I really don't understand the velocity stack thing...

[Alien]

I understand the concept behind velocity stacks in general, but here's my problem with them on a Valkyrie: They don't do anything.  I can't see spending money, waiting for shipping, raising my tank and then getting no benefit whatsoever.  To each his or her own, but to me it makes about as much sense as superglueing one of these to the hood of my wife's Explorer.

[Flat6Valk]

There isnt anything to understand.  For many owners they like the look.  Its just that simple.  the stacks have been a very popular add on.  They work in the "looks" catagory just like paint, chrome pieces, etc.

[..]

For fun

For looks

To confuse others

To put LED's in

 

[Hef]

Kind of like a woman's boob job. It ain't real but it looks like it is and it can fool some people into thinking you have something you don't.
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[The Anvil]

Yeah I didn't get it either for the longest time. Now I think they're cool in an ironic sort of way.

[John Schmidt]

Yeah I didn't get it either for the longest time. Now I think they're cool in an ironic sort of way.

Anvil, which ones....the Velocity Stacks or the boobs? In either case it's form over function. 

[dreamaker]

I understand the concept behind velocity stacks in general, but here's my problem with them on a Valkyrie: They don't do anything.  I can't see spending money, waiting for shipping, raising my tank and then getting no benefit whatsoever.  To each his or her own, but to me it makes about as much sense as superglueing one of these to the hood of my wife's Explorer.

People like driving bikes that look like a two wheel circus.

[Alien]

Hmm... maybe I'll get rich selling fake kickstart levers too!  How about a sprocket that fits over the final drive so we can install non-functioning drive chains!!  Maybe a cover that goes between the triple trees with a couple of chrome springs on it...faux springer!!!  Then maybe a sidecar with no wheels, a propeller, some pontoons, a dragster parachute......

[Jack]

Hmm... maybe I'll get rich selling fake kickstart levers too!  How about a sprocket that fits over the final drive so we can install non-functioning drive chains!!  Maybe a cover that goes between the triple trees with a couple of chrome springs on it...faux springer!!!  Then maybe a sidecar with no wheels, a propeller, some pontoons, a dragster parachute......

Put me down for a kickstart lever! 

[The Anvil]

Yeah I didn't get it either for the longest time. Now I think they're cool in an ironic sort of way.

Anvil, which ones....the Velocity Stacks or the boobs? In either case it's form over function. 

The stacks. Fake bewbs have a real, genuine performance enhancing function.  

[alph]

Kind of like a woman's boob job. It ain't real but it looks like it is and it can fool some people into thinking you have something you don't.
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see, there's a reason i keep coming back to this place!!  that there is just plain funny    others might get offended by all the political and religious crap, but then there's the fake boobie article that always seems to put things into perspective.

[The Anvil]

Hmm... maybe I'll get rich selling fake kickstart levers too!  How about a sprocket that fits over the final drive so we can install non-functioning drive chains!!  Maybe a cover that goes between the triple trees with a couple of chrome springs on it...faux springer!!!  Then maybe a sidecar with no wheels, a propeller, some pontoons, a dragster parachute......

Put me down for a kickstart lever! 

Turkey feathers on the tips of truck stacks to make them look like afterburners.

[Karen]

I used to have a plastic chrome propeller in the trailer hitch on my trike, and was absolutely unable to keep a straight face when asked if I took it in the water. one of the askers was a friend...

[WamegoRob]

People like driving bikes that look like a two wheel circus.

Can't beat the dual-scoop... it sucks twice as hard.

[musclehead]

Yeah I didn't get it either for the longest time. Now I think they're cool in an ironic sort of way.

Anvil, which ones....the Velocity Stacks or the boobs? In either case it's form over function. 

yes please be perfectly clear 

[Willow]

I have paint and chrome on my bike that serves no purpose but that I like the appearance.  Well, that first single color coat does serve a practical purpose.  I've hiway pegs I almost never use. If you look closely, you'd probably see several items on my ride that are there only to contribute to a particular look.  I don't have velocity stacks on my carbs, but that's likely because I'm not particularly enthralled by the hotrod look.  I have one friend who has a bicycle horn on his handlebars and I think it's really cool.

There may have been or may come a time when I might look past what I've done for the sake of appearance and express how silly someone else's efforts are, but then after I'd thought about it for just a moment I'd feel pretty silly myself.    

[musclehead]

Yeah I didn't get it either for the longest time. Now I think they're cool in an ironic sort of way.

Anvil, which ones....the Velocity Stacks or the boobs? In either case it's form over function. 

The stacks. Fake bewbs have a real, genuine performance enhancing function.  

which  performance enhanci......  ohhhh never mind 

[The Anvil]

Yeah I didn't get it either for the longest time. Now I think they're cool in an ironic sort of way.

Anvil, which ones....the Velocity Stacks or the boobs? In either case it's form over function. 

