ali and ddt

[Oss]

Back together

Thanks terry

Someone post pics

[Serk]

I so wish I coulda been there to see that... Honestly, this reunion was the #1 reason I was trying so hard to make it to Inzane this year...

[musclehead]

good to hear!  

I feel a sudden balance in the force, I've not felt that for a while....

[RainMaker]

I was selling 50/50 tickets so could not get a picture until after the handoff, but here is Ali, looking like a new bike - T-Man is THE MAN!

[Gryphon Rider]

Here ya go. Sorry, a little fuzzy:

[Valkorado]

Wow, beautiful bike!  Is that the fastest silver color I'm seeing?    

[..]

I believe that's the cleanest I've ever seen DDT's bike 

[R J]

Bruce, ya'll got a good lookin bike again.

Thank ya to the t-man for all his work and effort.

Also, a big thank you to all the people who donated to the fund.

Thanks to you also Oss,  you da man.

[henry 008]

Here ya go. Sorry, a little fuzzy:

thx for the pic! I went on the rode to inzane ride with smokin joe and t bird group. I was hoping to stay to see the reunion of ali and ddt and go on the water fall ride, but work called me back home...  

[Thunderbolt]

Great that T-man put them back together.  I agree on the cleanliness of the bike.  I bet that as much as Bruce missed ALI there will be a little more soap and water in the future.  Not that he didn't take care of the bike now mind you.  I remember him telling about buying turkey basting pans to change oil in the motel parking lot and then taking the old oil back to the parts house for disposal.

[Novavalker]

How many miles are on Ali now???

[Gryphon Rider]

I believe DDT said 443,000.

[olddog1946]

I had to log in just to see the pics of the hand off....T-man is friggin awesome.  Thanks to him and all the rest of the people that made this happen...
Bruce, enjoy your baby once more.

[signart]

Could we get a very brief rundown on what exactly failed and had to be replaced on that historic Valkyrie? I know there were probably many replacement parts getting her in top shape, but just like to know what actually failed to take her off the road, just so we don't have to go thru all the threads, thanks in advance and CONGRATULATIONS!

[Michael K (Az.)]

I've been watching Bruce, I've been watching! Good on ya.

[Willow]

Could we get a very brief rundown on what exactly failed and had to be replaced on that historic Valkyrie? I know there were probably many replacement parts getting her in top shape, ... 

That would be an incorrect assumption.  Our understanding is that a pinion gear (and drive shaft failure) was what needed to be replaced to et her back on the road.  Terry did a lot of work cleaning the bike up and doing a little add on here and there.

There have been several final drives and U-joints over her 443,000 miles.  Speedo replaced.  Maintenance items such as bearings.  No engine work.  No transmission work.

[Gryphon Rider]

Yes, the drive shaft to pinion cup joint failed. The local dealer supplied those parts free. Ultimate Seats sent a new seat cover, gratis, that Terry took to a local upholsterer to replace the well worn cover.

[musclehead]

can't wait to see Bruce and ali on the next "Q" ride here in Florida (or maybe a day trip up to his neck of the weeds)

[CaribouHunter]

That was a wonderful and thoughtful ceremony, and symbolizes just how close knit the Valkyrie world really is.  Glad I was able to see that. 

[signart]

Could we get a very brief rundown on what exactly failed and had to be replaced on that historic Valkyrie? I know there were probably many replacement parts getting her in top shape, ... 

That would be an incorrect assumption.  Our understanding is that a pinion gear (and drive shaft failure) was what needed to be replaced to et her back on the road.  Terry did a lot of work cleaning the bike up and doing a little add on here and there.

There have been several final drives and U-joints over her 443,000 miles.  Speedo replaced.  Maintenance items such as bearings.  No engine work.  No transmission work.

That's what I meant, I know things were probably done and replaced besides the replacement of failed parts. Looks like it has new seats, etc. As I understood when first learned of the high mile Valkyrie the engine was diagnosed by dealer to have failed, then maybe transmission? If it was "just" drive train stuff that is encouraging.

[3fan4life]

Here are some PICS from Ali's Return:






T-man speaks to the group about how he came to meet DDT and Ali.




DDT gets his turn to speak.




DDT tells the group about his life with and without Ali.




DDT finally gets to look over his old friend.




DDT thanks a new friend for reuniting him with Ali.




Back in the saddle again.




Happy to have her back.



This was a great reunion and I'm glad that I was fortunate enough to be there to witness it.

[Michael K (Az.)]

Very happy for Bruce! Sorry I missed that event.

[R J]

Glad to hear that all went well with ali's return to life Bruce.

Now, ride the hell out of ali again.

Make it your only mode of transportation one more time.

[wiggydotcom]

I got to witness the reunion of Bruce and Ali, the speeches etc. I also got to talk to Terry for a while the day after the event. He's really a genuine person who's interesting to talk to.

I hope your kindness and good deeds are returned to you 100 fold, Terry.

[Stanley Steamer]

I got to witness the reunion of Bruce and Ali, the speeches etc. I also got to talk to Terry for a while the day after the event. He's really a genuine person who's interesting to talk to.

I hope your kindness and good deeds are returned to you 100 fold, Terry.

+1

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Got to meet Terry in fact we took a ride together over to Deal's Gap on Wednesday and did two passes on a wet Dragon....  He's a good dude and I'm proud I got to meet and share the wind with the man that put Ali back where she needs to be 

[jimmytee]

Good to see real family in action

[..]

I got to witness the reunion of Bruce and Ali, the speeches etc. I also got to talk to Terry for a while the day after the event. He's really a genuine person who's interesting to talk to.

I hope your kindness and good deeds are returned to you 100 fold, Terry.

+1

+1

[JimmyG]

Hey Bruce, wish I could have been there. Glad u got her back. Terry sounds like a great person. See y'all when I see y'all,
Jg