rmrc51
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Freyja. Queen of the Valkyries
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« on: March 26, 2009, 03:22:42 AM » |
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On the lighter side.  I've seen a few posts here and there where a person might refer to their Valk as a Standard that's now a Tourer.  Just wondering at what point, after adding accessories and options, can one claim that their dragon has a new title.  (i've been adding so much crap that she has to be at least 100 pounds heavier now. talk about a FAT LADY   ) Just a lite hearted question to start the day off. |
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dreamaker
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 03:44:06 AM » |
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Does it matter!!! Call it chicken lips if you want. That is your lady, enjoy her, don't worry what people think. Clim on her and make her scream for mercy.
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Jack
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VRCC# 3099, 1999 Valk Standard, 2006 Rocket 3
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 06:16:02 AM » |
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I would think that it would "upgrade" if all the parts were oem. Just adding any shield or bags would not make it a "Valkyrie Tourer in my opinion. It would just be a Standard with.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2009, 07:15:20 AM » |
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Started life in 1998 as a Standard...1999 the saddlebags was added....2001 the trunk was added .Hoope fairing around 2002 ...I just her " Half-Breed " .  |
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Black Dog
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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2009, 08:34:03 AM » |
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I think it's for visualization purposes... Naked bike = Standard. Hard Bags and Bug Smasher = Tour. When I added the Interstate Trunk, and the Hoppe Fairing, Like Smokin' Joe, I started calling it a 'Psuedo State'  Best part is that the Fairing, Trunk, and rear seat, all come off and I've got a good ol' Hardly Hunter, for runnin around town  Black Dog   |
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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2009, 08:46:38 AM » |
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I would think that it would "upgrade" if all the parts were oem. Just adding any shield or bags would not make it a "Valkyrie Tourer in my opinion. It would just be a Standard with.
So if I bought a factory "Valkyrie Tourer" and replaced the OEM shields and bags with after market, is it no longer a "Valkyrie Tourer"? If I add OEM bags and shield to a factory "Standard" it is still a standard with bags and shield wether they are OEM or not. |
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Black Dog
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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2009, 08:58:33 AM » |
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I know that for insurance purposes, Once a Standard, always a Standard... It goes by VIN.
I carry extra accessory insurance for all my add ons.
Black Dog
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« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2009, 02:29:21 PM » |
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I think if you add a "bug smasher" (love that term) and hard bags, you have a tourer. Add the Trunk/back seat rest and a fairing, now you are approaching an interstate.  But, in the end, who cares, call it what you like - unless you are trying to sell it or insure it, then the vin # rules. Mine's a Standard.  |
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