome. There are a couple that come to mind (most especially Moms bike) that can turn my head. Maybe because of the awesome bike you started with

SANDMAN5 · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 17:48:18

How did you do the side covers? Modify them or are they from
another bike?

meancana · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 20:03:47

Quote from: bashfulbob on Sat 31, Jul 2010, 17:48:18
How did you do the side covers? Modify them or are they from
another bike?

They are from scratch.... shaped sheet metal !!

GreenLantern57 · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 21:41:44

Nice job!

Doc Moose · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 21:42:31

Always nice to see some original customization of a Valk, looks very nice.

But, my back would never let me ride it more than a few miles (or maybe to the first watering hole

)

SlowRoad · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 21:44:07

Very nice!!!

Chattanooga Mark · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 22:26:26

Love it. Only thing I'd address are having such large mufflers out back when the rest of the back end has a minimalist look to it. But what great work you did.

Congratulations,

Mark

chrise2469 · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 22:27:25

That's a very nice job, it looks great. If there was ever a bike calling out to the darkside, it's this one.

Slammer · Sat 31, Jul 2010, 23:21:43

I shortened my 2bros cans about 8" but mine aren't slashcuts. They end right past the differental. I'm running a 225 car tire on mine and think yours would look awsome with one.

RoadKill · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 01:12:23

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 05:58:11

I like it however I think it would look much better with the stock side covers over the homemade one's .( I voted.... " Looks awesome but wouldn't want to have to ride it " . I can still remember my wife bitchin' about that back seat when I got my Valkyrie in 1998

Big IV · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 07:16:49

I'm a big fan of bobbers and rat bikes, so a drag valk appeals to me. I like the rear seat up front and the home made side covers. Stock covers might look good too, but taking the time to make another set is cool. Looks nice.

KW · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 07:55:20

Hey Slammer! How, in the world, do you keep your pipes so bright!?!?!?!?! The pipes look like they never left the showroom floor! Wow! What's your secret?

(BTW - Is that a pearl silver & black? The BEST color combo EVER . . .)

Slammer · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 08:37:38

at a local shop,they looked like crap from discolor and someones attempt at useing black high temp paint and I use semi-chrome on the cans. The stuff was hard to find and expensive but worth the effort.

Slammer

Daniel Meyer · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 19:31:19

I like!

Can't see taillights/blinkers on the rear. How'd you handle that?

meancana · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 20:00:49

Quote from: Daniel Meyer on Sun 01, Aug 2010, 19:31:19
I like!

Can't see taillights/blinkers on the rear. How'd you handle that?

they are there have a closer look.................

Daniel Meyer · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 20:53:43

Quote from: meancana on Sun 01, Aug 2010, 20:00:49
Quote from: Daniel Meyer on Sun 01, Aug 2010, 19:31:19
I like!

Can't see taillights/blinkers on the rear. How'd you handle that?

they are there have a closer look.................

Ah...an led set just behind the shocks? Like I said, I like!

KW · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 23:03:27

LOL - I missed those LED lights too! Now seeing the rear view, I like the bike even MORE! Those side covers are interesting. . . How did the radiator fliud over-flow fit? And, what did you do with the front cover? (right behind the engine?) Again, the 'cool points' on your creation is over the top my friend!

KW · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 23:05:03

PS - After seeing the rear view, I REALLY think now that a car tire would be awsome!

Slammer · Sun 01, Aug 2010, 23:06:58

it looks like you shortened the mufflers several inches or am I seeing things again???????

Slammer

woody · Mon 02, Aug 2010, 04:24:03

You can deliver it to my place any time you like.

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