Dag
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« on: July 07, 2010, 02:38:15 PM » |
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I got a offer today... I told that I have $ 8000.00 in accessories on the bike, and if I should decide to sell, I would pick some parts off and move on to a potential new bike. He said OK, you can disassemble 10 pieces and my bid of $ 23,500 remains. Well, if I say yes I will have to find me a new Valk. I can actually get a 2003 for $ 17,000 included freigt and all taxes. BUT... I would be without a bike the rest of the season  I'm not sure if I manage to do this. I must admit that I am a little confused now. I have never had in mind that I would sell my Valkyrie. I love it, it is almost a full-fledged family member. And another problem is, what should I disassemble and move onto a new one? I have gone through this list again and again. I can not decide what to remove (if I decide to sell) Please HELP... :'( What should I keep? Some of my favorite things are marked with * 1 Ultimate Lowrider mark 2 seats * 2 Kury Akyn turn signal mirrors 3 Custom Cam Covers 4 Dynatek Dyna 3000 * 5 Viking Motorcycle Performance Exhaust System * 6 PERSONALIZED Radiator Grille Cover * 7 Chrome Rear Carrier 8 Chrome switch housing 9 National Cycle Windshield 10 Big Bike Parts Radiator cap cover 11 Big Bike Parts Chrome oil dip stick 12 Kewl Metal Reservoir Clock Mount 13 Kuryakyn Ergo Dually ISO Pegs 14 Transmission Side Covers 15 MC Kool Kovers kit 16 Rivco Front mount air horns 17 VRCC LOGO BACKREST PLATE * 18 Progressive Suspension 440 Series Rear Shocks 19 Kuryakyn ISO Grips 20 Kuryakyn Extended ISO Throttle Boss 21 Clear tail lights LED Tail-light with clear lens 22 Chrome Neck over 23 Rytek Exhaust Tips 24 Coffee Tumbler Holder 25 VTX 1800 Headlight * 26 Garmin Zumo 550 GPS 27 Pull-Back Risers 28 Chrome Intake Covers and Spark Plug Cover 29 Deer Alert 30 Chrome Front Axle Cap 31 Big Bike Parts Solo fender rack 32 Custom World rear Passenger Grab Rail 33 Front Caliper Chrome Covers 34 Motosens Gauges 35 Sirius Fog Lights 36 Kuryakyn Accessory Switch 37 Kuryakyn The Sound of Chrome Speakers 38 Kuryakyn Chrome levers 39 Kuryakyn Four LED Accent Lights. 40 Cobra chrome Drive Shaft Cover 41 Cobra Billet Driveshaft Bolt Cover 42 High-Gloss polished fork legs 43 Chrome Fork Nut Caps 44 LED LOAD EQUALIZER 45 Kuryakyn Universal Handlebar Accessory Mount 46 12V til 220V Converter 47 Kuryakyn, L.E.D. brake light 48 Big Bike Parts LED radiator lights 49 Tourer Hard Bags w/custom paint 50 Beacon Lights 51 Handle Mount for iPhone  |
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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2010, 02:42:13 PM » |
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They're all alike at the core... unless you have a crummy one (you obviously have an awesome one)
why sell? Looks like you might make $5,000 on the deal, but for a whole bunch of hassle...
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2010, 02:56:15 PM » |
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You bought all the bling for a reason.
How long before you would want to have them on a "new bike"?
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2010, 02:58:27 PM » |
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he wont sell it........................like he said its part of the family  |
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Dag
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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2010, 03:01:59 PM » |
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I bought mine 5 years ago, its a 1997 and it had 18000 miles.
49000 miles on the odometer now.
I could get a 6 year newer bike with all the blings I have now for the price I`m offered.
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« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2010, 03:11:24 PM » |
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I could get a 6 year newer bike with all the blings I have now for the price I`m offered.
Newer does NOT equal better... Your current one is a known quantity, if it has any issues, you know what they are... A new bike is an unknown. It might be in perfect condition. But it might have a tranny that's about to fail too. IMHO, not worth rolling the dice when you've got one that's working well for you now... Just my opinion of course... |
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« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2010, 03:21:05 PM » |
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dont part with the 97 its got the fatory hot rod parts in it, and has more snot than the 2003
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« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2010, 03:24:05 PM » |
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I bought mine 5 years ago, its a 1997 and it had 18000 miles.
49000 miles on the odometer now.
I could get a 6 year newer bike with all the blings I have now for the price I`m offered.
