Stormrider65
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Just Riding The Many Storms Of Life
Ft.Worth, Texas
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« on: November 18, 2010, 06:19:42 PM » |
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My name is Walt Gibson also known as Stormrider65. This is my first post, (the first of many) I am now officially a dragon owner. I bought her november 13th. I want to thank all those members who have encouraged and helped me, and kept me informed on what to look for. God, first of all, my wife for giving me permission to buy my dragon  , JoeValkIS, (who helped me get in touch with Jimmie) Hayhauler, (who came to my rescue from South Houston to just north of San Antonio Texas), Chrome, RDKLL, Daniel Meyers, Oz, and I know I am forgetting more but my oldtimers is acting up again  I know this is the start of a wonderful journey. I have never been with a riding club ever that cares as much as the VRCC. I brag about my club to everyone who will listen. I am proud to be a part of something that is worldwide and so caring about someone who you have never known. Thank you all for supporting someone you've never met, Me. Be safe and God bless you all. Stormrider65  |
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In this wild and wolly world, there are only 3 things you can depend on, your brains, your bros, and your bike. Ride free!!!
A good friend will bail you out of jail. A true friend will be sitting next to saying "Damn, That Was Fun"
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
in the mountains .......cumberland md
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 06:22:15 PM » |
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welcome aboard.. its a great bunch of people here.. and some not so nice .. enjoy your bike and smile like we all do . eric
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Chrome
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Um boom ba Bay Um boom ba Bay Ba Ba Boom Ba Be Be
London Ontario Canada
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2010, 06:23:56 PM » |
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Welcome Walt Great to have you on board to the best club going. Second to none. Hope to ride with you soon. Happy Trails Adrian(Chrome)V  |
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2001 Valkyrie I/S
1999 Valkyrie I/S
1998 Valkyrie Tourer
1998 Ace Tourer
1984 V45 Sabre
1976 CB 750 SuperSport
1969 CB 750 Chopper
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
Silver Springs, Florida
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2010, 06:26:35 PM » |
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'13 F6B black-the real new Valkyrie Tourer
'13 F6B red for Kim
'97 Valkyrie Tourer r&w, OLDFRT's ride now!
'98 Valkyrie Tourer burgundy & cream traded for Kim's F6B
'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
'99 Valkyrie black & silver Tourer, traded in on my F6B
'05 Triumph R3 gone but not forgotten!
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JimL
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2010, 06:45:01 PM » |
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Do you have any photographs of that new Dragon?!  |
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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2010, 07:04:30 PM » |
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Congrats on your new ride! Now post some photos.
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chip
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Handcuff and search me PLEASE !
Festus Mo. 40 min. south east of St.Louis
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« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2010, 07:23:51 PM » |
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Good to have you aboard. You have already had contact with a few good folks. There is a bunch more here. There is not much that a person could need ,or want to do that one of us has not already done. And most will be glad to share their experience. or knowledge. Its been a good experience for me. Sure you will find the same ! |
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2000 I/S ,03 Standard ,Yes, I like mine BLACK !   |
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Garfield
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97 Standard
Phoenix, AZ
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2010, 07:33:53 PM » |
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Welcome, and congrats |
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bigdog99
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1/1/2011 86,000 miles
Kouts Indiana
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« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2010, 07:47:47 PM » |
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i just love it when someone says they now have one. welcome to the club, i hope you learn way more than i did here. this is an awsome place to be. perhaps we can ride together one day.
welcome and ride safe!
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Kendall
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« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2010, 08:41:56 PM » |
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Your right it is a Great Club and Great Bunch of Family and Friends. Youve already met some Fine Folks and theres more to meet. Enjoy your Valk! Its a very unique machine. Hope to ride with you someday.
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Oss
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The lower Hudson Valley
Ossining NY Chapter Rep VRCCDS0141
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« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2010, 09:02:53 PM » |
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It only gets better enjoy the new Valkyrie Oss |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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Bama Red
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« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2010, 10:54:13 PM » |
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Welcome aboard!! Don't forget your hip waders (it gets a little deep around here at times ), a stout stick (for beating deceased equines, doncha know  ), a mind already made up about everything under the sun, and a willingness to express those opinions loudly and frequently!!! Seriously - this is a great bunch of folks, eager to share their knowledge, friendship and experiences. BTW, I hope to be in your shoes come Sunday. I'm going on a short road trip south of here to look at a Valk for sale - hope to come back with it on my trailer, if I can get it priced right. |
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Never corner anything meaner than yourself.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2010, 04:01:44 AM » |
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Welcome to the asylum Walt! You're gonna like it here. Like others have said, someone on this board has done to their bike whatever you are thinking about doing to yours, so don't hesitate to ask questions or use the search feature to find what you are looking for. RJ, he is in or near Ft. Worth, TX, so another rider added to the great DFW group! Ride safe and good luck.  See ya down the road, Hay  Jimmyt |
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Ice
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Whatever it is, it's better in the wind.
