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« on: January 30, 2010, 03:49:10 PM » |
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Since I went back to work I have thinking of getting a second bike for riding back and forth to the job. I had a 84 650 nighthawk back in the 80's and liked it. So I am on the lookout for one and or a Nighthawk S. If any of you guys have one you want to get rid of let me know. The valk is just to big to only ride 1.5 miles each day. THANKS
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2010, 04:13:29 PM » |
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how about a nice little harley 883 sportster? or a schwinn?
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2010, 04:32:41 PM » |
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how about a nice little harley 883 sportster? or a schwinn?
He says its 1.5 miles to work. Thats to much for a sporty.  |
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2010, 07:54:51 PM » |
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A nice little scooter would work. No further than that and 50cc would get you there.
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2010, 01:55:02 AM » |
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i was thinking more like a flamed out moped  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2010, 10:31:57 AM » |
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F106,
Why get a bike for such a narrow purpose? How about getting something that offers a different kind/style of riding?
Perhaps a Suzuki V-Strom, maybe a Kawasaki Versys-just a different dimension and not nearly as much work to negotiate.Sometimes the mass of the Valk is comforting and fun-sometimes not as much.
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2010, 01:04:45 PM » |
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That is a good question. one reason is room in the garage. the nighthawk in size would fit along side the west wall of the garage next to my truck. i have a 2 car garage that already has one camery and one ford ranger and the valk. i dont like to keep anything outside so the nighthawk works. also i had one years ago and would like to back to my roots a bit. F106,
Why get a bike for such a narrow purpose? How about getting something that offers a different kind/style of riding?
Perhaps a Suzuki V-Strom, maybe a Kawasaki Versys-just a different dimension and not nearly as much work to negotiate.Sometimes the mass of the Valk is comforting and fun-sometimes not as much.
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2010, 03:22:27 PM » |
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Yamaha zuma used they are about a grand. Mine costs me less than $1 a month to insure and makes 100 miles per gallon.
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2010, 03:28:02 PM » |
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That is a good question. one reason is room in the garage. the nighthawk in size would fit along side the west wall of the garage next to my truck. i have a 2 car garage that already has one camery and one ford ranger and the valk. i dont like to keep anything outside so the nighthawk works. also i had one years ago and would like to back to my roots a bit. F106,
Why get a bike for such a narrow purpose? How about getting something that offers a different kind/style of riding?
Perhaps a Suzuki V-Strom, maybe a Kawasaki Versys-just a different dimension and not nearly as much work to negotiate.Sometimes the mass of the Valk is comforting and fun-sometimes not as much.
sounds like its time for a garage in the back!  thats how i got mine, too much for the wife to walk around!  |
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2010, 07:05:24 PM » |
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Busa you can sleep alot later and still be on time.  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2010, 06:35:50 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2010, 07:44:53 AM » |
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F106,
Why get a bike for such a narrow purpose? How about getting something that offers a different kind/style of riding?
Perhaps a Suzuki V-Strom, maybe a Kawasaki Versys-just a different dimension and not nearly as much work to negotiate.Sometimes the mass of the Valk is comforting and fun-sometimes not as much.
PLUS 1 ON THE VSTROM.. cept if ya git 1 the valk will prolly stay PARKED |
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« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2010, 08:16:00 AM » |
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I was thinking of the Vstrom also. I will never get rid of my Valk but I wouldn't mind something totally different. I just can't get myself to justify another bike...
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« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2010, 08:20:14 AM » |
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Not to be a smart___, but I'd just ride the Valk and find a longer route to work. Truthfully, the smaller bikes are getting in high demand. We just sold my wifes nice little 650 Shadow and there were 2 other people at her job that were standing by in case the sale fell through. Those Nighthawks look pretty sweet too.... |
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« Reply #15 on: February 01, 2010, 09:29:08 AM » |
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F106,
Why get a bike for such a narrow purpose? How about getting something that offers a different kind/style of riding?
Perhaps a Suzuki V-Strom, maybe a Kawasaki Versys-just a different dimension and not nearly as much work to negotiate.Sometimes the mass of the Valk is comforting and fun-sometimes not as much.
PLUS 1 ON THE VSTROM.. cept if ya git 1 the valk will prolly stay PARKED That's exactly what happened to me. I bought a new '08 650 V-Strom in March of '08. Since then the Valk has only been ridden about 3000 miles. Sure looks good in the garage though. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 01, 2010, 11:30:40 AM » |
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My Valk was my first bike when I returned to motorcycling in my late 40's.I bought a Buell Ulysses to take advantage of all the forestry roads of the northwest.That opened my eyes to different riding styles (it was a pretty good roadbike as well).It was such a piece of sh...that I traded for an Interceptor and also enjoy the style.
BUT......Although, I may ride my Fat Lady less, when I'm on it, it still amazes me how right that bike is for me, alone (SuperValk Time) or with the friendly voice I hear on my Intercom.
Honda puts out good stuff.
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« Reply #17 on: February 01, 2010, 05:12:57 PM » |
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I was thinking of the Vstrom also. I will never get rid of my Valk but I wouldn't mind something totally different. I just can't get myself to justify another bike...
Garland.. ifn yer interested in a Vstrom.. DONT overlook the 6fitty.. it is a sweeeet ride and comes w ABS.. a few sites to check out comparing the 650 and the 1000.. stromtroopers.com.. Vsri... adventureriders.com go to the beast section on this site. also scroll through the pics |
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« Reply #18 on: February 01, 2010, 07:42:56 PM » |
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I have a couple of friends that have v-stroms and they love them. Great all around bike.  |
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« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2010, 08:04:03 PM » |
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I have a couple of friends that have v-stroms and they love them. Great all around bike. |
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« Reply #20 on: February 02, 2010, 05:20:09 PM » |
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Thanks guys for all your input. I will look at all my options and go from there. There is a lot out there to chose from I just have to find the best one. It may be a waiting game but I will come up with something.
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« Reply #21 on: February 04, 2010, 08:45:22 AM » |
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I bought a 98 Shadow ACE that matches the valk's jade and cream for the daughter/ wife/girlfriend.
I've ridden the shadow 10k in 4 years and the Valk about 50k. Gotta sell the Shadow. Wife/girlfriend likes riding but dosent want to be a pilot, daughter,well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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