|
doubleminded
|
 |
« on: June 09, 2011, 12:27:37 PM » |
|
Well,I guess my valkyrie isnt new.Its a beautiful turqouise and black 98 tourer.I rode it home 5 minutes ago.I cant believe how much lighter it feels and how much easie it is to handle than it was on my 96 aspencade.I have lots of questions.I am sure i will find the answers here.First one:it wouldnt run right on reserve,i had to switch it to on then it was fine.Why is that?Looking forward to being a member here.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jesus likes vakyries.
|
|
|
Disco
Member
Posts: 4897
Armed Man=Citizen; Unarmed Man=Subject
Republic of Texas
|
|
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2011, 12:57:00 PM » |
|
Welcome, doubleminded! Why not hop on your trusty steed and ride to Duke's in Plano for your first VRCC meeting? June Meeting Thread |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2000 Bumblebee "Tourer", 98 Yellow & Cream Tourer, 97 Rescue blower bike 22 CRF450RL, 19 BMW R1250RT 78 CB550K 71 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper .jpg) VRCC 27,916 IBA 44,783 |
|
|
SideCar
Member
Posts: 1493
Bikers don't need shrinks!
Colleyville, TX
|
|
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2011, 01:04:47 PM » |
|
Welcome to the motley crew. Look forward to meeting you and riding with you.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Houdini
Member
Posts: 1975
VRCC #28458 - VRCCDS#144
Allen, TX
|
|
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2011, 01:11:55 PM » |
|
it wouldnt run right on reserve,i had to switch it to on then it was fine.Why is that? My Valk acted that way once and it turned out the filter in the fuel tank was plugged up with dirt and rust. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"A Camera And A Bike....What More Do I Need?  |
|
|
|
HayHauler
|
|
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2011, 01:42:31 PM » |
|
W E L C O M E ! ! ! to the asylum! You're gonna like it here. We need to see pics of your bike! There is plenty to learn on this site and lots of knowledgable people ready and willing to help. Here's my bike while out on the Mid-Winter ride this year.  Don't be a stranger, come back often! Hay  Jimmyt |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Valkpilot
Member
Posts: 2151
What does the data say?
Corinth, Texas
|
|
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2011, 02:03:47 PM » |
|
Well,I guess my valkyrie isnt new.Its a beautiful turqouise and black 98 tourer.I rode it home 5 minutes ago.I cant believe how much lighter it feels and how much easie it is to handle than it was on my 96 aspencade.I have lots of questions.I am sure i will find the answers here.First one:it wouldnt run right on reserve,i had to switch it to on then it was fine.Why is that?Looking forward to being a member here.
Welcome! I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton. Take Disco's advice and head to the meeting tonight. I'd ride over with you from Corinth, but I'm a little far from there at the moment. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
VRCC #19757 IBA #44686 1998 Black Standard 2007 Goldwing   |
|
|
Disco
Member
Posts: 4897
Armed Man=Citizen; Unarmed Man=Subject
Republic of Texas
|
|
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2011, 02:31:24 PM » |
|
Welcome! I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton. +1 Shoot me an email or PM. Take Disco's advice and head to the meeting tonight. I'll be leaving for the meeting from Oak Point. I could meet you at the Prairie House parking lot at Naylor & 380 if you want to ride together. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2000 Bumblebee "Tourer", 98 Yellow & Cream Tourer, 97 Rescue blower bike 22 CRF450RL, 19 BMW R1250RT 78 CB550K 71 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper VRCC 27,916 IBA 44,783 |
|
|
Daniel Meyer
Moderator
Member
Posts: 5492
Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
The State of confusion.
|
|
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2011, 03:07:48 PM » |
|
Welcome!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
CUAgain, Daniel Meyer  |
|
|
Stormrider65
Member
Posts: 541
Just Riding The Many Storms Of Life
Ft.Worth, Texas
|
|
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2011, 03:21:21 PM » |
|
Welcome to the world of the Dragon. You will not see a bunch people who are more dedicated and knowledgeable on the Valkyrie than the DFW chapter. Greatest bunch I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of. Very helpful too. Watch the board and you will see rides, wrench parties, ect. Be safe out there, God bless and again, welcome aboard.
