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Desert Valk
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« on: December 25, 2011, 11:44:55 AM » |
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Hello to all. I wanted to share a story. I had to sell my black 2001 Valkyrie Interstate to help buy a house a year and a half ago. I have been fortunate enough to be able to afford to get another Interstate. It is a black 1999 with 20k. I test drove a Harley, Venture, Vtx and a couple of others. I confirmed what I already knew and drove 16 hours roundtrip, from Salt Lake City, Utah to Sheridan, Wyoming. I put her in the back of a pickup and brought her home. After being without a Valk for a long time, I feel very blessed this holiday season to be able to rip off 12 second quarter mile blasts with the freshly modded exhaust roaring. I have taken all the kids (15yr girl, 12yr girl, 8yr boy, 4yr girl) on rides in 30 degree weather with the tunes playing. Cold or not, we are lovin it! The wife even approves, I think. Merry Christmas to all and have a safe and prosperous new year as well. Ride safe! 
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2011, 11:50:01 AM » |
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Black '99 Interstates are cool......... I got two.
Welcome.
Which desert is yours?
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fon1961
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« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2011, 12:05:02 PM » |
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Congratulations on the Valk! 
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R J
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« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2011, 01:07:33 PM » |
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Sounds like a nice low mileage Valk. Good find.....
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« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2011, 03:10:57 PM » |
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owning a valk is like christmas everyday!
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« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2011, 03:51:39 PM » |
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Sounds like a great Christmas 
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« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2011, 03:55:57 PM » |
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Welcome back to the brotherhood. Congratulations.
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... and as I shifted into second I couldn't remember a thing she said.
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« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2011, 04:29:41 PM » |
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Congrats on your find !! .... and Merry Christmas !!
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VRCC # 30938 '99 Std. - Black & Silver - "Spirit Horse" Dear God, Seriously .... Thanks for creating beer. You rock !! 
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wiggydotcom
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« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2011, 05:46:55 PM » |
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Congrats on re-aquiring a Valk. As one who also parted ways with my 2001 after it was totaled out, I also got a second chance 2 yrs ago. I also picked up a 99 I/S. Those 3 yrs without one were torture.
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Steve K (IA)
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« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2011, 06:06:18 PM » |
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What an Excellent Christmas gift! 
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« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2011, 08:53:05 PM » |
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I, too, played Santa this week.
I drove basically non-stop from Baton Rouge to Midland Tx and back to pick up a 2000 Valkyrie Interstate for my best friend. That was about 26 hours behind the wheel for me to complete the mission.
I'm trying to post a picture, but all I can get is that stupid red X in the box to appear.
Anyway, the motorcycle is beautiful, it's been well mantained and has low mileage.
Here's to wishing Desert Valk and also my friend Rickey (Little Miller) many safe and happy miles.
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« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2011, 09:39:49 PM » |
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And that my friend is truly a Merry Christmas - - congrats!!
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Desert Valk
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« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2011, 10:19:09 PM » |
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Thanks for all the kind words. I'm starting the fun of customization. Chillowee tank bra and lever covers, Cee Bailey dark gray stock shield, Kury Highway Pegs, performance speakers, helment headsets, leather apparel, ect, ect. ect!! 
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PharmBoy
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« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2011, 05:53:59 AM » |
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There are very few Christmas presents that would top the one you received. Glad to have you back on two wheels and as you know, there is virtually no end to the "presents" that the Valk will receive in the coming year. Congratulations...Jim 
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A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country. ~Texas Guinan 4th Infantry Tet Vet 99 Interstate 97 Bumble Bee 97 Red & White
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« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2011, 06:17:24 AM » |
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Welcome back to the asylum. Meds ran out huh? Well this here is just a big ole dysfunctional family you have joined. Enjoy, but I didn't have to tell you that..  Hay  Jimmyt
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