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« on: February 12, 2021, 08:30:29 AM » |
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I want to greet everybodies. I'm new at this forum. It was a hard task to register here, but now it's done. As I understand this forum is one of the main source of knowledge about Honda Valkyrie. I'm the owner of Honda Valkyrie GL1500CD 2002. I've bought it a few monthes ago, and still didn't ride it except of 20-30 kilometers test ride before buy it. I'm from Russia, and Valkyrie is a kind of rare bike here, so we don't have a lot of internet communities related this bike. I've read some posts without registration and I'm already grateful for a lot of interesting information. For example it was very useful to get A LOT OF information about petcocks and related hydrolock problem. Here is some photos of my bike. I hope that photohosting I use is accessible from your countries. Photo made by previous owner:  I'm trying her:  She is going to her new home:  My new one and my previous one (yeah, now i've got a lot of useless V-twin t-Shirts  ) :  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2021, 08:39:40 AM » |
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Привет и добро пожаловать! I had the pleasure of visiting your country in 1990, wonderful people and beautiful places. I hope to visit again, I never got a chance to see much outside the big cities...  We can get a bit argumentative here, but we're all friends, glad to have you join us! |
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2021, 09:20:04 AM » |
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Welcome Max, from BC, Canada. 1500 Tech page and Shoptalk are great for maintenance and tech info on our Valkyries. I look forward to seeing some photos of places you ride over there in Russia here on this page  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2021, 09:47:36 AM » |
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Max,
Welcome to a wonderful organization. Hopefully, at some point you'll make it to an INZANE.
Do you know the history of your Valkyrie? It would be interesting to know how it came from the factory into your hands.
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2021, 09:54:45 AM » |
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As time goes by, please share as many photos of your bike and your countryside as you can. What part of Russia are you from and what kinds of roads for riding opportunities are in your area? Welcome aboard.
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2021, 10:55:13 AM » |
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Welcome to the asylum, comrade Valkyrie rider!  We have a part Russian Blue / calico cat mix.  We love her! |
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2021, 12:14:26 PM » |
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Welcome Max. (I used to have one of those 1100 Vstar Yamahas at my house too) |
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Max "Russian"
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2021, 12:41:01 PM » |
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Привет и добро пожаловать!
I hope to visit again
You're welcome! I was only 12 years old in 1990, but I know that Russia has changed a lot from nineties of last century. May be now we have some political difficulties at the governments level but we are much more hospitable to our foreign guests now at the people level. It's because there is no more "iron curtain" on our border. As I understand this forum is one of the main source of knowledge about Honda Valkyrie.
Look on here for knowledge:
and here for arguments about politicians : Hi, Mike! Thanx for links! I'll read as much as I can about GL1500, but to be honest I'm trying not to be in politics, I'm in riding  Shoptalk are great for maintenance and tech info on our Valkyries. I look forward to seeing some photos of places you ride over there in Russia here on this page
Thanx, Mike! Shoptalk is a treasury of knowledge! It's constantly opened in my browser last month! I like to photo my bike during rides, and at the end of season with great pleasure I will share it with community! Hopefully, at some point you'll make it to an INZANE.
Do you know the history of your Valkyrie? It would be interesting to know how it came from the factory into your hands.
Hi, Rams. Route from Rostov to Athens looks like a nice and wet riding  Yes, I know all about Russian part of history, because I've bought it from my friend who was the first Russian owner of my bike. He bought it at NPA at 2014. And I have an autocheck report about American part of history. It would be funny if somebody of it's American owner was registered here  What part of Russia are you from and what kinds of roads for riding opportunities are in your area? I'm happy to live at south part of Russia, not far from the Black sea (here is a link at google map: https://goo.gl/maps/fMMUYemEgE4ykAuT8 ). So my moto-season is long enough: usually I open my season in March and close it in October. But sometimes we have not so cold winter's days and I use it to make a short ride  Welcome to the asylum, comrade Valkyrie rider! We have a part Russian Blue / calico cat mix. We love her! Hi! And I'm sure it loves you) I used to have one of those 1100 Vstar Yamahas at my house too
Hi, Jess! I've ride it for 5 years and it was very hard decision for me to sell it. And that was my way to grieve after I sold it:  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2021, 12:49:16 PM » |
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I'm happy to live at south part of Russia, not far from the Black sea Hey Max, my second wife was raised on the Black Sea (Ünye Turkey). With blonde hair and blue eyes, we were pretty sure there was some Russian in her family tree.
