Another reason to hate this club...

[Black Dog]

Some of you may have read my post, on the Tech Board, about what turned out to be a bad ICM (http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,28413.0.html)... 

It kept my lady off the road, for a few weeks, until I was able to isolate the issue.

The reason for this post, is to thank those that replied to my original, and offered their combined wisdom and thoughts, and to single out a couple of VRCC members that went above and beyond, to help a brother out 

First, is John (Goose)...  My buddy Daryl, from XF6 Customs, was the first person I called looking for a spare ICM, to try on my sick bike.  Daryl is in the midst of moving his business to Alabama, and didn't have direct access to his spare parts.  He pointed me at John...  After a brief conversation, he dropped what he was doing, and overnighted the ICM to me, with the understanding that if it fixed my problem, I could keep using it until I had the chance to find one to buy for myself...  Never asked for money up front, and was more than happy to learn that his 'loaner' ICM, fixed my problem.  At the urging of John, Daryl, and many others on the boards, I decided that if I needed a new ICM, I might as well find me an Interstate ICM, for the lil' added 'punch' it gives a Standard Valk...

None (used) to be had...  PinWall had a few regular ICM's, but it wasn't lookin' good for finding an I/S ICM for anything less than $305 new...

On a whim, I shot an email to Big Mike Terry, of another club sponsor, 'Valkyrie Bling & More'. 

Mike didn't have an I/S ICM at his finger tips, but let me use a standard ICM, while he negotiated the purchase of a wrecked Interstate, with the promise of him sending me the I/S ICM, as soon as he had it. 

The deal is done (I now have an I/S ICM, for less than half the cost of new)...  My '97 Standard now has the 'heart' of an Interstate, and lemme just say WOWZA  ...  Quite a kick in the pants, from the start to the way it pulls on a 'roll on'...  I'm happy my lady is feeling much better now 

A big thanks to 'Goose', 'Big Mike', and everyone else that helped me fix my sick Phat Gurl! 

Doncha just hate a club like this that charges such crazy dues, and has so many self centered members?  Can't wait for InZane, so I can meet even more crazies that share the love for the best MC on the planet 

Black Dog

[czuch]

How could you not? I mean really,
Prayer calls, and then read how many answers there are.
Tech advise and comeradeire and givin each other a hard time.
When Winemkr was here we had a real good time. Never met him before and were instant friends.
I gotta go to a function thats closer and meet more members.

[old2soon]

Dues cost to durn much. No one talks to anybody else.   Ain't nuthin but hate and discontent 24/7. Why oh why duz we stand fer such abuse. I want this much abuse i can always call the first ex. Yup-such hateful people hang out here. This is truly not only a fun board but helpful beyond belief. Any question i've posed here has always-without fail-been answered. Well worth 8 or 10 times the price of admission. Glad ta got yer fat lady where she be more than a dust collecter. RIDE SAFE.

[Momz]

You get what you pay for!

That being said,....you can't buy friendship!

[YoungPUP]

+10,000  I've said this on 2 of my posts, one for a backrest, and for quieting up my cobra exhaust. Its amazing that a motorcycle can bring SO many different individuals together, ( most of which will never meet each other) that are willing to help out what is usually a complete stranger with nothing more than a motorcycle in common.   

[RoadKill]

That is EXACTLY why I refuse to post or comment here     

 

[Jack B]

Steve
I missed your post about your bike being sick. I could have helped you out I have a space ICM you could have used. I upgraded my Tourer a few years ago with a I/S ICM.
Now you need the I/S spring in your carbs and then you will fly.
Jack

[old2soon]

Road kill-simple question to which i already know the answer as of this posting 1373 posts? really? RIDE SAFE.

[YoungPUP]

Not trying to jack this post, but whats so special about the i/s icm and carb springs??

[Willow]

Not trying to jack this post, but whats so special about the i/s icm and carb springs??

The Interstate ICM has a different (more aggressive) power curve, especially at the low end, to compensate for the additional weight of the bike.  The Interstate springs are meant to provide a quicker throttle response.

[RoadKill]

Not trying to jack this post, but whats so special about the i/s icm and carb springs??

The Interstate ICM has a different (more aggressive) power curve, especially at the low end, to compensate for the additional weight of the bike.  The Interstate springs are meant to provide a quicker throttle response.

By 'power curve', I would assume that to mean ignition timing advances at a different rate. My thoughts would be that timing would advance quicker and have less total degrees on top end. has any one checked this ?

[Willow]

By 'power curve', I would assume that to mean ignition timing advances at a different rate. My thoughts would be that timing would advance quicker and have less total degrees on top end. has any one checked this ?

That's my understanding except that I believe they match pretty closely at the top end.

[Black Dog]

From Willow's post...

The Interstate ICM has a different (more aggressive) power curve, especially at the low end, to compensate for the additional weight of the bike Black Dog. 

Black Dog

[old2soon]

From Willow's post...

The Interstate ICM has a different (more aggressive) power curve, especially at the low end, to compensate for the additional weight of the bike Black Dog. 

Black Dog

   Not just Black Dog. Probably-most likely(and yes i found my flame suit )a lot of us. I'm 6 feet 2 inches tall. With my weight i need to be about 8 or 9 inches taller. Yup-like THATS gonna happen any time soon.  RIDE SAFE.

[czuch]

Youse guys are da best.
I dont get abuse at home, finally got the right wife or somethin.
Thats why I come here.
 She dosent get the proper amount-o-abuse either, come to think about it.
Thats why she watches that housewives detrious.
 Thats why theres a garage/man cave.

[BIG--T]

Ditto Blackdog! I've been lucky mechanically so far but have learned a lot from here and still learning. These are the nicest people  and the best forum  I've been on bar none!

Here's a plug for Big Mike Terry @ Valkyrie Bling and More. I had a practically new Mustang seat I traded even for something he had I wanted- so no money exchanged. I received my stuff and was exactly as Mike described and was real busy at the time and got sidetracked so it was a few weeks before I sent him the seats. Did he call about the seats? I know I would have, but no he didn't. He trusted me by sending out the stuff not waiting on my seats. I don't guess I had to send the seats but I'm honest and try to treat people like I'd like to be treated.

Anyway just my $.02!