Young Guns

[f6john]

     Now I'm not talking the young at heart, that's a whole other poll. Just curious about our younger riders and maybe how they came to choose the Dragon.

[valkMJ]

I'll be 28 next week.   

I imagine I do not represent the "typical" rider on this site.  But I'll be interested to see the results of the poll.

[Serk]

I'm 38 now, but... I started riding a Valk when I was 29... Do I get bonus points for that? 

[Kaiser]

32 here.  I found myself in a position where I though I would be doing a lot of long-distance riding.  So, I traded in the Harley Night Train for my Valk.  I chose the Valk because of it's appearance and it's close ties to the Goldwing.  And darn near everybody who rides knows what a good reputation the GW has.

[Jabba]

I am 41... for 23 more days anyway, and I have had my Valk for a little over 7 years.  I guess I was 35 when I started.

I was FAR and AWAY one of the "young guns" back then.

Jabba

[PharmBoy]

Well, in four months I could have clicked on the last circle, but I am still in excellent health and love to ride with you young whipper-snappers.  Just returned from Inzane X, my longest ride to date (3050 Miles).  I enjoyed every mile of it.  Thanks to everyone here.  This is a great bunch!...JTL 

[flcjr]

I am 34 boght my tourer last fall i have wanted one since they came out but was unable to purchase one until now love it!!

[Big Rig]

I will be 46 in 6 weeks...been riding my fat lady for 11 years...

Looks like no other bike, and rides like no other bike...

by far the best bike i have ever owned.

[Spirited-6]

75 years young. Been on the Jade Lady since 2006. She is my 8th Honda and the best one. Now.... where did I park the Valk. 

[doubletee]

I'm 48. Been riding the Valk for 7 years. Bought my first road bike at age 22 (I think - my rememberer is getting bad.). 

[Mountainman]

I got the 'Valk.', lasr October when my 'Wing.', went down.  Best thing I have ever done. Did not start riding untill 64yrs. old.   

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Got my first valk at the tender age of 49 mid life crisis I guess. Well 8 years later I'm still in that crisis and loving it.

[NITRO]

Bought my Standard at 22. I'm 25 now and enjoying my Interstate BIG TIME!!!

[Michael K (Az.)]

I was 54 when I got my '97 in 2001. " I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now!"

[Gear Jammer]

I was 54 when I got my '97 in 2001. " I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now!"

ahhh, Bob Dylan and the Byrds fan I see    and I'm old enough to remember these lyrics from when they were first penned and sung.....    

[Michael K (Az.)]

I was 54 when I got my '97 in 2001. " I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now!"

ahhh, Bob Dylan and the Byrds fan I see    and I'm old enough to remember these lyrics from when they were first penned and sung.....    

Yeah, I'm old enough, too! But where the frick's my glasses??

[RoadKill]

I was 24 yrs old in aug 1999. Me and my fat Dragon been in love ever since!  

[f6john]

    Well my age group is the largest thus far which doesn't suprise me. But I bought my Valkyrie at age 48, so I wonder how this poll would have looked 10 years ago. I only looked at 2 bikes in the winter of 99, the Valk and a Roadstar. Thank heavens I got a call from the Honda dealer accepting my offer while I was at the Yamaha shop.

[RainMaker]

Bought my 2000 I/S new in 2000.  Looked at Kawasaki Vulcan and gOld Wings, but the Valkyrie had the best reviews and wasn't a Harley wanna-be.  It replaced an '81 gOld Wing Interstate with 88K miles. I still think the Valk is the best bike ever built.

If you'd done this poll 10 years ago, I would have been 10 years younger.  That's the only change.

[f6john]

      My thoughts about 10 years ago were involving the fact that a lot of Valk riders have come and gone in those 10 years. Of course a lot of Valk riders either don't read or post to the VRCC so nothing scientific about the results anyway. It amazes me how many people comment about the size of the Valkyrie and how they don't think they could handle such a large bike. I never really considered it that big but hey, no 250 Rebel for me .

[Serk]

IMHO, 10 years ago the poll woulda looked much the same... Some of us old timers started off as youngen's, but some of the old timer's back in the day have moved on...

I know back when I first got my Valk, whenever I went to a Valkyrie owner's function, I felt like the guest of honor at a NAMBLA meeting with the big age difference between me and the majority of the other people with Valks...

...and now I'm becoming the old fart...

[Mildew]

I'm 41 got my first bike on my 11th birthday. (Kawasaki 90)  The rest have been Honda. xl 250 xl 600 v45 magna v65 magna valk. The v45 and the valk are the hardest to ride wheelies on but I Still ride like im 16. Can't seem to grow up.

[X Ring]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!  65% of the ones that took the survey are in the AARP set.   

Marty

[f6john]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!  65% of the ones that took the survey are in the AARP set.   

Marty

     Just proves that wisdom comes with age and experience .

[RoadKill]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!  65% of the ones that took the survey are in the AARP set.  

Marty

With age comes wisdom !   I'm not exactly wise yet  

[RoadKill]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!  65% of the ones that took the survey are in the AARP set.   

Marty

     Just proves that wisdom comes with age and experience .

SEE ! !? ?  The old fart beat me to it !

[Michael K (Az.)]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!  65% of the ones that took the survey are in the AARP set.   

Marty

     Just proves that wisdom comes with age and experience .

Very close!
I was thinking that maybe them young uns haven't figured out those pesky survey buttons yet.

