Many thanks, I was an HGV mechanic for 40 years, never worked on bikes but rode em for 2#0 years now retired and setting up my garage/ workshop etc, I ride a st1300 but am seriously thinking of f6 for second bike, loved your explanation on brakes etc. am now gonna check out rest of Valkyrie videos. Thanks again I have subscribed. Ride safe
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I don't have a Valkyrie but I love the bike. I'm sitting here after braking my ankle 1 day ago on dirt bike. It's videos like these that we keep me sane as I can't do much I'm here in Australia and have recently developed a passion for working on bikes and thanks to people like you I'm learning allot Take care
Wow, hope you heal up fast. That's why I gave up off-road riding, it became clear quite quickly that I sucked at it. One crash landed me in the hospital getting a bicep tendon reconnected. Thanks for the views and comments.
I'm now waiting to see how you clean / sync / adjust the carbs. Old(er) guy here at 73, back in the saddle recently after 45 years out of the saddle, with a 2016 Sym HD 200 (171cc). Fun scooter with good torque. However, I'm intrigued with the Valkyrie and before I find one I need to get some confidence regarding future carb work I might need to do when I find that used Valkyrie. Thank You Dean Seattle
It's in one of the later videos perhaps the last? I cannot recall exactly. I show the synch screws and film the process, you see the CarbTune Pro changing with adjustments. A full remove-rebuild-reinstall of a flat six carb rack like this is not a job for a first-timer or those without a full understanding of how these carbs work, it's easy to mess stuff up or miss just one plugged circuit in one carb and the entire rack will have to be removed again. If the main arm connecting the two halves of three is even slightly bent, it has to be replaced. If you're experienced in multi-carb un-racking and rebuilding, it's doable. It's still doable if one is not, but will take a lot of step-by-step organization and a bunch of time. A full rack of six like this, without filming, takes me a couple days overall to complete. Rich at Red-Eye Technical where I buy the kits provides very detailed instructions and even in each package, there is a picture of the part the o-ring or gasket serves and how to install. He's very complete, which will help anyone new. Anyway, enjoy, thanks for watching and commenting.
Not my style personally but if you do, make sure it’s not one sitting for a long time. As you probably saw to properly do six carbs is a ton of work. Then there’s brakes, rusted gas tank, etc. This one was a wreck. And I bet this guy hasn’t sold it as I was told. I sensed some hoarding tendencies at least on these items. So who knows I may see it again someday because I’m certain I’d this customer still owns it, it’s sitting and deteriorating again. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@MotoRestoFL yea I got the gist of that; my first bike was a 94 sportster and I live in California so the gas did some nasty damage on the carb and fuel lines after some sitting. I’m no stranger to CV carbs now, but there’s something especially enticing about these valks. Especially with straight shots, they sound like a vintage 911.
@@mynamedoesntmatter9013 keep an eye out on my VFR project. They have a unique sound due to the gear driven cams. Assuming I haven’t cocked it up. We shall see.
Greetings from the UK. Just discovered your channel, this is the first video of yours Ive watched. Im considering a Valkyrie - that plus your sense of humour got me to subscribe. Im checking Pt 2 out now, keep up the good work 👍
Hello MRF, I am buying a 2003 Valkyrie and I will probably pull the carbs. Can you tell me anything about Redeye Tech? Are they still in business? Is there a way to contact them? Thanks
Should be illegal to let a cool bike sit outside, and just potentially go to waste, just sayin. Good tip, on how to push the pistons out on the brakes, for servicing. Seems like brake servicing is always neglected on most vehicles.
Awesome project! looking forward to the rest of the videos. I've just got a '99 valkyrie, just did the breaks, but now I need to do some engine work :/
Great, just the video I needed as I grabbed a 1owner unrestored 1981 Kz1000Ltd here in WA state and the rear brake is frozen. I'm already fantasizing about a Valkyrie with the Cobra pipes, for the love of music... Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!