Walt
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
In this wild and wolly world, there are only 3 things you can depend on, your brains, your bros, and your bike. Ride free!!!
A good friend will bail you out of jail. A true friend will be sitting next to saying "Damn, That Was Fun"
|
|
|
|
john
|
|
« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2011, 03:24:01 PM » |
|
you come to the right house ...  thats for sure ... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
vrcc # 19002
|
|
|
|
doubleminded
|
|
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2011, 01:48:48 AM » |
|
Welcome! I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton. +1 Shoot me an email or PM. Take Disco's advice and head to the meeting tonight. I'll be leaving for the meeting from Oak Point. I could meet you at the Prairie House parking lot at Naylor & 380 if you want to ride together. I worked all night,have been up for 26 hours,so i wont make this meeting.But i sure would like to hook with you next time.Thanks you guys for being so friendly.Mine I love my bike.Valks are cool for sure. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jesus likes vakyries.
|
|
|
RainMaker
Member
Posts: 6626
VRCC#24130 - VRCCDS#0117 - IBA#48473
Arlington, TX
|
|
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2011, 06:25:31 AM » |
|
Welcome to the best forum for Valkaholics and to the brother (and sister) hood.
Keep watching the forum for announcements on rides, wrench parties (where a bunch of us gather, eat, drink, supervise and make helpful comments as one or two guys work hard fixing things on their bikes), meetings (hey - meetings are like wrench parties!) and parts of our lives we share with our Valkyrie buddies.
With only 6 years of production, the Valkyrie is one of those iconic motorcycles where not everyone will have one.
In a large motorcycle gathering, you will be riding the beautiful fat swan among all the Harley Ducks and other v-twins.
A Valkyrie is supreme in her being and does not mark her territory as do other less confident machines.
And, you don't pick a Valkyrie - she picks you.
So, again, welcome!
RainMaker
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 2005 BMW R1200 GS 2000 Valkyrie Interstate 1998 Valkyrie Tourer 1981 GL1100I GoldWing 1972 CB500K1 |
|
|
|
john
|
|
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2011, 02:12:45 PM » |
|
" and does not mark her territory as do other less confident machines. " oops ...  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
vrcc # 19002
|
|
|
|
BuzzKill
|
|
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2011, 03:24:22 PM » |
|
Welcome! Theres a few of us in your close vacinity, I'm in Lake Dallas, and more in the surrounding areas. I've met some VRCC members while out of state on trips, and they were jealous of how active the Texas chapter is.
I'm dont know as much as some of the pro's around here, but I've done a good bit to the bike and can take most non engine stuff apart, and usually get it back together. PM or Email me if you need anything.
Enjoy!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
5_19
|
|
« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2011, 03:58:22 PM » |
|
Welcome and am looking forward to meeting you some day!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. IBA # 45723 2001 Honda Valkyrie Standard (Sold after 9 years) 2009 BMW R1200 GSA |
|
|
|
doubleminded
|
|
« Reply #15 on: June 10, 2011, 04:21:38 PM » |
|
Welcome! Theres a few of us in your close vacinity, I'm in Lake Dallas, and more in the surrounding areas. I've met some VRCC members while out of state on trips, and they were jealous of how active the Texas chapter is.
I'm dont know as much as some of the pro's around here, but I've done a good bit to the bike and can take most non engine stuff apart, and usually get it back together. PM or Email me if you need anything.
Enjoy!
I sure will.i ordered a service manual.looking forward to meeting yu guys too. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jesus likes vakyries.
|
|
|
RainMaker
Member
Posts: 6626
VRCC#24130 - VRCCDS#0117 - IBA#48473
Arlington, TX
|
|
« Reply #16 on: June 10, 2011, 05:12:28 PM » |
|
Welcome! Theres a few of us in your close vacinity, I'm in Lake Dallas, and more in the surrounding areas. I've met some VRCC members while out of state on trips, and they were jealous of how active the Texas chapter is.
I'm dont know as much as some of the pro's around here, but I've done a good bit to the bike and can take most non engine stuff apart, and usually get it back together. PM or Email me if you need anything.
Enjoy!
