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« on: November 11, 2009, 08:51:04 AM » |
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 I have just acquired my first Valkyrie. It's a 98 standard. This pic is terrible. I took it with my phone. I upload a better one when I get her cleaned up and get a little farther along in rehabbing it. She sat in someone's garage for at least a year. I feel bad for her for sitting so long but I'm glad I came along and got her for considerably less than she's worth. Some people just don't know what they have. Anyway I'm in the process of cleaning her up, removing the old bad gas, performing a tune up, and getting tires (ouch). The old avon venoms on there are bald and a little dry rotted. I thought I'd introduce myself to all of you. I'm a long time rider. My dad started me out on a Cushman Highlander when I was only 10 years old and I've been in love with two-wheeled vehicles ever since. I'm 26 now and have quite an appetite for the road. Which is why it kills me that I have this knock out of a bike I can't ride yet, but its better to be safe than sorry especially with a motorcycle. Anyway I'd like to meet some other Valkyrie riders in the Memphis area mainly because I've never seen a Valkyrie in Memphis until I drove up to the people's house where I got this one. |
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Black Dog
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Merton Wisconsin 53029
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 09:10:33 AM » |
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Welcome to the Zoo!
Nice bike, and easy to work on.
Get her done, and join us for InZane X, in July!
Black Dog
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 09:19:05 AM » |
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Welcome to the best club for the greatest Cruiser ever built. There are 617 members in TN. I dont know how many are current. Smokin Joe lives in Clinton. I am sure he will be glad to meet ya. Go to the "member search" on the main page and search by state fine member closer.. Again welcome.
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RoadKill
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 09:29:03 AM » |
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Welcome and THANK YOU for giving a Valk a loving home where she will be cared for. I'm sure you two will do wonders for each other.  |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 09:33:21 AM » |
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Welcome from E TN ! Enjoy, they're addictive. |
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2009, 09:40:27 AM » |
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Valkocalypse, welcome to the board, and to one of the best rides you'll ever own. I just moved up to Tipton co. last year, but was
born and raised in Memphis, and still work there. I've had my Valkyrie for 2 years now - surprised you haven't seen it yet - I ride all around Memphis all the time. It's a bright yellow and cream '98 standard. Mine is down now too. I slid out of a corner near my house
'bout a month and a half ago and dinged her up a bit - rode her on home tho. These are tough bikes. I had to get another tank for it
and now I need to paint it. I can't seem to get much done on it as I'm still recovering from rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder.
(injured before the wreck) We'll have to get together and ride sometime when I get mine back together. I have met a few other Valkers down at the Bikes on Beale, but I don't think they post on here. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with on yours. John
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Blackduck KS
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Atitude Is Everything
Wichita KS.
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2009, 10:04:33 AM » |
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Welcome to the board . Thats one fine looking Valk. Hope you get her going soon you`ll enjoy it very much. Again Welcome from the Kansas riders. Blackduck KS. |
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PharmBoy
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2009, 10:15:03 AM » |
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Hi there! It is good to meet another Highlander rider! I thought everyone in the world besides me had an Eagle. Welcome to the best club that rides the best bike there is going. If you have any questions or need any help with the bike just post a question on the Tech Board. There are people here who know every nut and bolt on these bikes and they are always willing to help anyone with a problem. They will help in diagnosis of any problem, make suggestions as to the remedy, and if needed, help find the needed part. Sometimes they will even show up at your garage to help. (Provided there is the proper liquid enticement is provided at the end of the project.) Best people here that I have ever been involved with in any club or organization. Welcome aboard and make sure to set aside time to come to Inzane X...JTL
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Ken Tarver
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 10:59:25 AM » |
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welcome Valkocalypse I'm in Olive Branch....go to Beale St bike night when in season, have a '97 green/cream tourer....buddy in Nesbit has a '98 black tourer. I'm also a Gold Winger, we meet for breakfast on Saturday mornings at Danvers on Goodman Rd in Southaven anywhere from 7-8am, sometimes stay around till 9-9:30. You are welcome to join us. Gold Wing meeting is this Thursday night at Sweetpea's Table in Olive Branch. Eat at 6, meet at 7.   |
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Big IV
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2009, 11:04:12 AM » |
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Welcome, Nice color choice.  I know that Valks have been in Memphis, because my wife and I rode out there from NC one August. Be safe out there. Enjoy the best bike and the best club that supports it. |
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Bladedog
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« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2009, 11:19:35 AM » |
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 +1 on the color choice! And, welcome to the club. I hope you are prepared for the extra attention coming your way. You will be surprised how many times you get comments from riders annd non-riders. We own some very unique, awesome machines. Enjoy the wrench time, it's a labor of love. |
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alph
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« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2009, 01:03:42 PM » |
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My wife was looking over my shoulder when I was looking at your bike and I made the comment on how those colors are so nice together when she reminded me that it looks just like my truck! I told her I should buy another Valkyrie to match my truck, don’t think that’s going to happen!
Nice looking bike!
I haven’t ridden a lot of other cycles, but the Valkyrie is the one I love the most. I can’t understand why Honda made such an excellent product, then abandons it only after a few years! What are we going to do when they’re all gone and only the collectors have ‘em?
