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« on: August 26, 2010, 08:35:55 AM » |
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Having owned several bikes, I have always longed to own a Valkyrie. A dream come true as I stoled one from a dealership in NW Indiana last fall. It is a dressed out 01 Standard that was calling out my name as I entered the dealership. Having logged 5,000 miles this summer mostly with my buddies, they get majorly distracted as we stop for fuel (and we all know that is often), with all the people gathering around the bike asking questions. Bike riding has typically been my quiet time with a total focus on my surroundings and scenery. The Fat Lady commands a lot of attention and questions from the crowds. I'm not complaining, these are wonderful machines.............I guess I need to buy a bigger tank!
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Serk
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2010, 08:46:45 AM » |
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LOL!!! Yup, that's VERY much the truth!
I used to be a very quiet, introverted, shy geek...
Got a Valkyrie 10 years ago (Almost, it'll be 10 years December 23rd of this year). Within a year or so I was outgoing, talkative, etc...
My spousal unit has mentioned several times how much owning that bike has changed me... You just can't be an introvert on a Valk for long!
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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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Hef
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 08:57:29 AM » |
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If you really want to "WOW" the lookers, show them the nickel trick. Since you're new to the Valk you may know what this is. You can stand a nickel on its edge on your valve cover, start the bike and rev it to 4 grand and the nickel will remain standing!!! Awesome smoothness.
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czuch
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2010, 08:58:33 AM » |
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Mine found me too. Wunnerful, aint it?
I guess it IS hard to be humble........................................
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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Momz
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 09:00:21 AM » |
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It also makes you far more attrative to the opposite sex.  Girls always want to do unmentionable things to me when I stop for gas or just to take a break.  But my wife can handle those floosies,....she's a tough gal. Definately makes some V-twinkee riders green with envy.  |
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 ALWAYS QUESTION AUTHORITY! 97 Valk bobber, 98 Valk Rat Rod, 2K SuperValk, plus several other classic bikes |
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czuch
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2010, 09:00:46 AM » |
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Hef, you nailed the best WOW factor. I did that and forgot it was there.
I took off and found the nickle behind the intake runner, 500 miles later.
She saves me money.
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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Kaiser
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2010, 10:15:21 AM » |
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It also makes you far more attrative to the opposite sex. Girls always want to do unmentionable things to me when I stop for gas or just to take a break. That has never happened to me.  I'm riding with you from now on!  |
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Romeo
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Romeo, Michigan
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« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2010, 11:47:45 AM » |
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It also makes you far more attrative to the opposite sex. Girls always want to do unmentionable things to me when I stop for gas or just to take a break. But my wife can handle those floosies,....she's a tough gal. Definately makes some V-twinkee riders green with envy. George, did you stop takin' your meds? Sounds to me like you been dreamin' agin while awake |
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Momz
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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2010, 04:41:42 PM » |
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Romeo, Maybe you're giving off some bad vibes.  Your lovely wife may be giving them girlies the "Evil Eye". (The meds do help though) |
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ALWAYS QUESTION AUTHORITY! 97 Valk bobber, 98 Valk Rat Rod, 2K SuperValk, plus several other classic bikes |
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Valkahuna
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« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2010, 04:57:24 PM » |
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It's true! While I get compliments on my H-D RoadGlide all the time from strangers, even my H-D buds can't stop looking at my Valk when I bring it around to "open" (meaning no H-D needed) events. It just has that effect on folks.  It's the perfect blend of classic lines, big tires, and oh yeah, then there is that big Honkin' motor that grabs everyones attention. Of course about 300 pounds of chrome don't hurt either.  That's what got me a long time ago. And the more I have it, the more I love it!!  |
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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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Stanley Steamer
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« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2010, 05:09:40 PM » |
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Romeo, Maybe you're giving off some bad vibes. Your lovely wife may be giving them girlies the "Evil Eye". (The meds do help though) And here all this time I thought that it was ME that was drawing in the Ladies??...  .....with my big package and all!!    I even get a little "extras" left on the bike from time to time....  |
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