Jack
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VRCC# 3099, 1999 Valk Standard, 2006 Rocket 3
Benton, Arkansas
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« on: April 28, 2009, 08:04:53 AM » |
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Bored, so I was looking at the club numbers, membership/board, and it looks like only 4% of the total club membership is signed up to post on this board. I know not everyone who belongs actually post but, also, I wonder how many club members are actually with us. I know we have several "old-timers" but I think many have moved on. We are talking about a motorcycle that has been out of production for a few years and it's owners.
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"It takes a certain kind of nut to ride a motorcycle, and I am that motorcycle nut," Lyle Grimes, RIP August 2009.   |
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« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 08:31:15 AM » |
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Well, a good way to find out is to see how many are in the local chapters. so to start it off. Fresno Ca VRCC has 8
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Jack B
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« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2009, 09:03:39 AM » |
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I've been here since 2000 I try and read the board as offen as I can but I don't post a whole lot, but I love reading all the reports.
Jack B from Wisconsin
VRCC#7695
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Let’s RIDE
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 09:12:38 AM » |
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S'alright...while people move on, others buy up their Valkyries and keep them going.  If I had more garage space available I would latch onto another Standard this year. |
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tbone
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 11:14:48 AM » |
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I just bought my Valk I/S last fall. I love it. I am really glad I found this website and joined. I have not posted much but am an avid reader. Thanks to all that came before. Tbone..
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PIBIT #34
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 12:52:52 PM » |
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...some of us "old timers" have become occasional "lurkers" and very rare posters, but we are still out there...still riding the Beazt, among other things... PIBIT #34  |
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Capt. Morgan
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 01:29:59 PM » |
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So many reasons, some because of different bikes, no longer ride at all, some because of different people caused them to leave, some we're glad are gone, but mostly I think a lot just post on their local boards and lurk here.
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2009, 01:30:43 PM » |
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...some of us "old timers" have become occasional "lurkers" and very rare posters, but we are still out there...still riding the Beazt, among other things... PIBIT #34 Good to see you again, Steve. How are things up north? |
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
Silver Springs, Florida
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 05:46:44 PM » |
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 I'm a "recycled" Valkyrie owner. Bought mine in 2006 with 57K. Liked it so much I bought another one last year for the wife. From what I hear the previous owner of my Valkyrie had a touch of buyers remorse soon after he traded it in. When & if I meet the fine fellow I'm gonna thank him for keeping it in such fine shape for me!  Kim's Valk was basically out of commission for 7 years. Her uncle {who we bought it from} only rode it 1700 miles between 2001 & 2008. So now there are 2 active Valkyrie riders & forum members {Kim is active on the FL board} that didn't come on board until 3 years AFTER the Valk ceased production. With the legendary Honda/Valkyrie reliability & the well deserved fierce devotion the Valk inspires I would imagine the club & board will continue to thrive for quite a while.  I certainly hope so! 
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'13 F6B black-the real new Valkyrie Tourer
'13 F6B red for Kim
'97 Valkyrie Tourer r&w, OLDFRT's ride now!
'98 Valkyrie Tourer burgundy & cream traded for Kim's F6B
'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
'99 Valkyrie black & silver Tourer, traded in on my F6B
'05 Triumph R3 gone but not forgotten!
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fudgie
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Better to be judged by 12, then carried by 6.
Huntington Indiana
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 06:52:51 PM » |
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Been here since fall of 00. But i'm not old, was in my mid 20's when I bought the Valk. #7196
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Crazyhorse
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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2009, 05:44:01 PM » |
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#9037 early in 2001 have two Valks. Meet alot of good people on this board.
Mac
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Bugslayer
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2009, 10:11:22 PM » |
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I bought my '97 Tourer in '99. With over a 100K miles on her, she'll still do the "nickel trick" with no problem...LOL.
James (Bugslayer) in Lubbock, TX
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BOOMR
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VRCC #870
Toronto, On
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« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2009, 04:32:55 AM » |
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Been here (club member) almost from the beginning. Met PIBIT at Port dover on Friday 13th 1999.
He came up to me, said Hi, told me about the club there. Been friends ever since.
We both had Black Tourers then. I joined the club that Sunday, think the club was only in its second month at the time.
Been here ever since. This place has always been like my 2nd HOME.
BOOMR.....VRCC #870, VRCCDS #00167
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« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2009, 05:20:29 AM » |
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I am still around but seldom post anything. Right now I need to get the bike to the dealer for a new drive shaft. I can never remeber my number 1206 or something like that. '97 Tourer, 93,000 miles.
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« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2009, 05:48:40 AM » |
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I just joined the club last month. I had been without a bike for the past ten years and upon retiring last month I purchased a 2000 Interstate as a retirement present to myself. I haven't posted much as I have been riding as much as possible since getting the bike. I've put 3900 miles on it in a little less than a month and a half. I have really enjoyed reading the forums and plan on being a contributor as time goes on.
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« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2009, 06:26:02 AM » |
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I am new to the VRCC, been riding an '03 Valk Standard for about a year, having upgraded from a VTX 1300R. There is nothing like a Valkyrie. I want to say how much I am enjoying the website. The knowledge it contains is priceless.
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Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking!
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solo1
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« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2009, 06:52:52 AM » |
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I bought my '97 standard in Aug 96. Not a high miler rider but enjoy the Valk . In fact I've had this bike longer than all my other bikes combined.
My sons joined me in buying Valks after they rode mine.
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Hog Killer DS0048
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« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2009, 05:38:36 PM » |
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My number is 6499 and have been a member since, I don't know when. No longer ride a Valk, but enjoy the club. Mostly a lurker.
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