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« on: November 21, 2010, 07:25:57 PM » |
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Whatever happened to the idea for a FAQ on buying a Valkyrie for us newbies?
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"Walking the wire is life. The rest is just waiting." - Highwire walker Karl Wallenda, just days before he fell to his death
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« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2010, 07:51:46 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2010, 08:03:11 PM » |
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They look like this:  That did it for me  They ride as good as they look... There's lots of different colors and doo-dads to suit the individual, doo-dads are getting harder to find, that's another reason to get one now... -Mike |
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« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2010, 08:30:18 PM » |
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If you want an awe inspiring bike that looks great and runs even better, buy a Valkyrie.
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2010, 08:36:39 PM » |
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If you have to ask ?  |
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Garfield
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« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2010, 10:40:16 PM » |
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They look like this: That did it for me They ride as good as they look... There's lots of different colors and doo-dads to suit the individual, doo-dads are getting harder to find, that's another reason to get one now... -Mike What the hell is that on the side of your covers?  |
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Hoser
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« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2010, 04:09:44 AM » |
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Should you buy one? Only if you like attention. Hoser   |
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I don't want a pickle, just wanna ride my motor sickle  [img width=300 height=233]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/ |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2010, 07:25:23 AM » |
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Garfield
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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2010, 01:06:33 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2010, 01:42:21 PM » |
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I find it humorous that those who posted pictures of their bikes saying "this is what a Valk looks like" have some of the most customized Valks I've ever seen!  Mike, John, Wizard, Hoser - those are some nice bikes, but there is a snowball's chance that any potential buyer would ever find one that looks like yours. I guess that's the whole point though. Get one and make it yours. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2010, 01:48:44 PM » |
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This is what they really look like, stock Tourer, stock Interstate, except for the spoiler.   Wish I had John's driving lights and Hoser's color on the Tourer. |
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« Last Edit: November 22, 2010, 01:53:28 PM by 99 Red Diamond »
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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2010, 02:12:43 PM » |
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I love your seat, John... Looks awsome! By the way, I do love my Interstate too. Actually, I never heard of anybody regretting the purchase of a Valk... GO FOR IT! |
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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2010, 02:54:09 PM » |
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This is what they really look like, stock Tourer, stock Interstate, except for the spoiler. Wish I had John's driving lights and Hoser's color on the Tourer. Yours is a lot more rare, and one of my favorite combos, matches up with your IS, which is very cool! Hoser |
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« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2010, 04:59:19 PM » |
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A couple video's by our own Mr Dag should help you decide whether to buy one .... Also, visit his website for great info on the Valkyrie http://www.valkyrienorway.com/
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« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2010, 05:07:56 PM » |
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Why wouldn't you buy the best(only real) power-cruiser ever built... And built right here in the good ole USA. |
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"if I ride the morning winds to the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me." TLB-Ps.139:9-10
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« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2010, 06:17:45 PM » |
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low mileage ... garage kept and stock as you can find ....  do not hesitate ... oh yeah ... buy one from an old guy ....  |
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« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2010, 06:47:07 PM » |
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low mileage ... garage kept and stock as you can find .... do not hesitate ... oh yeah ... buy one from an old guy .... Be careful, some of the hardest riders out there are old guys that think they are young. Of course, I'm not one of them, but you can't have one of mine. LOL G0 for it and have fun looking. |
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If you are riding and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast. |
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« Reply #19 on: November 24, 2010, 06:22:30 PM » |
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I have owned my 99 I/S since March of 99. bought it new. I love it. Was picking between a goldwing and the Valk at the time. Glad I chose the Valk. I don't post very often but get a wealth of info here. No one has mentioned, but if you are considering a Valk, go to our own classifieds. There is always some nice bikes listed. I mentioned the wealth of info, you can get help doing anything you would need to do on a Valk from the people on this site. How much better "Tech Support" could you ask for?  OH Yeah, Forgot to say, "Those are some mighty nice looking bikes" |
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« Reply #20 on: November 25, 2010, 06:09:06 PM » |
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Yes, F6. That helps a lot. Pictures of Valkyries... not so much. |
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"Walking the wire is life. The rest is just waiting." - Highwire walker Karl Wallenda, just days before he fell to his death
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skromfols
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« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2010, 04:26:02 PM » |
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I bought a 2005 Harley Road Glide in 2005. I wanted a good cruiser/tourer combination and since most of my motorcycling friends had Harleys I thought I should have one too. I kept the Road Glide for two years and while it was OK, I never fell in love with it. I probably put 20,000 miles on it in two years, but there was always something missing. In 2007 I saw a Valkyrie while I was at a motorcycle gathering and really liked what I saw.
