Scott in Ok
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« on: August 16, 2011, 09:11:22 AM » |
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Does is bug anyone but me when someone refers to a Valkyrie as a "Valky"? For me, its like fingernails on a chalkboard....
What about refering to a Tourer as a "Tour"?
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 09:15:30 AM » |
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Leave off the "y" and I'm good.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 09:17:24 AM » |
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Neither really bothers me all that much. What bugs me is when someone (in this case a guy working the parts counter) tells mt that I'm pronouncing it wrong.
"It's pronounced volkyrie, not vAlkyrie"
I said, "Actually if you wanna get super douchey about it the v is soft, almost like a w so you're not pronouncing it right either. But I'm not a douche so I won't bring it up. So how about those brake pads???"
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 09:22:40 AM » |
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Neither really bothers me all that much. What bugs me is when someone (in this case a guy working the parts counter) tells mt that I'm pronouncing it wrong.
"It's pronounced volkyrie, not vAlkyrie"
I said, "Actually if you wanna get super douchey about it the v is soft, almost like a w so you're not pronouncing it right either. But I'm not a douche so I won't bring it up. So how about those brake pads???"
That still beats the PARTS GUY saying "Is that a Honda? A Goldwing....?" |
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2011, 09:25:39 AM » |
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What realy bugs me is folks that post for the first time here in the classifieds and don't know how to spell the name of their bike. In today's classifieds. Author Topic: For Sale 2003 Valkrye (Read 66 times) dmuns777 Member Posts: 1 For Sale 2003 Valkrye « on: Today at 05:39:10 AM » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Sale 2003 Beautiful Valkrye! Lots of Chrome!! Cobra 6into 6pipes, Black. New tires less than a 1000 miles ago. New frt and rear brakes also brake fluid and clutch fluid change. Serviced every 3k. only 23,600 miles on it. Memphis Shades windsheild, Hard saddlebags. Excellent condition! Ready to ride. asking 8295.00 or B.O Call Dave at 413-629-9184 or email me at dmuns77777@yahoo.com for pics just ask, « Last Edit: Today at 05:44:01 AM by dmuns777 » Report to moderator Logged Adrian |
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2011, 09:26:51 AM » |
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Or when someone refers to Valkyries as JAP CRAP!
I'd like to slap them into tomorrow for that.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2011, 09:42:32 AM » |
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Abbreviations for the most part (Valk, State, Etc.) don't bother me, but for some reason "Valky" does grate on me.
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2011, 09:51:23 AM » |
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my brother, and his sons (all HD riders) call it valerie. i tell em it out runs yours no matter what you call it!
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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2011, 10:01:14 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2011, 11:05:55 AM » |
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Those kinda get under my skin, but the biggest annoyance is the contrived "Now it's Valk related" meme in posts... And I know, I'm bringing a cascade of "Now it's Valk related" silliness down upon me, but just putting that out there...
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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2011, 11:09:22 AM » |
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Those kinda get under my skin, but the biggest annoyance is the contrived "Now it's Valk related" meme in posts... And I know, I'm bringing a cascade of "Now it's Valk related" silliness down upon me, but just putting that out there...
I thought maybe, just this 1 time we had a thread going with out some one having the need to explain how it was related and using that dreaded phrase. Thanks for BLOWING IT,SERK !  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2011, 11:29:54 AM » |
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Those kinda get under my skin, but the biggest annoyance is the contrived "Now it's Valk related" meme in posts... And I know, I'm bringing a cascade of "Now it's Valk related" silliness down upon me, but just putting that out there...
There is so much Non Valk stuff on the board.... It would be nice if folks would post 'Valk Related' in the message title......save me time from going through all the other crap....  Short of that.... I don't get 'stressed' but I am a carrier....  Think I'll hop on the "Valky" and take a ride...... There now it's Valk related..... see what I mean...LOL |
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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2011, 11:57:19 AM » |
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my brother, and his sons (all HD riders) call it valerie. i tell em it out runs yours no matter what you call it!
There's a fellow in a local club who always asks if I'm "still riding that Valerie". He's a good guy, and I've known him since he was a pup, so I just say, "yeah", and never mention the time he asked me to babysit his tittie dancer while he went to a club meeting with his H-D in the bed of his truck. . I don't much care what others call her, but my favorite has to be "the hot water six". |
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« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2011, 12:46:00 PM » |
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Or when someone refers to Valkyries as JAP CRAP!
I'd like to slap them into tommorow for that.
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« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2011, 01:27:06 PM » |
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People who call a Valkyrie Standard with Leather or hard bags a Tourer.
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« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2011, 01:28:02 PM » |
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Or when someone refers to Valkyries as JAP CRAP!
I'd like to slap them into tommorow for that.
This is a common sticker on BMW bikes...  Translated, it says, "Japanese scrap... No, thanks!" |
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« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2011, 01:35:13 PM » |
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Maybe there's hope. I talked to my neighbor who has a HD EVO yesterday. He referred to my bike as "foreign" and then mentioned that he didn't call it something else. He thought that it was a BMW so maybe Honda and Suzuki are still Jap Crap.
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« Reply #18 on: August 16, 2011, 01:37:07 PM » |
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Or when someone refers to Valkyries as JAP CRAP!
I'd like to slap them into tommorow for that.
This is a common sticker on BMW bikes... Translated, it says, "Japanese scrap... No, thanks!" You can lead a horse to water..and sometimes he'll just eat sauerkraut ! |
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« Reply #19 on: August 16, 2011, 02:21:29 PM » |
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Or when someone refers to Valkyries as JAP CRAP!
I'd like to slap them into tommorow for that.
