Dag
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« on: January 05, 2010, 12:31:12 PM » |
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I'm considering buying it (helping a friend finding a mint Interstate with low milage)
Only 6000 miles and loaded with chrome.
It`s located in Ellenton FL.
Anyone here living in that area? I would have felt safer if someone here could look at it for me.
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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2010, 01:06:44 PM » |
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Am in Sarasota (20 mi. away) and work in Bradenton (10 mi. away)
Would be happy to look at it for you. Can take pics and email them to you also if you like.
Can ask lots of questions too!
PM me - can do it tomorrow
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Dag
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2010, 01:23:42 PM » |
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PM sent
Your help is much appreciated!
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2010, 05:02:34 PM » |
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Dag, If for any reason that does not work out, I will be in that area on Saturday. Be happy to help.
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Dag
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« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2010, 12:00:23 AM » |
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Dag, If for any reason that does not work out, I will be in that area on Saturday. Be happy to help.
Thanks Tundra! I have already agreed with both the seller and ricoman about inspection of the bike. If somthing does not work out I will contact you  Looks nice!   |
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« Last Edit: January 06, 2010, 01:59:43 AM by Dag »
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Tundra
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« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2010, 03:22:13 AM » |
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Wow, that looks real nice. Do you think the engine is big enough to haul around all those accessories and chrome?  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2010, 04:28:50 AM » |
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Folks is it just me, or is that seat too big for the Valkryrie? It looks like the front of the seat is buckled from pressing up against the fuel tank....
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« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2010, 04:36:59 AM » |
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Folks is it just me, or is that seat too big for the Valkryrie? It looks like the front of the seat is buckled from pressing up against the fuel tank....
Yea, I noticed that, but it is the apparent dent in the tank in the second picture that I am more concerned about... What do you think Dag? Or is that a reflection of something in the driveway? Just sayin'... Hay  Jimmyt |
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Dag
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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2010, 05:56:00 AM » |
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Folks is it just me, or is that seat too big for the Valkryrie? It looks like the front of the seat is buckled from pressing up against the fuel tank....
Yea, I noticed that, but it is the apparent dent in the tank in the second picture that I am more concerned about... What do you think Dag? Or is that a reflection of something in the driveway? Just sayin'... Hay Jimmyt There is a small dent on the fuel tank. The GW is (maybee) a bit spasmodic, but the buyer like it. Only 6000 miles on this bike. One owner. |
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Dag
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2010, 05:59:08 AM » |
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Its not a Bumble Bee though Dag  Yellow paint on sale in Norway now |
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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2010, 07:23:23 AM » |
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That's a GL1800 seat and passenger backrest. Not sure about the rider's backrest.
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Dag
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2010, 07:30:08 AM » |
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Folks is it just me, or is that seat too big for the Valkryrie? It looks like the front of the seat is buckled from pressing up against the fuel tank....
Here is a better picture of the seat  |
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2010, 07:35:39 AM » |
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Folks is it just me, or is that seat too big for the Valkryrie? It looks like the front of the seat is buckled from pressing up against the fuel tank....
Here is a better picture of the seat Regardless of the seat....there is no doubt that it is a damn nice looking bike! |
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2010, 08:50:59 AM » |
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Regardless of the seat....there is no doubt that it is a damn nice looking bike! It's a matter of taste, I'm sure. Were I to acquire that machine there's a lot of clutter that would have to come off. The seat would be first. |
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« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2010, 12:20:43 PM » |
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Regardless of the seat....there is no doubt that it is a damn nice looking bike! It's a matter of taste, I'm sure. Were I to acquire that machine there's a lot of clutter that would have to come off. The seat would be first.Do this one look better Willow?  |
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« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2010, 01:38:25 PM » |
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that is a beautiful bike. the seat doesn't fit, but does look comfortable. i think it needs some lights..... |
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« Reply #18 on: January 07, 2010, 12:58:23 AM » |
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I'm sure a competent upolsterer could modify that gold wing seat. Looks comfy. I really like the red and black interstates, though. hoser |
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« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2010, 02:41:31 PM » |
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Done... Bought a 2000 Interstate with 32000 miles Price $7.800.00 It´s already in Florida, so no inland freight. Ordered Ultimate Low-rider Combo 4 piece, OEM lights for the Valkyrie Interstate that mount in the pods and Kuryakyn ISO Grips as well.  Many thanks to ricoman. He told me about this bike and inspected it for me. |
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« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2010, 02:57:31 PM » |
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Done... Bought a 2000 Interstate with 32000 miles Price $7.800.00 It´s already in Florida, so no inland freight. Ordered Ultimate Low-rider Combo 4 piece, OEM lights for the Valkyrie Interstate that mount in the pods and Kuryakyn ISO Grips as well. Dag, that's a very nice looking bike; may it have a safe trip to the land where the Norse legend of the Valkyrie originated! |
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« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2010, 03:59:00 PM » |
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Bought a 2000 Interstate with 32000 miles Price $7.800.00 It´s already in Florida, so no inland freight. Ordered Ultimate Low-rider Combo 4 piece, OEM lights for the Valkyrie Interstate that mount in the pods and Kuryakyn ISO Grips as well.
That is a very well appointed Interstate.
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« Reply #22 on: January 08, 2010, 04:19:14 PM » |
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Done... Bought a 2000 Interstate with 32000 miles Price $7.800.00 It´s already in Florida, so no inland freight. Ordered Ultimate Low-rider Combo 4 piece, OEM lights for the Valkyrie Interstate that mount in the pods and Kuryakyn ISO Grips as well. Many thanks to ricoman. He told me about this bike and inspected it for me.Looks like from the picture it has saddlebags skuff guards if you want to save some shipping weight tell them to pull them off and send to me I have them on my Interstate and my Yellow and would love to have another set for my Blue bike I've not seen any for sale in a long time.Thats a sharp Interstate Dag |
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Dag
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« Reply #23 on: January 09, 2010, 12:53:55 PM » |
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Looks like from the picture it has saddlebags skuff guards if you want to save some shipping weight tell them to pull them off and send to me I have them on my Interstate and my Yellow and would love to have another set for my Blue bike I've not seen any for sale in a long time.Thats a sharp Interstate Dag Thanks Joe, Sure, I would save some shipping weight  |
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« Reply #24 on: February 04, 2010, 10:07:06 AM » |
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The bike are now ready to be shipped to Norway. Big thanks to ricoman for all help!!!  |
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« Reply #25 on: February 04, 2010, 12:01:23 PM » |
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you are welcome, Dag
am I glad he said "shipped to Norway"-don't know if my old Cherokee could make it across the pond!
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