05-25-2023, 11:44 AM
Last summer I sold my beloved 2014 CB1100 Deluxe because I am aging and want to have a stable of light bikes. I replaced it with a Yamaha SR400. Still have several other 1000 cc bikes for distance riding. I recently saw an ad for a low mileage 1999 Valkyrie which was local. I had one and sold it 15 years ago because it was HEAVY and I didn't want to own it when it needed carb work. Just for giggles and grins, I went to look at it and it looked NEW and had 6850 mi. The seller owns a automotive repair center and is a lifelong mechanic. The Valkyrie belonged to a friend of his who purchased it new and parked it because he was getting old. Seller rebuilt the carbs and did routine maintenance. Even though it violated all of my rules for bike purchase at 71 years old, I bought it to enjoy as long as I can ride it safely. I had recently met a gentleman who has 3 Valkyries and knows all things Valkyrie. My new ride runs perfectly and I have done all other maintenance requirements except replacing the 15 year old tires and properly servicing the final drive splines with moly grease. Getting this beast in the air is a frightening project but my new friend has done it many times and generously offered to help me with the project and teach me. I miss the CB1100 but I am loving my new toy. Even though I don't have a CB1100, I still follow the forum.
