Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club

Every time I log on I see a name that I have never seen before as being the newest member.... :police:

How about it people sound off.... where are you from? where do you ride? What do you ride?

What does it look like? Inquiring minds want to know....

It can't hurt to introduce yourselves around now can it?

Don't be shy now!! :evil: :roll:

OK, My name is Dag I`m from Norway and I became a new member a few years ago and (http://valkyrienorway.com/FORUM/Valkyrie/Smileys/classic/smilies-16251.png)

i am junior(yes that is my real name) and i am a recovering valkaholic. concord nh i have a 97 tourer        (http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_27776/HPIM0260.jpg)

Name is Andy hence the user name Andy.
Went by Canon on the old board.
I'm not the chatty Cathy type, will speak when spoken to. 
VRCC 22081.
Ride a 2000 I/S I've owned since 11-4-4.
Have attended Inzane 5, first annual Iowa ride-in and Valhalla voyage Iowa to Illinois hand-off.
I'm on here twice a day most every day.

My name is Darrell, I go by Big D. My wifes name is Deborah and she goes by Lil D. We are transplants of 5 years to western N.Y. I have a 1999 IS and a VTX 1800. Lil D has a 2003 standard that was converted to a tourer solo rider. We have been riding for 4 years. Been to americade 3 times, the honda hoot once and IZ 8.

Name is John, Bladedog alludes to a former part-time job (Cutco salesman!) Ride a sweet red/white 97 Standard I bought in Ft. Worth, TX 5 days before Christmas and rode it home to Cali, hadn't ridden or owned a motorcycle before that in over 25 years.  Am now a complete Valkoholic.  I ride mostly on weekends but do bring the Valk to work now and then (45-mile commute down the 101 along the coast... DAMN fine ride!) Profile pic is when I stopped near Palm Springs on the way back from TX.  Posted pic is basically the moment I saw the bike in bro-in-law's driveway and began drooling with lust.  (always had a thing for asian women....)


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Steve L, Ashby Ma. I own a 98 Valkyrie standard (converted to Tourer) burgandy and creme, that I bought new in crate in 2001 for $9K. It now has 88K miles in it. In 2007 I got an itch and bought a 07 ElectraGlide Classic in blackcherry. it's a sweet ride too.

I love to ride and put on about 15 to 18K a year, here in New England. I'm in Mass on the NH border.

Previous rides include a 73 Kawasaki H1, a 76 Yamaha XS650OHC, a 82 Honda Nighthawk 750. All of which can be seen here. http://home.comcast.net/~srl1215/SteveNew-MotorcyclePage.htm (http://home.comcast.net/~srl1215/SteveNew-MotorcyclePage.htm)

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Hi Folks,

Arthur from Dublin, Ireland here, go by the handle of "Valkeire", Valk for Valkyrie and Eire is Gaelic for Ireland. Have my Interstate for 4 years, best bike I've ever had.

Poor bike get a lot of abuse, used every day, now suffering from salt on the roads this winter. Lives in the driveway, no shelter  for 365. Gets serviced and cleaned up every March/April.  :o

Looking forward to the Valk rallies in France and Finland this year. Then a week in the Swiss alps in Sept.

Some photos here,   http://picasaweb.google.com/articar (http://picasaweb.google.com/articar)

Ride safe,

Valkeire

OK... been lurking for a couple of years and signed up when we went to the new format.   Got back on bikes in 2004 after about 20 years raising kids, but now that's over with.  Started with a 98 Goldwing in 2004 and put about 20k on it in two years, but it just didn't fit right.  Then I saw a Valkyrie and life changed.  Sold the wing in 06 and purchased a 98 Tourer out of OK with only 5k miles on it (black - fastest).  Have 25K on it now, but that's still a toddler compared to most of yours, I know I'm such a wimp.  Love to cruise on it and have converted to the darkside as well.  Ridden all over CO with my brother and rode through Glacier National Park a couple of years ago.  Have not hit any formal Valk gatherings but love to ride it anyways.  Also have a 2006 Suzuki V-strom DL1000 for putting around and hitting the Arkansas twisties hard.  So that's the story. 8)

On the old board I was known by my real name, Marty Akers.  When I registered for this one I decided to come up with a screen name.  X Ring just came to me since it ties in with my hobby of competitve shooting. 

