two valkyries anyone?

[calcruiser]

curious if anyone else has 2 set up like this.  i gotta have two.  the tripper and the ripper

the tripper is a stock piped 2000 model that has a big boy ultimate seat, boss usa  buffalo leather bags, passenger seat and sissy bar, and a vintage cyclear windshield.

the ripper is a 97 six into six custom cal cruiser, no bags, no windshield, no passenger seat, custom paint

bought them both this year my first valks and have loved working on them.

both bikes are so different in their set up and way they ride, sound, and feel.  the tripper sounds like a sewing machine and carries six gallons of milk.  the ripper absolutely screams!

[f6john]

Our fearless leader Willow fits that outline pretty well, or at least he did in the past.

[Serk]

Very different on the specifics, but I run something in the same philosophy...

My original Valk, '98 Standard (with add on windshield and saddlebags and so many other farkles it'd take all day to list 'em) and later I got an Interstate, which I sold and got another Interstate, which I finally accepted if I'm gonna go all the way to an Interstate I might as well go all the way and bought a Goldwing.

So now I have an "Around Town" Valk (Still has saddle bags but they're quick remove) and a windshield (Also quick remove) and my mile eater Gold Wing...

[Rams]

Should I ever get another, I would like a supercharged version (of course with my colors).   But that's unlikely to happen.  Thinking I may have pushed my luck with the last acquisition.   

Rams

[Hook#3287]

At present, I've got a fully complimented in accessories, but mostly OEM, Interstate, 2 1-up Tourers and a Bobber.

One Tourer is mostly stock w/125+K on her, bought new in 1999.

Other Tourer has OEM pipes and was Ragnared but repaired.  Sounds awesome.

Bobber has straight 6-6 pipes and t-handlebar, no fenders, no engine guards and just about everything not needed to roll, taken off.

She screams, and gives me the giggles every time I ride her.

All are double dark sided.

Problem being, not enough time.

[da prez]

  I only own three , may I join in Right now

                                       da prez

[Willow]

It's a start.

These are two pictures.  I should show more recent ones.





I have three others in the herd but now retired I do need to release two of them.

Here is Highbinder's garage many years ago during a visit.  Two of those are mine and Mama's.  The rest belonged to Highbinder and Tracy.



Multiple rides does result in some conflict of choice.



Mama claims two of the five.





Honestly, since I acquired Daisy Mae the others don't get nearly as much road time.  There is some confusion among others as to whether one can ride distance on a minimal Valk.



I should apologize for bragging but I can't seem to help myself.  The Valk I most ride gets a lot of notice and comments.  I enjoy it as I tend to be an attention whore.

[Rams]

When I finally get mine back in the same shop/place from the painter, I'll take a picture or three.
John Smith's recommended changes have slowed that reunion.

Edited:  This assumes this thread is still active.  I do seem to have a menagerie of bikes.  I don't pretend to think everyone will appreciate what I have, but I find it a unique challenge and experience when I ride each of them.

Rams

[f6john]

Just a tease until Ron can get all his Dragons in a row!

[Rams]

Just a tease until Ron can get all his Dragons in a row!

Brought her home today.    Rode a tank of fuel before I got her home.   Fingers and toes need to warm up before any pictures are going to be taken.   Christmas Day it's supposed to hit 70* F.  

I did get a lot of looks while riding her today.   I think most folks were looking to see the frozen nut on the motorcycle.  

Rams.

[Hook#3287]

Just a tease until Ron can get all his Dragons in a row!

Brought her home today.    Rode a tank of fuel before I got her home.   Fingers and toes need to warm up before any pictures are going to be taken.   Christmas Day it's supposed to hit 70* F.  

I did get a lot of looks while riding her today.   I think most folks were looking to see the frozen nut on the motorcycle.  

Rams.

Looking good

[calcruiser]

no fenders, no engine guards and just about everything not needed to roll, taken off.

inspiring!

All are double dark sided.

what's double dark sided?

[calcruiser]

hey willow,
on that yellow ripper i don't see any turn signals.  are they there?

[Hook#3287]

no fenders, no engine guards and just about everything not needed to roll, taken off.

inspiring!

All are double dark sided.

what's double dark sided?

Dark side = car tire on the rear.
Double dark side = car tire on the rear, rear motorcycle tire on the front.

[Rams]

no fenders, no engine guards and just about everything not needed to roll, taken off.

inspiring!

All are double dark sided.

what's double dark sided?

Dark side = car tire on the rear.
Double dark side = car tire on the rear, rear motorcycle tire on the front.

Someone is going to have to explain to me the advantages of this "double darkside" thing.
Admidely, I don't get out in the real world all that much.   

Rams

[f6john]

no fenders, no engine guards and just about everything not needed to roll, taken off.

inspiring!

All are double dark sided.

what's double dark sided?

Dark side = car tire on the rear.
Double dark side = car tire on the rear, rear motorcycle tire on the front.

Someone is going to have to explain to me the advantages of this "double darkside" thing.
Admidely, I don't get out in the real world all that much.   

Rams

Don't quote me on this, but I think it follows this train of thought

[Willow]

Don't quote me on this, but I think it follows this train of thought

Not so.  The advantage to the "dark side" front is simply more tread for more miles before the tire wears out.

[Hook#3287]

no fenders, no engine guards and just about everything not needed to roll, taken off.

inspiring!

All are double dark sided.

what's double dark sided?

Dark side = car tire on the rear.
Double dark side = car tire on the rear, rear motorcycle tire on the front.

Someone is going to have to explain to me the advantages of this "double darkside" thing.
Admidely, I don't get out in the real world all that much.   

Rams

Tread depth.  For instance, most Dunlop in any model front tire is 6/32" deep.