With your care 49,000 miles is nothing. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2010, 03:39:11 PM » |
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Dag... I would think long and hard about that, I'm in a similiar position, I quit counting dollars when they exceeded the initial cost of the bike. You love your bike and have many hours logged into maintenance/making it yours. You know you just couldn't ride any stock Valkyrie with no bling, you'd be at it all over again. Do you really want to do that? Do you have time for that? So many bling items are no longer available. Your daughter is getting older, will she make all new video's with you again?  Hey if you can sell it for a good price, that's great. Just sayin, you have lot's of blood sweat and tears invested. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2010, 04:15:32 PM » |
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Go for it! Keep numbers 1,5,6,17,23,49, & 51 (that's only  Put your Leather Lyke bags back on, the custom painted ones are special to you. I know the 03 is not a bumble bee, can you deal with that! And, it's not like you don't have an extra part or two in your shop. |
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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2010, 04:33:55 PM » |
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dag, my 2 cents. tell your buddy to buy the other one you know what you have. i have a 99 i/s bought new has 80k now love it like the day i got it. my friends only have 1 friend anyhow says when you getting a new bike? i said i wouldnt trade this one for nothing out there . i mean it . nothing out there excites me . think hard . best of luck .. go wax your bike she will tell you dont get rid of me ..
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« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2010, 05:06:19 PM » |
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Dag, keep that 97.
I have a 97 with 242,000 + change for mileage, and they will have to pry my cold dead fingers off the handlebars.
DDT is another high mileage 97, his is close to or over 400,000 now.
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« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2010, 05:41:27 PM » |
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Sheesh, if I could get $23,500 in the US I'd sell my Valk! Heck, family or not, I'd sell my wife for about that!
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2010, 05:49:43 PM » |
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Is that 23,500 US or NOK? Actually it really doesn't matter, I think I would keep it!
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« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2010, 06:21:23 PM » |
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Just another consideration - I am new to my Valk, but finding it VERY difficult to find a lot of bling and accessories, and I only want a few of them, nothing serious.
If you give yours up, you might not be able to find them, when you are ready to get them. Unless I just don't know where to look...
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« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2010, 07:35:14 PM » |
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It could be a lot of fun to build out another one. I think you will love to give it your own special touch. Go for it!  |
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« Reply #17 on: July 07, 2010, 07:39:48 PM » |
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. ...tell him he can have ALL the bling...for 30K . ...then buy another cremepuff from the states loaded with OEM bling....and pocket the difference.. |
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« Reply #18 on: July 07, 2010, 09:41:08 PM » |
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Dag, I am with everyone else... when I read the title of your post my first thought was "NO WAY". Keep it brother! You know what you have and you love it... Why trade her in for a newer model.. It has been well known that the very first valks were the fastest. Keep the 97 it is truly a keeper. I will never sell my 99 I/s. It was my first street bike and there is nothing and I mean nothing that compares to the I/S when you are going on a long ride. I have been offered 4k more than what I paid for my tourer just three weeks ago... A gas company worker was across the street repairing a line underground and came by to look at my bikes and was slobbering all over the floor looking at the 98 Tourer. And then he came back to take pictures and make an offer if I would sell. I told him no but there are plenty of these on craigslist...  These are my girls and they are not for sale. Keep it! |
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« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2010, 04:34:14 AM » |
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Dag,
ARE YOU CRAZY??? Come on now let's think this thru. You know what you have, you have worked on every part of your bumble bee. You did that because you LOVE your bike. From what I have seen and read about those mod's and trips your are still "in love" with your bike. So another idea for you to think about, this friend of yours, wants a Valk, so have him buy one and then you can teach him all about it, help him, mentor him to make his Valk his. Your's my friend is more than family to you, it is part of your soul.
JMHO.
Ride Safe and Keep YOUR Valk.
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« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2010, 05:36:34 AM » |
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Keep it..(he's gonna keep it...) |
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« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2010, 05:45:39 AM » |
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I thank you so much for the feedback. I appreciate your advice. You've confirmed that I am not crazy.  I've never had feelings for a vehicle before I bought the Valkyrie. You're right, I just can not sell it. It is a part of me. I do not know the buyer, he just showed up at my office and asked if it was my bike that was parked outside and that he would buy it. He came back today and asked if we have an agreement. I answered NO!  |
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« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2010, 05:53:23 AM » |
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Tell him there are some over here he might want to look into....