I have been a member since 1999 (#2506).  I used DaveW on the old board but decided to use my user name from other things, Slvrvalk1, when I transfered to the new board.  I attended InZane I, V, VI, and VIII and live in California.  My first Valk had custom silver-grey paint, hence the name Slvrvalk1.  I sold it an got an Interstate.  Here is my beautiful wife of 35 years and my black Valk.

Dave

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Yur kinda purty, Dave!  :2funny: Hoser Oh that's the missus, sorrry.

Been here since 02, got a 99 tourer then, added an interstate last year.

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Hi at all
my name is Jean Bruni....... aka Jean the Black Wolf #18 762
I'm from France , I'm cook and I manage a restaurant
my valk since in 1996 (jun) Black and yellow
together we are a great familly
cheers  :cooldude: :cooldude: :cooldude:
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Your Bumblebee is bigger than most cars in France!

My name is Anthony(Go by Willy) I live in Covington Louisiana and I ride a 1999 Tourer. Katrina destroyed my first Valkyrie and one day I caught myself saying those dreaded words "I use to ride". My brother-in-law rides Harleys and he always gives me grief for riding a Honda ( good natured)
but it never fails, when he actually see me and I'm on my bike he always stares and says how great the Valkyrie really is.  ;D

My name is Rich. Just joined a few weeks ago after recently buying my 97 Valk Trike. Still adding some options to her. I'll have pictures shortly. I live in Central Virginia.

Hello .... My name is Kevin, I go by CISE (Canadian in Southern Exile - just to annoy my Alabama born and raised wife). I ride a '99 I/S I picked up and rode home from Abilene TX just before Thanksgiving '07 (used to have an '01 I/S.. but lost it due to financial situation a few yrs ago).

I tend to ride daily here in the Atlanta area (Dacula to Marietta).  I am trying to get my wife to ride with me more, but she has been recovering from variosu surgeries ... so it takes a while. I am planning on doing a ride with my brother and his kids this summer. Ride up to Ottawa Ontario and then to Newfoundland and then back here..... if I can stay gainfully employed that is.

Let's see .. oh yea .. this is my third bike. My first I bought in Toronto, Ontario in 84 ( a 78 G/L 1000 ) .. after 250,000 miles on it a Rooms to go truck backed up over it .... I bought the '01 I/S in 01 .... sold it also in '01 ... went back to the '78 for a year ... then waited until I could afford the '99 I/S ... so far I have only put 17K on it ... but once the wife can ride :)

Nice combination!  I too have a Valkyrie (I/S), and a '06 DL1000 V-Strom. :)

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-Scott

Harold 'Krusty' Porter in Houston TX. Been a member since 2000. I was also a member of Valhalla Six Guns when it was around. I have been busy with tewo other groups in the Houston area while I was experimenting with out the Valk riding other bikes ( 1800 Wing and HD Electraglide). But last April I went back to the Valk, an interstate this time.

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The name is Mike Hamlin, GA MIke. I've been a member since '99 or '00, VRCC #5213. I live in Marietta, GA with my lovely wife Bonnie. I ride a '98 Tourer, black, and the wife rides a '01 VStar 1100.

GA Mike

LOL..... ;D ;D ;D ;D Yes my bud SteveL  it's why my wife said  bigger is better
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Is that windshield still on your Interstate?

Shortly after buying my Valk I purchased a tinted windshield through the classifieds from a member in CA.

I'm wondering if it was you.

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You may have bought a windshield from me.  I had a different Interstate before the black one.  It had a very dark short shield on it.  It was too dark for me given my height.  The guy I bought the bike from was much taller.  I sold the windshield through the classifieds.  The windshield in the picture is still on my current bike and it is a lighter tint.  I hope your windshield is working out for you.

I live in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Dave

Well.... awesome thread fellows.... I actually got a few of you to stick your heads out and say hello.

A few I knew, Dag and Marty for sure, even if Dag wears those crazy specs and Marty changed his name.

I would like to be one of the first to welcome you to the VRCC and would like to also encourage you all to participate more in our new modern web site that is optimized for sharing about your Ride, your Rides and yourself. Also, we have some awesome events coming up during 2009, so if you can scrape together a little gas money, come on down and press the flesh with the rest of us. There is always plenty of food, hugs and fun to go around at most any gathering of the VRCC. Check the valkyrieriders main page for event information (links at the bottom) and fall out for inspection soon. I just love to see all of those shiney Vakyries in one place, it's one of the most awesome sights that I know of anywhere.

Also, I'd like to congratulate and compliment you all in your choice of motorcycles. The Honda Valkyrie is still the best all around motorcycle on the road, at least in most everybody here's opinion anyway. Keep posting and Ride 'em Safely!

