I Bought the Cheapest Honda Valkyrie and Honda Shadow ACE on Facebook Marketplace!

I accidentally bought a 99 Honda Shadow Ace on Facebook marketplace for $500. I followed it up by buying a Honda Valkyrie on Facebook Marketplace for a fraction of what it's worth. I'll show you why I got these bikes for such ridiculous prices and you can see if a cheap bike is for you or not.

[@danabateman500]

12. 8 VDC is not charging fine at all. Check regulator/rectifier and/or stator. Also check for loose battery terminals

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

Yeah that thing should be pumping 14.7 volts charging that battery

[@andrewpeters2668]

Did you get the Valkyrie fixed! They are the best cruisers on the planet.

[@markmath2883]

As the original owner of a ‘97 Valkyrie with 106,000 miles on it, I would tell you that it is one of the easiest motorcycle to ride: easy to shift, easy to balance, stops on the proverbial dime and absolutely reliable. I have three other bikes: two BMWs and a Triumph, but the Valkyrie is still my overall favorite to ride after 25 years. I am turning 70 in a few months, should start to downsize, but I will keep the Valk as long as I can maneuver it around the garage. BTW, it only goes as fast as one twists the throttle-3.6 seconds to 60MPH if so inclined.

[@justinwallen2911]

Very interesting video I love Facebook Marketplace I picked up a 2008 Honda Shadow Aero with 9000 miles on it the previous owner said it was the starter that was not it it took me 5 minutes to realize it was a 15 watt fuse it's absolutely an insane bike I paid 500 bucks. Happy shopping in the future

[@PubRunner]

Isn’t the correct charging voltage 13.8v for a lead acid battery?

[@willstorm8331]

The fuel pump may have died as it was starved for power and potentially true for an overheated switch. It might be worth a look at the electrics overall for any place that might have overheated of fused. Your a brave man for buying and deserve a beer or two for getting it back on the road.

[@paultrevi]

Nice vid and narration. Stayed for the whole thing.

[@Brigande]

valkyrie...Still best cruiser on the planet.

[@RidingSince1980]

12.9 volts is not good charging it should be more like 14.2 or 14.3 volts I think your stator is on its way out from the overload of those driving lights.

[@1972RB26Datsun]

couldn't agree more... that or not proper grounding to the frame or battery. Or even a battery who has a cell going out.

[@RC44E]

I ride a 2000 750 ACE. I've owned it for 9 years. It had 13,100km on it when I bought it from the original owner. 1000 kms a year. I but that much on in my first year. Asshlay now sits at 146,000+ kms. I hate when people call a 750 a starter bike. She's been across Canada to the Pacific Ocean once. And to The east coast 3 times. Including Newfoundland twice! Loaded down with a ridiculous amount of gear. But I'm also 5ft7. To a taller rider it may seem small.

[@bmwn52shorts52]

How often do you maintenance your 750 ace

[@RC44E]

Just the basic. Oil changes and chain adjustments.

[@bigkev3184]

WTF Are you Houdini Bro Damn! How the hell did you Ride that bike across the Pacific Ocean 🏍️ 🌊 LOL 😂. That was to easy brother but on a real note my Dude I'm with you. I'm so sick & tired of hearing people talk & say a 750 is a great beginners Motorcycle 🏍️ to start before moving up. They mess with people's heads that are getting in who if they ain't real Men leader's instead of followers they think 🤔 they have to buy a certain kinda bike 🏍️ especially a Harley or it has to be at least a 1200 & up or anything else is for a Chick. That's such Bullshit & only Jackass's who think 🤔 a number on a bike that you really don't need or use except to in most every case Kill yourself which is what you see with every Kid & young gun 🔫 in these Crotch-Rockets 🚀🏍️ which I hate & just last Week another young kid 17 Dead on one a buddy of my nephew's which is about 7 in 3 year's of his friends that have all Died on Crotch-Rockets 🚀🏍️. You buy & ride you like what you feel good on & every Rider knows when your 🏍️ shopping the right one calls your name & when you sit on it you just know Damn this is it I found her. It happened to me as I bought my First Motorcycle 🏍️ 16 years ago & I was shopping for Harley Davidson. And I ended buying as my first Motorcycle 🏍️ "1980 Honda CB 900 Custom" & now they are going for some great money Collector's are all over those year's. And the think had massive power & I also rode a 2010 Harley Davidson Softail 1200 & rolling with a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic. And I'm debating on buying a Honda Shadow that I almost bought as my first Motorcycle 🏍️ back than or a Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 883 that's a little more powerful than this. And I'm a big Dude & I love Cruisers & I Harley wise just always loved the Sportster it's a Classic going back to old School & it pissed me 📴 with these 🤡 that I read Harley Rider's hate Sportster as if they run the show the spoken committee. And try to put into people's heads that this bike 🏍️ or that one is for a Woman these people are self conscience of themselves and can't pull it off so they don't want anybody else to pull it off cuz they want to be that other person that's what it is. So I've ride 1200-1500 to 900 & I never reached the limits on the 1500 or 1200 cuz I wasn't a dip shit & all that way extra power is speed you ain't gonna use & the bigger boys are one if you are gonna be traveling around the world cross Country trips with your Wife or Girl. If you know your not gonna do any of that than buying a $10,000 Motorcycle 🏍️ 1200CC & up to ride around your Town or City 🏙️ makes No sense. Yo each their own. Remember people the salesman don't ever tell you the truth they are gonna try to sell you any bike possible they don't give a shit if it's your first one & it's a 1500 hundred trust me I know. I got my permit bought my 🏍️ on the same day & taught myself how to ride & never took a class in my life almost 20 years ago.

