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I just picked up my dream bike of 10 years yesterday. '99 Valkyrie, cream/gold. 13K miles. I am a very happy man.  Looking forward to getting to know her a little better.  |
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fordmano
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« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2011, 02:00:49 PM » |
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Westernbiker
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2011, 02:33:01 PM » |
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Welcome to the MADNESS!!!!!
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2011, 03:00:01 PM » |
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Welcome! Here's a little hint...Valkyries run better when they have tons of chrome...and get more mpg....and handle better.....and last longer...etc.  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2011, 03:07:45 PM » |
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lilzaphod
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2011, 03:08:19 PM » |
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Welcome! Here's a little hint...Valkyries run better when they have tons of chrome...and get more mpg....and handle better.....and last longer...etc. Lol, I can't afford chrome, I have to pay for the mustang seats and backrest I bought last night. Can't have a stock seat and studded bags, can I? That's just wrong... For now, I need to strip a few parts off my 'zuki and move them over if they fit. Head/tail light modulators, zumo mount, etc. |
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X Ring
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VRCC #27389, VRCCDS #204
The Landmass Between Mobile And New Orleans
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2011, 03:10:37 PM » |
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Welcome to the madness. Let us know where you're from so you can have instant friends and wrenching buddies.
Marty
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X Ring
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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2011, 03:13:18 PM » |
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Welcome! Here's a little hint...Valkyries run better when they have tons of chrome...and get more mpg....and handle better.....and last longer...etc. Lol, I can't afford chrome, I have to pay for the mustang seats and backrest I bought last night. Can't have a stock seat and studded bags, can I? That's just wrong... For now, I need to strip a few parts off my 'zuki and move them over if they fit. Head/tail light modulators, zumo mount, etc. If your 'zuki uses a single H-4 headlight and 1157 brake light bulbs, your modulators should fit. No problem. Zumo. Depends on how it mounts. If it is just a handlebar clamp it's again a no brainer. Marty |
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2011, 03:45:13 PM » |
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You have impeccable taste in motorcycles, my friend!
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2011, 04:03:44 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2011, 04:25:34 PM » |
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Always Happy to see New Valk owners,,, Ahh heck im always happy to see any Valk Owners.. lol Where ya from??
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2011, 05:04:23 PM » |
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Welcome! |
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thedon
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« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2011, 06:39:10 PM » |
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Nice looking Valk.
Good people here, you are gona get all the info you want.
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lilzaphod
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« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2011, 06:48:27 PM » |
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Welcome to the madness. Let us know where you're from so you can have instant friends and wrenching buddies.
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« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2011, 06:55:01 PM » |
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Welcome to the VRCC. Lots of friends here. Lots of Knowledge here also.
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lilzaphod
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« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2011, 06:57:10 PM » |
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Welcome! Here's a little hint...Valkyries run better when they have tons of chrome...and get more mpg....and handle better.....and last longer...etc. Lol, I can't afford chrome, I have to pay for the mustang seats and backrest I bought last night. Can't have a stock seat and studded bags, can I? That's just wrong... For now, I need to strip a few parts off my 'zuki and move them over if they fit. Head/tail light modulators, zumo mount, etc. If your 'zuki uses a single H-4 headlight and 1157 brake light bulbs, your modulators should fit. No problem. Zumo. Depends on how it mounts. If it is just a handlebar clamp it's again a no brainer. Marty Zumo is a direct transfer, no problem. I just need to figure out where I want to run the wires. I tried to take the headlight apart tonight, got the screws at 4 and 8 out, but it would not budge. Doing something wrong, or just tight? I didn't want to force it. That, and I wanted to ride and not wrench. Haven't even looked at the taillight yet. **edit** done. 10 minute job. |
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RTaz
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« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2011, 07:14:36 PM » |
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lilzaphod
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« Reply #17 on: May 12, 2011, 07:47:17 PM » |
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And thank you all for the warm welcome. Looking forward to getting to know you all better.
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X Ring
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« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2011, 08:43:09 PM » |
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Welcome! Here's a little hint...Valkyries run better when they have tons of chrome...and get more mpg....and handle better.....and last longer...etc. Lol, I can't afford chrome, I have to pay for the mustang seats and backrest I bought last night. Can't have a stock seat and studded bags, can I? That's just wrong... For now, I need to strip a few parts off my 'zuki and move them over if they fit. Head/tail light modulators, zumo mount, etc. If your 'zuki uses a single H-4 headlight and 1157 brake light bulbs, your modulators should fit. No problem. Zumo. Depends on how it mounts. If it is just a handlebar clamp it's again a no brainer. Marty Zumo is a direct transfer, no problem. I just need to figure out where I want to run the wires. I tried to take the headlight apart tonight, got the screws at 4 and 8 out, but it would not budge. Doing something wrong, or just tight? I didn't want to force it. That, and I wanted to ride and not wrench. Haven't even looked at the taillight yet. **edit** done. 10 minute job. Headlight shell has a small lip the hooks into a slot in the inside of the rim. After removing the two screws rotate the bottom of the rim forward and up and it should unhook. Marty |
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« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2011, 11:28:17 PM » |
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Welcome from Canada, too! Beeblebrox is welcome here.
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« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2011, 11:37:36 PM » |
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Welcome aboard...good lookin bike...
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lilzaphod
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« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2011, 04:27:14 AM » |
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Welcome! Here's a little hint...Valkyries run better when they have tons of chrome...and get more mpg....and handle better.....and last longer...etc. Lol, I can't afford chrome, I have to pay for the mustang seats and backrest I bought last night. Can't have a stock seat and studded bags, can I? That's just wrong... For now, I need to strip a few parts off my 'zuki and move them over if they fit. Head/tail light modulators, zumo mount, etc. If your 'zuki uses a single H-4 headlight and 1157 brake light bulbs, your modulators should fit. No problem. Zumo. Depends on how it mounts. If it is just a handlebar clamp it's again a no brainer. Marty Zumo is a direct transfer, no problem. I just need to figure out where I want to run the wires. I tried to take the headlight apart tonight, got the screws at 4 and 8 out, but it would not budge. Doing something wrong, or just tight? I didn't want to force it. That, and I wanted to ride and not wrench. Haven't even looked at the taillight yet. **edit** done. 10 minute job. Headlight shell has a small lip the hooks into a slot in the inside of the rim. After removing the two screws rotate the bottom of the rim forward and up and it should unhook. Marty LOL! I was pulling top down and the damn things wouldn't budge. Thank you! |
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lilzaphod
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« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2011, 04:27:59 AM » |
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Welcome from Canada, too! Beeblebrox is welcome here.
Fred.
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« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2011, 06:42:04 AM » |
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Headlight shell has a small lip the hooks into a slot in the inside of the rim. After removing the two screws rotate the bottom of the rim forward and up and it should unhook. LOL! I was pulling top down and the damn things wouldn't budge.
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lilzaphod
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« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2011, 07:12:37 AM » |
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Headlight shell has a small lip the hooks into a slot in the inside of the rim. After removing the two screws rotate the bottom of the rim forward and up and it should unhook. LOL! I was pulling top down and the damn things wouldn't budge.
Welcome to the support group. Yup. I switched out the headlight with a spare Silverstar that I had, and put the old modulator in from the old bike about 15 minutes, including removing and adding the windshield on the Valk. Much brighter and I have the "wooo wooo Look at Me" light working now. Amazing at how much better fit and finish the Valk has over my C50. The headlamp just pops off once the screws are off. |
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