If it's completely froze up, you'll likely need a rebuild kit. If you need rebuild parts, definitely get with Brakecrafters in AZ. Mark and his team are excellent. I cannot imagine they wouldn't have LTD parts, I purchased some for a customer with a '77KZ1000 converted over to dual front disc LTD calipers and they had all that stuff including the proper (weird sized) pistons. Tell them I referred you. Doesn't get me anything, but I'd like them to know that I am doing that. Thanks for watching and commenting. www.brakecrafters.com/
I kinda like the Interstate trim a bit better, for designated long-distance stuff but if Honda cranked out a new Interstate that looked like the old Valkyrie with new electronics and no CB radio or anything like that (in other words, modern retro), I'd be all over that. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have a 1997 Valkyrie. I have cleaned tank with purple and another degreaser and hot water. Also tried again with 50 small deck screws and shook vigorously. Cleaned up grunge fairly well but a lot of rust. I couldn't find straight phosphoric acid but found 85% but it contains a rust converter. Ok to use?
I'm unsure. Ospho brand is what I've used, however, awhile back I pulled the trigger on a 5 gallon pail of evaporust, unfortunately, that only goes so long and it's expensive, so I go back and forth from Ospho to Evapo as needed. I just had two extremely -- and I mean the worst -- tanks come through on bikes, one tank had to be professionally done at a shop up in Tampa area it was so bad, the other, wasted about 2.5 gallons of my evaporust which is now scrap... and I have to hit with Ospho on top. You can use Muriatic acid, it's super cheap but more hazardous from both a personal protection and paint/tank metal health aspects. 50/50 acid/water and don't leave it too long. Then dispose properly, wear all protective equipment, respirator, glasses, gloves, etc. Ospho is much safer. Phosphoric acid is an ingredient in Coca-Cola. Cheers.
As a "retread" rider, this past summer I just got back into riding with a immaculate 1998 Valkyrie Tour. While I'm pleased as punch everytime I ride it, I fear that I will not be able to maintain it properly. And given that this model has been out of production for a couple of decades, I feel that dealership service support will not be up to the task. I'm entertaining the idea of trading it in for something more current such as BMW's R-18 Bagger or Trans so I don't get caught with a "Hot Potato"!
The Beemer's a respectable replacement indeed. You're probably right about the repair support. Bikes that get that old need a lot of specialized carburetor work that most dealers won't touch anymore. The Honda dealer local to me, charges about $30 per hour more if the unit is over 25 years old. They have a big sign up stating that. I figure it's a deterrent. But, it's also how I get work. Thanks for watching and commenting.
its my dream bike. i owned a yamaha vstar 650. so im here to listen and watch till the end.❤
Many thanks, I was an HGV mechanic for 40 years, never worked on bikes but rode em for 2#0 years now retired and setting up my garage/ workshop etc, I ride a st1300 but am seriously thinking of f6 for second bike, loved your explanation on brakes etc. am now gonna check out rest of Valkyrie videos. Thanks again I have subscribed. Ride safe
Ah. Thanks for commenting and subscribing!
Great intro, I'm learning alot.
Thanks for watching
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
I don't have a Valkyrie but I love the bike.
I'm sitting here after braking my ankle 1 day ago on dirt bike. It's videos like these that we keep me sane as I can't do much
I'm here in Australia and have recently developed a passion for working on bikes and thanks to people like you I'm learning allot
Take care
Wow, hope you heal up fast. That's why I gave up off-road riding, it became clear quite quickly that I sucked at it. One crash landed me in the hospital getting a bicep tendon reconnected. Thanks for the views and comments.
6" C clamp and an old brake pad for spacer works well.... ;0) Great job man!
I’ll try that next time. Thanks.
I'm now waiting to see how you clean / sync / adjust the carbs. Old(er) guy here at 73, back in the saddle recently after 45 years out of the saddle, with a 2016 Sym HD 200 (171cc). Fun scooter with good torque. However, I'm intrigued with the Valkyrie and before I find one I need to get some confidence regarding future carb work I might need to do when I find that used Valkyrie.
