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« on: March 19, 2011, 09:42:32 PM » |
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I was able to get out for a short 60 mile ride today. The Valkyrie started pretty easy for it being her first time in 2011. I may have a leaking valve seal or something because it did blow some smoke out the pipes before it fully warmed up.
Next thing I know I'm riding down my street feeling great. The bike ran fine and I was so comfortable. Man I missed riding that old girl. I may not actually own this bike, I think she may own a bit of me.
All the best,
Mark
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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2011, 08:39:26 AM » |
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I was able to get out for a short 60 mile ride today. The Valkyrie started pretty easy for it being her first time in 2011. I may have a leaking valve seal or something because it did blow some smoke out the pipes before it fully warmed up. ...........
goldwings young and even more so with old ones do smoke a bit after sitting on kickstand for a lengthy while ~valks included~ I personally think they smoke due to the oil sitting on one side of the engine.. I bet it quit after a short bit...........? |
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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2011, 12:50:55 PM » |
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I got out on mine also. Had to take my 2 riding partners for their 1st ride of the year too   |
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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2011, 01:19:58 PM » |
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I got out too; had to run the tankful of Techron through her and test out the winter mods  |
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ChromeDome
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Aurora, IL.
60 miles West of Chicago!
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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2011, 04:07:44 PM » |
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Due to some health issues, my doctor won't let me ride for a couple more weeks  but being the good patient that I am I'm going to give it a try next Saturday  .... just don't tell the doctor or my daughter. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2011, 07:40:45 PM » |
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Glad to hear it Mark!! took the Kawi out for a bit so I could give it it's "for sale" oil change.
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Some like it fast, some like it long. Valk drivers can give you both   |
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Chattanooga Mark
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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2011, 06:13:13 AM » |
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Looks to be lots of Valks around here. We should meet up for a breakfast, back yard BBQ or something. And yes, my Valk quite smoking after a few minutes. I typically use a Condor front wheel chock in the garage. Thought by keeping it more upright I could reduce the smoke on start up. But no, she does it if left for a few days or so.
All the best,
Mark
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2011, 01:26:22 PM » |
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Sounds great to me. Sold the kawi yesterday and pick up the Valk May 7. 4 day ride home and after that I'm in. You going to IZ?
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Chattanooga Mark
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2011, 07:47:19 PM » |
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Sure am! This will be my first ever Inzane and yes, I'm very excited. May 7th just can't come fast enough for you can it? It WILL be worth the wait.
All the best,
Mark
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