Steve Morgan here. I go by the handle of "Capt. Morgan" as that is my rank on a Fire dept that I work for. I'm on my 2nd Valk, as my 1st A 2000 Interstate met an untimely death due to unattentive 4 wheeler. Good news  was 1 I walked away from it, and also killed his 4 wheeler.
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I now have a 1999 Interstate
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My main intrest besides my Valk is camping and active involvement with the Patriot Guard Riders in Illinois and Indiana.
I live in the Chicago land area

New VRCC Board....I keep a low profile around here to remain virtually anonymous......

the Delphi board. I went by AceRider 7 or something like that because I started out on the shadowrider forum with Delphi. You used to post lines form some of my favorite old tunes at or near the bottom of your posts over on the Delphi board. Correct?

Yes, you sold me the one that's on my bike.

I wish that I'd known that when I met you at Inzane VIII so that I could've told you in person how much I like it.

It took me a little while to get used to the buffeting that I get from it.

But, it looked so good on the bike that I wasn't about to remove it.

             Steemer, you are hopeless my friend, you better hope this gal never gets ahold of ya, she is a MEAN, Irish/Native-American lass, kept me in line for 39 years.  :uglystupid2: hoser

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I don`t know, if I`m ready to let people know who I am yet,
I`m purty shy and quiet and don`t have alot to say.
So don`t click on my name and look at my profile I`m not ready
for you to know me yet.  :crazy2:

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My name is Mark and I go by the name "RainMaker".  As ride coordinator for the DFW chapter, I personally ended droughts by planning rides and causing the heavens to burst on those days. 

I pilot a 2000 Blue/Silver I/S with a bit of chrome on it.  I am a rarity in that I bought it NEW from a dealer.  It has been through one major crash in 2001 where it slid down a highway for a bit but did not flip. All plastics were replaced from that crash as it barely stayed under the "totaled out" price. 

By day, I am the owner of a Units Mobile Storage location in Arlington, TX and drive a 26' roll back truck to deliver mobile storage containers.  My corporation is named Silver Valk, Inc. and is registered in Texas.  I also own the domain silvervalk.com and use that for my email. I am currently VP of the DFW VRCC Chapter.

The Valk is my 5th motorcycle, all Hondas.  Started at 15 with a 1970 CL70 Street Scrambler.  Then got a basket case 1971 CL350 and rebuilt it.  Next was a 1972 CB500-4, then a 1981 Goldwing Interstate.  In 2000, after many years on that Goldwing, I became a Valkaholic with the 2000 Valkyrie Interstate.  I think it will be the last motorcycle I buy as there is nothing out there that is better than this motorcycle.

I don't post to the national board much - mostly stay on the Texas board.

I live about 40 miles due west of Chicago. I bought my 2001 Interstate in May of 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. I broke down on an 84 Wing and with what it was going to cost fix as well as fly to/from Chicago .... well they had this on the showroom floor so I figured why not. Told the salesman that I was heading back to Chicago and there was no way it was staying under 55. He said no problem .... no burnouts, no wheelies and vary the RPMs, 2 hours later I was running around 110 on I-40, 2 hours after that I was running 80 in 3rd gear ... well he did say to vary the RPMs. I now have over 83k miles and all but 4 were put on by me. Joined the club back in 2001, been to IZ6, IZ7 & IZ8; went to DOTs; CBR/HSRI in 07 & 08; the Fall Color Ride in 07 & 08; Cheaha in 08 and rode Talladega.



I have a BushTec trailer that I tow behind me on occasion that was a gift from a lady friend .... said the saddle bags wouldn't hold enough shoes ... go figure!
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This is me on the dragon during DOTs
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And of course .... somewhere in Utah
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Hi all,

My name is Dave and I live is Southern NJ. on other sites I go by LHMC. I am the proud owner of a green over silver 99 I/S. Only 30k on it. Valk was a serious impulse buy...was in the dealer for an oil filter a 83 Goldwing I/S. Put the valk on the credit card and road her home...been in love ever since.

I am new to this site, am active on another site with Hoser, Dag and Smoken Joe...so you all have them to thank (or blame) on my joining this site.

I will post some pics shortly...nice meeting all of you and seeing all these great bikes...

