f6gal
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« on: December 13, 2014, 08:47:43 AM » |
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F6Dave
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2014, 12:38:59 PM » |
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That's a good ad. I hope it gets viewed enough to boost new Valkyrie sales. While I hated the looks of the bike initially, it's really grown on me, especially with those new Corbin bags. It certainly doesn't look like any other bike on the road, which I like.
I'm also happy to see the ad's emphasis on performance. I surprised how many riders who have never ridden a GL1800 (in any form) are completely unaware of how quick the bikes are. On the way to Sturgis a few years back an H-D rider told me he went riding on a friend on a 1800 Wing, and was stunned at how much faster it was than his Harley.
Last weekend I rode my '99 Interstate for the first time in months. After spending so much time on the F6B, the old Valkyrie felt ponderous. The F6B's handling is much quicker, and the bigger engine has lots more power, especially in the low to mid range. Since the new Valk is quite a bit lighter than the Wing or F6B, and has a better suspension and brakes, it must be really fast. I need to ride one.
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mrtappan
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2014, 03:13:58 PM » |
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It leaves a nice little black mark from a roll on in first gear.......
On the highway 125mph comes a lot sooner than you'd think especially with that quiet exhaust.
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F6Dave
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« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2014, 06:40:08 AM » |
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It leaves a nice little black mark from a roll on in first gear.......
On the highway 125mph comes a lot sooner than you'd think especially with that quiet exhaust.
I heard a new Valkyrie in a dealer's parking lot, and compared to my F6B it's pretty loud! I tend to agree with those who compare the sound with that made by the cars in the old Jetsons cartoons. It does feel strange riding a bike that accelerates so hard with so little sound, but it's actually quite nice on trips. The B's audio system is quite good and the lack of noise makes it sound better. |
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mrtappan
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« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2014, 09:57:48 PM » |
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The "Jetson's car" award goes to an old 1992 Yamaha VMAX I had with the "tunable" Super Trap exhaust.
No joking.... dead on. It was lame. For a 1200cc bike that thing was stout performance wise. Shame it was about the size of a Honda Rebel physically............
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Bagger
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2015, 04:41:23 PM » |
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Really nicely done ad ... but, wonder who will see it?
This is the 1st time I've seen it.
I still think the F6B and the Valkyrie are "short timers". Incentives seem to move them along a bit, but don't think many from other marques will move to these models.
I hope I am wrong.
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2015, 07:06:51 PM » |
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It leaves a nice little black mark from a roll on in first gear.......
On the highway 125mph comes a lot sooner than you'd think especially with that quiet exhaust.
I heard a new Valkyrie in a dealer's parking lot, and compared to my F6B it's pretty loud! I tend to agree with those who compare the sound with that made by the cars in the old Jetsons cartoons. It does feel strange riding a bike that accelerates so hard with so little sound, but it's actually quite nice on trips. The B's audio system is quite good and the lack of noise makes it sound better. Was out on my B today. Courtesy of my new heated clothing.  The stereo system I upgraded is sounding awesome. At 70 moh, I have some deep bass. I was toasty and jamming in the wind. |
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"Go sell crazy somewhere else,we're all stocked up"
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WNGD
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2015, 03:34:43 PM » |
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Really nicely done ad ... but, wonder who will see it?
This is the 1st time I've seen it.
I still think the F6B and the Valkyrie are "short timers". Incentives seem to move them along a bit, but don't think many from other marques will move to these models.
I hope I am wrong.
Judging by the dropping prices on ebay for new Valkyries, I don't think you're wrong |
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specialdose
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2015, 04:41:50 PM » |
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I live in south metro Atlanta. I have not seen one new Valkyrie or F6B on the street, just the dealer.
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jimmytee
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2015, 08:06:38 PM » |
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I live in south metro Atlanta. I have not seen one new Valkyrie or F6B on the street, just the dealer.
The only new Valkyries I have seen have been other VRCC members. I , however, seen several F6Bs on the roads. Both locally and in other areas. |
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Bagger
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« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2015, 12:39:21 PM » |
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Just got an email from Niehaus Cycles.
They have 3 2014 Valkyries. Selling them for $5000 OFF sticker ... $12,999.
Extraordinary pricing on the F6C. This does not sound good for the long term of this machine IMO.
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woofred1832
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2015, 11:22:43 AM » |
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I had a 2004vtx1300 and a 1998 1500 valkyrie that I sold to a harley rider friend of mine after he rode it while his harley was in the shop. traded in the 1300 and got a new 2014 valkyrie. I got it mid Oct. and put 1200 miles on it before the weather closed in. Been spending time tweeking up the new one for this coming season. love the power of the new one...... 80mpg in third is wild.
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WNGD
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« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2015, 02:12:53 PM » |
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It migth be just me but I don't think the target market needs to hear "Goldwing" 15X in the video...
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