Congratulations to me! I got a Valk

[blotar]

Hello Friends,
  I recently found a Tourer with my name on it! I am new to the forum and so far I couldn't be more impressed. These machines are going to be around for a long long time. Amazingly it will be the community that keeps them alive. I am very proud to be welcomed into this group. Please see my post in the general posts area about how I found my Valk. I am looking forward to my first Valkyrie wrench session next month. (free food). I am lucky to have Two Brothers Exhaust and love those pipes. I don't know what people are talking about when they mention California's stock only rule. Is stock even available any more? I thought everything was out of production. I don't really understand how it will be 10-25 years from now getting stuff for our bikes. Makes me want to run out and start a Valkyrie Boneyard. Anyway, I am looking forward to finding some of you 'down the road' in the near future.
Thanks,
   Blotar

[Brad]

Welcome, and post a pic.  My eyes cant hardly see that little one.   

[blotar]

I wish I could, but my logon ID  Password doesn't work at Photostash. I have a note in to the Moderators to bail me out with some kind of solution. 
  Blotar

[Six Guns]

Bruce, welcome to the Texas VRCC Board. You will find a good group of valkyrie riders here. Even though we are separated by many miles in Texas, we still find a way to stay close as a group. There are many rides, wrench parties, and out of state get togethers. Jump right in, the water is fine.

[SideCar]

Great way to start a new year. Look forward to riding with you.

[HayHauler]

Welcome to the asylum.  You're gonna like it here.  The dark side does have cookies, I will see to that. 

Hay
Jimmyt

[cutter]

ride on!         cookies? guess somebody ate mine....

[olddog1946]

YE HAW.....WELCOME YOU VALKER YOU

[Stormrider65]

Hey Bro, Welcome to the club.  These are a great bunch of people.  I have had mine since November 13 of 2010.  A lot of people have guided me in a lot of the little things about my Valk.  This is the best club I have ever been a part of.  If you need something don't hesitate to post it on the board.  These people know their stuff about the Valkyrie.  Be safe have a Great New Year and God bless ya. 

Walt

[mario]

just picked up my valk dec. 4th. (merry Christmas to me) love her and i'm all for you starting a valk bone yard.  i haven't met any of the guys yet but i'm looking forward to getting to a wrench party soon.  happy new year and congrats!

[RainMaker]

Welcome, Blotar and Mario.  It's really nice to have new members joining after they are adopted by a Valkyrie.

Of all the motorcycles I've ever owned, none has been as reliable or gets more attention from admirers than my 2000 Interstate, which adopted me when it was new.  (Guess it didn't know any better. )

You'll get different opinions on the Texas board but most are good natured and helpful.  You may also go to the General Board, but be careful there - it takes only a small spark to ignite the flame wars.   

Why Honda only made this model for 6 years is the source of much speculation.  I am just grateful they made it long enough and at the right time for all of us to be adopted by one.

Congratulations on your "new to you" Valk.  Go to the first wrench party that you can and you will find out all the tricks you'll need to know about keeping the bike running like new.

RainMaker

[Stormrider65]

Rainmaker,  Honda has always surprised me on their intellegence(or lack of) on the production of certian bikes and 4 wheelers.  The Pilot was one of the most bulletproof rigs they have ever built. It was the little brother of the Odyssey.  I saw the pics of a Pilot that landed upsidedown from a 10 ft or so drop.  The guy just crawled out, turned it back over and rode off.  They only made the Pilot for 2 years.  Same as the Valkyrie I/S.  My Valk will be my last scooter that I buy.  Well, maybe get a Tourer later on down the road.  I have done research on this bike for a few years and found that riding a Dragon is the ONLY way to go for me.  Be safe, Happy New Year, and God Bless you.

Walt

[QOTFU]

Welcome to the club!  We are talking about doing a ride to Carlos in the not too distant future. Keep an eye on the board for details 

[blotar]

Hey, I can try to upload a larger pic now. (double logon IDs) What kind of technical burp caused that?

and my new Fat Lady

Thanks for all the great replies and kind words.
  Blotar

[Super Santa]

Maris, he looks a lot like Larry Sherwood.  Yes?  No?  Maybe?

[mario]

Welcome to the club!  We are talking about doing a ride to Carlos in the not too distant future. Keep an eye on the board for details 

carlos=yankees....sounds good.

[T.P.]

HEY BLOTAR,  Congrats all the way from Minnesota,  We made 6 flights down to Texas events in 2010, so we will run into you sometime soon.  T.P.

[Hoghead]

Congrats on the new Valk. Don't worry about parts there are plenty of people that will have them stockpiled. I have an 84 magna and still get parts for it on Ebay mostly. I plan on making the Houston wrench party on the 8th. Hope to see you there.

[GreenLantern57]

Congrats, they are sweet rides.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

HEY BLOTAR, I'm just a short putt up the road at Huffman and I ride thru Crosby almost ever day. I work in Mont. Belveiu  we got to hook up soon. Give me a shout.

[blotar]

I got my GYTT today! WOW it is very kewl. I have often been called Larry Sherwood. But enough about that, what is going on in Huffman? Hey Green Lantern57, are You going to the tech session? You know how bad the traffic can be at 6:00 am in that giant metropolis. If you are going we could cruze on the beltway Saturday morning and get some breakfast before we get there.
  Blotar

[mario]

Congrats on the new Valk. Don't worry about parts there are plenty of people that will have them stockpiled. I have an 84 magna and still get parts for it on Ebay mostly. I plan on making the Houston wrench party on the 8th. Hope to see you there.

so guys, my valk has the six into six pipes. as i'm getting older  i'm going to want to swtich over to stock pipes sometime in the future, as i like the 6x6 now.  will i have any trouble finding stock pipes down the line or should i stockpile a set now?

[HayHauler]

I would look around for a good set that is cheap.  Like $200-$300 for a set of stock pipes.  They keep good in the garage if you don't let them rub on each other in the storage box.

Good luck on the hunt..

Hay 
Jimmyt

[B]

Congrats blotar... I can tell you that feeling doesn't get old... I still smile everytime I see the Big Girl in the garage...

But then I've only had 'er 3 & 1/2 years.

[blotar]

what is going on in Huffman? Hey Green Lantern57, are You going to the tech session? You know how bad the traffic can be at 6:00 am in that giant metropolis. If you are going we could cruze on the beltway Saturday morning and get some breakfast before we get there.
  Blotar

Wow! That's wierd, I was talking to Mr. Bubbles and I said Green Lantern57 ??? I was wondering about riding to the wrench party with Mr.Bubbles...

[GreenLantern57]

what is going on in Huffman? Hey Green Lantern57, are You going to the tech session? You know how bad the traffic can be at 6:00 am in that giant metropolis. If you are going we could cruze on the beltway Saturday morning and get some breakfast before we get there.
  Blotar

Wow! That's wierd, I was talking to Mr. Bubbles and I said Green Lantern57 ??? I was wondering about riding to the wrench party with Mr.Bubbles...

Saw that, waited for you to catch it!  I think you will fit in fine here! 

[HayHauler]

I caught that too..  no need to elaborate.

See ya Saturday.
Hay 
Jimmyt

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

I would love to ride to the party but, I'm starting graveyards tomorrow night and I won't be able to go. Too early in the year to start burning vacation. We'll get together soon tho.

[QOTFU]

I have to work.....