Ignorance is Bliss

[t-man403]

I've only had two street bikes in my life...my Suzuki 800 Volusia and my Valkyrie. I had opportunity to ride an F6B years back but turned it down, saying those exact words...ignorance is bliss! I love my Valkyrie just as I did my Volusia. If I hadn't rode the Valkyrie, I would still be riding the Volusia. So I didn't ride the F6B because I didn't wanna know any different.
Fast-forward to yesterday. As some of you may know my Valkyrie is not in the service right now due to an accident. A buddy of mine calls and says "hey let's go for a ride, you can ride the Indian." Naturally, I said "thanks but no thanks don't want to be responsible for your bike." He didn't like that answer and after going back-and-forth on the subject, I finally agreed to go. Well, I'm glad I went as it was a great day for a ride, being so close to winter. The days for riding are gonna be few and far in between from here on in. Then, on the other hand, riding the Indian was an eye-opener! There are more bells and whistles on that bike than in my truck and my truck has way too much stuff. Digital and analogue gauges, heated grips, heated seat, sound system, buttons here, buttons there, buttons everywhere! Actually, too much stuff but I suppose once you got used to it, a guy wouldn't be so distracted by it. It rides like a Cadillac. Went over cattle gates that disappeared. It cornered beautifully, had plenty of power and sixth gear is dangerous!
Funny, I've talked about what I would get to replace the Valkyrie if I had the money, I've always said an Indian and I'll hold to that...

[Hook#3287]

I look at that Indian and I think "comfortable"

She's a beauty.

[Serk]

Nice! But I have to ask...

...if that's his spare bike, what's his primary???

[Jess from VA]

Lucky guy; I'd like to ride one of those.   

Looking closely at it, it seems close in basic design to the Valk Interstate.  Except the swoopy front fender, and no center controls, and I can't see any rear speakers, and of course the big twin.

It's chilly here too and I was hoping for a Sunday ride (least traffic of the week), but I worked all day on my house and yard, and by the time I finished, it was too late to roll out (and getting colder).

[cookiedough]

is only money right?   Been watching youtube videos on a lady that rides a TON cross country from Ohio.  She has 2 HD's both bought new around 25K each.  I guess if you got 50K to blow on 2 cycles, why not?  10K on 2 cycles bought used will do just fine for my needs.

[t-man403]

Lucky guy; I'd like to ride one of those.   

Looking closely at it, it seems close in basic design to the Valk Interstate.  Except the swoopy front fender, and no center controls, and I can't see any rear speakers, and of course the big twin.

Not sure what you mean by center controls but check out the saddlebags for the rear speakers. Believe me, this bike is fully loaded with stuff I have no clue about. I would need to just sit on it in his shop and play with all the buttons and switches to learn what is actually there.




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Nice! But I have to ask...

...if that's his spare bike, what's his primary???

This day he rode his Anniversary HD. He asked if I'd like to ride it on the way back but I declined. Is the HD his primary? I don't know and in some ways I think not, due to his other rides.
Funny part is, he laughs because anytime we ride together, the Valk is the one that draws attention.

[HayHauler]

Funny how the Valkyrie gathers a crowd. 

Hay 
Jimmyt