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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 07:30:17 PM » |
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That is awesome. Great job to everyone involved* who got a bike back on the road where it should be. *This of course excludes the guy who added a Harbor Freight trailer to a Valkyrie to begin with. He should be flogged. Oh, and nice color scheme.  |
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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 #2 on: August 29, 2011, 07:37:14 PM » |
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nice job doogie....please get you some riding boots though, ground off ankle bones aren't pretty, and get the ladies a helmet... +1 on your full face though!!
Ken
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 07:38:08 PM » |
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Doogie!!!!! that's SWEET!!!!! lots of work and sweat..... looks GREAT!!!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and thank yer Dad!!!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2011, 07:48:36 PM » |
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That one pic almost had me thinking "a wheelchair accessible Valkyrie" was in the making there.  Glad ya got back on the road in good looking shape..... Enjoy. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2011, 08:06:08 PM » |
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What a great story! And I'm sure you learned an awful lot about bikes, puting that one together.
When I was 15, I had a 100cc trail bike and thought I was "bad." I can't imagine if I had owned a Valkyrie.
You always need to respect your bike, for the powerful machine it is, especially after you've been riding it a while and start feeling like an expert. I remember very well the "hot rod" feelings I had.....well, you know where I'm going with that. Just please be careful.
You really have a beautiful motorcycle. It's something to be proud of.
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2011, 08:12:57 PM » |
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Wow! Valkyrie resurrected! Congratulations and what a great story.  When I was 15 I had a '72 Yamaha LT2 100. Loved that bike and rode the wheels off of it. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2011, 08:17:23 PM » |
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Hey BROTHER! Great to see you on two wheels!!!!! HOWDY! |
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2011, 01:26:31 AM » |
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Congrats Doogie the bike looks great! Look forward to sharing some wind with you in the future!
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2011, 03:57:46 AM » |
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Good for you Doogie... Great looking fix. Be careful and keep her upright. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2011, 04:15:20 AM » |
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You are a lucky young man....Chick's dig the Valkyrie  Keep the shiney side up |
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« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2011, 04:18:53 AM » |
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I think a wheel chair accessible Valk would be great, but the top "before" pictures do not look like it was ever going to carry a wheel chair. The Seeker shows a nice simple set up. It looks nothing like the trailer body trike. Oh well. It has all been set right and rebuilt. Nice job. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2011, 04:41:27 AM » |
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WOW! What a great job. Looking mighty fine there! |
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« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2011, 05:01:22 AM » |
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*This of course excludes the guy who added a Harbor Freight trailer to a Valkyrie to begin with. He should be flogged.
Why should someone who attempted to take a wrecked Valkyrie, and make it work for a wheelchair bound rider, be "flogged"? I commend him for the attempt, although it failed. I guess I will be "flogged" now? MP |
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« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2011, 05:12:06 AM » |
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Nice work Damon!!! congratulations Chase!!!
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« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2011, 06:07:40 AM » |
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And another welcome to the youngest in the valkyrie owner ranks.  At 15 i was working on my first cage-a very rusty 1954 ford 2 door.  Looks like the two into one worked out rather nicely. Young man-you got your self a nice looking scoot.  Take care of your ride and yourself. And most important-ALWAYS RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2011, 06:18:42 AM » |
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Wow Doogie, you are well on your way to great things!! Working on projects like that will catapult you into even bigger things. When I was 15 I only got to occasionally ride a borrowed 100cc or 125 cc dirt bike or my uncle's "big" street bike - a Honda CB 160....
You jumped right into the deep end right away with the best and one of the biggest!
Enjoy... ride safe
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« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2011, 06:44:17 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: August 30, 2011, 06:53:31 AM » |
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Doogie,
Remember there are Angels on Earth! Two angels gave you the parts and your Dad made it happen.
Be careful, take an MSF rider course, ride with experienced riders (like Dad) and plan trips with your Dad and other VRCC members. Your life has/will change because of this and use this experience to help others.