The Dunlop rear D404 is 9/32" deep, or 50% more tread depth.

[Jess from VA]

I tried this years ago.  Metzler didn't make a good fit rear on front.  So I found a decent 140 and tried it.  It was too slippery and I took it off (right away).  (cannot remember the make of the tire)

[Hook#3287]

I tried this years ago.  Metzler didn't make a good fit rear on front.  So I found a decent 140 and tried it.  It was too slippery and I took it off (right away).  (cannot remember the make of the tire)

Jess, I've run several Dunlop D404 rears on my Valks fronts for years and have never experienced any less grip than other tires.

I'd consider myself above average in aggressiveness, not consistently scraping pegs, just once in a while.

[Rams]

Okey-dokey, thanks for the response on the advantage of double dark side might consider that on my trike or the sidecar rig. Have to think about that. Definitely not interested in doing it on my two wheel cruiser.

Rams.

[Jess from VA]

I tried this years ago.  Metzler didn't make a good fit rear on front.  So I found a decent 140 and tried it.  It was too slippery and I took it off (right away).  (cannot remember the make of the tire)

Jess, I've run several Dunlop D404 rears on my Valks fronts for years and have never experienced any less grip than other tires.

I'd consider myself above average in aggressiveness, not consistently scraping pegs, just once in a while.

It wasn't a Dunlop, it may have been a Michelin.  It wasn't just slippery, the 140 wandered around the road more than the 150 and just gave me a general lack of confidence.  I love my car tire rears, but I'll stick with the new Metzler CruiseTec fronts. 

Man it's sunny and not too breezy and 50 out, and if the temp can just come up a little more, I'm dying for a ride today. 

[HayHauler]

I tried this years ago.  Metzler didn't make a good fit rear on front.  So I found a decent 140 and tried it.  It was too slippery and I took it off (right away).  (cannot remember the make of the tire)

Jess, I've run several Dunlop D404 rears on my Valks fronts for years and have never experienced any less grip than other tires.

I'd consider myself above average in aggressiveness, not consistently scraping pegs, just once in a while.

It wasn't a Dunlop, it may have been a Michelin.  It wasn't just slippery, the 140 wandered around the road more than the 150 and just gave me a general lack of confidence.  I love my car tire rears, but I'll stick with the new Metzler CruiseTec fronts. 

Man it's sunny and not too breezy and 50 out, and if the temp can just come up a little more, I'm dying for a ride today. 

NIKE.  Just Do It!!!


Rode to work today in the fog.  Gonna be 80F today and 83F tomorrow. 
I like the CruiseTec front I have on right now.  About 2k miles into it.  Coming from a Metzler ME 880 and it is not too bad.

Merry Christmas!!

Hay 
Jimmyt

[Jess from VA]

I did just do it Jimmy.  Got in a great 4 hour ride (100+ miles).  

Right on the edge of how cold I'll go.  I have good gear, but the elevation goes up out West where I ride, and the cold has a cumulative effect on me and my feet over time.

Went out to the closest place I can get non corn polluted gasoline and filled up (I'm almost out of it at home).

Merry Christmas to you too.  

[HayHauler]

Glad to hear you got in a ride!  I always tell myself that I won't leave in temps under 50F OR if it is raining.  Any other time, I will ride.  I have gear that would let me ride under 50F, but it just isn't enjoyable for me.  I know some up North will call me a puss, but that is my SOP.

Hay 
Jimmyt

[Jess from VA]

Glad to hear you got in a ride!  I always tell myself that I won't leave in temps under 50F OR if it is raining.  Any other time, I will ride.  I have gear that would let me ride under 50F, but it just isn't enjoyable for me.  I know some up North will call me a puss, but that is my SOP.

Hay 
Jimmyt

Jimmy, that's just about my exact plan too.  I have waterproof textile gear and even a set of Gerbings plug-in heated stuff too (which I always had trouble not cooking myself).  But the hell with that.  I just don't enjoy cold or wet riding, so I don't do it (anymore).

I go early (grey of dawn) in hot summer, and late (after it warms up) in fall/winter.

I ride though a little touristy town on my way west every ride, and there's usually a collection of motorcycles in there with riders having lunch on porches, and I decided to stop and say howdy the last two days I rode.  But not a bike in sight either day.  The cold is back so it's back to watching football and old movies for me.  And my bike leather needs some mink oil. 

[Rams]

Glad to hear you got in a ride!  I always tell myself that I won't leave in temps under 50F OR if it is raining.  Any other time, I will ride.  I have gear that would let me ride under 50F, but it just isn't enjoyable for me.  I know some up North will call me a puss, but that is my SOP.

Hay 
Jimmyt

Like both you and Jess I ride when the weather permits and the reason for the ride allows that ride on a motorcycle.   I go a lot of miles on the bike(s) but probably just as many in a cage due to needing to haul something that won't fit on the bike(s).   

Temps. Usually don't limit me but rain definitely does.    I don't want to melt while on the bike. 

[Farside]

Glad to hear you got in a ride!  I always tell myself that I won't leave in temps under 50F OR if it is raining.  Any other time, I will ride.  I have gear that would let me ride under 50F, but it just isn't enjoyable for me.  I know some up North will call me a puss, but that is my SOP.

Hay 
Jimmyt

Good morning on this day after Christmas! I'm in your corner on riding in cold weather, not a big fan. I'll do it when I have too as I've got heated gear but will avoid if possible. My low temperature to start out is 45 and only if it is warming up from there. Staying off highways to start cause 45 goes down fast doing 70-75, below freezing!   So down south where I'm located I'm out a good bit cause it doesn't stay cold for long warming up nice. Yesterday it was up to 78 so I got in a 70 mile quick ride on back farm roads.