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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2021, 01:01:17 PM » |
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Max, If you don't mind sharing the information, what's a Valkyrie sell for over there? Just curious, mine's not for sale. Rams |
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« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2021, 01:03:44 PM » |
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Welcome Max! It's great to have you on here.
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« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2021, 01:41:03 PM » |
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If you don't mind sharing the information, what's a Valkyrie sell for over there? There are different situation "before" and "after". My friend who bought my Valkyrie at NPA at 2014 spent about $10500: Honda (motorbike) $5 000 Auction fee $500 Brokerage fee $300 Shipping to NVRSK $1 550 Port service: $670 Customs fee: $2200 Misc $300 Exchange rate of rubles to USD was about 40 rubles for 1 USD, so it was about 420 000 RUR. But exchange rate changed from 2014 to 2020, and now it's about 80 rubles for 1 USD. Growth of this rate is faster than growth of salaries so now amount of imported vehicles is far less. It's because 10500 multiplied by 80 is about 840 000 RUR and this sum is bigger than majority part of bikebuyers are ready to pay for 20 years old bike. So now we prefer to sell and buy motorcycles which were imported some time ago, because their local prices don't grew up so dramatically. So, I bought my bike for 350 000 RUR. It's about $4400, and it's half the price of the absolutely same imported bike. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2021, 05:15:18 PM » |
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If you don't mind sharing the information, what's a Valkyrie sell for over there? There are different situation "before" and "after". My friend who bought my Valkyrie at NPA at 2014 spent about $10500: Honda (motorbike) $5 000 Auction fee $500 Brokerage fee $300 Shipping to NVRSK $1 550 Port service: $670 Customs fee: $2200 Misc $300 Exchange rate of rubles to USD was about 40 rubles for 1 USD, so it was about 420 000 RUR. But exchange rate changed from 2014 to 2020, and now it's about 80 rubles for 1 USD. Growth of this rate is faster than growth of salaries so now amount of imported vehicles is far less. It's because 10500 multiplied by 80 is about 840 000 RUR and this sum is bigger than majority part of bikebuyers are ready to pay for 20 years old bike. So now we prefer to sell and buy motorcycles which were imported some time ago, because their local prices don't grew up so dramatically. So, I bought my bike for 350 000 RUR. It's about $4400, and it's half the price of the absolutely same imported bike. Thanks, I appreciate you sharing that. Do you have a source for spare parts, bling, whatever? Not trying to be nosy, just interested. Rams |
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« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2021, 05:18:13 PM » |
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welcome from the Hudson Valley of NY We probably have more snow than you lol
I remember we had a fellow who had a Valk and was living in Moscow
Also European Inzane may be something you can do someday
I will look thru old posts and send you a PM if I find them
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« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2021, 07:16:26 PM » |
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Welcome Max from the Missouri Ozarks. Arkansas is about a bit less than an hour South of me. Right now cold icy more snow coming in and we are headed for Minus degrees F. this weekend into next week. Again-Welcome Aboard. Most if Not all Valkyrie associated problems if not already solved will soon be here! RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2021, 09:38:36 PM » |
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We're going to be in Belgium 2-5 September for the VRCCUK 20 Year Birthday Bash. Maybe we'll see you there!
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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2021, 03:52:56 AM » |
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We're going to be in Belgium 2-5 September for the VRCCUK 20 Year Birthday Bash. Maybe we'll see you there!
Just an FYI, should you need a "baggage carrier", I'm available. Adoption is also an option. Rams |
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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2021, 04:47:57 AM » |
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Route from Rostov to Athens looks like a nice and wet riding If these guys can do this with an old Chevy, You should be able to make a Trans-Atlantic crossing with a Valk.   You'd certainly get the longest rider award. I'm happy to live at south part of Russia, not far from the Black sea (here is a link at google map: https://goo.gl/maps/fMMUYemEgE4ykAuT8 ). So my moto-season is long enough: usually I open my season in March and close it in October. But sometimes we have not so cold winter's days and I use it to make a short ride Well if you're a "Southerner" then you must be a good guy. I see that you're Valk was originally sold in Tennessee. One of our most active groups of riders is in TN. Maybe one of the "Cool Kids" will recognize your bike and check in with some previous owner history. Welcome to the club! |
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« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2021, 05:47:11 AM » |
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Welcome Max! It's cool to have a Russian dude here! Just curious, do you use kettlebells? haha.. Are you familiar with Pavel Tsatsoulline? He speaks highly of vodka and pickle juice, I prefer whisky myself Bret |
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Max "Russian"
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« Reply #21 on: February 13, 2021, 09:57:47 AM » |
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Do you have a source for spare parts, bling, whatever?
