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« on: September 08, 2010, 12:09:08 PM » |
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I know there are several models of the Valkyrie but I don't know what they are and the differences. I know there is a standard and I think a tourer but are there others? I see some with farings with double headlights. Are they a specific model? Could someone educate me or point me in the right direction? Thanks again for the help!
Bernie
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« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2010, 12:19:22 PM » |
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The Standard is a naked bike, the Tourer has a windshield and hard saddlebags. The Interstate (I/S) has the hard bags, touring trunk and a fork mounted 3/4 fairing with dual headlights, AM/FM sterio radio and optional CB.
And there's a gazillion things you can add to any of them...
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2010, 12:45:00 PM » |
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My Tourer (1500CT) has leather bags but the rest is all good.  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2010, 01:00:58 PM » |
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My Tourer (1500CT) has leather bags but the rest is all good. That's because your Tourer isn't a Tourer....it's a Standard. Standards have a side reflectors mounted on the upper portion of the rear fender. The Tourer's reflector is mounted on the side portion of the hard bags and doesn't have one mounted on the rear fender. btw.......One more way to tell the differences is that the red ones are the fastest.  |
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2010, 01:02:03 PM » |
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I don't think there's such a thing as a Tourer with leather bags from the factory... a difference between Tourers and Standards is the reflector on the top of the curve on a Standard's rear fender... Tourers have their "side reflectors" on the hard bags... I believe the middle RedAndWhite started life as a Standard... only Paul knows what that thing is in the middle of his rear fender (right most bike)  -Mike "this is what I think, not what I know..." |
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2010, 01:08:31 PM » |
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I completely agree except that's what the model says on the neck of the bike ... it is a 1500CT. Since I am not the original purchaser I can only guess that something in its past required that the rear fender be replaced. Beets me ... love it anyway! |
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2010, 01:11:18 PM » |
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Which bike or bikes have the larger gas tank? Another stupid question.
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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2010, 01:18:47 PM » |
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The interstate has the largest tank. Check out this site for the specs on each model. http://www.valkyrienorway.com/ |
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2010, 01:53:27 PM » |
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Thanks Paul!
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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2010, 02:41:49 PM » |
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The I/S is the only one with a fuel guage in the tank, as well.
The red ones may be faster, but the green ones are smoother...
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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2010, 03:49:51 PM » |
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That's why you see fewer Red and Whites. They go so fast it's hard to see them when they're moving  |
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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2010, 04:07:56 PM » |
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There is a Standard (STD) no bags no windshield from factory
There is a Tourer (T) bags & windshield from factory
Interstate (I/S) Fairing, electric gauges, Radio, rear speakers, bags, trunk, and several other little modifications.
Most parts will interchange between the 3 bikes.
Then there is the Rune, total new ballgame there.
Can't find a picture of the Rune.
If ya Google 'Valkyrie Rune' some links will appear, click one and it will take ya to some pictures.
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« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2010, 05:04:26 AM » |
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I'm so glad I found this forum. Some people would have told me to do a search and stop wasting thier time. Thanks for treating me like a human being and all the help. Can't wait to have a Valk in the garage waiting to be ridden!
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« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2010, 06:53:01 AM » |
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Hoser, Send we details. Please! bwatkins@stowerscat.comBernie |
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« Reply #15 on: September 09, 2010, 09:08:03 AM » |
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And then there are a few of us who are fortunate enough to have the rarest, fastest, & most desired orange/black.
As Dennis Miller would say, "of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong."
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« Reply #16 on: September 09, 2010, 10:14:48 AM » |
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Are you sure the tourer didn't have hard or leather bags? Seems to me I test drove a tourer in Sturgis '98 with leather bags. It was a tourer, and it had stiff, hard, leather bags. Not the kind you buy from Dennis Kirk. Ended up buying the I/S the next spring.
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« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2010, 10:29:33 AM » |
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Sent you an email, Bernie Hoser |
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« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2010, 10:37:11 AM » |
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I got it Hoser!
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« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2010, 08:05:40 PM » |
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YEP
Thats Valks.
Ugly damn things, the first time I ever saw one I hated it, thought "why the hell would anyone want a motor that big with two wheels?"
The first time I rode one ..............I fell in love, as they say Love is blind.
Over the years I have grown even more fond of my ugly little bike, I have watched my mates change bikes on a regular basis, always looking for that perfect bike.
I sit back and think "I have already found mine"
She is starting to show her age, a little corrosion on the alloy, a few scrapes and scratches, even a small ding. But each scratch, scrape and ding brings with it memories of fantastic rides with friends.
Through it all, she just keeps going, never complaining, always ready to please.
Wet or dry, hot or cold, by myself or with my wife.
Ugly, Thats my bike....Perfect, Thats my bike.
Stock standard except for a screen and saddle bags.
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« Reply #20 on: September 09, 2010, 08:26:24 PM » |
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If it is a Valkyrie , it IS perfection !
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