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Considering all models and color combinations (1997 - 2003), which model / color Valkyrie is the rarest?  Which one is the most common?  |
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2012, 05:51:28 PM » |
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Rare US model I believe that would be the reverse red and black interstate 2001
That does not take into account the pinstripe variations on the bikes
I dont know how many each of the european valk colors are out there
Dag would know but he is riding around Europe somewhere on his bumblebee
I am sure Black standard is the most common
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2012, 05:53:01 PM » |
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Black is probably the most common. Most rare? Maybe yellow/creme combo? Others will know more than me about the rare color combos.
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2012, 06:07:49 PM » |
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what about that pearl blue and silver reversed ?
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2012, 06:59:07 PM » |
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Guess I'm a little disappointed in what is the rarest, I was hoping there would be a greater distinction, greater than just color. Guess that showes how new I am to the World of the Valkyrie. Not really sure what I expected though, I assumed their would be some options from the factory that would be rarer, guess I was wrong.
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2012, 03:19:22 AM » |
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If you count color AND year together... it gets pretty complex. They made the fewest in '02. Only 600 US Valks made that year. I think the Black with the red racing stripe is pretty rare.
There are a fair number of 01 Blue and white stripe Valks out there. I have the only 02 Blue and white stripe Valk I have ever seen in person. I saw one one other time on eBay. It was off the assembly line 2 bikes after mine.
I also have a 99 green and tan IS. I think they made 437,471 of those. Ok... so maybe not QUITE that many. But a lot.
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2012, 04:23:51 AM » |
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'97 purple and white might be the rarest. http://www.rattlebars.com/rp/rpage03.html a few pages of models, yrs and colors |
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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2012, 04:41:16 AM » |
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They made the fewest in '02. Only 600 US Valks made that year. I think the Black with the red racing stripe is pretty rare.
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Well, I guess I just be satisified with that. Mine is an 02 Black with Red Stripe.  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2012, 05:30:58 AM » |
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A friend in Westwego, La had one painted orange and black Harley colors. It was factory but I have only seen one other like it.
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« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2012, 05:37:57 AM » |
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I have a 99 orange/black std. Only 240 of those made and only in 99. I take a lot of grief from Harley riders saying that Honda tried to steal Harley colors that year and I ride a Harley wanna be. I did not know that a company could "own" colors (sarcasm font). But she is fairly rare. I have seen two others in that color combination.
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« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2012, 06:15:03 AM » |
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Dag would know but he is riding around Europe somewhere on his bumblebee
Dag is riding with someone on a green and champagne standard, I have never seen that color. Its a stock UK color but it isnt in the Valk genealogy.   |
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« Reply #15 on: May 31, 2012, 07:40:25 AM » |
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This seems to be the most common of the other than black models, made for three years, I believe. No interstates offered. Correct me if I'm wrong. Hoser.  |
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« Reply #16 on: May 31, 2012, 09:45:44 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: May 31, 2012, 09:55:21 AM » |
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This seems to be the most common of the other than black models, made for three years, I believe. No interstates offered. Correct me if I'm wrong. Hoser. Must be common because it's so freakin' nice everyone wanted them. LOL  |
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« Reply #18 on: May 31, 2012, 05:54:09 PM » |
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As far as Valkyrie colors go,...I'd say that my two "Hot Rod Black" (satin black) Valks aren't all that common.
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« Reply #19 on: May 31, 2012, 05:58:23 PM » |
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This seems to be the most common of the other than black models, made for three years, I believe. No interstates offered. Correct me if I'm wrong. Hoser. Must be common because it's so freakin' nice everyone wanted them. LOL I think your'e onto somethig there. Hoser |
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« Reply #20 on: May 31, 2012, 07:27:43 PM » |
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That is what I think also, along with the Black & Orange. How many of either of those color combos have you seen at an InZane? I went all the way to OK to pick up this one several years ago(with RJ's help).   |
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« Reply #21 on: May 31, 2012, 08:15:55 PM » |
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The rarest
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« Reply #22 on: May 31, 2012, 08:23:58 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: May 31, 2012, 09:11:31 PM » |
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I have a 99 orange/black std. Only 240 of those made and only in 99. I take a lot of grief from Harley riders saying that Honda tried to steal Harley colors that year and I ride a Harley wanna be. I did not know that a company could "own" colors (sarcasm font). But she is fairly rare. I have seen two others in that color combination.