I started looking on Craigslist and E-Bay and started comparing features of the different Valkyrie models and decided that I wanted a Standard. I found one on Craigslist, a 1999 with a windshield, leather bags and lots of extras. The guy hated to put it up for sale, but he had medical problems and could no longer ride. It was in Nevada, about a 3 hour drive from my house, and I decided to check it out. I threw my helmet and jacket in the car, just in case, and asked my wife to come along to give her opinion.
To cut a long story short, my wife said that when we drove up to the house she looked at my face when I saw the bike and she knew that she'd be driving the car home following me on the Valkyrie. There hasn't been a single time that I've walked into the garage and seen the Valk that I haven't had a smile on my face. As someone else mentioned in an earlier post, if you want the very best tourer/cruiser you can get, find a Valkyrie and make it your own. You'll never regret it.
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« Reply #22 on: November 26, 2010, 05:47:36 PM » |
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Hey skromfols - glad to hear you're one of us - I know what you mean about walking out to the garage - every time I walk up to the ol girl it just blows me away that I finally own one. Like your avatar says "you only go around once, BUT, if you do it right, once is enough".
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« Reply #23 on: December 06, 2010, 03:02:09 PM » |
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Thanks for everyone's input. Question - Do you think not having a garage is a deal breaker? We don't have a garage.  |
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« Reply #24 on: December 06, 2010, 03:59:37 PM » |
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Thanks for everyone's input. Question - Do you think not having a garage is a deal breaker? We don't have a garage. Having to leave it out in the weather would be a deal breaker for me... I think the previous owner of my bike kept it in the weather... I changed out all kinds of rusty bit$ after I got it...maybe some people here have experience with covers... my only experience with covers is helping pick up a bike at Cheaha that got blown over during the night when the wind caught its sail cover... -Mike |
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« Reply #25 on: December 06, 2010, 04:41:54 PM » |
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I'll never sell mine period, can't replace it with anything better or would i want to! Killer bike loads of power and people stare and even take pictures of it. Not to mention it loves eating Harley's
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« Reply #26 on: December 06, 2010, 04:51:23 PM » |
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I keep mine in one of those car port deals with steel poles and a woven tarp cover. 20 ft X 10 feet Cost me about 250$ .
It handles rain and Canadian winter snows, no problem. Plywood floor raised 1" off the ground.
The tarp material is translucent letting in lots of light for working on the bike. I like working
in there better than a garage for that reason.
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Walküre
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« Reply #27 on: December 06, 2010, 11:38:55 PM » |
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If you have to ask ? Wiz - is that YOUR truck?? '48-'50? I need the side mirrors for my '51 F-2!! Love them ol' fat-fendered trucks! R |
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« Reply #28 on: December 07, 2010, 02:27:21 AM » |
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I keep two covers each for both of my bikes (4 total). One for clean and polished, and a second cover to throw over an unwashed bike after a day of riding. It's not only for weather, asides from dust and sooth, since I have stalls in the our building's basement garage. But what prying eyes don't see, they won't covet. And what they see, are locks and military grade chains. In Waikiki, they steal anything. Lot of transits, here. Growing up, we never had to lock our doors. Perhaps you can relate to that.   |
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Hoser
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« Reply #29 on: December 07, 2010, 05:09:56 AM » |
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Thanks for everyone's input. Question - Do you think not having a garage is a deal breaker? We don't have a garage. Having to leave it out in the weather would be a deal breaker for me... I think the previous owner of my bike kept it in the weather... I changed out all kinds of rusty bit$ after I got it...maybe some people here have experience with covers... my only experience with covers is helping pick up a bike at Cheaha that got blown over during the night when the wind caught its sail cover... -Mike Try this. hoser http://www.aah-shelters.com/cycleshelter-protective-motorcycle-enclosure.html |
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« Reply #30 on: December 07, 2010, 05:33:27 AM » |
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Another option:  Here's a set up video, but they make them for cycles. You can store it in the living room, with one of these! Wouldn't be the FIRST time, a bike has spent the winter, indoors... http://www.carcapsule.com/CarCapsule_Quick_Video.htmOur local HD Independent (non-boutique!) shop, has a panhead in one, in his shop. Actually, a really good idea! R |
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« Reply #31 on: December 07, 2010, 12:28:45 PM » |
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I don't have a garage so I bought a used enclosed trailer. They said it would carry 2 full size dressers. It might carry two HD's, but It will only carry one Valk.
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