Farside
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« on: November 07, 2019, 06:15:56 PM » |
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 I have to say that I'm really Thankful to fellow Valk brother and friend Jeff McKay/ Flsix.  He took time out of his day on Wednesday to check out a bike I saw on CL near his home. Jeff looked it over good, rode it and gave me a great report on what he thought. So I bought it. I talked to the owner tonight and I will own a Beautiful Yellow / Black F6B.  I can't wait to have it in my garage.  Jeff Thank you for your report and I'll keep you in the know. I will have to get rid of one of my Valk's though. But an early Christmas present for me. 
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Flrider
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2019, 07:12:08 PM » |
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Congrats on your new bike and may you have many happy miles, they are great machines. Now...... I have to say something that you already know and expect WE NEED AT LEAST ONE PIC man  |
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2019, 07:28:44 PM » |
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Congrats Keith |
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flsix
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2019, 03:45:25 AM » |
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Glad to help Kieth. Enjoy it in good health. |
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Squirrel
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2000 Valkyrie 1500C
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2019, 06:15:53 AM » |
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Congratulations on your newest purchase, Farside. Hopefully it will bring you years of enjoyment. And like Jack said, we need pictures. Without pictures, it never happened.  |
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David (VRCC #39880)
2000 Honda Valkyrie Custom - Midnite
1994 Honda Goldwing GL1500 MotorTrike - Blue Goose
1998 Valkyrie Tourer - newest acquisition
90% work, 10% glory!
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2019, 08:11:02 AM » |
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WE NEED AT LEAST ONE PIC man
And like Jack said, we need pictures. Without pictures, it never happened. Ok i hear you...... so after breakfast this AM Jeff and I came to his house and I got a lesson on posting pictures. 'This is Keith/Farside so the pic will follow from Jeff's computer.  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2019, 08:30:32 AM » |
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Hot dang....there goes Big Bird! Great looking ride Keith, I've been tossing around the idea of making that move myself but in black. Would be a 20 year jump in technology which can't be a bad idea. |
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2019, 08:42:35 AM » |
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Hey Congrats Keith, I like the color combo on that "B" , very sharp. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2019, 10:07:47 AM » |
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FL Members Rock, always happy to help anyone in the VRCC |
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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2019, 04:06:28 PM » |
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Wow, that is a beauty! Enjoy that sweet looking ride.
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2019, 05:36:45 PM » |
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Nice! Now we need lots more pictures! And....at least one of your grin.
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2019, 06:04:22 AM » |
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The 1800 club is expanding. Awesome new digs Milton man |
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« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2019, 12:19:37 PM » |
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My favorite color combo for a F6b. I have to take one for a test ride to see if it would be a good fit.
I think they're good looking bikes and am sure they're smooth and fast!
Congrats on the new ride and give us a ride report once you've had a chance to take her through her paces.
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Farside
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Milton,FL
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« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2019, 07:11:11 PM » |
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I'll be keeping my first Valk, Renegade!  |
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DGS65
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« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2019, 04:18:56 AM » |
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Great looking ride I happen to love the color!
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Farside
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Milton,FL
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« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2019, 05:36:46 PM » |
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 This beautiful bike was delivered to me on Thursday but the rain kept it in the garage all day Friday. But this morning was just purfect to get her out for some fun. I put in about 200 miles today with Jeff and my cousin John on this awesome bike. I'm so happy with my purchase. I don't know why I waited so long to get one, Very pleased  |
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_Sheffjs_
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« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2019, 05:51:33 PM » |
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That is so Awesome Keith - enjoy it |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #18 on: November 17, 2019, 05:53:59 AM » |
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« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2019, 09:09:18 AM » |
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It is sweet. Hope it arrived with no damage.
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Flrider
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Jack
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« Reply #20 on: November 18, 2019, 09:35:15 AM » |
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Awesome ride Keith, enjoy |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #21 on: November 18, 2019, 09:47:55 AM » |
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Keith, it's been many years since I've ridden a bike with a frame mount fairing so was wondering....did you have any trouble adapting? When the fairing doesn't move with the wheel, it sometimes creates an unexpected visual issue for the rider. I know when I got my '92 Wing years ago it took a while to be comfy
on it, mostly in turns.
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Farside
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Milton,FL
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« Reply #22 on: November 18, 2019, 05:36:55 PM » |
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It is sweet. Hope it arrived with no damage.
Jeff, it came right to the house and I looked it over and it was just as you described. Keith, it's been many years since I've ridden a bike with a frame mount fairing so was wondering....did you have any trouble adapting? When the fairing doesn't move with the wheel, it sometimes creates an unexpected visual issue for the rider. I know when I got my '92 Wing years ago it took a while to be comfy
on it, mostly in turns.
John, I really surprised myself as to adapting to this frame mount fairing. I've never been behind one but I'm not out on the NC twisty's maybe a little glad for that but I felt really confident on ours up this way. It soon didn't even cross my mind as I thought it would. Good question. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2019, 08:28:42 PM » |
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I rode a frame mount fairing for 18 years. Structurally, they are superior to fork mount as the weight is carried better on the frame, with less weight maneuvering the bars (and no sailboat forces on the bars either). The transition to the Valk IS was no big deal though. An experienced rider can steer his way through all turns with either mount with no issues (all fairings block some visibility close-in). I think the biggest issue is the headlamp at night; on a frame mount fairing, the headlight is always a bit behind the turn (minimized with dual lights). Still not a big deal, and my night riding has been minimal for years anyway.
Too many drunks, deer, bugs, and old eyes.
The visual of a million bugs all homing in on your headlight and shield is mesmerizing (like white line fever).
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