Dave aka Big Rig :coolsmiley:

Hello Night Rider , this Richard Perez  ( aka old geezer richard ) from San Antonio Tx and I've  been a member I guess since 2006 ....  I have my 98 Blue/ Cream FAT LADY and I have really enjoyed this crazy group of helpful folks ... I got to meet some of these crazys at the  Mid Winter Gathering last month and I finally got to place a face with the road names  ....  I'm really looking forward to my FIRST INZANE in Colorado to meet the rest of the crazys .... come on down for the best mexician food anywhere... as we say down here , its sooooo good that if you put a little of our food between your eyes, your tongue will beat your brains out trying to get to it ... need I say more ... good talking with ya , and ride safe everybody ... Thanks Old Geezer Richard

My first VRCC get together was Smokin' Joe's FCR back in 2007. Boy did I catch it then, I had been picking at Sweet Tea and Sugarbee for a month before. I'm glad they is 'peaceful' women (YEAH RIGHT!  :tickedoff: )

V and I are in Auburn GA, about 25 miles from Steamer so his craziness don't get to us too often.  V rides with me most every ride I go on.
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I'm a resident troublemaker here according to Steamer and I've had a few pictures pulled by the ADMIN over the years but will try to be a good boy  :angel:  but am having a hard time  :evil: The threat of getting kicked out has made me think and the best thing for me to do is stay out of the political posts.



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I'm Greg, and I want to be a Valkaholic.

I rode while in the service and highsided hard. Decided I was to young and dumb to be on 2 wheels so I unloaded the Yamaha 360 Enduro. Fast forward to 2003 Got  a "free" bike-in box" CB500T, after putting quite a bit of work into it got fed up trying to find parts for a bike that was made for less than 2 years, 30 years ago. The inlaws ride and bought 2 new bikes, a 750 Aero for FIL and a 600 VLX for MIL. They asked me if I wanted the CB350 as it ran (mostly) and they wanted it out of their garage. I said no, until gas hit 250, then loaded it on the truck. I ran that for a season and got another basket case (cb550F) Put the 550 on the road for a bit then saw a 05 leftover 750 Aero in red (turns better) for a "get it off the floor" price. That turned riding into something to enjoy more than riding for parts. I have ridden the Aero for 2 seasons and am still happy with it. I am a bit bigger than the average bear so solo and short 2 up are fine, it is about the perfect bike for commuting. Superslab 2 up didnt give me warm fuzzies and I want to put a few more miles on.

That and I have had a jones for a Valk since they hit the market.

My Road King/Interstate + goodies fund got beat up last summer so I sold and set my sights on a standard or tourer if I could get the right number.

PTGB posted that he was going to sell his standard in a few months on HSN board and since he was well within my lookie area, I PM'd him.

So now I own a 97 Valk Standard with 2000 red (turns better) and black (faster) tins on it due to the fact that PTGB traded tins with a person who wanted his extra fuel tank. Ok by me, I got the faster one that will turm better now.   :cooldude: It became legal yesterday when I took it to the inspection station at sub 30 deg temp.
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I have a friend who said he wants to buy the Aero, however the wife has been riding the 350 and while it is OK, it is well past legal drinking age and I would rather see her on the Aero. She doesnt like riding behind, she likes riding her own. It is up to her, unless I see a check before she makes up her mind.  ;)

John Here, used to post under Banker John. 2000 I/S 80,00o Mi. Oliver British Columbia

Hey all, My name is John Whistler and I live in North Newton, Ks. I bought a 2001 Standard blue and white last June, after a 20+ hiatus from riding. Raising kids and live in general. Had a itch for a Valkyrie when they first hit the market, then the neighbor bought one and let me drool on it, I was sold. Finally got one last year. I am a RR Engineer for Union Pacific and currently a state certified EMT, hence Engemt. Just moved from central Ks. where I was very active on the volunteer ambulance service and fire department. Now I just RR 24/7. I love my Valk and am looking forward to meeting everyone at InZane this year!

Yeah, I used to go the the Delphi board a lot. Not so much anymore.. sometimes.

Jay B here. Rode everything I could get my hands on before and during my 20 years in the Army. Divorce ended my riding days for a few years till I bought a 1981 Suzuki GS 850 in 1999. Rode that for a year to get used to 2 wheels again and once money was right again I started looking for something a bit more comfortable for longer trips. A buddy suggested a Wing and I checked a couple out. While looking one over one day a friend of the seller showed up on an I/S and I was in love. (with the I/S not the rider) I found the old site and set out to find out everything I could about this great bike. I found a scratched and dented one here in the classifieds and bought it. New turn signals front and rear, new rear fender (bought from a member here) new tail/brake light assembly and I was on the ride of a lifetime.  The serial number says its a Standard but the bike had Tourer windshield and bags. Since those were a little messed up when I bought it I replaced them with an HD fairing and National Cycle Bags.  An Ultimate seat has kept me ridin in style for about 25,000 miles now.

