PAVALKER
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« on: August 06, 2012, 06:28:24 PM » |
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As some of you know I sold my VTX last year.... 4 years after I got my Valkyrie Interstate. Since then, I have been trying to put the proceeds of the VTX sale to good use and picked up a few older bikes.... My Ex-2002 VTX 1800 Retro  Afterwards, last year I picked up a vintage 73 Honda CL350 Scrambler......  A couple weeks ago I picked up a 1981 Honda CB650 Custom.....  And last week, I couldn't help it, I picked up a 1982 Honda CB900 Custom...... (Shaft Drive, Air Shocks, All Disc Brakes, 5 speed tranny a 2 speed gearbox and 900cc's)  Yep, I stiill have the Valkyrie..... it ain't going anywhere....  |
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2012, 06:35:15 PM » |
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Nice stable  I have fond memories of a 1971 CL450 Scrambler...your 350's big brother. They were fun bikes  |
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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2012, 08:35:54 PM » |
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Love that Scrambler. What a beauty you have there! (And the Interstate!)
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2012, 08:54:48 PM » |
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Wow, thanks for the trip down memory lane. That 350 scrambler was my dad's first bike back then and is what really triggered my interest in bikes when I was young. It sounded so cool when he started it up in the garage. I also remember the 900 custom on the local Honda dealers showroom floor. I used to stop in there and drool over that bike, but could never swing the cash for one. Your Valk looks sharp too, very nice collection !! |
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2012, 01:50:01 AM » |
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I had a 350SL which was the real dirt bike [HA , HA]
Had a blast on that one was a 1971 model.
Shortleg[Dave]
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2012, 02:11:59 AM » |
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I had a 350SL which was the real dirt bike [HA , HA]
Had a blast on that one was a 1971 model.
I bought a new 350 SL in 1970. Loved that bike. The exhausts were cool the way they went down low then came up at the back. Sounded pretty good too for a 350.
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2012, 02:17:18 AM » |
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Very cool! Still have my vtx, see you on the oa all the time. Like those old bikes. |
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Tundra
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2012, 02:26:43 AM » |
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Nice collection (Honda museum) Did you remove foam from your Interstate seat? Looks lower in the seat than most? |
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2012, 03:28:08 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2012, 04:14:11 AM » |
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I had a 350SL which was the real dirt bike [HA , HA]
Had a blast on that one was a 1971 model.
Shortleg[Dave]
Dave, I had the exact same bike only mine was a '72. The old SL was heavier and not quite as nimble as some of the other dirt bikes but the cursed thing just would not quit. I beat the dog snot out of it and couldnt kill it! Fun times... |
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2012, 04:39:59 AM » |
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Love the old Hondas, my first was a SL 90. Blue , Friend had a SL 100 red
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Jabba
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2012, 05:13:54 AM » |
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My ride before my 1st Valk was a 1981 CB900C. I traded it to Squealy and it was his first bike. It was a good bike. I'm glad it's gone though.  Jabba |
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2012, 06:46:31 AM » |
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My ride before my 1st Valk was a 1981 CB900C. I traded it to Squealy and it was his first bike. It was a good bike. I'm glad it's gone though. Jabba I'm glad it gone too..... |
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2012, 08:57:48 PM » |
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Nice collection (Honda museum) Did you remove foam from your Interstate seat? Looks lower in the seat than most? No ... that is an Ultimate Low Rider... |
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2012, 08:58:47 PM » |
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My ride before my 1st Valk was a 1981 CB900C. I traded it to Squealy and it was his first bike. It was a good bike. I'm glad it's gone though. Jabba I'm glad it gone too..... gotta ask.... why are you guys glad it's gone (because you now have Valkyrie's? or what??)?? |
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« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2012, 11:05:26 PM » |
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Wouldn't want to pay insurance on 4 bikes though?
I don't have insurance on my 3 ATV's or fishing boat with outboard motor, but then again, I don't ride them in too much traffic and definitely not on the road (ATv's) too often to cause much chance of running into things other than trees. Plus, I don't use them yearly more than 5-12 times per year is all.
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« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2012, 05:13:15 AM » |
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gotta ask.... why are you guys glad it's gone (because you now have Valkyrie's? or what??)??
My old 900 was missing third gear, leaked and burned oil, and wasnt comfortable. |
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Jabba
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« Reply #17 on: August 08, 2012, 05:15:12 AM » |
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gotta ask.... why are you guys glad it's gone (because you now have Valkyrie's? or what??)??
I am 6'2" and weigh 325. I looked like a monkey on a tricycle. It was just not enough bike for my fat ass.  So yeah... because I got a Valk now. Jabba |
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2012, 06:48:05 AM » |
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Wouldn't want to pay insurance on 4 bikes though?
I don't have insurance on my 3 ATV's or fishing boat with outboard motor, but then again, I don't ride them in too much traffic and definitely not on the road (ATv's) too often to cause much chance of running into things other than trees. Plus, I don't use them yearly more than 5-12 times per year is all.
Insurance coverage on 4 bikes is not really 4X what you are paying now. There is a multi discount, and when you classify some as antique and not daily riders, there is even more savings. What is your annual premium on one bike? I bet I'm close enough to what you pay now. |
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