Former BMW Guy
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Hi all! I have been lurking around here for a month or so after purchasing my Valkyrie. I found this site to be a treasure trove of information and guidance. A little about me: I am in a semi-retirement mode living in Minnesota. Yes, like my handle suggests, I am a former BMW rider (83 R80ST, 95 R1100RS and 00 R1100RT) who enjoyed Long Distance Riding and organized LD Rally's (IBA# 5819). I haven't participated in an organized rally event since 05 or so. The Valkyrie suits my current riding style. My infatuation with the Valkyrie goes back to 98 or 99. While on a road trip to SoCal, I spotted this big old red and white two wheeled thing motoring north on I-5 between SD and LA; somewhere near Oceanside. I had no idea as to what it was but was love at first sight! We traveled along side it for quite some time so I had plenty of opportunity to soak in the sight and sound of this beautiful and unique machine. It was then I said to myself: "...someday". Well, someday came a couple of months ago after I placed a "wanted" ad on Craigslist. I got a few responses from dealers and one from a young man who said he had one stored in a barn (yes, the old found-in-a-barn story) for, as far as he knew, over 5 years. It was his Dad's who became disabled and couldn't ride anymore and it was time to move it out of the barn. He admitted that it was pretty rough and not running. I went to look at it after frantically researching "no-start" problems on the internet. Everything pointed to the carbs so I decided to take the gamble and we agreed on a price. Because it wasn't running and over 100 miles from me (I don't have a trailer), I had a local dealer, who has a great reputation, pick it up and rebuild the carbs for me as well as hydraulic fluid change, install new tires (which came with the bike) air filter, rear spline lube and carb sync. Besides some spit and polish, that's all she needed to start purring again. Once I got her home I did some tweaking and de-farkling (a BMW term  ) to make her mine and if you follow the link you will see the result. The only things I have left to do is scrub and polish the wheels (they are pretty ratty), reinstall the tank badges and wire for a GPS. I expect to spend a few days at InZane and I am looking forward to meeting everyone and hope to ride with you guys and gals. https://plus.google.com/photos/106100411376714678451/albums/5739479009652335377Thanks and enjoy the photo's...it's a 98 Standard with 11,700 miles Joe P |
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2012, 12:00:20 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum Joe. By the way, I am not able to see the pics.
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Former BMW Guy
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 12:03:02 PM » |
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Thanks for the heads up.
Try it now...the link should be active.
Joe P
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 12:04:24 PM » |
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It looks great in the pictures... what did you de-farkle off of it?
-Mike
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2012, 12:07:42 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2012, 12:08:06 PM » |
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....welcome to the site nieighbor....great choice on buying one of the baddest bikes ever built...you wont be sorry.. . ....if you,re free Memorial Day weekend and looking for a good ride....a lot of friends of ours who ride Valks and other machines will be at our place on Saturday (26th) ... for our Annual Q....some from Indiana and Wisconsin will be attending...you are welcome to come hang out and feast with us.. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2012, 12:09:23 PM » |
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she's lookin' really good, joe. welcome.
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2012, 12:12:41 PM » |
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I looks great in the pictures... what did you de-farkle off of it?
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2012, 12:14:02 PM » |
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Congratulations and welcome aboard Joe. I'm sure you'll enjoy many years of very satisfied Valkyrie ownership.
All the best,
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2012, 12:28:07 PM » |
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Welcome aboard, Joe. Looking forward to seeing you at Inzane this summer.
By the way, our Minnesota state rep lives in Apple Valley also. Hopefully, you will get to meet T.P. and his wife Nancy soon. Great folks.
Bike looks pretty sharp. I think you got a great deal.
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2012, 12:39:18 PM » |
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Weelcome to the board and enjoy your new valk. You need to get out now and meet these fine people. Ever down arround Houston give us a shout.
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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2012, 12:39:59 PM » |
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Welcome and that is a very sharp bike. I love the clean lines of the standard and the color combo. Looks like it's just asking to play if you can keep up. Enjoy!
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2012, 12:47:38 PM » |
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Welcome to the board.
That is a hell of a good Barn Find.
My Barn Finds are usually with 4 wheels.
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« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2012, 12:49:15 PM » |
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Outstanding. The 98 Blue/Creme Std is one of the alltime favorites. Was my first Valk, bought it new, and started a whole legacy of events. Not just for me , but it affected many lives in a totally unbelieveable way. My Son has it now, and I just wish it looked half as good as yours. Welcome to the Club, there is none better.
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2012, 01:07:06 PM » |
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Good lookin bike, partial to the blue/cream myself even. That's a big ole fat tar you got on front, what it is? Looks great!
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« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2012, 01:47:29 PM » |
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Welcome, Joe! And congratulations. By the way, our Minnesota state rep lives in Apple Valley also. Hopefully, you will get to meet T.P. and his wife Nancy soon. Great folks. +1! |
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« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2012, 02:25:46 PM » |
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Great looking bike welcome to the club. |
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« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2012, 02:36:53 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2012, 02:53:52 PM » |
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Welcome to the site. I'm an ol' Beemer rider myself. Had a 76 R90 and an R75 bac in the day. The 900 BMW was the first bike I ever owned. You'll love the Valk as we all do.