On a road less traveled.
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2010, 05:21:33 AM » |
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Walt,
Welcome to the funny farm, great bunch of guys here and they are always willing to help as from your post, I guess you already know.
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bogator
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IN GOD WE TRUST------KK4KSN-------
Valley,Al
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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2010, 05:29:22 AM » |
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SANDMAN5
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East TN
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« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2010, 06:29:25 AM » |
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Welcome to the 'biker gang'!
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"Evolution" is a dying religion being kept alive with tax dollars.  |
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Dubsvalk
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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2010, 06:54:38 AM » |
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As a new Valk owner myself, I can agree wholeheartedly that this is a wonderful forum with great people willing to help you! Ride safe!
Bernie
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Vietnam Veteran 1968/69
MSF Instructor
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Westernbiker
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1st Place Street Kings National Cruiser Class
Phoenix
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« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2010, 07:38:32 AM » |
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Welcome!
And remember:
Never ride faster than your angle can fly!
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thedon
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Wisconsin State Rep.
Watertown Wisconsin
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« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2010, 08:22:49 AM » |
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Welcome Walt,
As you have read from others, this is a great place to share your information. They welcomed me back in August when I got onboard. Good people here and willing to share.
thedon
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Daniel Meyer
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Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
The State of confusion.
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« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2010, 08:51:12 AM » |
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Welcome! How was the trip?
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GreenLantern57
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Hail to the king baby!
Rock Hill, SC
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« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2010, 11:47:00 AM » |
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Welcome and I have to repeat, there are some great people here. Just bought a steel replacement for the alternator cover from Gary. Support the locals and the vendors here, they all love this bike and want to help.
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Bladedog
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« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2010, 12:42:19 PM » |
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Welcome aboard from the West Coast. I bought my '97 in Bedford, TX and rode it home to CA a week before Christmas in 2008. Yeah, BRRR, but what an adventure!
Be prepared for the sudden attention. Folks walking by your ride, checking it out, pausing, looking some more, then slowly walking away while still looking. Oh, and the window that will get cranked down while you are in traffic with someone saying "nice bike!" or "what year is that?"; but my favorite is "SIX cylinders??"
Enjoy!
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« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2010, 03:23:10 PM » |
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Dude... you put the kart ahead of the horse, you should have posted a picture of your new love with your love/thankyou letter below. MAN... BUY YOU BOOKS, SEND YOU TO SCHOOL... and you screwed up on your first test... I think you better do a "Do Over"  WELCOME |
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« Reply #25 on: November 20, 2010, 03:41:43 PM » |
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Mr. Gibson.
that cycle must have cost you SOOOOO much money you had to sell your camera, right?
or, maybe you're the jealous type that doesn't want to share pictures of your new girl friend.....
enjoy it. we all do.
al.
by the way, i'm 99% sarcasm.
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Promote world peace, ban all religion. Ride Safe, Ride Often!!  |
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« Reply #26 on: November 20, 2010, 04:40:57 PM » |
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Welcome aboard!! Don't forget your hip waders (it gets a little deep around here at times ), a stout stick (for beating deceased equines, doncha know ), a mind already made up about everything under the sun, and a willingness to express those opinions loudly and frequently!!! Seriously - this is a great bunch of folks, eager to share their knowledge, friendship and experiences. BTW, I hope to be in your shoes come Sunday. I'm going on a short road trip south of here to look at a Valk for sale - hope to come back with it on my trailer, if I can get it priced right. If you love the Valk, you will ride her home |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #27 on: November 20, 2010, 04:53:56 PM » |
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Here's a pic of Walt and his baby! Good luck Walt and have fun.  Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #28 on: November 20, 2010, 10:24:57 PM » |
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When riding your Valkyrie with "Dickie's Bib Overalls" on when its hot out. And ya wanna tuck the upper half of the bib in so you can get an even tan. Don't try it while going 70 mph on the super slab, cause when you unhook the bib and stand up off the seat on pegs. The down draft coming off the fairing will fill the overalls with air causing them to wod up around your knees and and you cant pull them back up or sit down. Don't ask me how I know P.S. Nice looking Valkyrie you got Walt |
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Garfield
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« Reply #29 on: November 20, 2010, 10:27:59 PM » |
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When riding your Valkyrie with "Dickie's Bib Overalls" on when its hot out. And ya wanna tuck the upper half of the bib in so you can get an even tan. Don't try it while going 70 mph on the super slab, cause when you unhook the bib and stand up off the seat on pegs. The down draft coming off the fairing will fill the overalls with air causing them to wod up around your knees and and you cant pull them back up or sit down. Don't ask me how I know P.S. Nice looking Valkyrie you got Walt  |
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