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Valkahuna
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« on: June 20, 2010, 08:00:51 PM » |
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Just want to introduce myself. I have recently bought a 2001 Valk I/S, black, with just 9,300 miles after admiring them since when they first came out, and getting a brief ride on a "Standard" in '98 I believe.
I have been riding anything with 2 wheels for 46 years (yeah, you're right, I am gettin' old, but I know what I like!). I also have and really enjoy a HD Roadglide that I bought new in '99, and a '77 BMW R100/7 that I have restored and keep to honor the memory of my father. He was a motorcycle cop in Gemany, and my earliest memory of bikes is looking down past the tank and seeing those two big cylinders sticking out. I guess that is what I like about the HD, the BMW, and the Valk - they are all MOTORCYCLES, meaning the motor is the part that is the center of the bike, and is the most obvious and beautiful.
Anyway, I love the Valk! It is everything I had hoped for and more: handling, power, speed, looks, and most of all SMOOTHNESS. But hey, all you guys already know all that. My Valk is stock, with some chrome add-ons and a "Home brewed" glass pack mod, that makes it sound as good as it runs.
The info I have gotten off this site is amazing. It is plain to see that there are some very dedicated and knowledgeable Valkyrie owners and riders. I am happy to be a part of the community, and hope that in time I can contribute something worthwhile. I have read pretty much all of the posts on "The Dark Side", and even though technically it does not sound like a good idea, it certainly has my interest on high alert.
Are there any members in either NE Connecticut, or in the Daytona Beach area of Florida out there?
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2001 Valkyrie I/S
Proud to be a Vietnam Vet (US Air Force - SAC, 1967-1972)
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Clark
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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2010, 08:11:36 PM » |
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welcome to the insanity.. hopefully tropic traveler will chime in.. he lives near daytona.. if he doesnt chime in.. page him on the forum.. he and his wifey are good people
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Valkahuna
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2010, 08:29:15 PM » |
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welcome to the insanity.. hopefully tropic traveler will chime in.. he lives near daytona.. if he doesnt chime in.. page him on the forum.. he and his wifey are good people
Thanks for the welcome Clark, and the information on tropic traveler. Hope to catch up with him. |
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The key thing is to wake up breathing! All the rest can be fixed. (Except Stupid - You can't fix that)
2014 Indian Chieftain
2001 Valkyrie I/S
Proud to be a Vietnam Vet (US Air Force - SAC, 1967-1972)
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Specimen #30838 DS #0233
Williamsburg, KY
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2010, 11:31:58 PM » |
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Welcome to the club.  Dave |
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ChromeDome
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60 miles West of Chicago!
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« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2010, 03:27:23 AM » |
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Welcome to the club ... and the Valk! |
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« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2010, 05:19:55 AM » |
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Daniel Meyer
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Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
The State of confusion.
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« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2010, 06:00:52 AM » |
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Welcome!
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« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2010, 06:03:18 AM » |
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Welcome! :cooldude:What are your thoughts about MI in July. There will be a few of us gatherd up there. Inzane 10 is where it's at.
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tybme
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1999 Valkyrie I/S
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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2010, 06:41:19 AM » |
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Welcome from NE Kansas!
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« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2010, 07:26:11 AM » |
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Welcome to VRCC. Great place to be.  |
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
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« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2010, 06:15:01 PM » |
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Welcome Valkahuna! We get over to Daytona quite often so I'm sure our paths will cross sooner or later.  We are over in the east side of Ocala just south of the Silver Springs attraction. Keep looking on the Florida Board for lunch rides & other such gatherings. There is usually a large Bike Week or Biketoberfest GoldWing/Valkyrie luncheon that is very good for meeting the Florida Valkers. Hope to see you soon!  |
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Strider
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Why would anyone shave a cow like that?
Broussard, Louisiana
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« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2010, 06:17:02 PM » |
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Welcome! You will love the Valk! |
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the inspector
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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2010, 06:28:26 PM » |
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And a welcome from WNY
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it's always easy if someone else is doing it.....
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Cattman
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« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2010, 04:47:30 AM » |
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Valkahuna
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« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2010, 08:00:32 PM » |
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Welcome Valkahuna! We get over to Daytona quite often so I'm sure our paths will cross sooner or later. We are over in the east side of Ocala just south of the Silver Springs attraction. Keep looking on the Florida Board for lunch rides & other such gatherings. There is usually a large Bike Week or Biketoberfest GoldWing/Valkyrie luncheon that is very good for meeting the Florida Valkers. Hope to see you soon! Sorry it has taken me a while to answer. Work has had me busy, and weddings have kept me travelling and off the board. Thanks for the information. I'm sure we will cross paths. I am bringing the Valk to Florida, and it will be my only two wheeled ride there. So, no distractions. Hope to meet up with you guys in the future. |
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The key thing is to wake up breathing! All the rest can be fixed. (Except Stupid - You can't fix that)
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2001 Valkyrie I/S
Proud to be a Vietnam Vet (US Air Force - SAC, 1967-1972)
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Tonysax
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Pitman, NJ 08071
Southern New Jersey
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« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2010, 08:05:13 PM » |
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Welcome aboard, it's a great forum. Just be careful about getting sucked into Non-Valk threads, we are a passionate people |
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« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2010, 12:02:17 AM » |
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there's something to note about in the above picture, everyone on the sidewalk is checking out the Valk!! funny!! |
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