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« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2010, 06:04:53 AM » |
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I thank you so much for the feedback. I appreciate your advice. You've confirmed that I am not crazy. I've never had feelings for a vehicle before I bought the Valkyrie. You're right, I just can not sell it. It is a part of me. I do not know the buyer, he just showed up at my office and asked if it was my bike that was parked outside and that he would buy it. He came back today and asked if we have an agreement. I answered NO! You will look back at this day and be forever thankful that you didn't sell it. Just talk to those on here that sold their valk and then kick themselves for selling it later on. As they say sometimes you don't know what you have until it's gone. I believe you made a very good decision. You may even appreciate your bumblebee even more now...  |
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« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2010, 04:34:07 AM » |
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I have a 99 Interstate I'll sell him.    Glad you kept her Dag. There is a bond that people just don't get. it's probably not REASONABLE to feel about our machines the way we DO. But most of us DO, and that's what makes us who we are. Jabba |
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« Reply #25 on: July 09, 2010, 06:25:12 AM » |
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I got so bad conscience by considering selling my Valkyrie that I have spent the last evenings of washing and polishing. I've even vacuum cleaned and washed the garage so she can feel good. |
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« Reply #26 on: July 09, 2010, 07:36:41 AM » |
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I got so bad conscience by considering selling my Valkyrie that I have spent the last evenings of washing and polishing. I've even vacuum cleaned and washed the garage so she can feel good. Yup. You've got a lot of groveling to do so that she will think you love her again. It's hard for a lady to overcome rejection. |
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« Reply #27 on: July 09, 2010, 07:48:22 AM » |
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Yup. You've got a lot of groveling to do so that she will think you love her again. It's hard for a lady to overcome rejection.
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« Reply #28 on: July 09, 2010, 08:07:03 AM » |
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I got so bad conscience by considering selling my Valkyrie that I have spent the last evenings of washing and polishing. I've even vacuum cleaned and washed the garage so she can feel good. Dag, you have a problem, others are going around this, BUT you have a "problem" Kidding, glad you did`nt sell. I know the day will come that I will need to sell the Jade Lady and don`t know how it will set with me.  |
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« Reply #29 on: July 09, 2010, 08:09:37 AM » |
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I got so bad conscience by considering selling my Valkyrie that I have spent the last evenings of washing and polishing. I've even vacuum cleaned and washed the garage so she can feel good. Dag, you have a problem, others are going around this, BUT you have a "problem" But don't doubt for a second, that it's a BAD problem!! It's a GOOD problem. Roger, off to vacuum the red carpet... |
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« Reply #30 on: July 09, 2010, 11:45:50 AM » |
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I got so bad conscience by considering selling my Valkyrie that I have spent the last evenings of washing and polishing. I've even vacuum cleaned and washed the garage so she can feel good. Yup. You've got a lot of groveling to do so that she will think you love her again. It's hard for a lady to overcome rejection. Forgiveness usually requires the purchase of some bling for her. |
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« Reply #31 on: July 09, 2010, 11:57:53 AM » |
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Is there any Bling left for Dag to get her? LOL
You made the right decision.
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« Reply #32 on: July 09, 2010, 12:51:32 PM » |
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I got so bad conscience by considering selling my Valkyrie that I have spent the last evenings of washing and polishing. I've even vacuum cleaned and washed the garage so she can feel good. See Joe, Im not alone!!!!!! Dag, I get harrassed by a couple here for how clean I keep my Phat lady....and if I ever get caught in rain or dirt road, my rule is she gets cleaner after the horrid event than she was before!!!!!!! Sometimes I polish her again even though no riding took place, just for fun....I dare myself to find a spot that isint clean. |
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« Reply #34 on: July 09, 2010, 01:06:35 PM » |
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Dag, I get harrassed by a couple here for how clean I keep my Phat lady....and if I ever get caught in rain or dirt road, my rule is she gets cleaner after the horrid event than she was before!!!!!!! Sometimes I polish her again even though no riding took place, just for fun....I dare myself to find a spot that isint clean.
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« Reply #35 on: July 09, 2010, 01:48:06 PM » |
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Oops, sorry didnt see your keeping her post///At least you know that what you put together is worth a lot to somebody else also..and if you sold her she would be out there for a long time with your one off touches..If you ever get the bug again///Get the new one before you sell the one you have..so you wont be Valkless...You know now you could be getting a very nice/$6k compliment if you ever do get the itch again....... |
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