Hello from a new Member

[Chiefy]

Evening folks.  I couldn't find an "Introduce yourself" forum here, so figured this one is as good as any.  Name is Steve, have always gone by "Chiefy."  Live a little south of Tampa on the Gulf.  I had a couple of small street bikes when I was younger.  Sold them off.  25 years later I got the bug again.  Wifey was afraid and had never been on 2, so I bought a trike.  The trike is great, but I'm not ready for 3 wheels yet.  Wife is really digging the trike, and can't wait to try 2.  So, I brought a '98 Valk home this afternoon.  Although I have a learning curve before I'll start taking my bride on it.

That's about it for me.  Just a hello from a new member.  I've been off 2 wheels for a very long time, and I can be kind of dense, so please humor me in the weeks to come.  I'm sure I'll ask a lot of questions that will make your eyes roll.     Will be posting my first here momentarily.

[Michael K (Az.)]

Welcome aboard! Lotta good folks in Fl. Less now that I moved!

[Skinhead]

Welcome.  If you have questions, this is the place for answers.  They may not be the right answers, but you'll get an answer.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Valkyrie. I went from a 600cc endro to a tourer in one huge step. I was very careful for a long time and now I'm still very careful but not afraid to go anywhere at anytime on the scooter. Wife and I have travelled many a mile and enjoyed meeting and visiting with members of this family.  Glad to meet you.

[donaldcc]

   Had a place on Anna Maria Island (Holmes Beach) for a while, liked going to the "Sandbar" for food and drinks. Be safe and enjoy your Valk.

[JimL]

Greetings Chiefy, welcome to the VRCC...a great place with lots of great motorcycle enthusiasts!  I am a former resident of Fort Myers and Brandon...always good to meet another Floridian.  For the time being I am blessed to spend a few years in the great state of TN....but I will return home before long!

[bigdog99]

look for some curved roads. living in nw indiana, the only real curves we have are at the stop signs.   i will say that doing the parkway, or arkansas, you come away knowing how the 2 wheeler works. you learn to corner, avoid pot holes and just flat out get a better feel when you have done a lot of twisties. the bike and you become one when you have to man handle her.
be safe, ease into sparking the foot pegs.!

[Smitty W.S.]

Welcome Chiefy.  Glad to hear you and your wife are enjoying your rides.  How about some pics?  ...of your Valk and trike, I mean, not your wife.   

[NCGhostrider]

Welcome and Howdy from Texas!  Valks are great bikes...you will learn a lot here, and don't be afraid to ask a question. 

All of the riders here are an asset in some areas, some are long term riders and know these bikes better than almost any Honda Mechanic.   You will hear a lot of things about the rear end maintenance (suggest you read up on that), and starter button maintenance/repair.  Another hot topic lately are the fuel shutoff valves.  Our bikes don't have many weaknesses as you will see! 

Ride that bike and keep the rubber side down!!

[Valkahuna]

Welcome Chiefy! I am in Edgewater Florida from November through April. Maybe we'll get to meet some time. Look around, lot's of good info and people on this board.

[HayHauler]

W E L C O M E  Chiefy.  Welcome to the assylum.  You're gonna like it here.  Ride safe and above all, have fun with the new Dragon.

Hay 
Jimmyt

[Dubsvalk]

If it has been a while since you have ridden, you might consider taking a Motorcycle Safety Course.  It will freshen your skills and introduce you to some techniques to stay safe and enjoy the ride more.
Bernie

[Devl]

Welcome from Michigan   Hey you have a really great bike!!!