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Just curious on the age of Valkyrie owners. I fall into the lower portion of Option 1 and feel like I might be one of the "less experienced" members of this board  |
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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2018, 04:36:11 AM » |
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It's a pretty geezerly bike nowadays, but many are aging as well or better than their owners. Let's just say if I'd have had the cash in my early thirties when they were first produced, I would have bought one. Had to wait until my fifties to snatch mine up!
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2018, 04:57:37 AM » |
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46 now, but I was in my 20's when I bought her...
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2018, 04:59:16 AM » |
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There was a post like this, maybe 10 years ago... At that time I thing the majority were in the 50 - 55 year old range, myself included. I just turned 62, so I'm guessing the average will be closer to that.
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2018, 05:11:27 AM » |
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I KNOW how cursed old I iz cuz when I wake up look in da mirror I ask maself same durned question every morning-Who ZACKLY is dat old far starin back at me?  Oh-wait a sec-it are me!  At 73 while Not ridin near as much as I used too I are Still ridin from time to time!  When it is-sigh-time to give my Phatt Ghurl up I hope whoever gits Her will keep wadding up the miles on her!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2018, 05:32:30 AM » |
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So far, I'm the only one in the 41-45 category, but I imagine that will change once more people log in and see this thread. I just purchased my first (  ) Valkyrie the other day, and will be picking it up tomorrow, if all goes well. When I was talking to the seller, I mentioned that I wanted one when it was first introduced, and remember the TV commercial with the rider power-sliding the Valk. He almost finished my sentence, so obviously the commercial hit the market well. Back then, my crew was riding sportbikes and/or ratbikes chopped from old Japanese standards. I won't say I was broke, because I was working my hind-end off. But, cheap bikes and expensive women took most of what I made then. BTW, I'm not complaining. It sure could have been worse  . Well, those expensive women turned into an expensive family, and expensive home, expensive pets, and every other expense under the sun... but, the Valks are much cheaper now. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2018, 06:09:08 AM » |
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The age range needs to be extended.
65-70
71-75 1
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2018, 06:14:44 AM » |
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Yes, definitely in the 66+ crowd. Actually, sorta the +++ crowd.  Was planning on riding to InZane this year since it's only 720 miles(a bit over a day's ride) but events at home precluded making the trip. Still ride when I can get out of the house, today looks pretty good 'cuz it stopped raining, been doing that for the last 10 or more days.  Have some errands to run that don't involve large packages so the bike gets the nod....assuming it doesn't start raining again. As for rotund, no way. I'm undertall....not overweight! |
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« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2018, 06:39:43 AM » |
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The age range needs to be extended.
65-70
71-75 1
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Done! I'm actually really proud of my Valkyrie... ever since I learned to ride and saw one on the internet, I knew I had to have one. Most of my friends aren't into classics, more along the lines of sport bikes.  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2018, 07:49:45 AM » |
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Still hanging on to 61 (for a few more months) and purchased my one and only... and still current Valk at 45. No plans on replacing it as my main ride.
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« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2018, 08:03:20 AM » |
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I could have checked the 45 box when I BOUGHT my Valk.........
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« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2018, 11:18:26 AM » |
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The age range needs to be extended.
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Done! I'm actually really proud of my Valkyrie... ever since I learned to ride and saw one on the internet, I knew I had to have one. Most of my friends aren't into classics, more along the lines of sport bikes. Hey Murrgh, Know where Egypt MS is? 1.5 miles westnorthwest is my old home place. Thanks on the extension. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2018, 11:35:43 AM » |
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« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2018, 11:56:27 AM » |
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« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2018, 12:11:57 PM » |
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Don't qualify any more. Quit riding the Valk when I was 84, quit riding the Vstrom when I was 87. Now driving a Miata at 90. A little bit like a cycle with the top down.
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« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2018, 12:22:39 PM » |
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Don't qualify any more. Quit riding the Valk when I was 84, quit riding the Vstrom when I was 87. Now driving a Miata at 90. A little bit like a cycle with the top down.
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2018, 12:41:58 PM » |
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51 now but was one of the younger ones to but new I suppose....I was 30. Still own the first one buy one have added an Interstate and a goldwing.
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2018, 02:02:18 PM » |
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I Totally expected the Largest age to fit in with my 56! I am going on 6 years on 1500 Valks. Boy was I wrong. However, to the early ages here on a Valk |
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« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2018, 02:30:20 PM » |
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
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« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2018, 03:01:26 PM » |
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
you just moved our demographic down to 68.2 |
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« Reply #21 on: May 23, 2018, 03:32:49 PM » |
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GEEZE, I'm a 2% er , never been one before, oh well we change as we grow older! Rich K ( Valk Ski ) |
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« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2018, 03:34:10 PM » |
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When I bought her, I was 44. My, how time flies by.