Thank You
Dean
Seattle
It's in one of the later videos perhaps the last? I cannot recall exactly. I show the synch screws and film the process, you see the CarbTune Pro changing with adjustments.
A full remove-rebuild-reinstall of a flat six carb rack like this is not a job for a first-timer or those without a full understanding of how these carbs work, it's easy to mess stuff up or miss just one plugged circuit in one carb and the entire rack will have to be removed again. If the main arm connecting the two halves of three is even slightly bent, it has to be replaced. If you're experienced in multi-carb un-racking and rebuilding, it's doable. It's still doable if one is not, but will take a lot of step-by-step organization and a bunch of time. A full rack of six like this, without filming, takes me a couple days overall to complete. Rich at Red-Eye Technical where I buy the kits provides very detailed instructions and even in each package, there is a picture of the part the o-ring or gasket serves and how to install. He's very complete, which will help anyone new. Anyway, enjoy, thanks for watching and commenting.
I’ve been curious about getting a first gen valkyrie so this is pretty insightful.
Not my style personally but if you do, make sure it’s not one sitting for a long time. As you probably saw to properly do six carbs is a ton of work. Then there’s brakes, rusted gas tank, etc. This one was a wreck. And I bet this guy hasn’t sold it as I was told. I sensed some hoarding tendencies at least on these items. So who knows I may see it again someday because I’m certain I’d this customer still owns it, it’s sitting and deteriorating again. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@MotoRestoFL yea I got the gist of that; my first bike was a 94 sportster and I live in California so the gas did some nasty damage on the carb and fuel lines after some sitting. I’m no stranger to CV carbs now, but there’s something especially enticing about these valks. Especially with straight shots, they sound like a vintage 911.
@@mynamedoesntmatter9013 yes they do.
@@mynamedoesntmatter9013 keep an eye out on my VFR project. They have a unique sound due to the gear driven cams. Assuming I haven’t cocked it up. We shall see.
I would be lying if I said my eyes didn't pop out of my head when you broke out the torch...good one...
I’m not allowed to have a torch anymore, nor any sharp or pointy instruments. Terms of my release from the guys with the white coats.
Gotcha again. 😆
I have a 1999 honda valkyrie and I love it. I drive her everyday and everywhere. I hope to ride it into I am an old men. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Just found your channel, great info. Also new subscriber.
Thanks for watching and commenting/subscribing
Greetings from the UK. Just discovered your channel, this is the first video of yours Ive watched. Im considering a Valkyrie - that plus your sense of humour got me to subscribe. Im checking Pt 2 out now, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks. What's a UK? .... KIDDING!!!! thanks for watching.
Brandon Florida love it lol
Brandon is north of here in the next county.
Great chanel..
Great vid dude, nothing like a healthy Valkyrie!
Thanks for watching
I just got one that was last tagged in 11
Cool. 10 years also. Enjoy.
I’ll buy it 👀
You’re really being serious cuz if you are I have one for sale ….lmk
Hello MRF, I am buying a 2003 Valkyrie and I will probably pull the carbs. Can you tell me anything about Redeye Tech? Are they still in business? Is there a way to contact them? Thanks
Yes. redeye.ecrater.com/. But he doesn’t have much anymore.
Should be illegal to let a cool bike sit outside, and just potentially go to waste, just sayin. Good tip, on how to push the pistons out on the brakes, for servicing. Seems like brake servicing is always neglected on most vehicles.
This one was in a garage I don’t think it sat outside, but it was sure cruddy. Thanks for watching and commenting.
even though it's old
can i get all the parts
Sure. Honda made a ton of them. Most OEM available.
It seems that there are parts that are hard to find in Korea.
it's been so long
Could you please please if possible
I will pay the money in advanc
Sorry I’m not in any position to be doing parts exports. You can find many vendors that can and will ship to your country.
thank you anyway.
