Black Dog
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It’s done (install of the new 'Off-Set' Triple Tree, with Black Painted Forks)… The first ride of the season is over, and I’m a happy guy! Here's a first look... I think it turned out pretty well   The day started less than optimal, getting up before sun up, to go out in the yard and pick up dog poop, while it was still frozen (27 degrees, when I got up). Ya gotta do what ya gotta do (why did I get a dog that could put a Brontosaurus to shame). Read the paper, had a few cups of coffee, and headed over to Jim’s house, to finish putting the beast back together. Should be quick… Remount the Rivco spots, pull the ‘birds nest’ of wires through the headlight, check everything out, and I should be on the road. As usual, this turned in to a ‘Steve’ project… One of the two bolts that mount the left Rivco spot, stripped out the hole… Jim lives in the middle of no where, and the closest hardware store is ½ hour away. Take a drive, they have the same bolt, but 1/8” longer, and I’m in business… Another view...  I put almost 100 miles on today, and the only way I can describe the new feeling of the ‘off set’ triple tree, is that in lower speed maneuvers (anything from a dead stop, up to say 40 mph), it that the Fat Girl lost a buncha weight! No longer is turning right or left, from a stop, a struggle. I think, and she reacts… Parking lots, pulling her upright off the side stand, maneuvering in slower traffic… It’s intuitive, and light. Once up to speed (max was just a tad over 90 today), she is stable and tight. One stretch of road, I set the throttle lock, and went almost 5 miles, without touching the handle bars. |
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2010, 05:47:45 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2010, 05:59:05 AM » |
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Black Dog
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2010, 06:00:12 AM » |
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I'm having trouble making my post any longer... Just won't let me (cuts off anything after my last paragraph... Here's more of what I wanted to say. A view with the Hoppe Fairing (uses OEM windshield & mounts)...  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2010, 06:11:47 AM » |
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Just imagine what those trees would do for an Interstate!
I gotta talk Darrell into making a those for my I/S.
Steve,....could ya, would ya let me try it at IZX? We should be in Darrells product display area together.
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2010, 06:28:13 AM » |
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Black Dog you Scoundrel! Looks mighty fine! Now you'll have to update your "here piggy, piggy, piggy" Picture! Good to see you still active here and on the road. Raining today  But had a mighty fine time last night! |
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Black Dog
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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2010, 06:32:02 AM » |
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Again, my post is getting cut short... Daryl really knows his stuff. He told me how it would handle & feel, before he even made the tree. In this day and age, where most after market vendors are no longer making new things for our bikes, it's great to have folks like Daryl (and all the other vendors that still consider the Valk worthy of their efforts), coming up with not only functional accessories, but true works of art. That's a new 'Talisman' bib & pouch too (another great vendor)  Check out his site(s) at http://www.xf6-custom.com/ or http://www.vtx-treme.com/See ya at InZane! Black Dog |
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2010, 09:45:03 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2010, 03:22:42 AM » |
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Black Dog, Looking REAL SHARP Nice job. Where did you get the F6 tank badge? I haven't seen them around in a while. |
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« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2010, 04:24:14 AM » |
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How much room did it open up between the fender and the radiator? It might help me clear a bigger radiator?
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Black Dog
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« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2010, 05:46:48 AM » |
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Steve,....could ya, would ya let me try it at IZX? We should be in Darrells product display area together.Momz, Man... Daryl is the only person, other than my brother, that has ever ridden my baby... See if ya can get a nice big policy with 'Lloyds of London', and we will talk  I think we will be able to work sumpthin' out. Where did you get the F6 tank badge? I haven't seen them around in a while.Tundra, I got the badges from Big Mike (Valkyrie Bling) at one of the InZanes in Johonson City. Waited for the last day, he still had not sold them (too much $$$), I made an offer while he was taking down his display, and we both got a good deal. How much room did it open up between the fender and the radiator? It might help me clear a bigger radiator?Jeff, Distance increase is just about 1". Thanks for the comments guys  Black Dog
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« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2010, 06:24:56 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2010, 06:37:20 AM » |
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looks awesome,great job,I cant wait to see it in inzane,Looking forward to lineing up all the raked bikes and get a pic  |
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« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2010, 07:19:03 AM » |
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Jeff, Distance increase is just about 1". Thanks for the comments guys Black Dog Hmm, that sounds like it could solve my radiator and oil cooler issue. |
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« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2010, 08:20:01 PM » |
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Black Dog,
What have you done to your wheels, or are they custom wheels? I've been looking for something "custom" in the way of wheels and I can't find anything.
