blotar
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« on: December 31, 2010, 01:59:38 PM » |
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Well, I sure have been enjoying this Forum! There are so many helpful souls ready to jump in and give and take all kinds of info or advice. I particularly have enjoyed the Tech Stuff and the feeling that so many put out. It seems an awful lot like a family. I have been searching for a Valk for about three months and was going to wait for income tax time... but, when the bug bit me, I couldn't contain myself any longer. I found a nice looking CT in New Jersey on Ebay and put in a bid + an option. My better half wasn't pleased as it was going to mess up Christmas. It's all good anyway I was out bid and chose not to pursue. I was still, in fact, infected with that 'bug'. I remembered that I had seen a 98' CT about 60 miles away but without any pics and 62K miles. I called the seller and the game was afoot. I slid over to the bank and got my 5K out in three little cigar wrappers and a nice slim envelope. The wife and I got in the truck and headed for Montgomery. I told her if this bike had bumpers front and rear, I was going to wet myself right there in the truck. As we pulled up she told me to get a towel and there it was. I was sooo excited. I have not ridden in 5 years and this has been a dream even when I was on the V-max. Of course the Tech stuff is all new to me and this bike is surely a Beast in every way imaginable. I have about 500 miles on the old girl now and am still evaluating what I want/need to do to her first. She has tbr pipes that sound very sweet all the time and everthing works well. I am still getting used to the noises that it makes and maybe my slow jets are a little fouled. I am using some gas treatmenet little by little and riding every chance I get. The work ride is 24 miles one way and Wednesday we got several inches of rain most of it on my way home. It is all part of the plan. I am still trying to get logged into photostash, but my login is failing. I look forward to meeting many of you on the road as I will be trying to organize many new adventures in the future.
Thanks in advance,
Bruce
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2010, 02:03:40 PM » |
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Hi Bruce,, welcome aboard ! I'm sure you'll grow to love her even more (the bike that is) as you get better acquainted. I'm sure we'll cross paths eventually. Have a great time  |
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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2010, 02:11:06 PM » |
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Bruce, Check out the Texas VRCC Board. There is a wrench party coming up down your way in the Houston area. Good people down there. Come introduce yourself on the Texas Board. Welcome from Fort Worth, Texas. http://www.valkyrieriders.com/tx/ |
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« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2010, 02:26:56 PM » |
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Welcome aboard. I'm from Highlands but I live in Phoenix now.
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blotar
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2010, 02:36:55 PM » |
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1-8-11 sounds like a good day to see a Fat Lady come apart. I can't pass up free food!  |
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JerryB
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« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2010, 02:40:25 PM » |
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Welcome aboard.......whole lot of help here if you have any questions........JerryB. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2010, 03:09:23 PM » |
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you will have a good time at the wrench party, and get to know some of the folks in your area also. Doing your own work is the best way to know that it is done the way it should be.
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« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2010, 03:23:28 PM » |
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Welcome. If ya want that fuel system cleaner to work on those slow jets, take a long slow ride.
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« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2010, 03:24:45 PM » |
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Welcome, Bruce!
I look forward to meeting you and riding with you soon. The Mid-Winter Gathering / Wild Game Dinner is 18-20 February, and the Gathering of the Fools 1-3 April 2011! Both are great times with great folks and support great causes. Given that they are both Valkyrie-related, it is safe to assume great food is part of fun!
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« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2010, 03:36:48 PM » |
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welcome
Take advantage of the wrench party.
You'll learn, get your bike checked out, and have some good food to boot!
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« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2010, 03:54:28 PM » |
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E-mail sent any questions, just give me a call !  |
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« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2010, 04:37:38 PM » |
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Welcome aboard, Bruce. Looking forward to meeting you at the wrench party. Always, as good time had by all, and actually, a lot of work gets accomplished.
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« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2010, 05:36:35 PM » |
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Welcome. If ya want that fuel system cleaner to work on those slow jets, take a long slow ride.
How do you manage that on a Valkyrie?  Welcome , Bruce ! |
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« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2010, 07:23:32 PM » |
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Welcome. If ya want that fuel system cleaner to work on those slow jets, take a long slow ride.
How do you manage that on a Valkyrie? Welcome , Bruce ! Follow someone on a slower bike! |
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« Reply #15 on: December 31, 2010, 07:34:00 PM » |
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Hey Bruce, welcome aboard!
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« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2010, 07:34:55 PM » |
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Welcome to the asylum Bruce. Lots to learn and lots to do. Come join us at the wrench party. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2010, 11:22:37 PM » |
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PhotoStash log-in failure....... Have you joined the VRCC? Unfortunately registering for the message board doesn't translate to VRCC membership. Click here to join... http://members.vrccservices.com/membership/new-member.php3?ID=0001That member number and password is your PhotoStash log-in. Also, vendors that give VRCC discounts may require that number. P.S. WELCOME to our little corner of cyberspace... and congrats! |
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« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2010, 11:39:04 PM » |
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Welcome aboard, Bruce. It gets a little deep in here at times, so you might want to invest in a good pair of hip waders!    |
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« Reply #19 on: January 01, 2011, 05:59:21 AM » |
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Welcome to the group. You have some wonderfull folks over there in Texas. Hope to meet ya some time. Kendall n Des
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Curley Wolf
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« Reply #20 on: January 02, 2011, 03:03:49 PM » |
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:cooldude:The VRCC is the very best tool you can have in your bag when you ride a Valkyrie. And, you're right, it's like a family that I've enjoyed being a part of since 2000 when I bought my Interstate and joined. Best early advice I got was to buy a Honda Shop Manual. From there, you can pretty much service it yourself with expectance of a quick response to your questions from info on the Tech Board and from your posts on this board. And, the FOLKS, you're gonna love 'em!
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« Reply #21 on: January 02, 2011, 09:20:33 PM » |
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Welcome aboard from a displaced Texan.
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« Reply #22 on: January 04, 2011, 12:04:00 PM » |
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Good on ya! Youll fit right in after a few screws get loose.
I've been to a keg party and several working parties and even hosted a pots-n-pans party.
Youre lucky to go to a wrench party. AND FOOD!! Whats the weather gonna be like?
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« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2011, 02:19:15 PM » |
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Whats the weather gonna be like? According to the 5 day extended forecast for the Houston area: Saturday the 8th will be around 63 degrees with a 20% chance of rain. |
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blotar
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« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2011, 04:09:49 PM » |
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I recieved my GoodYear Triple Tred Today! It is gorgeous! It's gonna look funny going down the road with it strapped to the luggage rack. I wonder what I can get for a new Metzler 880? Cannot wait for Saturday Rain or Shine!  |
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« Reply #25 on: January 04, 2011, 04:19:41 PM » |
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Bruce, I'm just down the road in Huffman give me a shout. I travel thru Crosby almost every day as I work in Mont Belvieu. I ride a red/black interstate.
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« Reply #26 on: January 05, 2011, 01:34:59 AM » |
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Bruce; Come on down to the wrench party. Jan. 8. You are only about 50 miles from me and that is where the party is. We can show you alot of the things you need to have checked for FREE and we will feed ya ! Now ya can't beat that !  Am I the ONLY one, that noticed how one might lose your head, owning a Valk???  Pretty rough crowd, I'd say... |
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