[@ShaneKelley207]

I'm 6'4 and an ace isn't horrible small for me and 750cc I feel is enough power. I drive an 04 stage 2 1200 sportster custom and it's fast and hell but also not necessary.

[@mikegil7819]

I got mine for 650 dlls. 2002 Honda Shadow ACE with (26,000) miles. I cleaned the carburetor, and that was all the problem it had. I changed the color, bought new parts, and now it works great.

[@SteveJohnson-sn9gq]

Valkyries are great bikes. I have a 1997 red and white original paint with 53,000 miles in cherry condition . It’s worth a lot to me but I believe today I could probably only get $3500-$4000 for it if I decided to sell, but that isn’t going to happen because I love this bike so much. I currently have 5, a 2012 Goldwing, a 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS, a 2008 Suzuki B King, and a 2007 Honda 919. One for every mood I happen to be in. The Valkyrie will be the last to go, I’m 71. Never sell your Valkyrie, BIG MISTAKE. Just learn how to ride it, it isn’t that hard!!

[@jakeedgell591]

I wish people didn't feel this way about the Valkyrie, because I want to buy one

[@valkrider1620]

@@jakeedgell591 getting harder to find them with lower miles.

[@valkrider1620]

@@jez7433 that's awesome...

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

I have a 97 and I have an attic rat performance version 1 and I wish I had room to have a few more I love these bikes and I hate to see them just being neglected and falling apart. I'm down to four bikes in addition to the two Valkyries and then GL 1800 Goldwing and the Shadow 750 I had a 109 Boulevard pushing about 130 horsepower but I sold it because of my shoulder was starting to go bad and I needed replacement surgery. But yep never sell these bikes till you just can't ride. I know one guy that's got over 700,000 miles on one of these and it's all still original but of course brakes oil air filter and somewhere on the line you got to replace the rubber Parts in the fuel system in carburetors but other than that his bike is still original from the factory. Enjoy your vote brother

[@mar1video]

Steve - your Valkyrie might be worth much more if it’s in great condition. In 2021 I bought a ‘97 Valkyrie with 30k miles for $4,500 (north Chicagoland). It is a great bike, fun to ride and affordable. Enjoy it ❗️ Be safe out there brother !

[@jameswaterhouse-brown6646]

Man that shadow looks nice in red.

[@thewhomphlew]

I went to look at a $1200 valkyrie with 20k miles 2003 on fb marketplace. I found a hole in the block where it had thrown a rod. Took me 10 seconds to find. Seller was dishonest. Obviously I didn't buy it.

[@aidanpysher2764]

I picked up a '98 Valkyrie with the Cobra 6x6s last August for $4900 with only 3900 miles. Of course, $1k later (after the fuel tank had to be replaced from rust), it has been absolutely wild.

[@Mojo27564]

Once in a lifetime deal you could never find that

[@H.E.J.S.A.N]

This Vakyrie motorcycle looks great. Maybe I will be the owner of such a copy. I would even like the same colors as on my Honda Shadow 1100 ACE motorcycle.

