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Title: Saying "Goodbye" to Valkyrie Post by: Knapdog on September 21, 2024, 07:21:25 AM With some sadness I'm part exchanging my treasured Valkyrie for a brand new Honda Goldwing dct Tour.
The new bike is not cheap and I needed to put the Valkyrie towards it. Everyone who has ever sold one has always regretted it and I'll be the next one to feel that way, no doubt. I went around Spain on it in June and in the years I've had it it has never let me down. I've never had a bike that has attracted so much attention. I often find people gathered around it and they are amazed when I tell them it's twenty six years old. But, I'm really excited about my latest addition, which will be arriving on Thursday. It's white with the black engine and exhausts. I'll miss the Valk. It's probably the best bike I've owned. I won't miss having to strip the carbs every now and then though. I think the fuel injection on the Goldwing will be something to look forward to for a change, amongst all the other goodies. This has been a wonderful, friendly forum. Thank you, from across the pond. Title: Re: Saying "Goodbye" to Valkyrie Post by: Jess from VA on September 21, 2024, 08:48:53 AM I understand the economics. (I sold 3 bikes in quick succession once, and no regrets)
But find out what you will get for it before making a final decision. Title: Re: Saying "Goodbye" to Valkyrie Post by: Joe333x on September 21, 2024, 12:48:21 PM Curious what you're getting for it. Valks only really have value to the owner here in the States. I got my interstate for $3500 last October and after rebuilding the carbs, replacing the tires and a bunch of other stuff I'm in it for at least $5000 and would be lucky to get that out of it.
Title: Re: Saying "Goodbye" to Valkyrie Post by: Valkorado on September 21, 2024, 03:07:30 PM Congrats, I'd love to somehow squeeze a new Wing into my budget but don't think that'll ever be in my cards. A stormtrooper model even! Now ya just need to get yourself one of these to complete the look.
(https://imgs.search.brave.com/63vn3Ka8PUCGVBHp9Mc4htUFww2KdvbT4ALhTm3v0QA/rs:fit:500:0:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cHM6Ly9pLmV0/c3lzdGF0aWMuY29t/LzEwODk5NTM0L3Iv/aWwvZTczZWUzLzQ1/OTIyMjk3MDgvaWxf/NjAweDYwMC40NTky/MjI5NzA4X2FvZ2Uu/anBn) Title: Re: Saying "Goodbye" to Valkyrie Post by: Hook#3287 on September 22, 2024, 06:51:25 AM That's a cool looking helmet :cooldude:
Knapdog, you're going to love your new ride. I'm a member of Gl1800riders.com and it's a good site, but nothing like the family feeling and getting your hands in oil and grease, as this site. Course, VRCC is like 25 years old :roll: Title: Re: Saying "Goodbye" to Valkyrie Post by: old2soon on September 24, 2024, 09:25:16 AM My 99 Green and Silver I/S has already departed SoMo! :'( My Brother found and fixed up an 88 G/W trike as my left hip no longer desires holding up an 800 lb + M/C! :-\ I could STILL ride the snot outa Phatt Ghurl BUT holding her up at a traffic light well Age and Abuse has caught up with me! :roll: I'm SURE daprez Will find a good home for her! Been retired 15 years now had Phatt Ghurl bout 14 of those years and Her and I LOVED long distance RIDING! :cooldude: Had a couple Ladies after clearing it with their Guyd went for a ride on Phatt Ghurl with me and most of them upon return told their Guy-we gotta git one of these! :2funny: To which the Guys answered-I'm and H/D Guy! Anywho I'm Sure you will enjoy the G/W but I'm like you I've NEVER had a M/C make me feel like my Valkyrie made me feel still FEEL! :smitten: RIDE SAFE.
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