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Here is my problem: I ride and garage my Valk in Florida, where I live winters. In the summer I live in CT where I ride and garage my H-D and a classic BMW. I have been thinking seriously of going to Inzane since I started frequenting this board, and started reading of the good times had there by all.  Alright, I'll get to the point. It seems stupid to fly to Florida, get on my Valk and ride all the way to Inzane by myself, only to turn around, ride back to Florida, and then fly back to New England.  On the other hand, it seems just as crazy to me to ride my H-D to Michigan to what is baiscally a Honda event. The fact that it seems many Valk riders are ready to crucify any and all things H-D does not make me feel any better about doing that. I don't need to ride all that way to only feel like an outsider. It will be tough enough meeting many of you for the first time without doing it on my H-D and having a big strike against me.  So, that's it! Let me get some feedback. Have others ridden none Honda bikes, especially H-D to Inzanes in the past? How was that received?  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 07:08:54 PM » |
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You could have your Valk shipped to my house from Florida, about $600 or so. Ride the H-D to MI and pick up the Valk. Ride the Valk to INZANE. I am south of Detroit, about 250 miles from INZANE.
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 07:09:47 PM » |
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Ride the HD to Florida, get the Valk, ride back to Michigan for Inzane  AND...take the long way round! (not crazy at all!) (plenty of non-honda bikes have attended Inzanes. Never been an issue, we're a friendly bunch) |
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 07:23:10 PM » |
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You could have your Valk shipped to my house from Florida, about $600 or so. Ride the H-D to MI and pick up the Valk. Ride the Valk to INZANE. I am south of Detroit, about 250 miles from INZANE.
I appreciate the offer. I'd still have to fly to Florida to get the bike shipped. Plus get the Balk back down there. It's not just a lot of money, but a time issue. I'm still a working man!  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 07:26:01 PM » |
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Dont even bring a bike and you will be welcome,I never met a nicer bunch of people to introduce my Harley lovin wife to!  One day I will have to take a cab and rent a hover-round scooter to visit inzane. Only down side is that you dont get to show off your Valk! |
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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2011, 07:30:14 PM » |
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Ride the HD to Florida, get the Valk, ride back to Michigan for Inzane AND...take the long way round! (not crazy at all!) (plenty of non-honda bikes have attended Inzanes. Never been an issue, we're a friendly bunch) I love that suggestion Daniel. I could even stop to see you in Texas on my way going coast-to-coast-to-coast-coast (not kidding - that's my "dream ride", but sadly don't have the time yet). I do believe that the VRCC members are a friendly enough bunch to not look down their nose at me on my H-D, so that is probably the better solution, at least for this Inzane. Can you bring guests to Inzane? |
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 07:30:38 PM » |
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 It really don't matter what you ride...you are lucky to have a good variety of bikes...ride what you want if you come to Michigan for InZane you will be welcomed no matter what...
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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2011, 07:32:30 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2011, 07:32:54 PM » |
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Have others ridden none Honda bikes, especially H-D to Inzanes in the past? How was that received?
It depends. Most Valkyrie riders won't care what you ride. You may get an occasional remark depending a lot on how you choose to present yourself. If you've got good skin and are there to have a good time you'll have a good time. If you show up with a chip on your shoulder, things will go downhill from there.
I met a friend at InZane X who rode his H-D to the gathering. Commented that he'd not actually ridden a Valkyrie. I gave him the keys to my Interstate and my wife's Standard. He went for two rides while we worked.
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« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2011, 07:38:48 PM » |
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If ya come thru Indiana you can ride up with me , I don't care what you ride |
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« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2011, 07:38:58 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2011, 08:23:18 PM » |
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Haven't been to VRCC or VOAi event that there wasn't some HD's, or Yamaha's or several other brands, Have had a great at every one. Come and ride and enjoy.
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« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2011, 08:33:27 PM » |
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Ride what you can. Just come on and get acquainted.
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« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2011, 08:43:29 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2011, 08:45:51 PM » |
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I thank you guys for all the replys. Some may be tongue in cheek, but I get the feeling that attending is more inportant than what I ride. I really did not expect different than that. In the around 6 months I've been coming to this board, I have the feeling (and have said so) that this is a fine group of people. So, I may come riding either one of the below two.   Either way, I'll enjoy the ride and the people I will meet. |
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« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2011, 10:10:56 PM » |
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I thank you guys for all the replys. Some may be tongue in cheek, but I get the feeling that attending is more inportant than what I ride. I really did not expect different than that. In the around 6 months I've been coming to this board, I have the feeling (and have said so) that this is a fine group of people. So, I may come riding either one of the below two. Either way, I'll enjoy the ride and the people I will meet. From aa distance you could be mistaken for one of our Wisconsin members, called Black Dog. Very close resemblance. I doubt I'll be there this year due to my leash, but ride what ya want, no one cares, it is all cause you do at least RIDE. |
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« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2011, 03:00:29 AM » |
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:cooldude just ride what you have show up in with a smile thats all ..:
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« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2011, 03:59:53 AM » |
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Here is my problem: I ride and garage my Valk in Florida, where I live winters. In the summer I live in CT where I ride and garage my H-D and a classic BMW.
