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« on: February 02, 2010, 06:05:18 AM » |
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Love it or hate it. Why did it not catch on?
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2010, 06:14:23 AM » |
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Any body make after market Pipes for the Rune?
A buddy of mine has one and is asking me about this. |
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« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2010, 06:15:42 AM » |
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My guess is the insane (especially for the time) asking price of around $24,000. Personally, I love the styling of the Rune, and might someday pick one up just because they are cool and different.
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2010, 06:22:37 AM » |
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You can knock 10 k off the new price, and get a new or near new one these days. I know they are fine machines, have seen a few close up, but the styling kept me off one as much as the price.  hoser |
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2010, 06:38:55 AM » |
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I wouldn't mind having one as a 'bar hopper', but I'll keep my good ol' '97, for cruzin' the country  Rivco makes after market pipes... http://www.rivcoproducts.com/products/product.php?productid=281&cat=360&page=1Black Dog |
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2010, 06:47:56 AM » |
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Well price maybe the issue and touring capability was an issue for sure, no bags. But other things caught on like Velcro.
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2010, 07:18:27 AM » |
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I agree with Black Dog, would make a good bar hopper but not to take on a long trip. Plus the price was waaaaaay out of the ball park. I kind of like them but if I owned one I would have to chop that rear fender some.
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2010, 07:56:51 AM » |
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I learned about Valkyries when I saw Frank Smoak's awesome red and white at a bike rally in Charleston SC. I couldn't get them off my mind. When I got home I hit Honda's web pages and kept finding Runes... wha??!! Finally google led me to the sad truth (and also to the VRCC, Yay!) but I was left with a kind of sour feeling about Runes... VRCC members who have them, like them, though - not a Valkyrie, but it does have that killer motor!  -Mike |
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« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2010, 08:19:58 AM » |
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I'm sure the price was a factor but their are plenty of bikes being sold in that price range every day. Goldwings are at 22-24K now for heavens sake! The problem is that the Rune was never going to be a volume bike as it was said that Honda was losing money as it was( not sure I believe that, accounting practices ect.) and you can't build any following or "heritage" for a bike that is only made for a few years. There are still Harleys being dug out of barns, garages, sheds, ect. People bought Runes as "investments", not the way to build a following. As it is Honda doesn't try to promote each line of bike as they could if they wanted to create a following. Legendary reliability has been their best selling feature but people still pick a design from the 40's for all kinds of other reasons.
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« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2010, 09:20:28 AM » |
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I loved it when it came out.  The price was a problem - if you are going to spend that kind of money, get a Harley!  I still have thoughts of getting one "down the road" when finances improve. - (Does anyone have a good paying job for a cute little Japanese lady?   )  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2010, 09:37:17 AM » |
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Not pratical, I mean even less pratical than motorcycles in general.
For the same money you could get a real nice bike that you could do more than go around the block on.
I would have one if I could justify the expense though.
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2010, 09:39:04 AM » |
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If you think you don't like a Rune then NEVER ride one. One ride will change your mind. Sweet Valkyries.
I like, now give me one.
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« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2010, 11:03:28 AM » |
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I sent my wife out for the test ride when we located a nice used Rune. The grin on her face as she rode back into the dealer's lot said it all. After that, it was a daily battle to decide if I was going to ride it to work, or let her. So, we did the only thing we could under the circumstance: found her one of her own. Now there' two Runes in my garage, and I still haven't figured out where to park the Valk when I find just the right deal on one. Anyone interested in a great condition, low mileage, 2006 C90T Suzuki Bouvelvard? Black in color. She seldom rides it any more after getting her Rune.  |
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« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2010, 11:57:18 AM » |
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I think it was priced to high to catch on. And it was to wildly customized on way off the shelf to really play with.
Just my 2 cents.
I'd have one if I could afford it. I'd paint it green and wear mouse ears. Maybe one day.
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« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2010, 12:05:57 PM » |
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I believe that Honda has balls and places some things on the market with more than profit in mind.
I wish they still made the Valk too-kinda.
I think with some of these bikes (or cars,whatever) they are trying to improve their brand.
They "Fury" probably fits into this same category, although much cheaper than the Rune.
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« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2010, 12:20:43 PM » |
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what raymond said!!! |
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« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2010, 02:10:30 PM » |
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I loved it when it came out. The price was a problem - if you are going to spend that kind of money, get a Harley! I still have thoughts of getting one "down the road" when finances improve. - (Does anyone have a good paying job for a cute little Japanese lady? ) Does the Federal Govt have any jobs where they could use her skills with two languages Duffy??..... |
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« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2010, 02:49:30 PM » |
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Good question Steamer. In tough economic times the gov't is a great employer. Now, back to the Rune. Here is a link to a video of the Driving TV review in 2006 or so. Atlantans will recognize the reviewer, Dagmar Midcap!  (There is a 15 second commercial first, then the review; be patient.) http://www.driving.ca/videos/index.html?releasePID=NYhZz9jgeeALM1cAhL0CZQFTs5_AKPwJAnd I think Ronnie would look great on this Rune from Barbers:  |
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« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2010, 04:23:39 PM » |
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gotta be the price when new ....  the only thing i would trade the big yellow for would be a rune ....  |
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« Reply #19 on: February 02, 2010, 05:05:56 PM » |
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Good question Steamer. In tough economic times the gov't is a great employer. Now, back to the Rune. Here is a link to a video of the Driving TV review in 2006 or so. Atlantans will recognize the reviewer, Dagmar Midcap! (There is a 15 second commercial first, then the review; be patient.) http://www.driving.ca/videos/index.html?releasePID=NYhZz9jgeeALM1cAhL0CZQFTs5_AKPwJAnd I think Ronnie would look great on this Rune from Barbers: I most certainly would Duffy. I like the Rune. |
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« Reply #20 on: February 03, 2010, 06:51:15 PM » |
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Good question Steamer. In tough economic times the gov't is a great employer. Now, back to the Rune. Here is a link to a video of the Driving TV review in 2006 or so. Atlantans will recognize the reviewer, Dagmar Midcap! (There is a 15 second commercial first, then the review; be patient.) http://www.driving.ca/videos/index.html?releasePID=NYhZz9jgeeALM1cAhL0CZQFTs5_AKPwJAnd I think Ronnie would look great on this Rune from Barbers: Dagmar!!!!! Smokin' hot.....rides a Rune.....drags pegs..... Damn Duffy....she needs to come ride with us. As president of the North Georgia Motorcycle Club I hereby empower you to sign her up! I'm on a quest! |
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« Reply #21 on: February 03, 2010, 07:44:55 PM » |
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Good question Steamer. In tough economic times the gov't is a great employer. Now, back to the Rune. Here is a link to a video of the Driving TV review in 2006 or so. Atlantans will recognize the reviewer, Dagmar Midcap! (There is a 15 second commercial first, then the review; be patient.) http://www.driving.ca/videos/index.html?releasePID=NYhZz9jgeeALM1cAhL0CZQFTs5_AKPwJAnd I think Ronnie would look great on this Rune from Barbers: Dagmar!!!!! Smokin' hot.....rides a Rune.....drags pegs..... Damn Duffy....she needs to come ride with us. As president of the North Georgia Motorcycle Club I hereby empower you to sign her up! I'm on a quest! Dagmar is MY girl!!......if you can get HER to ride with the Club....color me there!!..... |
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