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Retired snowbird here, Black Hills, SD & SE FL.... Decided last summer to not tow our two Harley's back'n'forth anymore, makes the 2300 mile trip even longer. In Florida we don't really ride that much anymore (the SE part of FL is boring and dangerous), so bought the wife a lightly used Suzuki Boulevard and finally scratched a long time itch for myself. So... 'Val' is a turquoise and black 98 Tourer bought from a friend who just didn't ride it much over the 6 years he's had it. Started it and fuel just poured out. All Stop! So it is now in the hands of good mechanic getting all the carbs redone, brake flush, full service, and few other parts replaced I deemed looking aged, brake lines, choke cable etc. Ordered a RIVCO adapter for my J&S jack. It's still pretty clean, look forward to detailing it up. I'll post pictures when I'm done. Really looking forward to riding it, digging around the forums just hoping it lives up to all the hype I'm reading!
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Mike
Stuart, FL & Black Hills, SD
98 Tourer. Wife 15 Suzuki Blvd 650 (Florida bikes)
17 HD Road Glide. Wife 2018 HD Heritage 114
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pocket aces
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2001 Standard / Well not so Standard anymore.
Tampa, Fl
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« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2018, 06:43:40 AM » |
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Weclome aboard from Tampa, Fl Great people and lots to learn here. I'm sure you will enjoy your Valkyrie  |
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DirtyDan
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2018, 06:52:28 AM » |
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Welcome aboard
Best bike ever made
Great group of people here
Take pictures
Dan
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Do it while you can. I did.... it my way
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houstone
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Can't get enough...
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2018, 06:55:10 AM » |
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Welcome aboard. You're in for a treat!
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2018, 07:14:52 AM » |
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Don't forget to follow the Florida (sub) Board on this site. It's a pretty large and active group of gentlemen. Some excellent Valk mechanics too. Welcome.
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Dave Ritsema
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2018, 08:25:46 AM » |
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Welcome! You might consider timing belts also.
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Psychotic Bovine
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« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2018, 08:26:27 AM » |
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welcome!
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"I aim to misbehave."
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JimC
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« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2018, 08:32:37 AM » |
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The only problem I see with your scenario,
You may re-think the Harley's after you get the fat girl up and running. (lol)
Have fun,
Jim
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Jim Callaghan SE Wisconsin
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« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2018, 12:10:23 PM » |
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From central Florida, Welcome to the madness  |
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flsix
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« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2018, 12:19:56 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum from SW Fl. |
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« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2018, 03:16:48 PM » |
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Welcome from the Missouri Ozarks. Any questions This be the place to git answers-BUT-maybe not from me!  Once you start ridin her regular the big question will be-why DID I wait so long?  Welcome to our sandbox.  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2018, 03:23:08 PM » |
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First welcome, then I will tell you after you ride the Valk and you get back to
your Harley you are in for a surprise.
After you do all maintenance it should run smoother than you are used to.
I find when I go back to my street glide and twist the wick all the way I find
myself asking is that all there is?
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f6john
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Christ first and always
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« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2018, 04:29:40 PM » |
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Welcome and I assure you you, no hype when it comes to the Valkyrie.
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Fazer
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« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2018, 05:57:25 AM » |
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Let me add my welcome as well. You will love the Valk and this forum. It is a great way to get help with the bike. Not many dealers will work on them any longer, and there is nothing you can't do yourself with the help available on the VRCC board. Make sure you run thru the Shoptalk topics accessed at the top of the page. Loads of helpful info.
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Nothing in moderation...
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Pappy!
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« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2018, 05:28:17 PM » |
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Welcome from Lake County Florida!
I used to live in Stuart back when it was amazing! Little traffic and great people. Little did I know what was in store for the town.
As has been said....join the Florida board and chime in. We ride a lot and go places almost every weekend we can.
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afishinado
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« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2018, 03:02:10 AM » |
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...................... Make sure you run thru the Shoptalk topics accessed at the top of the page. Loads of helpful info.
Thank you Fazer for the good wishes and the suggestion! A wealth of information there! |
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Mike
Stuart, FL & Black Hills, SD
98 Tourer. Wife 15 Suzuki Blvd 650 (Florida bikes)
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