Not trying to be nosy, just interested.
There are few ways to buy spare parts for old bike in Russia. There are some shops of spare parts. They don't have every part on their stores, only the most popular. But you can make an order for any partnumber for any vehicle (car, bike and so on) and they will buy it from their suppliers network. Usually it takes a time to wait, because parts could be shipped from USA, Japan or UAE. As example today I ordered some parts (air-flter, some rubber gaskets and so on) for my firend's Road Star, and it will take about 30 days of waiting. The other way to get spare parts is try to find some used parts at special internet communities in Russia. It's cheaper and you doesn't need to way so long. And of course Ebay is not bad way to get something useful. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 13, 2021, 10:53:57 AM » |
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Do you have a source for spare parts, bling, whatever?
Not trying to be nosy, just interested.
There are few ways to buy spare parts for old bike in Russia. There are some shops of spare parts. They don't have every part on their stores, only the most popular. But you can make an order for any partnumber for any vehicle (car, bike and so on) and they will buy it from their suppliers network. Usually it takes a time to wait, because parts could be shipped from USA, Japan or UAE. As example today I ordered some parts (air-flter, some rubber gaskets and so on) for my firend's Road Star, and it will take about 30 days of waiting. The other way to get spare parts is try to find some used parts at special internet communities in Russia. It's cheaper and you doesn't need to way so long. And of course Ebay is not bad way to get something useful. Good for you. Just so you know, this forum is also a great source for “stuff”. Not from me but we have several folks that part out bikes. Rams |
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Max "Russian"
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« Reply #23 on: February 14, 2021, 10:46:27 AM » |
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Just curious, do you use kettlebells? haha.. Are you familiar with Pavel Tsatsoulline? He speaks highly of vodka and pickle juice, I prefer whisky myself Hello, I can't imagine how did you know it I'm not a pro sportsmen, and I'm not familar with Pavel (but I've google just now about him). But I'm trying to keep dust away from my kettlebell. I've got only one at home: 20 Kg. When I visited gym (before all this COVID horror) there were more different weights. But all I do with kettlebell is Kettlebell Push Press, just like it |
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« Reply #24 on: February 14, 2021, 10:54:42 AM » |
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We're going to be in Belgium 2-5 September for the VRCCUK 20 Year Birthday Bash. Maybe we'll see you there!
Just an FYI, should you need a "baggage carrier", I'm available. Adoption is also an option. Rams You're welcome to tag along. Adoption is far, far out of the question though. FYI, I played some games with CC bonus miles and gift miles; got our 1st class airfare almost free (lay-flat seats/beds in 1st class, woohoo!). The most expensive part of the trip will be the rental of 2 Valkyries. |
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« Reply #25 on: February 14, 2021, 03:14:32 PM » |
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Hi Max
I married one of your beautiful green eyed ladies 12 years ago .
Larisa is from Naberezhnye Chelny .
Been there a few times as well as Ukraine .
The roads in Mexico are better than Russia's
Met a family from Russia that won the visa lottery , moved over here 2 years ago .
He says there's no future in Russia . I hear about it all the time from my wife's family and friends .
I am sure Russians make the best of it
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« Reply #27 on: March 27, 2021, 11:56:38 AM » |
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Just opened a 2021 motorcycle season 
He says there's no future in Russia . I hear about it all the time from my wife's family and friends .
I am sure Russians make the best of it
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« Reply #33 on: January 31, 2022, 10:37:10 AM » |
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Awesome pics, thank you for sharing! Love seeing places we don't usually get to see, beautiful country, hope I'm able to visit again some day.
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« Reply #36 on: January 31, 2022, 10:40:58 AM » |
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hope I'm able to visit again some day.
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« Reply #37 on: January 31, 2022, 10:47:34 AM » |
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Just thought I'd mention that InZane Registration is up now.
Would be a great opportunity to meet folks and see some really nice Valkyries.
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« Reply #38 on: January 31, 2022, 11:08:58 AM » |
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Thanks for posting those Max. Too cold to ride here now. I just went for a short walk..... because it's too cold to walk here too. |
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