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« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2009, 01:20:29 PM » |
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My wife was looking over my shoulder when I was looking at your bike and I made the comment on how those colors are so nice together when she reminded me that it looks just like my truck! I told her I should buy another Valkyrie to match my truck, don’t think that’s going to happen!
Nice looking bike!
I haven’t ridden a lot of other cycles, but the Valkyrie is the one I love the most. I can’t understand why Honda made such an excellent product, then abandons it only after a few years! What are we going to do when they’re all gone and only the collectors have ‘em?
Make cursed sure we is one of the collectors. |
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Mike Luken
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f6gal
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« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2009, 03:53:14 PM » |
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Welcome. Hope you get her back on her "feet" quickly.
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« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2009, 04:08:08 PM » |
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Jess Tolbirt
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« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2009, 04:26:53 PM » |
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welcome to the club,,i want to say that you talk like you got good sense, you know what you said about the tires and all,,,now i want to warn you that the Valk is quicker than a hic up and will dump your butt in a turn if you gas it hard,, yes it will break the back tire loose, so ride with pride and every once in a while let a Harley win,, gives em the big head,,,but we know better,,,,be carefull out there cause everybody is out to get ya,,,
i am in mt juliet just east of nashville,,,if you get the urge to ride we could meet half way for a cup of coffee or something,,,
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Misfit
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« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2009, 05:42:36 PM » |
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Welcome!  |
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2009, 05:58:03 PM » |
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Another Az. rider sez "Howdy!" Play yer cards right and soon you'll be hangin out with fine Motorcycle citizens like these!  |
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mikeb
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« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2009, 06:10:47 PM » |
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welcome to the world of the dragion i started out looking for a bike to replace my 1981 goldwing a few years back after i picked up a 2003 vt750 for the wife i fell in love with the valk and had to have one i told her i needed a newer bike and passed the gold wing off to my boy to replace an 440 ltd he was riding we were all happy until she tried running with the valks with the vt 750 the boys up here tend to play a but hard and she sucked the tank dry running with the boys in 90 miles and when we got home and were resting in the hot tub she said i think i want to ride a bigger bike.. can i try the gold wing? i said ya tried that last year and she said that was last year so this year she put over 6000 miles on the wing and a few weeks back she got a new ride you guessed it a valk!! she love's the bike and i think theres one more coming next year for the boy then we will have three of them i think i can sell the 04 vt and the wing and add a bit of green and get the next valk every one that rides a valk ends up owning one ...i hope to see ya in july up here in the great state of michigan  wife's valk her first day on it  my valk |
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JimL
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« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2009, 06:37:36 PM » |
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Greetings from the Nashville area and welcome aboard!
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BudMan
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« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2009, 07:25:06 PM » |
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Welcome from Oklahoma City!
I grew up in Memphis (Whitehaven actually). My Son still lives on the family farm in Arkabutla MS and we go there quite frequently. I’ll PM the next time we’re going to be in the area and maybe we can get together.
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Buddy
Tecumseh OK
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Jean the Black Wolf
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very proud to be a Valkyrie rider
France
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« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2009, 09:32:50 PM » |
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Welcome to the board from France my friend this valk looking good ,  |
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Hoser
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« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2009, 02:40:12 AM » |
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I Like the color, too, pretty numerous, but I'm partial to it. Welcome hoser  |
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Liberty Bell
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« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2009, 04:49:13 AM » |
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I am very envious of your new toy and hope that soon I can be posting a similar message....... I'm thinking about Mid April or the first of May ;-) if I'm lucky......
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Ken Tarver
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« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2009, 06:03:00 AM » |
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Bud Man
some good ridin' around Arkabutla.....i'm in Olive Branch
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BF
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« Reply #25 on: November 12, 2009, 06:12:41 AM » |
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Welcome....... And a warning. These things can be addictive. You've been warned.  btw......Tip #1. When ya buy chrome, you tell the wife that is increases the gas milage. |
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Valkocalypse
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« Reply #26 on: November 12, 2009, 07:23:25 AM » |
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Welcome.......
And a warning. These things can be addictive. You've been warned. Wink
btw......Tip #1. When ya buy chrome, you tell the wife that is increases the gas milage. Ha ha my wife knows too much about engines for that to work unfortunately. She has taken apart and put together more cars than I have owned probably. I definitely have the advantage with bikes though. Grew up helping my dad with his many projects on antique bikes of various sorts. (cushman, simplex, etc.) She has an '03 Road King 100th anniversary edition. I bet if she ever gets on my valkyrie though she'll be wanting one in no time. The weird thing was even after sitting on that Road King she couldn't set the valkyrie upright when we were looking at it. The Valk weighs less though than the Road King. Wonder if it's just weight distribution differences. |
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SteveL
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« Reply #27 on: November 12, 2009, 07:43:09 AM » |
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Greetings. I think this makes you the youngest Valkyrie owner I've "met". Love the color.  |
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Mikey
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« Reply #28 on: November 12, 2009, 08:55:18 AM » |
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You haven't met me then  |
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