Help! Need a mechanic in S. California to get a Valkyrie started and in shape.

[bobcatou]

I'm actually a BMW F650GS owner but I recently had an uncle who passed away in Hesperia, California.  He owned a 1997 Honda Valkyrie, Model GL1500CT/2 VIN 1HFSC3447VA000096

http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vinDecoder/1HFSC3447VA000096

My uncle rode the Valkyrie literally less than 40 miles.  It was stored at his home otherwise.  It was last ridden 3 or 4 years ago so the fluids in the bike are at least that old. 

My uncle's relatives and myself live outside of California.  We are looking for someone to go over to his home and change the fluids and try to get the bike started.  If that person can give us a fair assessment of the bikes condition and value, that would be appreciated as well. 

We do have contacts in Hesperia and we can have someone meet you at my uncle's home to show you where the bike is.

You would be paid for your time and supplies.  Please contact me at biker@ohiobobcat.com and if you can give a quote for the job and what you expect would need to be done to get the bike in working order bar any unforeseen issues.  If you can give me your phone number as well, I or my sister (who is administrator of my uncle's will) can discuss the bike further.

Thank you,
Bryan Cady
Yellow Springs, Ohio
http://www.listentothewind.com

[JimC]

I can't help you as I live in the mid west. If you do not get a reply on this board, try the VRCC board.
 
http://www.valkyrieriders.com/

That board is a little larger than this one, and I think there are more west coast members on there. You will find that most Valkyrie members (this board or the other) are willing to help if they can.

Jim