Greetings fellow Valkoholics!  My name is Jim, living in the great state of Tennessee, and I go by "JimL".  Like most of you guys I started riding when I was in my teens.  Like most teens I was stupid, fearless and immortal (stupid being the biggest ingredient)!  Fortunate for me, I realized that unlike the "Highlander", I was not immortal at the early age of 16 when I nearly totaled my brothers bike while balancing a case of beer I had just gotten from the bootlegger (it was dry in eastern KY during those days)!  I quit riding after that mishap on my brothers bike and the realization that....yes....it is possible to get killed on these things. 

Fast forward my brothers and sisters drew straws to see who went to college, I lost and had to go (I am joking...sort of).  Anyway I ended up working for one of Honda's competition (Nissan Corporation).  I was always interested in what vehicles Honda produced, but early in this decade I finally could not ignore that flat-6 boxer Honda had installed on the Valkyrie.  I kept reminding myself for 6 more years of that mishap on my brothers bike when I was 16 years of age....but the argument with myself had actually been lost probably the second time I saw one at the dealer.  I broke down and bought a used one in 2005 and have never regretted it.

I had the foresight to teach my son at an eary age to ride responsibly, and never trust that the guy in the car is paying attention to what he is doing!  I bought him a 750 Aero when he was 15, and that is what he learned on.  After him sneaking my Valk out numerous times when I was on travel; I figured it was time I sold the Aero and get another Valk....clearly my son was hooked.

This is a great site.  I enjoy reading the articles and look forward to seeing you guys on the road!

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Glad to see you make the trip, stick, yur doin a good job on the delphi.  :cooldude: Hoser

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Mitch here I was on the old sight four years went by my 1st name Byron. I ride a 99” Interstate. My wife and I live and ride the West Texas area, live west of Ropesville on a mile and a quarter of gravel road.
That will sharpen your balancing skills. A good weekender is going to Ruidoso NM. And riding the mountains since it’s so flat here.

hi  my name is art guilfoil from dexter Or I have a 2002 valk withover 100000 mi on the beast I love it.I had two gold wings both 1500cc an a 98 shadow areo an a 2003 triumph bonneyville america ( great bike) .I moved here from Prescott Az.in 2005.I miss the Az. weather but love the roads in Or .Up here I can ride for 50 to 70 mi on mountain roads an not see a single auto.I would like to meet up with someone in this area

Hi all my name is Gordon Woods and I'm from Adelaide in South Australia. I have a 2001 blue and white standard that I purchased 2nd hand at xmas 2001.
If Rainmaker could get over here to organise a ride it would be good as we have a pretty serious lack of water around here. In the good times we average about 20inches a year.
Gordon

G'day. Scott from Queensland, Australia. 2000 Interstate since 05.

On the old board(s) I went by the name of Nicho, and mostly looked and posted in the Tech board. Good to see another Aussie in here.

Hello all. DAve here aka"Dogg". been a vrcc member for a few years I guess. not much on posting, had a run while unemplyed but, now back to work!! I live on the shores of Md. paradise I call it. Bought my 01 standard new in sept. of 01. I have had others but, always back to the valk. Now, since I hae made mine so uncomfortable to ride, I am looking to add a tourer to the stable. eventually anyway. Hope to meet everyone soon. I am hoping to make a showing at the blue/grey ride tho, I might not keep up in the twisties :)  (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq148/david1dogg/pretty2.jpg)

Hi y'all

My name is Mark and am from Ottawa Canada.  I drive a 2001 Black&Champagne Interstate.  Met some of you fine folks at Inzane VIII.  I hope to get to Inzane in Colorado this year.

Cheers

Ok, i´m from germany and love my Valkyrie´s.
I have a black/silver in germany and a red/white in Anniston, AL.
I´m 51 Years old.
Tomorrow 52.
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I guess I am a new member.  Since I got married I go half as fast as I used to. :'(  But life is much better now. :cooldude:  You might not recognize that other guy. :2funny:  But, since she is shorter and cannot see the speedometer, and since I convinced her the Tach is the speedometer, it ain't all bad.   ;D  Life is good.

Hoppy Bird Day tomorrow Werner.    Hope ya'll have many many more.