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Me on my new to me Valkyrie, and my younger brother on his new to him Vulcan 900 on Talimena Dr. My brother's been wanting a bike for a long time, and this trip has been a long time in the making. This was the first of many trips I hope we'll get to make together. The Valkyrie is a great bike. I miss the 'flippability' of my X, but once you get used to it the I/S handles just fine. It's too bad I had to get rid of my VTX to get this bike. When I can justify having 2 bikes I know exactly what the second bike will be  . This Valkyrie sat for a good while before I bought it so there are still some issues to work out, but they're minor, and I gotta say I love this bike so far. All the good things I've read about the Valkyrie are true.  |
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 12:52:19 AM » |
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we need pics........................
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 12:58:36 AM » |
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we need pics........................
This one and a couple others just like it are all I got. After I get 'er cleaned up after this weekend's ride I'll get some more and post 'em up. |
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 04:10:30 AM » |
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nice bikes, the vtx is a bad a$$ bike. i have never owned one but have rode my friends alot, so i understand where you are coming from. but my pic is the valk. and riding with your brother, dont get much better than that. safe winds to you both.
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2011, 05:24:32 AM » |
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Good on you both! Ride safe and enjoy your time with your brother!
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 05:43:55 AM » |
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Welcome! There's a big Valkyrie BBQ near you on the Weekend of April 1st... http://www.valkyrieriders.com/hotglue/-Mike |
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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2011, 05:49:23 AM » |
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Welcome! There's a big Valkyrie BBQ near you on the Weekend of April 1st...  -Mike Does the red x mark mark the spot Mike?   |
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2011, 05:52:18 AM » |
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Good you are enjoying your Valk. Hope you and your brother many miles together. Welcome to the club.
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2011, 06:04:35 AM » |
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Welcome! There's a big Valkyrie BBQ near you on the Weekend of April 1st... -Mike Does the red x mark mark the spot Mike?  -Mike |
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2011, 06:31:54 AM » |
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great looking bikes
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2011, 06:52:30 AM » |
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Chris, congrats on your IS. Better yet, congrats on riding with brother. You guys watch out for each other.  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2011, 09:54:02 AM » |
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I applaud your great taste in the color selection of your I/S. You will no doubt find out on your own what a fine machine you have chosen. All that being said-ride it like you stole it and enjoy the livin 4377 out of it. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2011, 09:59:16 AM » |
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Come on over to Hotglues BBQ. I am coming down from ND, MN to be there too. 100 or so Valkyries in one place, along with a wealth of info. No better way to learn about your new love!
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2011, 10:30:58 AM » |
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Me on my new to me Valkyrie, and my younger brother on his new to him Vulcan 900 on Talimena Dr. My brother's been wanting a bike for a long time, and this trip has been a long time in the making. This was the first of many trips I hope we'll get to make together. The Valkyrie is a great bike. I miss the 'flippability' of my X, but once you get used to it the I/S handles just fine. It's too bad I had to get rid of my VTX to get this bike. When I can justify having 2 bikes I know exactly what the second bike will be . This Valkyrie sat for a good while before I bought it so there are still some issues to work out, but they're minor, and I gotta say I love this bike so far. All the good things I've read about the Valkyrie are true. Congrats on the new to you ride. Great color combo choice as well. I see that you are lacking a little bit of chrome, but I trust you will take care of that in due time. I don't think you will miss your VTX too much.... I recently parted with mine and am considering getting another Valk I/S to have solely for solo riding... but I want the fairing and bags. Don't get me wrong, the VTX is a great bike.... and once you get used to the Valk you will get that "flippability" as well. That Gatherin O The Fools looks like a wonderful event.... I might have to make a trip for that one year. Enjoy it....... |
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« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2011, 07:48:59 PM » |
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Congrats on the new ride!
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« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2011, 08:01:31 PM » |
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Great photo. I its nice to see guys without gray hair on a valk lol
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« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2011, 10:24:14 PM » |
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Thanks for the well wishes, y'all. Unfortunately I'll be working next weekend, so I won't be able to make it to Hotglue. I'll make it next year, though.
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« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2011, 10:32:57 PM » |
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Me on my new to me Valkyrie, and my younger brother on his new to him Vulcan 900 on Talimena Dr. My brother's been wanting a bike for a long time, and this trip has been a long time in the making. This was the first of many trips I hope we'll get to make together. The Valkyrie is a great bike. I miss the 'flippability' of my X, but once you get used to it the I/S handles just fine. It's too bad I had to get rid of my VTX to get this bike. When I can justify having 2 bikes I know exactly what the second bike will be . This Valkyrie sat for a good while before I bought it so there are still some issues to work out, but they're minor, and I gotta say I love this bike so far. All the good things I've read about the Valkyrie are true. Congrats on the new to you ride. Great color combo choice as well. I see that you are lacking a little bit of chrome, but I trust you will take care of that in due time. I don't think you will miss your VTX too much.... I recently parted with mine and am considering getting another Valk I/S to have solely for solo riding... but I want the fairing and bags. Don't get me wrong, the VTX is a great bike.... and once you get used to the Valk you will get that "flippability" as well. That Gatherin O The Fools looks like a wonderful event.... I might have to make a trip for that one year. Enjoy it....... Gracias. I've been admiring pics of your bike on the other board for years... I've got some minor issues to work out on this bike, but once its done and I'm settled in I'll start with the mods. Got rear speakers on the way. I think I'll always miss my VTX. Some of the best times of my life were spent on that bike. It was really hard to walk away from it. I hope the new owner gets as much enjoyment out of it as I did.  |
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« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2011, 10:35:25 PM » |
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Great photo. I its nice to see guys without gray hair on a valk lol
The gray is starting to settle in, believe me...  |
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« Reply #19 on: March 26, 2011, 05:46:45 AM » |
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I think I'll always miss my VTX. Some of the best times of my life were spent on that bike. It was really hard to walk away from it. I hope the new owner gets as much enjoyment out of it as I did. You did an awesome job making the VTX yours. Can't wait to see what you do with the I/S. Marty |
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« Reply #20 on: March 26, 2011, 06:46:03 AM » |
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I never saw a VTX that cool looking before, usually they just leave me feeling meh...
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« Reply #21 on: March 26, 2011, 07:39:45 AM » |
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I think I'll always miss my VTX. Some of the best times of my life were spent on that bike. It was really hard to walk away from it. I hope the new owner gets as much enjoyment out of it as I did. You did an awesome job making the VTX yours. Can't wait to see what you do with the I/S. Marty Check out the shock in the picture....Same one as the Valkyrie ? |
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