Skinhead
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J. A. B. O. A.
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« Reply #40 on: June 28, 2011, 03:35:50 PM » |
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If I had a choice of standard or interstate, I'd definitely go state. I have both, state is much nicer on the long trips. The standard is fun around town though.
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« Reply #41 on: June 28, 2011, 03:38:52 PM » |
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If I had a choice of standard or interstate, I'd definitely go state. I have both, state is much nicer on the long trips. The standard is fun around town though.
Thanks, Skin. My thoughts, too. Which is why I'm looking at the standard. |
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"Walking the wire is life. The rest is just waiting." - Highwire walker Karl Wallenda, just days before he fell to his death
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« Reply #42 on: June 28, 2011, 06:24:25 PM » |
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That's a great looking bike but the price is ridiculous unless money is not an issue for you. I'd consider $6K but wouldn't personally go higher.
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« Reply #43 on: June 28, 2011, 08:15:41 PM » |
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It is a good looking Valk... but they have it priced for what you would expect to pay for a well cared for I/S. You should not pay that much for a standard or even a tourer. Git em dowwwwwwn!!!!
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« Reply #44 on: June 29, 2011, 04:00:53 AM » |
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Thanks for all the thoughts, advice, & even opinions!  Two of the guys in the TEXus group checked it out yesterday. Their report is at the bottom of this thread: http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,29910.msg272686.html#msg272686I'd be interested in y'all's thoughts, too. Wish we could combine these threads somehow... |
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"Walking the wire is life. The rest is just waiting." - Highwire walker Karl Wallenda, just days before he fell to his death
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« Reply #45 on: June 29, 2011, 06:28:02 AM » |
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I recently made mention of a valk at Crystal lake Honda that was similar and less money. You are not that far from them, and you could fingerprint the bike. Someone also added a ph oto to the post.
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The Anvil
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« Reply #46 on: June 29, 2011, 06:36:02 AM » |
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Well I read the other thread responses and can comfortably say that giving them anything close to their asking price would be crazy.
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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« Reply #47 on: June 29, 2011, 07:08:45 AM » |
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Well I read the other thread responses and can comfortably say that giving them anything close to their asking price would be crazy.
How do you figure, Anvil? They're asking $8200, including taxes, etc. They're including delivery from Ft. Worth to Champaign, IL. Say that's $500 +-. I googled only a couple of the extras on the bike. The bags ($500) plus the shield ($325 including mounting kit) come out to $825. Let's say the rest of the upgrades are worth, oh... $250. So now we're at a $6625 bottom line for a '99 Standard with pristine paint from a reputable dealer. I'm new here, but everything I see on eBay, CycleTrader and in the VRCC classies is in that same ballpark. Hit me back. |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Specimen #30838 DS #0233
Williamsburg, KY
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« Reply #48 on: June 29, 2011, 07:21:10 AM » |
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If that's an out the door price and includes delivery, I'd say its the for you. Go for it and don't look back. Wish you many happy miles. Dave
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« Reply #49 on: June 29, 2011, 07:28:04 AM » |
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They're asking $8200, including taxes, etc. Whose taxes ? Tx. ?? or your State.  I would ask for a price that you take care of of other expense, shipping, taxes in your State when you transfer bike into your name.  Bottom line is not always the best line. from a dealer with a stellar reputation Means nothing if you are out of State. Good luck. |
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« Reply #50 on: June 29, 2011, 10:03:37 AM » |
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from a dealer with a stellar reputation Means nothing if you are out of State. Good luck. I disagree. Rep is everything. |
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« Reply #51 on: June 29, 2011, 10:27:49 AM » |
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from a dealer with a stellar reputation Means nothing if you are out of State. Good luck. I disagree. Rep is everything. I wouldn't say it means "nothing" but since your transaction is gonna be one and done then it's a lot less of a draw. I'm not so sure how they got a "stellar reputation" by asking one helluva lot more than the bike is worth either. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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Hoser
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child of the sixties VRCC 17899
Auburn, Kansas
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« Reply #53 on: June 29, 2011, 12:50:13 PM » |
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If it is the one that rings your bell, buy it. It's your money,what you do with it is your business!  Hoser |
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« Reply #54 on: June 29, 2011, 06:44:08 PM » |
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stretch...... Before you commit to buying that Valk, you reeeeeeeally owe it to youself to check out THIS Black and Silver Tourer....... http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/mcd/2467052731.html I saw it the other day lookin' around C/L. It's more bike than the one you're lookin' at......and at a great price. I'm sure that there's someone in that area that could go and take a look see for ya. |
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« Reply #55 on: June 29, 2011, 06:47:55 PM » |
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Wow. That is awful purty.  |
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Hoser
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child of the sixties VRCC 17899
Auburn, Kansas
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« Reply #56 on: June 29, 2011, 08:26:13 PM » |
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With the exception of the pipes, that's about as bone stock as it gets. I like it. |
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I don't want a pickle, just wanna ride my motor sickle [img width=300 height=233]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/ |
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« Reply #57 on: June 29, 2011, 08:34:47 PM » |
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« Reply #58 on: June 29, 2011, 09:55:07 PM » |
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If I like to go fast , does that make me a racist ??? |
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« Reply #59 on: June 30, 2011, 03:55:05 AM » |
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Thanks for that, Kidd.
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« Reply #60 on: June 30, 2011, 04:30:40 AM » |
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Yeah, I'm kinda partial to the Black & Silver..... I thought I read on this forum they were the fastest?  |
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« Reply #61 on: June 30, 2011, 05:58:10 AM » |
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from a dealer with a stellar reputation Means nothing if you are out of State. Good luck. I disagree. Rep is everything. Not if something is not right on the Valk. when you get it "HOME" That is what I saying, hard to get long distance repairs.  |
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