I sure will.i ordered a service manual.looking forward to meeting yu guys too. Can you unorder it? There is a pdf version you can find on Dag's Norway Valkyrie site. Free to download. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2005 BMW R1200 GS 2000 Valkyrie Interstate 1998 Valkyrie Tourer 1981 GL1100I GoldWing 1972 CB500K1 |
|
|
Disco
Member
Posts: 4897
Armed Man=Citizen; Unarmed Man=Subject
Republic of Texas
|
|
« Reply #17 on: June 10, 2011, 05:28:45 PM » |
|
The hard copy of the service manual is handy to have - keeps the grease off the laptop - but, it's also nice to have it on your hard drive. Here's the link to Dag's (pronounced Dog's) Valkyrie Norway website and his Downloadable Document Center. You might want to remember or bookmark the links. He has accumulated tons of useful and interesting information. Website Home: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/Document Center: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/download.html |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2000 Bumblebee "Tourer", 98 Yellow & Cream Tourer, 97 Rescue blower bike 22 CRF450RL, 19 BMW R1250RT 78 CB550K 71 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper VRCC 27,916 IBA 44,783 |
|
|
|
Blade
|
|
« Reply #18 on: June 10, 2011, 07:16:12 PM » |
|
Welcome to the club ,you will love the Valkyrie more every time you ride .just don't make the mistake I did and sell it !!! becouse you will just have to go find another one !! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
LIVE FREE & RIDE HARD
|
|
|
jimnvalk
Member
Posts: 264
Four wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul
Van, Texas
|
|
« Reply #19 on: June 11, 2011, 04:29:35 AM » |
|
there are a few of us not so close but still get together some. Welcome to the forum from east texas
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Let the Fun Begin. 99 Valk 98 magna-sold   Jim MOOT #610 VRCC #30250 |
|
|
RainMaker
Member
Posts: 6626
VRCC#24130 - VRCCDS#0117 - IBA#48473
Arlington, TX
|
|
« Reply #20 on: June 11, 2011, 06:47:21 AM » |
|
The hard copy of the service manual is handy to have - keeps the grease off the laptop - but, it's also nice to have it on your hard drive. Here's the link to Dag's (pronounced Dog's) Valkyrie Norway website and his Downloadable Document Center. You might want to remember or bookmark the links. He has accumulated tons of useful and interesting information. Website Home: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/Document Center: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/download.htmlI just printed out Dag's version. When it gets dirty, I put it in the recycling tub and print another. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2005 BMW R1200 GS 2000 Valkyrie Interstate 1998 Valkyrie Tourer 1981 GL1100I GoldWing 1972 CB500K1 |
|
|
|
doubleminded
|
|
« Reply #21 on: June 11, 2011, 07:36:56 AM » |
|
Welcome! Theres a few of us in your close vacinity, I'm in Lake Dallas, and more in the surrounding areas. I've met some VRCC members while out of state on trips, and they were jealous of how active the Texas chapter is.
I'm dont know as much as some of the pro's around here, but I've done a good bit to the bike and can take most non engine stuff apart, and usually get it back together. PM or Email me if you need anything.
Enjoy!
How do i get to that site? I sure will.i ordered a service manual.looking forward to meeting yu guys too. Can you unorder it? There is a pdf version you can find on Dag's Norway Valkyrie site. Free to download. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jesus likes vakyries.
|
|
|
|
BeeSharp
|
|
« Reply #22 on: June 11, 2011, 07:57:52 PM » |
|
Welcome! I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton.
If you did scoop up that one from CCD, that was my neighbor's bike. Very nice, garage kept and lightly used for the past couple years. He's a mechanic by trade so it was maintained very well. He traded in 2 Valks and an ST1300 on a new Kawasaki Concours. Jim |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
98 Valkyrie - The Black Pearl, a fine ship-n-crew, arrr matey!
77 GL1000 The Mach5
83 GL1100 Top Gun Project
|
|
|
|
doubleminded
|
|
« Reply #23 on: June 11, 2011, 11:54:58 PM » |
|
Welcome! I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton.
If you did scoop up that one from CCD, that was my neighbor's bike. Very nice, garage kept and lightly used for the past couple years. He's a mechanic by trade so it was maintained very well. He traded in 2 Valks and an ST1300 on a new Kawasaki Concours. Jim wow.that is priceless information.Thank you. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jesus likes vakyries.
|
|
|
|
