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Tundra
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2014 Valkyrie 1800

Seminole, Florida
« on: November 14, 2015, 07:15:29 PM »
OK guys, I picked it up today. 2007 Honda ST1300 Low miles, highly accessorized.

LED Amber Marker Lights (forks)
LED Aux (white) Marker Lights (3)
LED Amber/White Police Escort Lights (2)
Tailbrights for trunk and bags
LED Turn Signal/mirror lights
Fork Brace
Heated Grips
'Blade' Highway Pegs
Tinted Windscreen (taller than standard)
Tank Protector (magnetic)
Fairing/Mirror Wind Deflector Kit
Extended Driving/Passenger Foot Pegs
Front Fender Extension (protects radiator and keeps clean)
Rear Tip/Crash Bars
Throttle Meister (cruise control)
Custom Sargent Seat
Stebil Airhorn (loud)
Honda Pan Euro Top Box (w/arm rest)
Rear Shock Deflector (important for mono shock)
Three (3) position adjustable height seat
Electrically Adjustable Windshield
Soft Luggage - Saddlebags


Better pics coming tomorrow, just got home with it.
  First impressions...The brakes are the best brakes I have ever experienced in my life on any vehicle/motorcycle. They are ABS and I have never ridden an ABS bike. I will now never be without ABS. A real Holy Crap difference. A big thank you to Steve Bond for directing me in the ABS direction. (I almost bought another bike without it)
 The wind protection is the best I have ever ridden also, including several full dressers Touring bikes I've owned. This may be in part to the fairing and mirror wind protection package. I rode the interstate home and had the windshield all the way down and just felt like I wasn't getting enough wind. Too much protection for my liking.
  Power is smooth and effortless endless power, strong roll on in 5th gear like our Valkyries. Very smooth shifting, no clunking, 7.7 fuel capacity. It has all the creature comforts I want and none of the frills I don't want. First impression...I'm impressed. I got no looks, no gawkers, no talkers at the gas station. This bike does not turn any heads, but I like it.
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Flrider
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Jack

Kissimmee FL
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2015, 07:23:30 PM »
Well, well, well..... you were  not bike less for too long.

CONGRATS Doug, I know you have done your homework and your fair share of test rides.

Here is to many happy miles on the new wheels  cooldude cooldude
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Bert AKA,Valkaholic
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Back-N-Black
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2015, 08:52:41 PM »
Congrat's On The New Ride Doug, It Looks Like A Nice One !
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Pappy!
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Central Florida - Eustis
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2015, 09:14:48 PM »
Samooooth!
Looks nice!
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Bronxboy
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Tampa Bay FL
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2015, 10:46:58 PM »
Well I was not far off with the FJR guess. I know what U are talking about as my FJR had ABS and they are great brakes, Congrats Doug.  cooldude
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer

Sarasota FL
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2015, 11:44:38 PM »
 cooldude   How much work is taking the trunk off? 
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Thunderbolt
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Worthington Springs FL.
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2015, 03:18:42 AM »
Nice Doug.  Like the color.  I don't see a way to do much for the wind protection except raise and lower the windshield.  I think Howard from Tallahassee bought one of those and really liked the power.  Said you could get in trouble with it easy though. 
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Tundra
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2014 Valkyrie 1800

Seminole, Florida
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2015, 04:03:51 AM »
Quote from: Sheffjs on November 14, 2015, 11:44:38 PM
cooldude   How much work is taking the trunk off? 
Thank you all,
  Jerry...Turn key, unlock, slide off (3 to 5 seconds) There is a composite mounting plate that is attached to the rack. The trunk slides and locks into place, then locks with a key. Nice well designed set up.
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer

Sarasota FL
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2015, 04:28:11 AM »
Quote from: Tundra on November 15, 2015, 04:03:51 AM
Quote from: Sheffjs on November 14, 2015, 11:44:38 PM
cooldude   How much work is taking the trunk off? 
Thank you all,
  Jerry...Turn key, unlock, slide off (3 to 5 seconds) There is a composite mounting plate that is attached to the rack. The trunk slides and locks into place, then locks with a key. Nice well designed set up.

I figured it would be quick.  Well thought out bikes and holy cow how far will it go on a tank of gas!!!
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Valkahuna
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DeLand, Florida
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2015, 04:42:35 AM »
Hey Doug,

Congrats! Looks like you found a good one. It will be a totally different experience than your last bike, but as they say, variety is the spice of life. cooldude Enjoy!
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TJ
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Lake Placid , Fl.
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2015, 05:08:19 AM »
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BCoy
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Valrico, Florida
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2015, 05:40:02 AM »
CONGRATS Doug, very nice. I am curious to hear about the mileage , that is a lot of fuel, wish the Valkyrie Tourers had that capacity. That bike screams fast, TAIL OF THE DRAGON is what I see.
Congrats again great choice.
Be Safe,
Bill
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Robert
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S Florida
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2015, 06:07:42 AM »
Wow that really looks great, it was one of the bikes I was interested in but just didn't seem to fit me. Great bike, nice ride good power and storage what else could you want. By the way wanna race Evil Sorry just couldn't resist, good luck and blessings with it hope you have many happy miles with it and we will meet sometime on one of these rides.  cooldude Its a cool looking bike too.
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Grumpy
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Tampa, Fl
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2015, 07:05:52 AM »
Congratulations on the new bike, looks sharp.
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John Schmidt
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De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2015, 07:57:08 AM »
Nice looking ride you have there, hope to get a close up look one day. I was curious re. what you would eventually pick up, you did good.  cooldude
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Scoop171
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Largo, Florida
« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2015, 10:44:00 AM »
Congratulations Doug!

   Your new ride looks sharp. It must feel really light compared to the Valkyrie?

 Ed 
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer

Sarasota FL
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2015, 11:34:33 AM »
Quote from: Robert on November 15, 2015, 06:07:42 AM
Wow that really looks great, it was one of the bikes I was interested in but just didn't seem to fit me. Great bike, nice ride good power and storage what else could you want. By the way wanna race Evil Sorry just couldn't resist, good luck and blessings with it hope you have many happy miles with it and we will meet sometime on one of these rides.  cooldude Its a cool looking bike too.

Robert I think this one has us in the quarter. 
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Silver Springs, Florida
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2015, 04:13:29 PM »
Congrats on the new Honda!  cooldude cooldude cooldude
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larue
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Clermont,FL
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2015, 04:18:46 PM »
Congrats brother, hope you'll get to join a group ride soon
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« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2015, 05:07:53 PM »
Good choice Doug, congratulations.  cooldude
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Wahoo!!!!

Texas Panhandle
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2015, 05:14:08 PM »


I agree.
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