Your videos are a big help. Im working on getting one of these ready for sale. Keep on truckin
Supposedly have another one, a '98 coming in June 1st from out of town, assuming I don't get ghosted... which happens more than you think.
@@MotoRestoFL low ballers and no shows have me thinking of just keeping her. Good luck
Awesome project! looking forward to the rest of the videos. I've just got a '99 valkyrie, just did the breaks, but now I need to do some engine work :/
Thanks for watching. I may have another coming in sooner than later, probably sometime in January.
Nice video. I feel like I am hearing signs of a South Main Auto fan…I could be wrong though.. I’m off to watch part 2
Great, just the video I needed as I grabbed a 1owner unrestored 1981 Kz1000Ltd here in WA state and the rear brake is frozen.
I'm already fantasizing about a Valkyrie with the Cobra pipes, for the love of music...
Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!
If it's completely froze up, you'll likely need a rebuild kit. If you need rebuild parts, definitely get with Brakecrafters in AZ. Mark and his team are excellent. I cannot imagine they wouldn't have LTD parts, I purchased some for a customer with a '77KZ1000 converted over to dual front disc LTD calipers and they had all that stuff including the proper (weird sized) pistons. Tell them I referred you. Doesn't get me anything, but I'd like them to know that I am doing that. Thanks for watching and commenting. www.brakecrafters.com/
@@MotoRestoFL thanks.
Will do!
New subscriber 😁 here.
Great video !
My 97 Valkyrie needs some work, so I’ll definitely watch your future videos.
Thanks !
Thanks for watching and subscribing
I've been working on old bikes for over 15 years. The valkyrie is my favorite big bike!
I kinda like the Interstate trim a bit better, for designated long-distance stuff but if Honda cranked out a new Interstate that looked like the old Valkyrie with new electronics and no CB radio or anything like that (in other words, modern retro), I'd be all over that. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@MotoRestoFL If ONLY! In the meantime, consider that BMW is actually building their version of a 21st century Valkyrie with their R-18.
I have a 1997 Valkyrie. I have cleaned tank with purple and another degreaser and hot water. Also tried again with 50 small deck screws and shook vigorously. Cleaned up grunge fairly well but a lot of rust. I couldn't find straight phosphoric acid but found 85% but it contains a rust converter. Ok to use?
It is ospho
I'm unsure. Ospho brand is what I've used, however, awhile back I pulled the trigger on a 5 gallon pail of evaporust, unfortunately, that only goes so long and it's expensive, so I go back and forth from Ospho to Evapo as needed. I just had two extremely -- and I mean the worst -- tanks come through on bikes, one tank had to be professionally done at a shop up in Tampa area it was so bad, the other, wasted about 2.5 gallons of my evaporust which is now scrap... and I have to hit with Ospho on top.
You can use Muriatic acid, it's super cheap but more hazardous from both a personal protection and paint/tank metal health aspects. 50/50 acid/water and don't leave it too long. Then dispose properly, wear all protective equipment, respirator, glasses, gloves, etc. Ospho is much safer. Phosphoric acid is an ingredient in Coca-Cola. Cheers.
Got one been sitting a few years. Definitely subbed. Popcorn ready.
As a "retread" rider, this past summer I just got back into riding with a immaculate 1998 Valkyrie Tour. While I'm pleased as punch everytime I ride it, I fear that I will not be able to maintain it properly. And given that this model has been out of production for a couple of decades, I feel that dealership service support will not be up to the task. I'm entertaining the idea of trading it in for something more current such as BMW's R-18 Bagger or Trans so I don't get caught with a "Hot Potato"!
The Beemer's a respectable replacement indeed. You're probably right about the repair support. Bikes that get that old need a lot of specialized carburetor work that most dealers won't touch anymore. The Honda dealer local to me, charges about $30 per hour more if the unit is over 25 years old. They have a big sign up stating that. I figure it's a deterrent. But, it's also how I get work. Thanks for watching and commenting.