I've got ( 4 ) maybe ( 5 ) Valkyrie's riding up with me if a friend from South Carolina joins us and hookin' up with a couple more on the way.We'll be riding from The Great State Of Tennessee pretty sure that would be your route from Florida to come through GOD'S Country on the way. Just know you are welcome to join us if you want to hook-up in route .......You Can't Hide Money |
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« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2011, 04:12:10 AM » |
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We in MI. welcome you no matter what you ride! Sharing in the passion to get wind in your face with VRCC friends is what it's all about. Come join us..... you won't be disappointed. |
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« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2011, 04:15:23 AM » |
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Come on down, er up, whichever... we don't care what you ride. Besides, you chose one of those Hardleys that sort of looks like a Valk coming at ya with those 2 headlights. My best bud here in Pearland rides an '03 Electra Glide Classic. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2011, 04:53:56 AM » |
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Dont forget to start posting on the New England board when you plan to be riding out and you should be able to get some nice folks to ride with. There may be a rocket, an ultra or dyno/ a connie and some sidecar rigs that decide to come with you besides Valks
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« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2011, 05:48:14 AM » |
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Here is my problem: I ride and garage my Valk in Florida, where I live winters. In the summer I live in CT where I ride and garage my H-D and a classic BMW. I`m not sure but, I think I hate you.  We all should have such a problem. Enjoy the "ride" |
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« Reply #24 on: January 20, 2011, 05:51:26 AM » |
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Ride the Harley. I have both as do many who post on here, I have rode my harley to several Valk events and feel comfortable in the group. I've gotton a few little "rubs" about the harley, but all in good fun. Every event I've ridden to there has been more than just me on a valk. Here is a picture of the last CBR event in 2009. you can see 2 harleys in a sea of valks, there were more than that there.  |
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« Reply #25 on: January 20, 2011, 06:03:10 AM » |
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You meet the nicest people on a... Harley at VRCC events... It won't be any kind of issue or dilemma... -Mike Thanks Mike...that bike sure needs cleaning in that picture that must have been on the wiskey ride. |
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« Reply #26 on: January 20, 2011, 06:14:27 AM » |
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Valkahuna, Even though RJ says ya look a bit like me  , don't hold it against him... Remember, he's an ol' fart  Like many others have said, come join the fun. Just be part of the party, and get a bumper sticker for the HD that says 'My other bike is a Valkyrie' Black Dog |
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Go to Inzane and ride what you want. Just get a bumper sticker that says
MY REAL BIKE IS A VALKYRIE
Just kidding, it's worth the trip on any bike.
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« Reply #29 on: January 20, 2011, 10:06:23 AM » |
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Last couple of INZANES I attended I rode Kaws, a ZX14 and a Concours 14. Bring what you want, it doesnt matter. Its the people and the event that counts. You may catch some good natured ribbing, but it will all be in fun. Lots of us own other bikes, and some dont ride anymore. I may try to make it this year, but dont have a clue what I will ride. Mebby a Can AM if my intrest goes that way, but mebby I will bring one of the Valks if the raw excitement of the Kaws doesnt get to me again.
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« Reply #30 on: January 20, 2011, 12:47:24 PM » |
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My son Andy has ridden his Ducati to several VRCC events and never received anything but positive comments about his bike. And, ridin' an HD will make it easier to find your bike in the parking lot!
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« Reply #31 on: January 20, 2011, 01:06:27 PM » |
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My son Andy has ridden his Ducati to several VRCC events and never received anything but positive comments about his bike. And, ridin' an HD will make it easier to find your bike in the parking lot! Just so Valkahuna isn't misled, he needs to know I'll probably make negative comments about his Harley. When this conversation started I didn't realize he was talking about a Purple Harley.
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Ride the Harley. I have both as do many who post on here, I have rode my harley to several Valk events and feel comfortable in the group. I've gotton a few little "rubs" about the harley, but all in good fun. Every event I've ridden to there has been more than just me on a valk. Here is a picture of the last CBR event in 2009. you can see 2 harleys in a sea of valks, there were more than that there. I was there on my Harley too...... but they made me park WAY in the back...... :coolsmiley:LOL |
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« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2011, 05:08:27 PM » |
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Um, if you're in Florida now, why don't you ride it to CT when you go back?
Then you'll have it there for the summer.
Then ride it back to Florida next time you go back there.
Barring that, you'll be welcome whatever you ride.
Carl, I'm pretty sure that's blue, not purple!
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Carl, I'm pretty sure that's blue, not purple! Sure, Connie. What color is the black one?
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I agree with the others, ride what you want. But the real solution is so simple. It's about 6 months until Inzane so there is plenty of time to buy a Valk for your place up north. There are several for sale at this time. And you still have that rare asset, a JOB. My vote: blue. |
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My vote: blue. Yeah, my spousal unit pointed out the picture shows differing colors on her computer screen and mine.
That is a bummer. I obviously can't make any catty remarks about blue bikes.
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« Reply #38 on: January 20, 2011, 06:46:55 PM » |
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Here is my problem: I ride and garage my Valk in Florida, where I live winters. In the summer I live in CT where I ride and garage my H-D and a classic BMW. I`m not sure but, I think I hate you. We all should have such a problem. Enjoy the "ride" Don't hate me yet! Wait until you've met me. Besides, I might be a nice guy.  |
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« Reply #39 on: January 20, 2011, 06:56:39 PM » |
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All right Willow! Now you've crossed a line. You can poke fun at my Harley, but jeez man, it's Cobalt Blue, not Purple. What kind of guy do you think I am anyway?  Seriously, thanks to everyone that posted. I am going to be as comfortable there with my Harley as I am riding with my HD buds while I am on the Valk. I just wanted to make sure that it was not a closed event. So it was a serious post on my part. Now there is a difference for you. If you rode a Valk to a H-D National rallye I'm not sure they would let you in. Seriously! As a guest, maybe. My son Andy has ridden his Ducati to several VRCC events and never received anything but positive comments about his bike. And, ridin' an HD will make it easier to find your bike in the parking lot! Just so Valkahuna isn't misled, he needs to know I'll probably make negative comments about his Harley. When this conversation started I didn't realize he was talking about a Purple Harley.
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