Just finished installing the raked triple tree kit.

[John Schmidt]

That Daryl makes a finely engineered item, went together easy. My biggest job of the entire installation was all the crap I have hanging on the handlebars. That, and with the fork extensions I installed my brake lines don't reach...mainly the right side, all are pretty snug. I put the bike on the centerstand and the right brake line was like a guitar string. So, I spent the day driving over to J&P Cycles near Daytona and picking up some new Russell SS lines and fittings. I took some preliminary shots before putting the fairing back on, I think the frontal shot looks badass('scuse me Willow ), and I love the way the handlebars flow back from the forks. FWIW....the turn signals in front are amber, not sure why they show up white like the driving lights.

[JimC]

Looks great John,

Almost a shame to hide it with a fairing, it looks tough!

Jim

[Jess from VA]

That is one good looking machine buddy!!

Curious, did you have to raise the bars in the risers some to keep the same position?

[John Schmidt]

That is one good looking machine buddy!!

Curious, did you have to raise the bars in the risers some to keep the same position?

Jess, I assume you're talking about loosening the clamp and tipping the bars up a bit. Yes, but not by much. I marked them with a Sharpie where they were before removing the risers, just for a starting reference point. Made it easier to mount everything back on by first loosely mounting the risers, then the bars. Had a bit of a struggle with the wiring, but that's mostly due to my gauges mounted on the bars. One item really burned my butt....got all the way through the install without any damage to the tank or fender. But...while drilling something with the drillpress, the drill stuck for a second then sent the item sailing across the garage and left a small scratch in the paint to the right of the gas cap. After all that, and the thing I was drilling wasn't even related to the install project. You can hardly see it...but I know it's there.   

[JimL]

John yours was already one of the best looking bikes on the forum....I think you just bettered yourself!

[Spirited-6]

John yours was already one of the best looking bikes on the forum....I think you just bettered yourself!

I agree with Jim. I keep going back and looking at it. 

[Tundra]

John,
Always loved your bike,  One of the smartest looking Valkyries I've seen. 
It "looks" great with the winshield/fairing off. (shows all your goodies) I removed mine yesterday to install my new windshield accent bling (like sealskiner) and the darn thing doesn't fit. 
I'm real dissapointed, my wife got it for my birthday. Anyway I took a little ride to fuel up last night cause we're doing a breakfast ride this morning and I haven't been without my shorty 17" shield in years. I can say I will never ride without it again. Wind in the chest, bugs in the face, sand in the face. I forgot how much more enjoyable even my cut down windhield make riding.
Let us know how it rides/handles   Looks sweet

[Jess from VA]

That is one good looking machine buddy!!

Curious, did you have to raise the bars in the risers some to keep the same position?

Jess, I assume you're talking about loosening the clamp and tipping the bars up a bit. Yes, but not by much. I marked them with a Sharpie where they were before removing the risers, just for a starting reference point. Made it easier to mount everything back on by first loosely mounting the risers, then the bars. Had a bit of a struggle with the wiring, but that's mostly due to my gauges mounted on the bars. One item really burned my butt....got all the way through the install without any damage to the tank or fender. But...while drilling something with the drillpress, the drill stuck for a second then sent the item sailing across the garage and left a small scratch in the paint to the right of the gas cap. After all that, and the thing I was drilling wasn't even related to the install project. You can hardly see it...but I know it's there.   

This supports one of my "life's rules" that no good deed goes unpunished.  LOL

Power tools..... love 'em - hate 'em.

[asfltdncr]

How does the raked triple trees effect handling?

[NiteRiderF6]

Wow John.... What a difference that made. I love that look. There is a lot of stuff on those handlebars for sure! It's still one of my favorite bikes on the site. She's a BEAUTY!

[Gear Jammer]

WOW,, what's not to like on this bike ? !!   

[John Schmidt]

How does the raked triple trees effect handling?

I'm still getting the brake lines where I want them. Should be roadworthy no later than Tuesday, I'll give a ride report then. I'm told it will feel lighter and I might have a tendency to oversteer for the first few miles. Most say it took about 100 miles or so to get a handle on the new feel. I know it handles easier just moving it around on the driveway.