[f6john]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!  65% of the ones that took the survey are in the AARP set.   

Marty

     Just proves that wisdom comes with age and experience .

Very close!
I was thinking that maybe them young uns haven't figured out those pesky survey buttons yet.

     I don't know, they are probably are better with buttons than we are, X-box 360 and all don't you know. I reckon the youngin's are in bed now , us old farts can stay up as late as we want! .

[doubletee]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!  65% of the ones that took the survey are in the AARP set.   

Marty

     Just proves that wisdom comes with age and experience .

Very close!
I was thinking that maybe them young uns haven't figured out those pesky survey buttons yet.

     I don't know, they are probably are better with buttons than we are, X-box 360 and all don't you know. I reckon the youngin's are in bed now , us old farts can stay up as late as we want! .

I don't know. It seems the older I get, the earlier I go to bed!   

[valkMJ]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!  65% of the ones that took the survey are in the AARP set.   

Marty

     Just proves that wisdom comes with age and experience .

Very close!
I was thinking that maybe them young uns haven't figured out those pesky survey buttons yet.

     I don't know, they are probably are better with buttons than we are, X-box 360 and all don't you know. I reckon the youngin's are in bed now , us old farts can stay up as late as we want! .

Yup, some of us gotta work for a living still.  No Social Security yet.   



Being on the younger side of the group, I've only been riding for about 4 years now, and the Valk is my second bike.  First one was a Hyosung GV250.  She was a great starter bike, but I always intended to move up to a larger cruiser at some point.  Doing my research, I had been looking at the VTX line, V Stars, and the rest of the big name cruisers.  I came across a Valk searching the classifieds and that was all it really took.  Then I came across this site, and you guys were absolutely no help at all in dissuading me from buying this bike.   

So I bought my Valk in the spring this year and have been loving it ever since.  I'm taking her on our first long trip tomorrow, and I can't wait!   

[Skinhead]

IMHO, 10 years ago the poll woulda looked much the same... Some of us old timers started off as youngen's, but some of the old timer's back in the day have moved on...

I know back when I first got my Valk, whenever I went to a Valkyrie owner's function, I felt like the guest of honor at a NAMBLA meeting with the big age difference between me and the majority of the other people with Valks...

...and now I'm becoming the old fart...

Just how does the guest of honor at a NAMBLA meeting feel, and how do YOU know this???

[Big Rig]

IMHO, 10 years ago the poll woulda looked much the same... Some of us old timers started off as youngen's, but some of the old timer's back in the day have moved on...

I know back when I first got my Valk, whenever I went to a Valkyrie owner's function, I felt like the guest of honor at a NAMBLA meeting with the big age difference between me and the majority of the other people with Valks...

...and now I'm becoming the old fart...

Just how does the guest of honor at a NAMBLA meeting feel, and how do YOU know this???

I would imagine like a Harley rider in a sea of Valk....VERY NERVOUS!

[Spirited-6]

Just a small note to "all you youngins" Be damn glad you are on the other end of the time frame.    Your time will come very quick once you past 60. 

[stude31]

I am 32 and now own to valkyries.  Four years ago last April was my very first motorcycle.  Yeah... this poll wouldn't hold much value but I wonder how many of us in the group (lifetime) has had their first bike as being a valkyrie I/S.   Yeah I rode a 82 goldwing for 90 miles and three days later I was picking up a 99 I/S w/ 18k miles on it.  I just rolled over 60k this week.   

I remember on the old board that people were talking about how no one should own one of these bikes until they were 30 because of all the power that us "young uns" wouldn't know how to handle it...   

I really do enjoy these bikes... but I must say it isn't all about the bike... I have made some very close friendships with a good number of members as well.   I got married in February and my wife is slowly understanding how important and amazing this group is to me.  After posting and invite and having a few members stop and stay with us  prior to the  InZane.  Well.... I made a bad decision and didn't run it by her prior to posting that on here.  Well it all worked out and she looks back and understands that so many of the vrcc members are great folks.  She has met a good dozen or so of you guys and she always teases me and says:  "Joe, don't you have any friends you like to hang out with that are YOUR age"       My reply....  They may look old but I see them as being my age!!    I love the "good ole days" stories it makes me realize how well we do have it and it helps keep me grounded.  I have met some great people in my life but I have to say I have a few very very special friends that it is an honor to share with all of you.  You guys know who you are...   

Anyhow...  Just cause we have some "oldies" in our group lets not throw out AARP or Social security collectors...  rather let's call those members  "classics" 

Now I will sit back and watch the polls 

[Michael K (Az.)]

I agree, there's great fellowship that this club brings to the table. Well, except for Psycho, but I guess you can't have everything.

[bigguy]

A friend of mine decided to stop getting older at 45. Sounded like a good idea to me, so I've been 45 for the last 9 years.  
Had a Victory V92TC Deluxe for about three years. It was very comfortable going straight 40 mph and faster. It was such a pig at slow speed it was wearing me out on the typical short rides I usually take, with a lot of pulling into quick stops and restaurants.
My Valkyrie (tourer) isn't quite as comportable long haul, but there is no comparison in the pull in and pull out riding I typically do. As big as it looks, it feels like a 250 compared to maneuvering the Victory.
Have I mentioned to power, and the sound of those six into six pipes?  

[fudgie]

Im 34 and bought the Valk when I was 24. Kits 22 and has been riding on the back since she was 18.