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« Reply #23 on: May 23, 2018, 04:51:47 PM » |
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I'll be 33 in a couple weeks. Got my walk when I was 25. My brother is 26 and has a tourer. I wish I had more time to ride, but with 2 young boys the bike is kinda on the back burner. The boys think we need to be fishing every weekend.
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« Reply #24 on: May 23, 2018, 05:05:38 PM » |
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Hey Misfit, how old was Chase when he got his valk? 15?
61 for another week or so was just about 46 when I got the first valk
I am on #2 and #3 as soon as I can get that garage cleaned out for delivery
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« Reply #25 on: May 23, 2018, 07:42:59 PM » |
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Well, since the divisions were changed by adding some on the top end, I decided to remove mine from the "66+" and add one to the "76-80" crowd. Problem is, it won't let me....turned 80 this past April. So now you know. PS: Got a little wind today running errands around town. Not a lot of miles, but still out playing in traffic for a couple hours. |
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« Reply #26 on: May 23, 2018, 08:20:44 PM » |
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I’ll be turn in 31 this year, bought her when I was 25. Dad had one years ago and I new I needed one the first time I rode.
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« Reply #27 on: May 23, 2018, 11:37:59 PM » |
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« Reply #28 on: May 24, 2018, 04:33:40 AM » |
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I just turned 61 a week ago. Feel like 75 some days when I get out of bed but feel more like 25 when I twist the throttle on my Valk. Age doesn't matter when I hear those 6 carbs feeding the beast! I am looking forward to meeting so many of you at Roanoke in a couple weeks.
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« Reply #29 on: May 24, 2018, 05:48:48 AM » |
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I always loved and lusted for the Valkyries since they came out, but being 5’3” tall and inseam challenged, I was leary of getting such a big bike. I finally got an Interstate when I was 50 (now 51) and can’t believe I never got one sooner. I’ve had some fun rides before, but this is my all time favorite!
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« Reply #30 on: May 24, 2018, 04:58:19 PM » |
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
Looks like we need an <20 group. |
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« Reply #31 on: May 24, 2018, 05:46:10 PM » |
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
Looks like we need an <20 group. No, just leave 'em in this group, we' ll corrupt them in no time!  Seriously, it's good to see the young bloods, since these bikes will outlive most baby boomers! We're all just caretakers of these bikes, they will live on in the hands (and wrists!) of the next generation(s) - - God and the spirits of "GL Joe" Boyd and Sochiro Honda willing! |
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« Reply #32 on: May 24, 2018, 10:45:01 PM » |
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
Welcome aboard young man (yeah I’m old) Best bike ever made IMHO GREAT group of people here Dan |
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« Reply #33 on: May 25, 2018, 03:29:15 AM » |
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Bought my first Valk (an '03) new in 2004. Since then I've added 2 IS's to the fleet. 64 years young now and just retired so now I have time to ride them!!
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
Looks like we need an <20 group. No, just leave 'em in this group, we' ll corrupt them in no time! Seriously, it's good to see the young bloods, since these bikes will outlive most baby boomers! We're all just caretakers of these bikes, they will live on in the hands (and wrists!) of the next generation(s) - - God and the spirits of "GL Joe" Boyd and Sochiro Honda willing! I meant for the survey It only has 20 and up. |
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« Reply #35 on: May 25, 2018, 04:52:56 AM » |
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
What year is your Valk? Just curious if we've finally crossed the threshold where we have riders who's Valk is older than they are... Howdy and welcome! But dang typing that out made me feel reallllllll old! |
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« Reply #36 on: May 25, 2018, 05:13:59 AM » |
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
What year is your Valk? Just curious if we've finally crossed the threshold where we have riders who's Valk is older than they are... Howdy and welcome! But dang typing that out made me feel reallllllll old! GOOD Dan |
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« Reply #37 on: May 25, 2018, 01:44:07 PM » |
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I'm still in the bulk age category. Paperwork done on my 41st birthday, March of 97. Took delivery early April 97. Also added a pre-owned 00 Tourer to the stable for a short period early 2000 and later picked up an 00 IS in 09 (?) that I had for several years up until recently where it has now been handed off to my son. Still in the family. Originally got it so he and I could do some touring together. All 3 fast-blacks. Still have the original; ole 97. |
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« Reply #38 on: May 25, 2018, 02:20:18 PM » |
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Don't qualify any more. Quit riding the Valk when I was 84, quit riding the Vstrom when I was 87. Now driving a Miata at 90. A little bit like a cycle with the top down.
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« Reply #39 on: May 25, 2018, 03:18:42 PM » |
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im 18 years old. I just want to put that out there since it’s not an option.
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