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« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2010, 04:12:04 AM » |
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I gotta admit Steve I had my doubts when you posted about painting the forks. The bike looks outstanding How much lower is it ? I love the floorboards however they don't look to have much " Give " ( do they fold as high as stock pegs ? ) I've been through 8 or 9 set's of stock driver pegs and wasted a set of Cobra floorboard years ago it just looks to me if those touch down ...well it would'nt be a good thing  . You've got a beautiful bike and as stated I had my doubts ....The painted folks set's the fat girl off |
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Black Dog
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« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2010, 07:07:23 AM » |
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39 Chevy, Custom Wheels called 'Smoothies' (solid Disc), from RC Components. Like so many other things, no longer made for the Valk. Joe, The bike is not much, if any lower than before... No change in 'rake', just off-set the forks forward about 1". The running boards are not for your style of riding. They do 'give' a bit, but they were hard enough to make, and watching you grind 'em thinner in one afternoon, would be just plain wastefull, and bad on yer wallet I consider them my 'slow down' warning... When I'm feelin' a bit frisky, all I gotta do is make some sparks, to remind myself to bring it down a notch  As for the 'black' forks... Glad ya approve Black Dog |
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« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2010, 12:07:42 PM » |
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NICE! Glad to hear the handling improved with the TTs. I plan on changing mine this summer. Where did you find the Hoppe fairing? I'm looking for one to put on my '98 STD.
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« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2011, 10:00:03 PM » |
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Black Dog; That's a mighty fine machine... I like the Black forks and the smooth wheels. I really like the bullet fork ends...  Where do I find those? |
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« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2011, 10:42:29 PM » |
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That is absolutely SWEEEEEET, nice job.
So I gots me a question also,,,,Them crash bars in front of the saddle bags. Where did they come from? Custom or off a different bike or just another one of them things gone by?
Again as others have pointed oout teh Blacked out fork legs looks very nice, really does bring another great type of look for the FatGirl.
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« Reply #22 on: June 19, 2011, 01:41:02 PM » |
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I think it's wonderful when someone really busts their tail and gets their winter projects done by mid June.
No, really, That there is one fine example of rolling artwork!
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« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2011, 03:09:35 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2011, 04:42:56 PM » |
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What a nice looking ride... great job. |
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« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2011, 06:03:20 PM » |
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« Reply #26 on: June 19, 2011, 08:15:05 PM » |
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looks good now, WHEN WE GOING RIDIN!! |
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« Reply #27 on: June 19, 2011, 11:10:22 PM » |
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Can't help it - every time I see those floorboards, I think of this:  Looks great - not my style, but nice to look at! R |
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« Reply #29 on: June 20, 2011, 02:43:21 AM » |
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black dog, you need these on your ISO grips, it'll match your torpedo fork bullet covers. (just a sugestion) http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/1622/Bullet-Grip-End although, the more i looked at it, the more they looked like a sex toy.....   |
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« Reply #30 on: June 20, 2011, 04:26:18 AM » |
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They are sex toys for the Fat Lady... |
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« Reply #31 on: June 20, 2011, 02:38:06 PM » |
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That looks sweet!!! Great job!
Got a question for you.
Where did you get the vertical guard rail in front of the saddle bags???
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« Reply #32 on: June 20, 2011, 02:42:10 PM » |
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BLACK DOG,
Why did you add more SP ?
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« Reply #33 on: June 20, 2011, 02:43:08 PM » |
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BLACK DOG,
I know you are wondering what I meant with the SP remark?
(SLOW PAINT!)
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Black Dog
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« Reply #34 on: June 20, 2011, 03:34:28 PM » |
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Where did you get the vertical guard rail in front of the saddle bags???Those were made by Champion (they are Champion Bags)... I don't believe they are available any more Jim C, Bite me Black Dog
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« Reply #36 on: June 22, 2011, 06:08:42 PM » |
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I like the black forks, can you tell me how do you pant them. I'm out of town on my phone so the picture is small and I can't look at my bike. But it's anise look
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Black Dog
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« Reply #37 on: June 23, 2011, 10:29:35 AM » |
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Hey Fasted... Here is a link to a post I put up last year, that talks about how I prepped & painted the forks... A few pic's too. http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,13775.0.htmlBlack Dog |
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« Reply #38 on: June 23, 2011, 06:17:57 PM » |
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Black Dog, thanks, looks like a next winter project, I want to put on a larger fender too. I'll do the both together.
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« Reply #39 on: July 05, 2011, 08:21:37 PM » |
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Black Dog, a question.
My Harley had 29K on it and the only parts that show ware was the forks, My Valkyrie is new to me with 12K now and the forks show signs of road junk stricks. My question is how does the painted forks hold up against road junk? How many miles do you now have on them?
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