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« Reply #24 on: June 01, 2012, 03:58:22 AM » |
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I have seen 4 or 5 Purple / White Valks.
Only one black and orange.
Never seen a silver / black one in person.
I think it's natural to want YOURS to be a rare one. I do.
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« Reply #25 on: June 01, 2012, 05:56:50 AM » |
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Rarest Valk of all, the one that is sitting on the side of the road disabled. Hard to find...
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« Reply #26 on: June 01, 2012, 06:11:29 AM » |
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I've got an orange and black '99 std too. A local Honda mechanic has an identical bike but that's the only other one I've seen. I live about 30 miles from Marysville Ohio where they were all built but don't see many Valks of ANY color. Anyone who says it's painted up to look like a Harley probably needs a seeing eye dog. It ain't no Harley from any angle or color. Ride safe!
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« Reply #27 on: June 02, 2012, 05:40:15 AM » |
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Rarest Valk of all, the one that is sitting on the side of the road disabled. Hard to find...
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« Reply #28 on: June 02, 2012, 07:28:49 PM » |
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Said it before and I'll say it again. Mine is the rarest because only I have it.....
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« Reply #29 on: June 02, 2012, 07:43:20 PM » |
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I think mine's the rarest of them all.....because I'd bet that you won't find another one exactly like it.....anywhere!   |
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« Reply #30 on: December 14, 2017, 02:18:04 PM » |
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If you count color AND year together... it gets pretty complex. They made the fewest in '02. Only 600 US Valks made that year. I think the Black with the red racing stripe is pretty rare.
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« Reply #31 on: December 14, 2017, 02:51:27 PM » |
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I heard a legend that there were a few valkyries for the *Japanese market only* that came with a reverse (like a goldwing).
I would consider those quite rare @USA.
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« Reply #32 on: December 14, 2017, 02:52:29 PM » |
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I heard a legend that there were a few valkyries for the *Japanese market only* that came with a reverse (like a goldwing).
I would consider those quite rare @USA.
Not a rumor, they did... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQnh5hTOsHY |
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« Reply #33 on: December 14, 2017, 03:26:13 PM » |
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Wow an oldie thread but a goody...I dont think I have ever een an Orange and Black one
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« Reply #34 on: December 14, 2017, 03:51:49 PM » |
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Wow an oldie thread but a goody...I dont think I have ever een an Orange and Black one
Yes you have my Friend. Remember when we went to that Valk ride in up in Marquette,Mi?(May of 2000 I believe) The guy from that area who put together that event was riding an Orange/Black very nicely chromed out. It looked much nicer than a bone stock one I saw at a dealer back then. |
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« Reply #35 on: December 14, 2017, 04:29:56 PM » |
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The most rare I am aware of is the champagne/black interstate and the orange/black standard.
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« Reply #36 on: December 14, 2017, 05:19:10 PM » |
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RP produced the list at your link. He posted in this thread copper and black. I have to believe if anyone knows, it wound be RP. |
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« Reply #37 on: December 14, 2017, 05:44:35 PM » |
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RP produced the list at your link. He posted in this thread copper and black. I have to believe if anyone knows, it wound be RP. Purple/pearl a rare one. Copper the rarest. Exported only. |
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« Reply #38 on: December 14, 2017, 05:47:53 PM » |
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I have the only all metallic blue with silver metal flake in SD.
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I have the only black Interstate in my neighborhood.  |
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