The stacks. Fake bewbs have a real, genuine performance enhancing function.  

which  performance enhanci......  ohhhh never mind 

Fake bewbs give me a velocity stack. That's all I'm saying.

[hubcapsc]

maybe I'll get rich selling fake kickstart levers too!  



http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/catalog_item_detail.asp?catalog=7085&levelcode=38074&product=1072861&cattype=&ProductCategoryCode=

That's a crowded market 

-Mike

[9Ball]

I've heard the stacks referred to as "rain gauges."  They might serve a purpose after all...

[Slick]

maybe I'll get rich selling fake kickstart levers too!  



http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/catalog_item_detail.asp?catalog=7085&levelcode=38074&product=1072861&cattype=&ProductCategoryCode=

That's a crowded market 

-Mike

You've got to be kidding- wow just wow-

[Titan]

I've heard the stacks referred to as "rain gauges."  They might serve a purpose after all...

And "ashtrays"!

A member here once told me that I was stupid for having those ashtrays on my mike.

[sugerbear]

actually, they do serve a function. they improve milage

when your sitting at a stop sign, parked in front of the local hangout, etc

some guy wants to race, looks, sees the stacks, and says nooooo, you've hotrodded that

bike. i'm not trying you.

there you've saved gas.  simple. right? 

[Momz]

I have three Valks, one I/S (SuperValk) and it's a chrome whore.

I also have a 98 Std. (Rat Rod) that is stripped of a ton of extras (even removed chrome and had those parts powder coated) but it does have aux. floorboards, headlight Tri-bar and an aluminum grille.

I'm currently building a 97 bobber that has no chrome whatsoever and no accessories either.

These bikes are what you make them.
If you like the looks of VSs, then go for it.
But I'm more of a "function over form" type.

[czuch]

I dig the faux blower intake on the timing belt cover.
Heck, I'd even do that and go back to dino oil for the whine.

[Hoser]

maybe I'll get rich selling fake kickstart levers too!  



http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/catalog_item_detail.asp?catalog=7085&levelcode=38074&product=1072861&cattype=&ProductCategoryCode=

That's a crowded market 

-Mike

If that was cheeper, I' just have to have one!      Hoser

[Kymbo]

I understand the concept behind velocity stacks in general, but here's my problem with them on a Valkyrie: They don't do anything.  I can't see spending money, waiting for shipping, raising my tank and then getting no benefit whatsoever.  To each his or her own, but to me it makes about as much sense as superglueing one of these to the hood of my wife's Explorer.

Its kind of like putting a coffin tank on a chopper .Serves no purpose other than it looks good 

[fudgie]

Stacks are cool, fake boobs are not. 

[wiggydotcom]

Just for pure non functional asthestics, Velocity stacks are the best bling that can be added to a bike and draws the most comments from the "uniformed" crowd. I'm not alone in that opinion just by what gets commented on.

[wdvalk]

I look at my stacks as a harley rider IQ test

[BigAl]

If it's mechanical, usually a Harley Rider has already got that figured out.

[The Anvil]

If it's mechanical, usually a Harley Rider has already got that figured out.

Well played, sir.  *



*There, I put the comma in this time. Are you punctuation Nazis happy now?

[Tundra]

I like to wax my stacks

[thumper]

I understand the concept behind velocity stacks in general, but here's my problem with them on a Valkyrie: They don't do anything.  I can't see spending money, waiting for shipping, raising my tank and then getting no benefit whatsoever.  To each his or her own, but to me it makes about as much sense as superglueing one of these to the hood of my wife's Explorer.

Funny....I thought I was the only one.

I think they look great but I just can't put a performance part on my bike that is just for show.

I love late 60's and early 70's Detroit muscle cars especially ones with the big functional hood scoops like the Hemi Cuda. 

Couldn't stand it when the scoop  wasn't functional.

[hotglue #43]

 I have one friend who has a bicycle horn on his handlebars and I think it's really cool.

Yeah.... but it is a functional 132 db bicycle horn...LOL

[Willow]

*There, I put the comma in this time. Are you punctuation Nazis happy now?

 

Yeah.... but it is a functional 132 db bicycle horn...LOL

  Indeed!

[Duffy]

I like 'em.  They go with the fake (sorry) flames on my tank! 

[F6CTrider]

Stacks are cool, fake boobs are not. 

I am still undecided on this.  Far more investigation is needed.  I am working on a larger sample set right now and a more "hands on" approach. 
I will let everyone know the final determination.  Study is budgeted through to the end of december 2025! 
Prospective test participants are always welcome to apply, Send photo and application to.......

[Big Ed]

Stacks on Valks aren't fake. They add horsepower.......!!!!   
 

[DirtyDan]

bang for the buck there is nothing better than the stacks. EVERYONE looks at them. ive seen bikes with thousands in extra chrome parked next to mine and they look at my stacks most of all.

my stacks



dan