Ride safe and often.
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great, another "JOE" in the mixx!!  (hope you're not smokin!!) what ever you do, DON'T ever let us know what you paid for it!! we'll all get that "darnit!!" feeling if you're ever in the western wisconsin area, make sure you give us a call, a couple of other guys like to ride along hwy 35 on the mississippi river. al. |
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« Reply #20 on: May 06, 2012, 03:41:26 PM » |
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BOUT TIME JOE !  I stopped by and met Joe last week, cleanest barn find you will ever see. a 10 for sure. told Joe to get rid of those oem valve stems and what to get. and yes I did invite him to head to Inzane with us. I'm sure we will see lots of Joe around the boards and out and about the country. T.P. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 06, 2012, 05:00:34 PM » |
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Welcome! TP and Nancy will take good care of you. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 06, 2012, 05:23:18 PM » |
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Holly Cow! OMG!  Joe, she's makin' me drool!  But how did the tank got dented?    Welcome!  "If you have no intention of loving or being loved by your Fat Lady
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« Reply #23 on: May 06, 2012, 05:55:53 PM » |
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It looks great in the pictures... what did you de-farkle off of it?
-Mike
Mike: She weighs a good 150lbs lighter. I took off the sissy bar and rack, the light bar, pillion, windshield and brackets, turn signal grills and hoods, saddle bags and mounting brackets, and the chrome radiator cap. Its much cleaner now and really shows off the lines. Thanks! Joe P |
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« Reply #24 on: May 06, 2012, 05:59:21 PM » |
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Good lookin bike, partial to the blue/cream myself even. That's a big ole fat tar you got on front, what it is? Looks great!
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great, another "JOE" in the mixx!! (hope you're not smokin!!) what ever you do, DON'T ever let us know what you paid for it!! we'll all get that "darnit!!" feeling if you're ever in the western wisconsin area, make sure you give us a call, a couple of other guys like to ride along hwy 35 on the mississippi river. al. Al: That's my favorite road. I usually do that almost every Sunday morning. I stop in Stockholm and on to Mindoro for a burger at Top Dawgs. Joe P |
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She looks purty good naked! Hoser |
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« Reply #28 on: May 06, 2012, 06:11:24 PM » |
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BOUT TIME JOE ! I stopped by and met Joe last week, cleanest barn find you will ever see. a 10 for sure. told Joe to get rid of those oem valve stems and what to get. and yes I did invite him to head to Inzane with us. I'm sure we will see lots of Joe around the boards and out and about the country. T.P. You bet, T.P.! I'm looking forward to it! Joe P |
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« Reply #29 on: May 06, 2012, 06:14:18 PM » |
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She looks purty good naked! Hoser Dontchya know it!!! Joe P |
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« Reply #31 on: May 06, 2012, 06:20:06 PM » |
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It looks great in the pictures... what did you de-farkle off of it?
-Mike
Mike: She weighs a good 150lbs lighter. I took off the sissy bar and rack, the light bar, pillion, windshield and brackets, turn signal grills and hoods, saddle bags and mounting brackets, and the chrome radiator cap. Its much cleaner now and really shows off the lines. Hang on to that stuff till you've had your bike a while... OEM windshield brackets, saddlebags with brackets, and some kinds of light bars are hard to come by and can be real useful on long rides... -Mike |
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« Reply #32 on: May 06, 2012, 06:30:32 PM » |
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pretty sure I welcomed you in the chat room but lets make it official
WELCOME to the family.
Some nice roads in your neck of the woods for sure and that is a great lookin Valk
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I can really identify with your love at first sight; I saw a guy on an Interstate on the way to Laconia, and thought it was the most beautiful bike I'd ever seen. Back in the early 70's, I had an R26. had a drunk tell me outside a bar "Hey, that thing is only running one one cylinder!" Welcome, won't make Inzane this year, or next, but who knows what'll happen?
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Welcome Joe! That's a great looking bike. I'm still partial to old BMW's. Hope to meet you at InZane this summer!  |
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« Reply #35 on: May 06, 2012, 07:55:08 PM » |
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Welcome! Nice looking bike... all I ever find in barns are rattlesnakes and dirt!!
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« Reply #36 on: May 07, 2012, 07:16:10 AM » |
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Welcome Joe! That's a great looking bike. I'm still partial to old BMW's. Hope to meet you at InZane this summer! That's a gorgeous /7! Gotta love em! Joe P |
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It looks great in the pictures... what did you de-farkle off of it?
-Mike
Mike: She weighs a good 150lbs lighter. I took off the sissy bar and rack, the light bar, pillion, windshield and brackets, turn signal grills and hoods, saddle bags and mounting brackets, and the chrome radiator cap. Its much cleaner now and really shows off the lines. Hang on to that stuff till you've had your bike a while... OEM windshield brackets, saddlebags with brackets, and some kinds of light bars are hard to come by and can be real useful on long rides... -Mike Agreed, Mike! |
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