[@charleswilcher7915]

i just bought a 99 shadow for 600 came with a new front tire we had mounted new oil and oil filter and battery been riding for four years started with a mc club have had four bike s since i have been out of the club

[@edblaskowski81]

I bought a mint ‘97 Valkyrie Touring with 3700 original miles for $4200. Tires were nice, but I replaced them because they were over 20 years old. Changed the engine oil and rear drive oil and have a beautiful bike for under $5000.

[@jez7433]

Found one in mint shape. 16k miles. 1997. Paid $4800 with the current market. Yearly oil changes. Guy wouldn’t budge.

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

Well you totally scored on that cuz a bike with only 3,700 miles is actually worth closer to 8 to 10,000 depending on a few things definitely $6 to 8000 bike.

[@reekayeat770]

Where did you get the digital power charge meter deal??

[@timkennedy326]

I like what you are doing fantastic hobby.

[@countryboyexplorer2411]

I have a 750 shadow 2011 model with less than 5000 miles on it.shadow aero

[@joshbilliot4032]

I picked my Shadow 1100 up for $700 running and driving. Just needs touch up on the paint and the turn signal switch replaced. I love my shadow.

[@willbecker5632]

Man I got lucky with a very similar find a 1100 shadow and all I needed to do was bypass the factory connectors between the stator and rectifier for 700 as well

[@williamgray8664]

I wish . Around my area the best hinda shadow I found was a 93 1100 for 2 grand

[@selbverstandlich]

Which red RAL color is that? Wow

[@thizzanator11]

What is the trunk from on the valkyrie

[@danielhucklebridge5006]

12.9 isn';t good charging. 14.2 is '

[@toddgittins5692]

CHEAP motorcycles don't charge like like cars.

[@gullivergimeno7586]

how much are you selling the honda shadow?

[@JB91710]

This is the work you can expect to perform on a cheap bike. Tires plus mounting. Brake pads and fluid flush. Grease bearings. Carb cleaning and possible rebuilding. Gaskets, jets. Possible carb isolators. Fuel filter and pump. Clean or replace the fuel tank. Fuel lines. Cable lubricating and adjusting. Air filter. Plugs. Oil and filter change. Adding acce$$orie$ Chain replacement or adjusting. Coolant flush and replacement if applicable. Cleaning and polishing. Like a Ferrari, there is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle. With that said, a lot of riders have no mechanical skills at all and panic when it doesn't run and sell them cheap. Could end up being a $40 part.

[@nicholisgunnells5490]

Did u sell that shadow ???

[@blazeboyblazeboy4470]

U can run these bikes without the fuel pump. U have to make a horizontal loop off fuel hose from pet cock. Then a mini fuel filter. Keep line high as possible above float bowls. It runs very well without a pump. Mine had significant more torque without the pump

[@skeptic3332]

Yup lights look purty but they kill your stator.

[@gusheinze6912]

Where did you get the single/solo seat for the Honda? Do you have the model/brand? Thank you.

[@TheRealTeam140]

It's a Corbin Dual Tour

[@michaelrickman3161]

Hi DWF, I'm working on a 2002 ? Honda VT750CDD ACE, and am wondering about the rear fender to frame bolts. Looking for some great looking replacements in chrome to fill the 4 empty holes with. UNSAFE as it is. Length and diameter would be great to know. I might get grade 8 bolts, as I'm like, 3X the man I was 35 years ago.

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

Go to a Honda discount OEM Parts Supply and look at the parts fee and it will show you the bolt and it will actually tell you the dimensions of it like six times 26 6 mm 26 mm long and you can get your answers there

[@paulsilva6543]

How is it unsafe with the fender frame bolts missing ? I have the same issue

[@michaelrickman3161]

@ If you're riding two up it's unsafe for the passenger, they literally sit on a pad mounted to the fender.

[@nicholisgunnells5490]

I got a really nice shadow vt1100c but I paid 1500 for it but it’s an excellent bike bro

[@ervinbeci728]

Do you sale that shadow?

[@sturejonsson]

I like this video😊🏍🏍🏍

[@shelliecarlson7015]

Still, is the 1500 running? Is it as sweet as it looks?