Good luck and ride safe
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« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2011, 07:10:09 AM » |
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A great story a one of the best threads in a really long time! |
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« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2011, 07:30:33 AM » |
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Great job, congrats to all involved. Just wondering though....the gal in black holding her head! Is that mom wondering "what have we wrought" giving him this big powerful machine??  |
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« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2011, 08:25:57 AM » |
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Doogie, I'm sure that your parents know you well enough to "cut you a little slack". Thanks to my dad, at 15 I built my own ski boat that we used for years. Some guys are ready for a lot of responsibility at your age and evidently you are. Just remember how much power that bike has and how much it weighs. You did a great job in putting it all together. It looks fantastic! Welcome to the club...Jim |
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« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2011, 08:31:35 AM » |
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Just wondering though....the gal in black holding her head! Is that mom wondering "what have we wrought" giving him this big powerful machine?? That is his sister, Madison aka lil_bit. -Scott |
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« Reply #25 on: August 30, 2011, 08:45:54 AM » |
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When I was 15 I only got to occasionally ride a borrowed 100cc or 125 cc dirt bike or my uncle's "big" street bike - a Honda CB 160....
You jumped right into the deep end right away with the best and one of the biggest! Actually, Doogie has been riding (and racing) dirt bikes for several years. A 700 pound Valkyrie is, however, a rather big step into the world of cruisers and tourers. |
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« Reply #26 on: August 30, 2011, 09:00:57 AM » |
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I suppose we now know who will win the youngest rider award for riding to Eureka Springs Arkansas next summer assuming you are old enough to drive in Arkansas. Very sweet work. Your dad is a good man, listen to his words of wisdom about handling the Valkyrie. |
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« Reply #27 on: August 30, 2011, 09:07:46 AM » |
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Very impressive! It always lightens my heart to see what some would consider junk or trash turned into something wonderful and functional, good on ya'!
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« Reply #28 on: August 30, 2011, 09:21:35 AM » |
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Beautiful! I've said it before and say it again. VRCC should awarded diplomas or a statuette to those who give a doomed Valkyrie a new life. Good job! Send me a PM with your address. I have something for you |
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« Reply #29 on: August 30, 2011, 09:48:56 AM » |
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It looks like it fits you perfectly. Here's a video of the first time Chase started her up (that he might kill me for posting). http://www.valkyrieriders.com/Connie/doogie.mov |
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« Reply #31 on: August 30, 2011, 10:41:40 AM » |
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now thats a gooey mess!
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« Reply #32 on: August 30, 2011, 11:12:34 AM » |
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Hey Doogie - Happy Trails with your new scoot - Treat her nice .... pretend like you're sitting on a Brahma bull !! You are a lucky dude |
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« Reply #33 on: August 30, 2011, 01:35:50 PM » |
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Way to go Doogie When I turned 15 I bought a honda cb450, and at the time it was the biggest bike at school. You will be "The Dude" at high school on that bike, and as Joe said chicks did Valkyries |
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« Reply #34 on: August 30, 2011, 01:44:37 PM » |
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Way to go Doogie! Like others have said, thank your Dad and the others...but, I'm sure you have already. Looking forward to seeing you on the bike!! Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #35 on: August 30, 2011, 04:29:56 PM » |
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Your are a very blessed young man to have such a great dad and friends to make this come true. Looks and sounds great. Congrats and ride safe.
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« Reply #37 on: August 31, 2011, 12:58:11 AM » |
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« Reply #38 on: August 31, 2011, 07:31:13 PM » |
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Chase, what a great dad you have, but you already knew that. A BIG Hi to Madison for me. Victor and Elsie P.S. That Connie (f6gal is not so bad herself). |
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« Reply #39 on: September 01, 2011, 05:40:28 AM » |
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super project from all involved. I remember my first 2 wheeler, 1958 Lambretta TV175.
Did Oss let it slip above or did I miss an Inzane posting?
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