This is a common sticker on BMW bikes... Translated, it says, "Japanese scrap... No, thanks!" Fixed it...  |
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« Reply #20 on: August 16, 2011, 02:31:35 PM » |
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Or when someone refers to Valkyries as JAP CRAP!
I'd like to slap them into tommorow for that.
This is a common sticker on BMW bikes... Translated, it says, "Japanese scrap... No, thanks!" Fixed it... |
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« Reply #21 on: August 16, 2011, 02:41:13 PM » |
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People who call a Valkyrie Standard with Leather or hard bags a Tourer.
What should we call a standard with bags a shield and electronic cruise control?  Not being a smart ass, I would just really like to know. I did shave the tourer emblems off the bags and the shield. |
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« Reply #22 on: August 16, 2011, 02:42:54 PM » |
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People who call a Valkyrie Standard with Leather or hard bags a Tourer.
What should we call a standard with bags a shield and electronic cruise control? Not being a smart ass, I would just really like to know. I did shave the tourer emblems off the bags and the shield. A well equiped standard. VIN will still show it as a standard regardles of what's added. Just saying it is what it is. |
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« Reply #23 on: August 16, 2011, 02:47:43 PM » |
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People who call a Valkyrie Standard with Leather or hard bags a Tourer.
What should we call a standard with bags a shield and electronic cruise control? Not being a smart ass, I would just really like to know. I did shave the tourer emblems off the bags and the shield. I would call it "F6john's Valk " This is MY Valkyrie,there are many like it but this one is MINE........ |
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« Reply #24 on: August 16, 2011, 02:52:27 PM » |
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People who call a Valkyrie Standard with Leather or hard bags a Tourer.
What should we call a standard with bags a shield and electronic cruise control? Not being a smart ass, I would just really like to know. I did shave the tourer emblems off the bags and the shield. I'd call it a pretty nice looking Valkyrie, if it looked like the one in this picture. |
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« Reply #25 on: August 16, 2011, 02:56:16 PM » |
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« Reply #26 on: August 16, 2011, 02:59:59 PM » |
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« Reply #27 on: August 16, 2011, 03:43:30 PM » |
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Never heard it called a Valky. Now I pronounce it with a 'U' instead of a 'Al' sound. Vulkyrie. Then again I say wash with a 'R' in it. |
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« Reply #28 on: August 16, 2011, 03:47:13 PM » |
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Never heard it called a Valky. Now I pronounce it with a 'U' instead of a 'Al' sound. Vulkyrie. Then again I say wash with a 'R' in it. So that's where all our dropped R's go to die! |
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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.
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« Reply #29 on: August 16, 2011, 04:19:34 PM » |
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On the back of my vest is a picture of Santa on his Valkyrie. Over the picture is "Valky Klaus".Sorry I like it.
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« Reply #30 on: August 16, 2011, 04:22:14 PM » |
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Never heard it called a Valky. Now I pronounce it with a 'U' instead of a 'Al' sound. Vulkyrie. Then again I say wash with a 'R' in it. So that's where all our dropped R's go to die! Pirates use alot of 'R's to. |
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« Reply #31 on: August 16, 2011, 05:05:24 PM » |
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I never heard of either of those names, until today.....most people ask what is that and I'll say a Valkyrie and they say what?....and again Valkyrie and the next question is "who makes it?" answer Honda...usually end of conversation...  ...I do get alot of "nice bike" and "boy that looks fast" and of course "is that a V6?" It doesn't matter through, I ride it because I like it... |
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« Reply #32 on: August 16, 2011, 05:55:50 PM » |
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I could care less what they call it as long as they don't call too late to eat.
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« Reply #33 on: August 16, 2011, 06:01:49 PM » |
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People who call a Valkyrie Standard with Leather or hard bags a Tourer.
What should we call a standard with bags a shield and electronic cruise control? Not being a smart ass, I would just really like to know. I did shave the tourer emblems off the bags and the shield. I'd call it a damn nice Touring Standard.   |
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« Reply #34 on: August 16, 2011, 06:03:15 PM » |
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GREAT THREAD SCOTT !!! T.P. |
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« Reply #35 on: August 16, 2011, 07:43:55 PM » |
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Belonged to a nbr of BMW clubs over the years, first time I've seen this.
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« Reply #37 on: August 16, 2011, 07:58:40 PM » |
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What does the term "Bagger" mean to you guys? I always think of a Harley with a shield and bags. I have refered to my bike in casual conversation as a bagger thinking that people would understand the concept and understand that it's not a "dresser" (Interstate). I suppose bagger could be too generic as it does not detail hardbags vs soft or windshield vs fairing. Is bagger and dresser reserved for just the HD crowd?
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« Reply #38 on: August 16, 2011, 09:07:13 PM » |
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What does the term "Bagger" mean to you guys? I always think of a Harley with a shield and bags. I have refered to my bike in casual conversation as a bagger thinking that people would understand the concept and understand that it's not a "dresser" (Interstate). I suppose bagger could be too generic as it does not detail hardbags vs soft or windshield vs fairing. Is bagger and dresser reserved for just the HD crowd?
I refer to my Standard as a "bagger" because the turn signals are part of the bags. In theory, at least, the bike is not road ready without the saddlebags. When the leather bags were on it, the turn signals were mounted on the luggage rack bracket. I use the term, "dresser", pretty loosely, but usually referring to Interstate/Venture/Ultra Glide type bikes. |
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« Reply #39 on: August 17, 2011, 04:39:14 AM » |
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I use the term bagger but refer to the bikes with hard bags set up for touring such as our Tourer, I/S, Ultras, etc. But I dont call a wing a bagger.  |
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