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

I own several of those bikes I sent them a list of all the things you can expect to run into after he put the cylinder head on. 20 year old tires that bike has been a sitter and all kinds of rubber components just fall apart in that time especially in the fuel line carburetor system and there's six carburetors. Yeah he's got a little work ahead of him

[@Dave-df1vu]

well i bought a 200 sabre with 1400 miles on itt from a old man, looks like it was just driven off the showroom floor, he had put new tires had honda rebuild the carbs from sitting to long for 1300 dollars

[@larrybaughman618]

Have a 99 Honda Shadow and it's a great bike when your bike you can buy some spray to get that old spray off and it shouldn't hurt you the Chrome range can't remember what kind of spray it is I'm going to can takes off the pain get the phone on pain just takes off break it before it's good

[@toddkraese3276]

Still going to stick around and watch the.channel ! If u flip enough of these babies 👶! It make a good down payment on a new Diamond 💎 C trailer ! I have not gave up on ur hotshot adventure ! keep the sunny side up!

[@EvendimataE]

i can pay $2000 for something like that shadow and just drive it like it is

[@Voltomess]

If I would know how to clean carburetors and fix bike I would buy myself an old Yamaha virago 700 or something like that and have it as my first bike but I don't know how to fix them and keep them in good shape ......... and I'm pretty sure mechanics charge a tons of money for those things.

[@larryalexander4833]

Hay watch some videos and learn. KZbin is a big help. I have been working on things my whole life . Almost 50 . By the way get to know others that ride most will be willing to help. What state are you located and area??

[@katlynklassen809]

It is not magic man. If you can read amd write you can learn carbs.

[@jasongo6513]

Thats two bike one for you and one for me! Lol

[@Boc3phu5]

2:46 is that a grip for cruise control?

[@echo1983]

@@TheRealTeam140 wow. Can you or any body recommend a design model. I'm really interested in putting on on my bike.

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

I would have bought the valkyrie in a heartbeat. I have 2 already.. Wait til you find out the carbs are gummed up and dry rot is affecting the fuel system rubber components. That's gonna run you$900 to get some right. There are a couple of guys in the Valk community that know what they are doing. Dealership will turn you away because it's over 10 years old. Most dudes that mess with these 6 carb bikes screw up the carb job. Then when was the rear end last serviced? Every 10000 miles you have to pull the drive line off, inspect the u joint, propeller, shaft, and pinion cup and relubricate. Then you pull the wheel of the differential and replace the 3 O rings( hope you find the secret hidden 3rd one), most likely the dampers in the hub as they wear out right regularly, then check the thrust washer and relubricate drive flange with 2 of the o rings you put in with moly paste, not grease, find the hidden#3 replace it. Then the fun begins. There is a specific order in putting the components back in the bike Screw that up and you buy a new drive line. fixed and clean no other issues that bike will fetch around $4500. Still a little meat on the bone. Oh the moisture on the plug? What an idiot. There is a weep hole at the base of the plug insert. They can get clogged with dirt that gets on there. No big deal, clean it out with a small wire. Coolant leak? Sometimes I know the winner the tube that goes to the top of the engine block will contract and it will leak a little bit until it warms up . Generally these bikes don't ever leak any liquids ever from anywhere except for as the water pump starts going out it'll begin to weep down there and you can't just put new seals in it you got to buy a whole new water pump and 200 plus dollars at a discount OEM Supply. Why you're in there well it's just good to run a bunch of distilled water through and get all the coolant crud out of the system put it all back together get some proper antifreeze for aluminum engines with no silicates and refill the cooling system but if you don't do it right you'll have a bunch of air trapped in it and it'll tend to run hot. But get all that done you'll have a nice bike I know people with 300 to $700,000 miles on these things but they always take care of them and they never get into the condition that one's in. Too bad the guy fucked up the head cuz like you said he didn't say what it was what with but those fuckers don't leak if anything there'd be oil underneath it and these bikes are known for never dripping oil ever. So good luck with the project just thought I'd let you in for what you really in for I love these bikes I would like to have more of them they're fun to work on fairly easy if you got the tools and the knowledge. But unfortunately as time goes on NOS OEM parts are starting to get scarce and then well you got to hope you can find a used part to just isn't too used. The shadow is a pretty good score. I have that bike too. Good luck

[@HawkGuy82]

Superman has a bowling ball under his shirt...

[@dburges5]

Honda Valkyrie Standards in good condition typically go for approx. $2800 to $3500. Just hope it hasn't sat to long, It's 6 carbs, then your talking a bit more money or a lot of your time. then they have to be synced too. & there really not GOOD deals until after you sell them. But, the seat is nice, looks like a Corbin.

