I am looking for advice. I am 67 and I have a 98 valkyrie tour bike ( aprox. 72,000 miles). Due to a a leg injury last year, and a back injury this spring I did not get it out until late this summer. It was leaking gas when I started it. It is in the shop. Shop tells me the carbs are varnished and some seals need replacing ($1200).
It has always been a little big for me, at 5' 6" I need to be on my toes when I stop, so I have been thinking of selling it for a couple of years. I am in St. Cloud MN, the bike is at shop (Percision motorsports, St. Joseph).
I am wondering what to do with it? if I get it fixed what is it worth? If I don't fix it, what is it worth?
It may only be the fuel rails that are leaking, very common after sitting. They usually stop after the seals swell up again so it may just be temporary. If it isn't that and if you have any mechanical skills I'd recommend you pull the carbs yourself and send them to Dave Wilder. I believe his price to do an awesome rebuild job is around $800? Don't quote me!
You can get a modified seat or have yours reworked plus lowered rear shocks would help the height. Prices are ranging from $3500-5500 these days depending on lots of variables.