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« on: May 19, 2012, 04:58:01 PM » |
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I've been reading the forums here and talking to some of you in chat about the Valkyrie over the past couple of weeks. And now I can gladly say I am the proud owner of a 2001 Valkyrie Interstate. Just got it yesterday and I cant stop riding it. And this is after I rode over a thousand miles the previous 4 days through the curvy mountain roads on my old bike. Man I wish I had my Valk 6 days ago. But thanks to all of you that gave me advice on my Valk. I'm sure I will be asking for much more advice in the future.
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MP
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1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar
North Dakota
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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2012, 05:02:03 PM » |
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Congrats! We need pics!
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Oss
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2012, 05:08:26 PM » |
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reverse red and black?
Black and pearl beige?
or Black on Black
Come on now spill it
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2012, 05:39:59 PM » |
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VERY nice!  |
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NCGhostrider
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A bad map and a long ride in Northern New Mexico!
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« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2012, 05:42:26 PM » |
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Welcome! Nice bike!!!
You will enjoy it for years to come!!!
Craig
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Oss
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2012, 05:49:40 PM » |
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nice
same colors as mine too
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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Former BMW Guy
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Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2012, 06:38:48 PM » |
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B E A U T I F U L M O T O R C Y C L E !!!! Joe P Oh, and welcome....  |
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Motorcycling is not, of itself, inherently dangerous.
It is however, extremely unforgiving of: inattention, ignorance, incompetence or stupidity.
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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2012, 06:39:25 PM » |
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Man I looked at one a couple weeks ago in Baytown that was the black/pearl beige with 43000 miles on it just couldn't swing it at the time. It could have been a clone of this one. Such a beautiful bike enjoy.
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Blaze
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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2012, 06:41:01 PM » |
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Thanks. I added this to my ebay watchlist before i read this post. LOL. I guess we think alike. |
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Blaze
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2012, 06:42:27 PM » |
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Man I looked at one a couple weeks ago in Baytown that was the black/pearl beige with 43000 miles on it just couldn't swing it at the time. It could have been a clone of this one. Such a beautiful bike enjoy.
This one is barely broke in. I got it with 15101 miles. |
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Disco
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2012, 07:00:00 PM » |
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Welcome, Blaze, and Congratulations, too! Oh, and when you say "first Valk" does that mean you're already planning ahead for number 2?  |
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2012, 07:05:51 PM » |
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Welcome, Blaze, and Congratulations, too! Oh, and when you say "first Valk" does that mean you're already planning ahead for number 2? Howdy Blaze Nice ride,,, |
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2012, 07:15:38 PM » |
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Welcome, very nice. My first I/S was the Black/Biege.
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« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2012, 07:18:40 PM » |
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Good lookin ride.  Welcome to the insanity.  Big fat girl hooked ya quick did she??  You are now forever one of the lost in the madness we call Valkyrie world.  You'll get used to it.  I'll have my I/S 2 years this June 30th and still CAN'T get the grin offin ma face. RIDE SAFE. |
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Blaze
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« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2012, 07:27:04 PM » |
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Welcome, Blaze, and Congratulations, too! Oh, and when you say "first Valk" does that mean you're already planning ahead for number 2? Well actually I cant imagine owning any other bike. Although I still have my Roadstar (anyone want to buy a Roadstar?). I just read today "You might be a Valkahaulic if" and I think I am definitely a Valkahaulic. Glad to be among so many other Valkahaulics. |
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Disco
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« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2012, 07:59:23 PM » |
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Although I still have my Roadstar (anyone want to buy a Roadstar?) See what I mean???  |
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« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2012, 09:34:03 PM » |
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Welcome aboard !!!
Lovely lookin fat lady. Me thinks you'll love her dearly.
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Willow
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Excessive comfort breeds weakness. PttP
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« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2012, 06:03:04 AM » |
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Nice ride. Well appointed.
Make those bag rails the second thing you want to add. It almost looks from the pick as if you still have the OEM horn on that bike. ???
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Blaze
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« Reply #20 on: May 20, 2012, 06:20:48 AM » |
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Nice ride. Well appointed.
Make those bag rails the second thing you want to add. It almost looks from the pick as if you still have the OEM horn on that bike. ???
I do. What would you suggest? |
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Disco
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« Reply #21 on: May 20, 2012, 06:40:29 AM » |
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What would you suggest? I replaced my OEM with a Stebel Compact Nautilus. When it went out after a year, I replaced it with another Stebel Compact Nautilus. When it went out after a year, I got Big BF Quad Horns. |
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Misfit
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« Reply #22 on: May 20, 2012, 07:42:28 AM » |
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Willow
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« Reply #23 on: May 20, 2012, 02:25:19 PM » |
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Nice ride. Well appointed.
Make those bag rails the second thing you want to add. It almost looks from the pick as if you still have the OEM horn on that bike. ???
I do. What would you suggest? I would agree with Disco on the Stebel (or Wolo Badboyz, same horn) or BigBF quads. The Wolo or Stebel can be hidden in an Interstate pod. If you're able to do so and don't want to spend the bucks, a couple or four cheap auto horns can be hidden beneath. That's essentially wjhat the BigBF quads are, but from BigBF they come already put together and ready to install. Whichever way you go, use a relay, but get something that can save your butt when you really need it. The OEM horn won't. |
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« Reply #24 on: May 20, 2012, 02:43:13 PM » |
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What would you suggest? I replaced my OEM with a Stebel Compact Nautilus. When it went out after a year, I replaced it with another Stebel Compact Nautilus. When it went out after a year, I got Big BF Quad Horns. My Stebel was put on by the previous owner when new (on a '97) and it still works. |
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Tailgate Tommy
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2000 Interstate, 2001 Interstate and 2003 Standard
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« Reply #25 on: May 20, 2012, 03:42:27 PM » |
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Nice looking bike. Love that color combination.
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