First year with my Valk

[Reb]

It has been a year since my Aunt and Uncle infected me with a Valkyrie disorder. Last year in March I was in an accident from my own stupidity. My baby at the time (2006 Honda CBR 600rr) was totaled after I tried my Evil Knievel stunt of riding a wheelie like an idiot. No helmet, but I was wearing an Alpinestar armored jacket and gloves. Luckily I sustained 3 stitches above my eye, road rash, and a broken ego.




After a good lesson learned, My Insurance came through and I was on the look for another bike. After many PBR's with the Uncle, I started looking for a Valkyrie. With luck, a blue and cream standard came on Ebay in the St. Louis area. The owner at the time was a Navy veteran as I was. We talked for hours about our active duty history and I totally was side tracked about purchasing the bike   . At the time I struck a pretty good deal with the gentleman and was the new owner of a Valkyrie.

the day I brought it home


Today, It is strange but I'm glad I ate the pavement last March. If I hadn't wrecked most likely I would have never owned a Valk. Most of all I would have have never met so many kick ass people in the VRCC. I'm truly a believer that things happen for a reason.

Now

[RoadKill]

The Valk is just as capable (if not more) of kicking your ass. Treat her with respect and you will both have smiles for miles. 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

You got her lookin' good Preston those saddlebags look great    Looking forward to checkin' it out in June on the " Hillbilly Highway Run " .

[old2soon]

God was ridin with you compadre. Use the skid lid-they are cheaper than your head!! Dumped my 73 cb 500 honda out of a friends driveway. Just rode 30 miles from work with the lid-i'm half a mile from lacasa-put the lid on the sissy bar right turn out of drive way into a left sweeper(pop quiz what won't a honda side stand do when left down in a left sweeper??) ya you got it-won't come back up when contacting the pavement-but will with much glee highside your sorry a$$ before you can say oops. The lid passed me as i was going down!! Since that day i am and have been an avid helmet enthusiast. I don't leave home without it. B T W ex navy airedale 1964 1968 not quite 2 tours off of nam. Was an A M E. RIDE SAFE.

[Reb]

Thanks Joe, looking forward to June. Are you still planning on making it to Britman's ride Memorial Day weekend.

[Reb]

God was ridin with you compadre. Use the skid lid-they are cheaper than your head!! Dumped my 73 cb 500 honda out of a friends driveway. Just rode 30 miles from work with the lid-i'm half a mile from lacasa-put the lid on the sissy bar right turn out of drive way into a left sweeper(pop quiz what won't a honda side stand do when left down in a left sweeper??) ya you got it-won't come back up when contacting the pavement-but will with much glee highside your sorry a$$ before you can say oops. The lid passed me as i was going down!! Since that day i am and have been an avid helmet enthusiast. I don't leave home without it. B T W ex navy airedale 1964 1968 not quite 2 tours off of nam. Was an A M E. RIDE SAFE.

I still am not fond of the Skid Lid, but I wear one more frequently. I've learned some people don't get a second chance. U.S.S. Harry S Truman Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 2005-2009

[T-Bird]

Preston.....You, & your aunt & uncle ( Painter & Po ) are Kick ass friends! 

See ya in June.....

[RTaz]

Glad your enjoying your ride ...and I like the look of your bike you should have many good years of riding with it...but back off the wheelies and put on a helmet...

p.s.....welcome to the club

[rainman]

Hey see you in June 
ride safe

[Hoser]

Glad you like your Valk, I spent 1965 to 1968 at NAS Corpus Christi and the Lexington in the Gulf of Mexico, now a Museum, in Corpus.  Hoser
 

[flamingobabe #44]

Reb...it was nice meeting you at the Trace last year...your Valk is looking good....are you still in school? The VRCC is full of Kick-ass people....that's is the reason we have hung with them all these years and no Valk...sold our Valk in 2001, Goldwing...2004 Harley...but I fixed everything...I bought hotglue a Valk in Nov. 2010...see you at the Hillybilly Run

ps...my dad was 32 years Navy...brother 22 years Navy

[Crazyhorse]

Looking good my friend . See you in June.

[sugerbear]

NICE bike, love the lights.

welcome.

#2 son was a seebee.

[Reb]

Reb...it was nice meeting you at the Trace last year...your Valk is looking good....are you still in school? The VRCC is full of Kick-ass people....that's is the reason we have hung with them all these years and no Valk...sold our Valk in 2001, Goldwing...2004 Harley...but I fixed everything...I bought hotglue a Valk in Nov. 2010...see you at the Hillybilly Run

ps...my dad was 32 years Navy...brother 22 years Navy

It was great meeting you as well, I am still in school. I graduate in May with a Associates in Engineering Science. I start Pre-Engineering At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville either this summer or fall. Looking forward to seeing you in June.

[czuch]

Bad fall, Good call. Wear a lid so we can enjoy your company.
Nice bike. She'll do all you ask and have plenty of surprises left over.
Photographer's mate 1975/1981
Naval weapons Evaluation/ Uss Okinawa..
Used to be young, brave and strong. Now I'm old, weak and scared.

[97ValkSteve]

Great story!   Just completing my first DAY with my Valk and I didn't even have to get injured to get it .  Keep on keeping the rubber side down and the shiny side up.  Steve

[eric in md]

well well well ol reb your looking good in that injured pic. your a cool dude your self glad your part of this club see ya at the hillbilly ride ..

[mario]

sweeeet.  likin' the blue and cream.

[YoungPUP]

Just remember the old Honda ad line from their off road divison. " Stupid Hurts"     Its always easier to walk away from an incident if your head is still in the shape of a head.... Good luck and welcome to the family