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I sure hope my dear old Valk doesn't get too jealous. This past weekend I was surprised by the Mrs with an early birthday present...the 1978 GL1000kz that I'd looked at 4 months or so ago with the very vague thought of adding an older but fully rideable second bike that I could get Collector status on. I've always liked the 70's naked Wings. Purchased from a lifelong MC mechanic and collector not too far away, the new ride's in excellent overall original condition with only 65,000 km (40 k miles)...near mint paint and with only a few small spots where chrome is pitting. Newly re-covered seat, and brakes, stator, points/plugs, tires, battery, timing belt, carb rebuild, etc all new/done within the last year and fully up to date service-wise...she's ready to ride. Came with a newer shield and Honda rack, top and side bags which I've removed. I probably wouldn't have purchased it for myself as I've never grown tired of hopping on the Valk over the past 19 years, but I have to admit I'm kinda looking forward to riding and tinkering with this beauty. Now that I think back, it was the Mrs who convinced me to finally get off my a** and purchase the Valk when I was balking way back when.      Got her insured today and took her out for her (my) first good ride this evening... just under 100 km up and around Harrison Lake and through our little town and farmlands of Agassiz and Rosedale. What a blast to ride... been a while since I've been on something that "small". Everything feels and works good... it'll be a fun addition for sure! I've always joked about not making my Valk jealous when thinking about adding another bike... wouldn't you know it though, I actually did feel a little pang of guilt as I was bolting the plate on the Wing and suiting up while it sat right next to the Valk. After almost 40 years of marriage and not knowing me as one to get sentimental about much of anything, the Mrs had a real good laugh when I couldn't help but give the Valk a gentle pet on the fairing and a few kind words as I wheeled the Wing out of the garage       |
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Mike
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2020, 12:20:31 PM » |
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Very nice |
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2020, 12:25:22 PM » |
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Nice! Seeing the convertible as well, you sure have a lot of sunshine toys for someone who lives in the frozen tundra snowed in 6 months out of the year!  |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2020, 12:41:08 PM » |
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Nice! Seeing the convertible as well, you sure have a lot of sunshine toys for someone who lives in the frozen tundra snowed in 6 months out of the year! Lol...you must be thinking of my friend Beardo in SK and the rest of the Canucks East of us here in beautiful SW BC. 2-3 months hard Winter here tops, and the aforementioned Beardo, etc would scoff at my description of those few months as "hard". The '92 Miata was the Mrs's 50th bday present (not allowed to say how long ago that was ). It's her good-weather ride...haven't had the top up in years. |
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2020, 12:56:39 PM » |
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It's a good looking bike ! Congratulations, Mike |
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f6john
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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2020, 01:47:09 PM » |
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Does your wife have a sister? No,wait, I’m already taken, I’ll have to be content with the wife begrudgingly allow for my toys.
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2020, 01:47:25 PM » |
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Congrats, Mike!!!! Looks awesome!!!
Perfect weather forecast for the next 2 weeks, get out and enjoy ;-)
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I ride way too far, fast, often... to ride anything else but a VALKYRIE!!!
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« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2020, 01:51:58 PM » |
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That was my first big bike. Put about 70000 miles on it.
I have a 1975 is shop for repairs.
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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2020, 01:57:18 PM » |
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She's a beaut! |
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« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2020, 02:26:24 PM » |
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Yeah, she’s in fantastic shape. Those are 2 stunning bikes right there.
And yeah, Serk...BC’ers complaining about winter would be like me complaining to you guys about my couple of days of 95 degree F summer days as too hot...which it is to me.
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« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2020, 03:06:09 PM » |
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That's a beautiful old wing!
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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2020, 03:35:57 PM » |
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When I saw this pic this morning I thought, what an ugly set of bags and trunk ! But, it's really growing on me. I don't remember them from back in the day. But they are very utilitarian. Honda has skillfully built the market for long distance bikes. And it really started with this bike. (I really like the color also) |
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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2020, 03:37:13 PM » |
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Man, she's pretty Love the color. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2020, 04:34:16 PM » |
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Good lookin ride there! I've been a sucker for blue Forever. Your Lady sounds like she Are a keeper.  RIDE SAFE. |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2020, 06:14:34 PM » |
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Seems I recall those bags are/were made by Samsonite, might be wrong. I believe they can also be swapped around....fit in any spot on the rack, trunk or saddlebag position. I had an oldie many years ago fullty dressed out and removed all of it then put all the extras up for sale. Made enough to pay for the bike. Very nice looking ride indeed. |
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« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2020, 06:48:44 PM » |
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Nice!
Those old Wings are cool.
There's one just down the street from me but nowhere near the shape of yours.
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« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2020, 07:27:25 PM » |
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Nice looking bike. I'd have removed those bags too.... you have the Interstate for that. |
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« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2020, 08:08:03 PM » |
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Seems I recall those bags are/were made by Samsonite, might be wrong. I believe they can also be swapped around....fit in any spot on the rack, trunk or saddlebag position. I had an oldie many years ago fullty dressed out and removed all of it then put all the extras up for sale. Made enough to pay for the bike. Very nice looking ride indeed. They are HondaLine...kinda look like Samsonite luggage, so perhaps manufacturered by them. You're right, they are all interchangeable...only difference is two of them have the reflectors. I think I'm gonna just sell the whole bag/top box setup, can't see me using them. |
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« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2020, 08:18:01 PM » |
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Even if you never use them, consider that keeping the bags may make that bike worth more as a collector than you can get for them alone. If you have the space. And if you eventually decide to sell (like when you hit 100).
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« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2020, 08:21:16 PM » |
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Even if you never use them, consider that keeping the bags may make that bike worth more as a collector than you can get for them alone. If you have the space. And if you eventually decide to sell (like when you hit 100).
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« Reply #20 on: September 02, 2020, 05:27:58 AM » |
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I will have to point this out to my wife on how to keep a husband happy. Happy husband, happy life. Not quite the same ring I guess. Congrats what a great gift and beautiful bikes. I too would keep the luggage as it must be hard to come by and make the bike more valuable.
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« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2020, 06:33:53 AM » |
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I wouldn't mind finding an original Gold Wing like that in that kind of shape. Good find !
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