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I decided in January to sell the old wing (and a few other toys) and start looking for my dream bike, a Valkyrie. I searched the internet religiously, Craigs list, Ebay, Oodle, and the two Valkyrie boards. I had a spred sheet set up with all the selling prices, asking prices, model, year, & mileage. To make a long story short, I was starting to think that I would not get a Valk this year because my wing was not selling, and it seemed that the prices of the Valkyrie’s went up considerably as soon as the weather broke here in Wisconsin. They were selling at decent prices down south, and out west, but here they were much higher than only a few months ago. Well last Saturday a nice young guy showed up at my house and bought the 77 Wing, and with that sale I had reached my goal for a Valkyrie. I went in the house and checked the computer and GUESS WHAT? There was a new Valk listed on Craigs list, Only 30 miles away, and it only had 7,800 miles, new tires, and most everything was original, (what I wanted) Best of all, the price was in the range that I had hoped to spend. Needless to say an appointment was made to check it out, I spent about an hour talking with a man who had obviously cared a great deal for his bike. I was actually a little sad knowing that he had to sell his pride and joy because of a bad back. We agreed upon the price even before I test rode it, because I knew that it would be just fine. All I can say is that I have had 9 bikes since I started riding in 1970, (including 4 Wings) but at 56 years old, I am a kid again, and I think I just bought my last bike. JimC  |
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2009, 08:03:36 PM » |
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Very nice bike Jim. It looks like a new one!
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2009, 10:42:40 PM » |
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Welcome to the club Jim. Your right, looks like the previous owner took excellent care of that bike. Good deal.  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2009, 03:19:46 AM » |
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Looks like an upgraded front seat, plus a backrest, after a couple of 200 mile rides you'll
know if you need some highway pegs for comfort... looking good!
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2009, 04:28:06 AM » |
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Nice looking Valk. Same color as my Tourer You already have the backrest so all you need is a good set of Kury highway pegs and you can ride all day in comfort. Good luck with the new bike! |
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« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2009, 04:29:04 AM » |
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and the bike looks like new. Good find.
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2009, 04:31:22 AM » |
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A BIG WELCOME,to the greatest mc group in the world Jim,you will have the best rideing you ever had on that bike.LOOKS new congrats. may all your rides be safe...............
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2009, 05:25:40 AM » |
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Love it when a plan comes together.
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2009, 05:44:43 AM » |
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The addiction begins. Welcome to the club.  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2009, 06:06:23 AM » |
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Congrats on the beautiful ride Where in Wisconsin are you located? Always good to find a fellow 'Cheese Head' ridin' a Valk There are a few of us, but few and far between. I'm in SE Wisconsin, near Hartland. Black Dog |
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2009, 06:08:22 AM » |
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Nice bike. I have an extra chrome backrest insert I would be willing to send you if you want it. No charge. Just a gift welcoming you to the greatest ride I have ever had...even if it was only for a few minutes. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2009, 06:14:06 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2009, 06:36:04 AM » |
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Congrats!! Welcome aboard the finest bike ever manufactured ..........................
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« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2009, 09:21:03 AM » |
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Congrats and Welcome! Bike looks great!! Here's a hint, though.....the more chrome YOU put on it, the better gas milage it gets!! Many happy miles to ya!!!!!! |
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« Reply #15 on: May 26, 2009, 09:25:11 AM » |
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I just had the same thing happen, a Valk semi local, for the $$ I could make work became available. I did the same thing you did |
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« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2009, 09:26:48 AM » |
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congrats! That's a beautiful bike, the way things came together, it sounds like it was "meant to be" Happy riding!
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« Reply #17 on: May 26, 2009, 03:05:06 PM » |
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That is a nice ride. Love the color combo.
We trudge on.
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« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2009, 03:46:26 PM » |
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Thanks everyone,
I have been reading the Valkyrie boards for months in anticipation of finding the right bike. I sense a great brotherhood both on here and the other Valk board.
My biggest issue is that I sell real estate and most of my weekends during the summer are tied up working, but I can get around that by riding during the week.
Blackdog,
Give me a PM, we are neighbors, I'm in Oconomowoc
Jim
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« Reply #19 on: May 26, 2009, 04:04:54 PM » |
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Looks like one of those super fast 1997 models.  I'm buying a few extra to keep my current model company. The last bike I'll ever own. Nothing compares to the valk. |
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« Reply #20 on: May 26, 2009, 04:29:14 PM » |
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GREAT SCORE JIM Now the fun starts. all the chrome and mods. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 26, 2009, 04:44:21 PM » |
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Ya got the right color on the first try!! Beautiful bike and you're gonna lover her for a lonnnng time. Be prepared to be envied!
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« Reply #22 on: May 26, 2009, 05:00:37 PM » |
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I just had the same thing happen, a Valk semi local, for the $$ I could make work became available. I did the same thing you did ... you forgot... "and a really nice seller to boot!"  |
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