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« on: April 02, 2013, 07:17:37 PM » |
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Hi All - Just bought my first Valkyrie ('97 standard) last week, moving up from a fun but not entirely comfortable Piaggio mp3 500. It's quite an upgrade! But a question - the bike has white lenses on the rear brake light and turn signals. Over and above being dim, I'm thinking those aren't legal for Florida. True/False? Replacement suggestions? Cost? Thanks for the help! And here's the obligatory pic:  |
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Pappy!
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2013, 07:32:00 PM » |
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Hi Earl and welcome to the madness?
Finish filling out your profile so we can see where you are from and all that!
You just missed a great get together this last Saturday but I can safely say that we all look forward to meeting you and ogling that hot lookin Phat Gurl you are riding!
Someone else will be along shortly that can probably help out with your question.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2013, 08:54:58 PM » |
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I'm assuming the lenses are clear ones, if so they should have red bulbs or LED's in them. That's what I have on the back of mine, both the turns and taillight are clear lens with red super bright LED's. They're always red when the bike is running, sounds like the prior owner doesn't have it set up right if they're dim.
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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2013, 04:03:48 AM » |
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Welcome Earl. What a nice paint job. Hope to meet you soon.
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2013, 07:14:09 AM » |
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Welcome to the Florida Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club,from the Ocala National Forest.Hope to meet you soon,Bert.  |
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Xtracho
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The Bosses
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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2013, 07:14:25 AM » |
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Welcome to the world of the phat lady Earl!
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Mark
"To live you must be willing to die" - Amir Vahedi
My father gets smarter each day he is gone.
In the stable:
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'98 Valkyrie
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2013, 08:59:58 AM » |
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welcome,hope to meet you soon..keep an eye on the board for gettogethers
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indiandave
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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2013, 02:22:26 PM » |
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Welcome Earl -- you must be doing things backwards as Most of us will start on two wheels and end up on a 3 wheeler before we would give it up. LOL Just remember to put your feet down when you come to a stop. Seen there's is a BBQ ride on Sat posted to the north of us. If I get my carbs clean I'm going.  David |
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Earl
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2013, 04:43:45 PM » |
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Heh, Dave - found my weakness already. Never had to put my feet down with the mp3 - or shift, for that matter. But I'm picking it up quickly. Saw the lunch get-together on Saturday; thinking it'd be nice to get the bike out of the city. |
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2013, 05:19:47 PM » |
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Have had clear lenses with amber bulbs for years, not an issue with the law.  Nice looking Valkyrie! Looking forward to meeting you & seeing the Valk in person.  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2013, 11:26:05 PM » |
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Welcome Earl. Congradulations on the new ride.
I to am new to the group and was fortunate to meet several at our lunch meet. Hey, these folks know these bikes. Outstanding group of men and women. Together we all learn. Meet ya soon!
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2013, 02:49:01 PM » |
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Earl, welcome from Naples. Be careful with that new ride, it's on fire!! Great looking paint on your bike.
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« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2013, 08:22:31 PM » |
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Hi Earl,
Welcome to the best motorcycle club on the Internet and the best motorcycle ever made.
These good folks have good answers to your question, let us know what you end up doing-if you decide to make a change and always post pictures.
Greg
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Earl
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2013, 04:16:14 AM » |
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Hi Greg - so far I haven't seen anything here that makes me think your impression of the motorcycle or the local riders is wrong.
But I'm confused; what change are you referring to?
-Earl
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2013, 04:54:14 AM » |
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Hi Greg - so far I haven't seen anything here that makes me think your impression of the motorcycle or the local riders is wrong.
But I'm confused; what change are you referring to?
-Earl
I believe he is referring to any changes you make to the lenses you spoke of. |
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« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2013, 05:00:32 AM » |
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Hi Greg - so far I haven't seen anything here that makes me think your impression of the motorcycle or the local riders is wrong.
But I'm confused; what change are you referring to?
-Earl
If you decide to change the bulbs or lenses to something different to make them brighter or change their color...always good to hear what others are doing to their Valk and any issues they encounter. |
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« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2013, 05:01:21 AM » |
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Hi Greg - so far I haven't seen anything here that makes me think your impression of the motorcycle or the local riders is wrong.
But I'm confused; what change are you referring to?
-Earl
I believe he is referring to any changes you make to the lenses you spoke of. You nailed it! |
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Earl
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« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2013, 03:17:32 PM » |
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Ah, now I get it.  Frankly, they don't seem that dim to ME, and as long as the clear lenses are legal, I'm good. I'm sure I'll eventually change to LEDs - and then there will be pics! -Earl |
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« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2013, 03:42:12 PM » |
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Welcome from Seminole Earl |
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If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!
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« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2013, 03:38:31 PM » |
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I was watching that bike on FortWorth craigs list...NICE... I really like the HD bags adapted to it...awesome... congrats ...Paul.
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we'll be there when we get there - Valkless,, on lookout....
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« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2013, 04:50:30 PM » |
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Welcome Earl, I'll agree with everyone else in that I like the paint job on your Phat Gurl! I am planning to ride to Leesburg for this Saturday as posted for the Brunch, then on to the Chrome Shop in Wildwood. Hope to see you there. I have a Black & Chrome Interstate. They are the fast ones btw!  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2013, 05:38:06 PM » |
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Mine is dusty and chrome, think it's still black underneath. Does that mean it's still fast? I was thinking about washing it today, then it struck me....it will just get dusty again Saturday. So, today was a slow day. Heck, every day in my life is a slow day since I retired, that's why I retired. |
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Earl
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« Reply #22 on: April 25, 2013, 09:17:20 AM » |
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Hi Valkahuna, Guess I misheard, I thought someone said the Interstate was last one, not the fast one. I'm sure it was my hearing...  See you all there for breakfast! -Earl |
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Valkahuna
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« Reply #23 on: April 25, 2013, 09:08:27 PM » |
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No Earl, you heard right! The 2001 Interstate was the Last one they made. That's why they are so highly sought after. (Yea, I know that's not the type of "last" you meant. I'm not toopid ya know!)  But seriously, any Valk model is a good one. Just depends on what you want.  |
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2001 Valkyrie I/S
Proud to be a Vietnam Vet (US Air Force - SAC, 1967-1972)
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« Reply #24 on: April 26, 2013, 06:23:58 PM » |
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But seriously, any Valk model is a good one. Just depends on what you want. Yes, and you're correct, the red/black is fastest. |
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