John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« on: March 01, 2016, 08:27:29 AM » |
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Going to be looking at one in the near future, I'll pass along my opinion. Love to have one, not sure I should put out the bucks. The garage is already far from empty, and then there's another issue involved.....and we all know who she is!  |
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2016, 06:47:47 PM » |
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Going to be looking at one in the near future, I'll pass along my opinion. Love to have one, not sure I should put out the bucks. The garage is already far from empty, and then there's another issue involved.....and we all know who she is! Go for it! I would love to have one - Jay Leno I am not Also I don't know Rita however are you sure she would mind?  |
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2016, 07:26:07 PM » |
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She'd go for it if I can show where money can be made, assuming I didn't keep it. A grave assumption at best.  I've rec'd. some pictures and there's a definite need for elbow grease. Beyond that....who knows. One thing for sure, I'd go over it from one end to the other. If it runs good I'd most likely leave the carbs alone but definitely change the petcock. Brake pads, flush everything, pull the rear end and go through it....just the usual stuff to make it reliable for the next owner. Then dangle a few worms in the water and see what bites.  |
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FloridaValkRyder
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If your offended , you need a history lesson!!
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2016, 02:22:46 PM » |
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Also I don't know Rita however are you sure she would mind? I do...she probably would. Remember, John has two in there already... and enough tools to build a 747.  |
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I still miss her.
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Pappy!
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2016, 04:40:12 PM » |
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Perfect!!! With those tools he can build one Hell of a Dog House!
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2016, 05:23:43 PM » |
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Perfect!!! With those tools he can build one Hell of a Dog House!
 Aaahhh you guys......are sooo right!  If I should get it(IF), this might be a good time to test the theory that it's sometimes easier to get forgiveness than permission. I haven't seen the bike yet, we can't seem to hit a good meeting time. He works, I don't. UPDATE: Rita and I talked about it last night, decided I should finish the 1200 project first even thought it was my savings I would be drawing from. When it comes to a rather large expenditure, that's still our method regardless. I explained the difference between the 1200 and the '99 I restored four years ago. The 1200 gives me something to do since many days I need to stay close to home, the '99 was a money maker....over $4100 profit in about six weeks of work. She understands the difference, and the compassion for the Valkyrie(not her exact word: compassion ), but you get the idea. So if anyone is interested in the bike, here's the Craigslist ad and a couple pics. It will need some elbow grease for sure, but I know I could make her shine. Oh well....another time. http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/5474325726.html  |
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« Last Edit: March 03, 2016, 07:11:57 AM by John Schmidt »
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2016, 11:56:16 AM » |
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Looks like someone loved her at one time. Paint looks good. Low enough price that you could have turned a decent profit.
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2016, 12:22:50 PM » |
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Every time I look at the ad it says $4500  Your link says $2750  Do I have the wrong bike? I look at Tampa CL to find it. http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/5417289104.html |
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2016, 12:32:02 PM » |
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The ad for $4500 was posted over a month ago, the $2750 was posted in the last couple days. Guess he dropped the price.
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_Sheffjs_
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2016, 12:36:44 PM » |
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So he did not drop the price on the Tampa ad yet. I see.
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Bert AKA,Valkaholic
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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2016, 05:55:04 PM » |
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I Saw This One A Couple Of Weeks Ago And Thought About It For A Minute, Then I Remembered That I Do Not Need Another Bike ! It Will Make Someone A Good One, Just Mot Me At This Time !
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Life Is A Highway, I Wanna Ride It All Night Long !
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Flrider
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« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2016, 08:11:30 PM » |
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I Saw This One A Couple Of Weeks Ago And Thought About It For A Minute, Then I Remembered That I Do Not Need Another Bike ! It Will Make Someone A Good One, Just Mot Me At This Time !
Same here Bert and when I see what the Valks are going for lately, the chances of making a profit get even slimmer |
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2016, 04:58:15 PM » |
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I pulled a mean trick on Rita this evening.....I showed her the pictures of the yellow/black that's for sale locally. At first I didn't tell her it was the one I wanted to buy. She took one look at the pics and said what a pretty color combo that is but wouldn't it be expensive to have yours painted like that. I told her yes, about $2750. Then, after a couple more times telling me what a pretty bike, I told her it was the one I had talked about with her last week. Her response....."nice try sport" then just walked away. Can't say I didn't try! |
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TJ
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2016, 01:04:30 PM » |
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It sold sat......
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« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2016, 01:24:36 PM » |
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I contacted him by e-mail & text and got No answer
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TJ
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« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2016, 02:32:40 PM » |
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Talked to him on the phone... said it sold Saturday am...
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Flrider
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« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2016, 03:00:31 PM » |
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It sold sat......
Did you buy it TJ? OR DID YOU BUY IT SIXLOW??? |
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« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2016, 03:17:25 PM » |
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Negative, it wasn't I.
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TJ
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« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2016, 08:10:20 PM » |
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It sold sat......
Did you buy it TJ? OR DID YOU BUY IT SIXLOW??? Nope , not me... |
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