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Well, here she is - my own Fat Lady! Drove down to the Birmingham area yesterday afternoon, took her for an hour test ride (how neat!), and she followed me home!!   My original plan was to drive her home and I even had my nephew lined up to drive my truck home, but at the last moment, I decided I didn't want any surprises at 70 MPH on I-65 coming home, so we took the trailer and loaded her up for the trip home. The new HF wheel chock did its job and the tie downs kept her in her place. This morning I used her to go all kinds of places and all I can say is, "Oh, my Gawd!!! I didn't know motorcycles could be like this!" Seriously - everything else I've ever ridden pales in comparison. Now I'm ready to do some riding. Smokin' Joe, I'd sure like to go on one of your East Tennessee rides. We'll have to plan a trip to see the two granddaughters in Knoxville and I'll leave my Bride with them and I'll spend a day riding! |
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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2010, 11:58:43 PM » |
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This morning I used her to go all kinds of places and all I can say is, "Oh, my Gawd!!! I didn't know motorcycles could be like this!" Seriously - everything else I've ever ridden pales in comparison.
i'm pretty sure we all have said that on our first ride!! i know i did!! i first wanted a gold wing, but when i saw the valkyrie, and i drove it, i said to heck with the GW!! she's a good looking cycle!!  |
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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2010, 03:44:47 AM » |
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Absofreakinglutely gorgeous! Congrats!
I love those retro colors, but the back-seat boss insisted on an Interstate.
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2010, 03:59:47 AM » |
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Congrats... she is really beautiful !! The more you ride her, the better it gets. |
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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2010, 04:01:39 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2010, 04:31:33 AM » |
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WELL NOW, you are gonna have trouble gettin that GRIN off your face, ride safe, and enjoy,and welcome to the best MC club on planet earth. keep a toothbrush handy for ---bug removal---GOD BLESS-  |
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« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2010, 04:54:40 AM » |
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Welcome to the club!
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« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2010, 04:56:44 AM » |
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Congrats!!! The first ride is always a smile catcher...and so is every one afterward. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine!
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« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2010, 05:03:10 AM » |
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Congrats, what a beauty. I did a similar thing last July when I picked up my IS in Grand Junction. Was planning to ride her home to Austin but decided I woulda baked my butt running through all that 100 degree summer heat. I'm still smilin' too.
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« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2010, 06:09:21 AM » |
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Congrats... one of my favorite color combos. Looks clean! Glad the chock choice worked out for ya too... Have fun ... |
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« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2010, 06:28:42 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2010, 06:46:08 AM » |
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Congrats! Glad everything worked out to suit ya... See ya down the road.
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« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2010, 06:47:55 AM » |
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congrats Bama... As I said on the other forum ... you're goning to love it. (750Ace of Clubs there)
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« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2010, 07:40:35 AM » |
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Great choice, looks just like mine |
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« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2010, 07:43:20 AM » |
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That is one more sweet, clean machine! She is a beauty for sure. Welcome to the insanity! Enjoy the ride bro! |
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« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2010, 07:46:30 AM » |
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SWEET!!!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2010, 11:22:03 AM » |
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Congrats!! Remember the three "R's" of Valkyrie ownership...
Ride...
Refuel...
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« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2010, 11:25:00 AM » |
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That is a great looking bike. I also say "Oh, my Gawd" and "Thank you God" every time I ride my valkyrie. They are one smooth riding machine.... I live near Decatur and their are a few valkyrie riders in this area, so lets get together and ride sometime. Looking foward to meeting you. Ron |
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« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2010, 11:32:40 AM » |
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...nice looking bike...hope you share many miles together.... 
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« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2010, 12:41:04 PM » |
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Just remember this: Honda only made so many perfect Valks, the rest they painted black.
Long live the two-tones!
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« Reply #22 on: November 23, 2010, 12:58:03 PM » |
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Just like a kid with a new toy! hahahaha, enjoy. Welcome to the asylum, you're gonna like it here. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #23 on: November 23, 2010, 01:09:29 PM » |
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It's just like a blank canvas waiting for your interpretation of beauty and personality. Enjoy, I know I did! Hoser  |
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« Reply #24 on: November 23, 2010, 02:13:45 PM » |
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Thanks for the remember when. For me it was February 2001 and I bought her brand new as a leftover. I've added a few doo-dads since then. Everytime I get off her I walk away, admire her beauty and think "I love that bike."  |
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« Reply #25 on: November 23, 2010, 02:35:55 PM » |
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Well, theyres good and bad,
In the good column we have, riding,cool friends here to talk with, riding, Eastern Tennesee,you say?
Beautiful, REALLY BEAUTIFUL roads for riding.
In the bad column, ya gotta sleep sometime.
Welcome. My 97 Tourer does that to me every time I ride her.
BTW, Why are you reading this when you should be riding.
I need a wheel bearing. Thats my exscuse.
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« Reply #26 on: November 23, 2010, 03:37:34 PM » |
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WELL NOW, you are gonna have trouble gettin that GRIN off your face, ride safe, and enjoy,and welcome to the best MC club on planet earth. keep a toothbrush handy for ---bug removal---GOD BLESS- That's one thing we ALL wear when we ride our "thick chicks" -- a SMILE!! (Because it's FUN!) Welcome to the insanity! And thanks for the pic's. Beautiful!! (Almost as pretty as the fast black ones!) |
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« Reply #27 on: November 23, 2010, 03:40:31 PM » |
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Congratulations!
Oh man. . . that first ride on a Valk is something you’ll always remember. Your post brings back memories for all of us brother. My first ride was with my wife on the back in a busy downtown metropolis in semi-heavy traffic, but before we even got to ‘clean air’ my bride tapped me on the shoulder and said; “We’re buying this!” Hard to believe that was almost ten years ago. . . and we still get that giddy thrill that makes you grin like a fool when we pull her out onto the street and head out for a ride. That's pretty much what happened with my test ride... about a quarter of a mile had slipped under her wheels when Mrs. elraque said "This one likes me. Let's take it home." It's been a honeymoon ever since. |
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« Reply #28 on: November 23, 2010, 03:46:23 PM » |
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You guys noticed that he aint replied to any of your post yet?
You wanna know why? well i think you know why,,
cause he cant get his happy ass off of it long enough to boot up the puter,,,
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« Reply #29 on: November 23, 2010, 04:45:18 PM » |
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You guys noticed that he aint replied to any of your post yet?
You wanna know why? well i think you know why,,
cause he cant get his happy ass off of it long enough to boot up the puter,,,
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« Reply #30 on: November 23, 2010, 05:39:07 PM » |
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I had two Valks I was considering: this one and a '99 I/S. I went to see the Tourer first. I was driving down the street that the owner lived on and I could see the Valk and his other bike, as they sat in the driveway, from 4-5 houses away. At that point, I knew I was buying this bike, no questions asked, but I did take an hour long test ride, with the owner leading the way on his other bike.
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« Reply #31 on: November 23, 2010, 07:04:52 PM » |
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Hey Bama Red,
I live in Mount Juliet,,, lets do a ride sometime,,,Bev wont let me ride alone,, if my bike pulls out of the drive, she is on it,, she loves to ride too,,,,
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« Reply #32 on: November 23, 2010, 07:14:20 PM » |
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good on you
great looking bike
you can always get the interstate next year adopt a Valk is something that is catching
Many members have more than one bike, some even have garages big as houses to house multiple Valkyries
see ya in the wind somewhere down the road
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« Reply #33 on: November 23, 2010, 07:46:29 PM » |
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« Reply #34 on: November 23, 2010, 07:52:24 PM » |
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Man you have excellent taste my friend. Excellent.
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