[@dburges5]

@@TheRealTeam140 OMG thats crazy lol. I just bought a 99 standard with 39k last month for $2500 & i'm picking up a Valkyrie interstate 35k for $3500 this wknd. That's 2 for $6k kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIKZaYyEqdmVrbc

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

Yeah I gave him the rundown on what you expect to find in a 20-year-old Valkyrie that's just been sitting for most of its life and what the real sale value is. He said something about a $7,000 bike I'm still laughing my ass off. If he doesn't need a total carb rebuild and the rear ends been service correctly and there's no issues there it'll be a good deal but if you got to do rear end service and get the carbs done and and if the Driveline we're in needs any replacement parts he's looking close to about $2,000 and that's him doing all the work but the cards and then the bike like you say is worth maybe $4,500 bucks we'll see how it goes maybe it's a year old video and I don't see a part two anywhere

[@chrisstevens3801]

Ugh I want a valk so bad

[@douglasmartin7647]

Being that this video is over 3 years old. I am sure someone has already pointed out. And for the sake of being repeated, Anyone who knows the running voltage on the charging system. Should read Anywhere between thirteen five and fourteen volts d c, While your meter only read somewhere in the twelve range. Not good. Might want to check that voltage regulator or stater.

[@readmedottext]

I didn't know Ace had a chain drive till now. For some reason I thought all shadow 750s were shaft drive. Had to look that up. Really cool.

[@TheGearhead222]

The ACE 750 was the last Honda bike to have chain drive-John in Texas

[@Hndsmstrngr1]

Well I've got a 03 the last of the 750 ACE chain drives. Just make sure to have a can of chain wax. Yeah I don't do the oil thing anymore and keep an eye on the indicator because it'll start slacking out no big deal you just got to get down there turn the bolts take the slack back out nice little bike

[@dissuadonisa8391]

👏

[@Ladosligese]

1600 alot for a bike that dosent run ? .. ehmm .. here that bike would be 4-5 k _USD :-s welcome to Denmark .. 10 year old tires on a cruiser ? no problem at all if stored right

[@rockngpa5094]

Wait ...you don’t have much motorcycle riding time But you own a sportster besides these Honda’s ??? 🤔 💭

[@kimhorton6109]

Wow. $300 for a pair of tires for a road bike? I spend $700 for a pair of tires for my Goldwing. Add $50-75 to mount and balance.

[@jennypoole97]

The bike should run at about 13.5 volts charging you probably have a regulator problem

[@EvendimataE]

yes a good helmet is important....i heard a story about a guy whos head got run over by a vehicle, and he survived.....he got a lot of money and bought a house and cars...after a year, got into an accident again and finally died

[@michaelportwood2450]

I WOULD THINK THAT SHOULD BE CHRGING AR AT LEAST 13.7V

[@kennyspencer5193]

What do you do when you can't get a title?

[@kennyspencer5193]

@@TheRealTeam140 okay I appreciate it, thanks for getting back with me

[@benoitgingras0853]

parlant de sécurité,...j'ai acheter une honda cm 450 1983 après 42 ans sans conduite de moto durant 1 an puis une honda rebel neuve 2020 j'ai fait 2000 km avec et le meme été j'ai vendu la rebel et acheté une shadow phantom 750, 2013 qui avait 4350 km (le deal) et ....je me sent BEAUCOUP en sécurité et confortable et ne regrette pas mon achat

[@miltonmatthews2138]

Valkyrie's won't go for more than $3500 in good shape where I live.

[@sherkhan4727]

I think u need more subscribers you deserve it Love from india

[@sawyerramos3113]

Bob that valkiry lol

[@panosioannoy2761]

HI

[@louiearmstrong]

You need a microphone pack or a directional mic, this audio is terrible.

[@louiearmstrong]

@@TheRealTeam140 Oh, awesome. Sorry if I sounded negative. All the birds/wind/background were distracting

[@roadwarrior8560]

are you a teacher by any chance?

[@michellericard4850]

10yrs on a set of tires 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 why have a bike and not ride it??? I've never had a set of tires go more than a year. One year I replaced 3 sets. 100mi a day just to get back and forth to work. I ride my bike.

[@concrete981]

fix them and put them back on craigslist for a cash sale. let some kid learn how to fix it. and impress his girlfriend. a month later, he'll put it back on craigslist again. repainted.

[@yanmyoaung4007]

honda shadow ACE is the best of high way king.

[@toddgittins5692]

You got deal, because nobody wants them.

[@valkrider1620]

That Valk is better then a Hurley anyday.