Tundra
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« on: June 28, 2020, 09:31:50 AM » |
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I was supposed to ride to Wesley Chappell Honda (Powersport's) and look at/ride an 1800 Valkyrie yesterday after our morning ride. When we left the Newport Richie Police event it was Africa Hot and I blew it off knowing they are one of the just a few motorcycle dealers open on Sunday.
Leaving this morning with the wife's blessings on a new bike and decided to call as It was no longer listed in their inventory... Gone, sold to a cash buyer yesterday. Oh well even though it sold for $7600 bucks which is a steal especially from a stealer there are two more available in Florida I'm interested in. One is a 2014 and one is a 2015 both under 5k miles and both at $9,999.00 That's $500 over full retail but the clean low miles ones disappear before I can get to them.
I was not a fan at all when they were first released, now especially after seeing the 2015 Red I'm salivating. Nothing else will do, no other color or year. Then seeing the new member purchase in the General board by TJEli...jump started my love for that bike again. Now it's just a waiting game to find the right one, I'm committed.
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_Sheffjs_
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2020, 11:17:38 AM » |
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I can’t help but feel you will be at home on the 1800 Valk. Sherry and I went for a short ride Friday morning,  Yep it is like riding in the Webber grill! |
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Tundra
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2020, 02:41:16 PM » |
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Yep it is like riding in the Webber grill! That's funny, and true. Just took the lid off the Webber and got that hot blast of air that fogs your glasses and melts your lungs, like Florida riding. I wear a full face, Can't wait for winter so we can ride in comfort! |
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Jack B
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2020, 04:07:27 PM » |
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The 2015 red is a great color Good Luck  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2020, 04:24:51 PM » |
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I'm totally with you mate!
I've been searching for one for about a year and all I can find within reasonable distance in Canada are blue ones. Now some folks may like blue but mine HAS to be black (with red as a backup!).
I've been salivating over bscrive's, but I think he'll take that one to the grave.
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_Sheffjs_
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2020, 04:43:24 PM » |
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I'm totally with you mate!
I've been searching for one for about a year and all I can find within reasonable distance in Canada are blue ones. Now some folks may like blue but mine HAS to be black (with red as a backup!).
I've been salivating over bscrive's, but I think he'll take that one to the grave.
. I would always go for the blue with the blacked out bits and find a painter for the fenders and tank. |
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Tundra
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2020, 05:08:17 PM » |
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The 2015 red is a great color Good Luck The 2015 red is a great color Good Luck Nice...That's the one Jack, is that yours? |
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2020, 07:18:02 PM » |
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Gotta' love it!!....note the grill in the background of the picture!
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Jack B
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2020, 07:24:48 PM » |
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Gotta' love it!!....note the grill in the background of the picture!
How about the Snowblower? |
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2020, 07:26:04 PM » |
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Nice...That's the one Jack, is that yours?
Yes that's mine. |
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« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2020, 03:50:33 AM » |
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Hope the tires are up to the task Doug. You know those Gold Wings are subject to stop at most any ice cream shop.  |
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« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2020, 06:14:33 AM » |
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Hope the tires are up to the task Doug. You know those Gold Wings are subject to stop at most any ice cream shop.  I believe you are right, happens to me more often now too  |
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« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2020, 06:01:28 PM » |
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The 2015 red is a great color Good Luck Killing me! That is one gorgeous bike.  |
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Gizmo
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« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2020, 06:09:03 PM » |
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I would always go for the blue with the blacked out bits and find a painter for the fenders and tank.
OK, you got me. What are "the blacked out bits" ? |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2020, 06:36:41 PM » |
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I would always go for the blue with the blacked out bits and find a painter for the fenders and tank.
OK, you got me. What are "the blacked out bits" ? The chrome glob on the gas tank and the chrome headlight helmet are black on the blue bike... -Mike |
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_Sheffjs_
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« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2020, 07:49:28 PM » |
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I would always go for the blue with the blacked out bits and find a painter for the fenders and tank.
OK, you got me. What are "the blacked out bits" ? Google a blue 2014 valkyrie and hit images |
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Gizmo
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« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2020, 05:44:33 AM » |
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Ah, silly me. I got it now. I was looking at that beautiful 2015 red one and got confused.
That red one sure is a beaut.
I had thought about a paint job, but to be honest, I'm not so confident about going through that process. I've heard that removing the plastic is a pain, and I wouldn't want to lose any of our short riding season as here in Ottawa I basically lose access to my bike for months during the winter.
Still, I'll bear it in mind if the right one comes up.
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« Reply #17 on: July 02, 2020, 12:50:04 PM » |
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Farside
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« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2020, 04:41:52 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2020, 08:28:43 AM » |
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Here's another red one on Craigslist.
wilmington, NC > motorcycles/scooters - by owner..
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Pappy!
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« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2020, 03:47:03 PM » |
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Hey.....any update on the search for the 1800??
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