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Been sittin since October or November can NOT recall which but fer the sake of NO argument lets go with Oct. Anyway ya slice it 4 months maybe a bit more. She sat neglected all that time due to weather too much snow too cold too wet etcetc! So today the construction wuz FINALLY completed and I went down to My Friend J Ts place where he has Graciously offered me garage space and got on with the job at hand. Turned the key on All the lights came on like they're sposed to found neutral held in clutch and brake 4 turns and she fired right up!  And I was in Fact SURPRISED!! Figured I Not ONLY got a good scooter But said scooter got one fine battery in it and NO I do Not recall the brand!  BUT I Will endeavor to git that piece of info. And I generally do NOT treat my scooter like that but well kaka happens!  And 2moro sposed to be better than today so hopin I can git a RIDE in even if the RIDE seems short it are way Better than no Ride!  RIDE SAFE, |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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Willow
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Excessive comfort breeds weakness. PttP
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2026, 04:42:08 PM » |
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G W? Shouldn't this be on the PAM board?  Glad she fired up for you. I hope you got or will get to take her out. |
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old2soon
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2026, 06:16:11 PM » |
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G W? Shouldn't this be on the PAM board? Glad she fired up for you. I hope you got or will get to take her out. Gonna attempt to git knees in da breeze 2moro! RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2026, 05:04:26 AM » |
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That is what is nice about fuel injection it starts right up as if it ran yesterday.
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Let’s RIDE
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2026, 06:57:32 AM » |
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While I love my 2018 DCT Wing, I have much respect for the 5th series also. They are almost 2 different bikes. The 5th is more comfortable, from what I've heard, and the 6th is more sport/touring. Both are amazing motorcycles Our Valks are in the family tree and are also unique. |
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2026, 09:06:56 AM » |
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That is what is nice about fuel injection it starts right up as if it ran yesterday.
Agreed. Of all the advantages the GL1800 has over the GL1500, fuel injection is at the top of the list. Not just because of easier starting, but much better fuel mileage and never having to worry about hydro-lock. Two of my other favorites are the improved audio system on the later versions with a bigger amp and MP3/USB support, and electronic cruise control. I never knew how much I'd use cruise control on a bike. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2026, 09:31:52 AM » |
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While I love my 2018 DCT Wing, I have much respect for the 5th series also. They are almost 2 different bikes. The 5th is more comfortable, from what I've heard, and the 6th is more sport/touring. Both are amazing motorcycles Our Valks are in the family tree and are also unique. It's interesting how the first four generations of the Wing got larger and more comfortable, while gen 5 and 6 became sportier and more performance oriented. I always thought of the GL1500s of the '90s as the motorcycle version of a Lincoln Town Car or Cadillac Sedan Deville. But when I test drove a 2001 GL1800 I was amazed at the handling and thought it was more equivalent to a luxury sports sedan from Germany or Japan. The evolution of the Wing resembles the car market in many ways. |
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old2soon
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2026, 01:59:57 PM » |
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Well it Were a Short ride-28 miles-but as I'd stated Any RIDE beats No RIDE!  Chamber of Commerce Day and very Light traffic where I rode. And I still after All these Years can Not git over how Dang GOOD I feel after a RIDE!!  SoMo Is in the middle of a drought and startin tonight or 2moro we in fer a bit of a wet stretch. But on the + side knees in da breeze accomplished!  Oh that battery is a Duracell. PS I'm STILL Smilin!  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2026, 04:26:02 PM » |
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I did the same with my 2008 the other day...
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On the tender it goes for a few days and NOW it starts right back up.
I'll admit, if the 1500 Valks had FI one would likely still be my primary ride.
I still have my Valk, and try to ride it often enough to not let her not become rideable, but she needs a good carb rebuild at this point sadly...
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2026, 05:50:48 PM » |
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I'd mentioned before the ol left hip no longer Liked holdin up an 800lb+ M/C much less bringin her up offin the side stand. On the other hand I Do MISS being able to carve like I did on Phatt Ghurl. BUT too I Do from time to time have those moments and I AM STILL in the Wind! RIDE SAFE |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2026, 05:54:17 PM » |
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must be gittin old and fergitful!  That RIDE was my first of 2026 and also my first RIDE since I turned 81! And RIDIN to me anywho Still FUN! RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2026, 03:19:59 AM » |
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While I love my 2018 DCT Wing, I have much respect for the 5th series also. They are almost 2 different bikes. The 5th is more comfortable, from what I've heard, and the 6th is more sport/touring. Both are amazing motorcycles Our Valks are in the family tree and are also unique. It's interesting how the first four generations of the Wing got larger and more comfortable, while gen 5 and 6 became sportier and more performance oriented. I always thought of the GL1500s of the '90s as the motorcycle version of a Lincoln Town Car or Cadillac Sedan Deville. But when I test drove a 2001 GL1800 I was amazed at the handling and thought it was more equivalent to a luxury sports sedan from Germany or Japan. The evolution of the Wing resembles the car market in many ways. That’s a real good way of explaining the difference between them. I have (I call it my wife’s bike and I’m just the chauffeur) a ‘95 Aspencade and it rides like a dream and Barbara loves the big comfy backrest, I bought a new Ultimate seat for the bike when I go it. The ‘95 suits our need to ride together as Barbara likes to just cruise around nice and easy, she’s not one for long highway miles. |
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f6john
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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2026, 07:04:33 AM » |
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My long time riding buddy from the early Valkyrie days had two started, with a 99 standard and moved to a 2001 Interstate. The interstate was short lived as he had a serious get off on it, for the bike anyways, and wound up getting an 2001 Wing. He was always having me ride his new bikes as he seemed to care about my opinion. I was blown away by the performance and the smooth delivery of power. At the same time the handling was striking. So I was hooked for nearly 20 years but continued to ride and enjoy my Valkyrie. Back in 2001 a Wing could be had for around $15k but even that was too rich for my blood so I had to wait until 2022 to buy a low mileage well cared for 2008. I paid too much but what else is new? I miss the hot rod look of the Valkyrie and I even miss the straight cut whine of the transmission. I may be running out of time to revisit the Valkyrie as I have more demands on my time in retirement than when I was working. But, the memories are alive and well and the Wing satisfies all my in the wind itches for now. Long live the Valkyrie
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