this is a different style of Valk.

Crazy Miles

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Harwich, Massachusetts on Cape Cod

this is a different style of Valk.

« on: March 27, 2012, 07:32:50 PM »

Those folks in Japan like to have different Valks! Pretty cool Cool

A LOT of work! cooldude


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Thespian

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Bonny lake Washington

Re: this is a different style of Valk.

« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2012, 07:42:23 PM »

Sport Valk, I like it! cooldude

That's the way she handles, too me anyway. For a huge bike, you don't feel any weight once your moving. Grin


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cookiedough

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Re: this is a different style of Valk.

« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2012, 07:53:11 PM »

Nice sporty bike that reminds me a lot of the 1984 honda V65 magna back in my day. I had the opportunity back in late 80's to own a mint 1985 V65 magna with only 800 miles but the price tag of 3800 bucks was too much for my college days plus I was too short to sit flatfooted on the stock seat. This stripped down valkyrie is very much a power cruiser but doesn't look like the seat is very comfy for us heavier folks.


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rmrc51

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Freyja. Queen of the Valkyries

Palmyra, Virginia

Re: this is a different style of Valk.

« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2012, 08:02:30 PM »

Not my style. I like the traditional cruiser look. But if it's a Japanese Valk, it might have a reverse and I'll take that! lol. Grin


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alph

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Re: this is a different style of Valk.

« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2012, 08:09:40 PM »

that "hole" in he fuel tank probably would work for the average jap guy, but it looks like it would be a tad too tight for me!! Grin

(at least it's shaved!!)


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f6john

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Re: this is a different style of Valk.

« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2012, 08:53:48 PM »

Several novel ideas there. I like the 3 piston front brake calipers, you just can't have too much braking power for me. I was amazed that the Valk sounded completely stock in the video with those SuperTrapps.
I am also amazed by the air filter mod, never seen it done that way on a Valk.


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Jess from VA

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Re: this is a different style of Valk.

« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2012, 09:54:20 PM »

Quote from: alph on March 27, 2012, 08:09:40 PM

that "hole" in he fuel tank probably would work for the average jap guy, but it looks like it would be a tad too tight for me!! Grin

(at least it's shaved!!)

I had a similar thought.

I was wondering how in the devil you hold the throttle with the right, stand on the boards, and pee with the left only and still hit that little hole? I'm pretty sure that would mess up your wax job.

And apparently that Valk does not have a choke.


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standcool

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My "NEW" 1999 Valk Interstate.

S.E. Indiana

Re: this is a different style of Valk.

« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2012, 04:58:05 AM »

I'm just groovin' to the cool Japanese jazz singer. Makes me wanna smoke a cigarette. Cheesy


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