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hello from denton.new valkyrie owner

Started by doubleminded, Thu 09, Jun 2011, 14:27:37

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doubleminded

Well,I guess my valkyrie isnt new.Its a beautiful turqouise and black 98 tourer.I rode it home 5 minutes ago.I cant believe how much lighter it feels and how much easie it is to handle than it was on my 96 aspencade.I have lots of questions.I am sure i will find the answers here.First one:it wouldnt run right on reserve,i had to switch it to on then it was fine.Why is that?Looking forward to being a member here.
Jesus likes vakyries.

Disco

Welcome, doubleminded! 

Why not hop on your trusty steed and ride to Duke's in Plano for your first VRCC meeting? 

June Meeting Thread
2000 Bumblebee Tourer, 98 Yellow & Cream Tourer, 97 Rescue blower bike
22 CRF450RL, 19 BMW R1250RT
78 CB550K, 07 Helix
71 MT50 Trailhopper


VRCC 27,916                  IBA 44,783

SideCar

Welcome to the motley crew.  Look forward to meeting you and riding with you.
2000 Standard with Texas Sidecar 2 seater
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Houdini

Quoteit wouldnt run right on reserve,i had to switch it to on then it was fine.Why is that?

My Valk acted that way once and it turned out the filter in the fuel tank was plugged up with dirt and rust.
"A Camera And A Bike....What More Do I Need?


HayHauler

W E L C O M E ! ! !   to the asylum!  You're gonna like it here.  We need to see pics of your bike!  There is plenty to learn on this site and lots of knowledgable people ready and willing to help.

Here's my bike while out on the Mid-Winter ride this year.



Don't be a stranger, come back often!

Hay  8)
Jimmyt
VRCC# 28963

Valkpilot

Quote from: doubleminded on Thu 09, Jun 2011, 14:27:37
Well,I guess my valkyrie isnt new.Its a beautiful turqouise and black 98 tourer.I rode it home 5 minutes ago.I cant believe how much lighter it feels and how much easie it is to handle than it was on my 96 aspencade.I have lots of questions.I am sure i will find the answers here.First one:it wouldnt run right on reserve,i had to switch it to on then it was fine.Why is that?Looking forward to being a member here.

Welcome!  I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton.

Take Disco's advice and head to the meeting tonight.  I'd ride over with you from Corinth, but I'm a little far from there at the moment.
VRCC #19757
IBA #44686
1998 Black Standard
2007 Goldwing 
 
   

Disco

QuoteWelcome!  I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton.
+1  Shoot me an email or PM.

QuoteTake Disco's advice and head to the meeting tonight. 
I'll be leaving for the meeting from Oak Point.  I could meet you at the Prairie House parking lot at Naylor & 380 if you want to ride together.
2000 Bumblebee Tourer, 98 Yellow & Cream Tourer, 97 Rescue blower bike
22 CRF450RL, 19 BMW R1250RT
78 CB550K, 07 Helix
71 MT50 Trailhopper


VRCC 27,916                  IBA 44,783

Daniel Meyer

CUAgain,
Daniel Meyer

Stormrider65

Welcome to the world of the Dragon.  You will not see a bunch people who are more dedicated and knowledgeable on the Valkyrie than the DFW chapter.   Greatest bunch I  have ever had the pleasure of being a part of.  Very helpful too.  Watch the board and you will see rides, wrench parties, ect.  Be safe out there, God bless and again, welcome aboard.

Walt
In this wild and wolly world, there are only 3 things you can depend on, your brains, your bros, and your bike.  Ride free!!!

A good friend will bail you out of jail.  A true friend will be sitting next to saying "Damn, That Was Fun"

john

you come to the right house ...      :cooldude:
thats for sure ...     
vrcc # 19002

doubleminded

Quote from: Disco on Thu 09, Jun 2011, 16:31:24
QuoteWelcome!  I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton.
+1  Shoot me an email or PM.

QuoteTake Disco's advice and head to the meeting tonight. 
I'll be leaving for the meeting from Oak Point.  I could meet you at the Prairie House parking lot at Naylor & 380 if you want to ride together.

I worked all night,have been up for 26 hours,so i wont make this meeting.But i sure would like to hook with you next time.Thanks you guys for being so friendly.Mine I love my bike.Valks are cool for sure.
Jesus likes vakyries.

RainMaker

Welcome to the best forum for Valkaholics and to the brother (and sister) hood.

Keep watching the forum for announcements on rides, wrench parties (where a bunch of us gather, eat, drink, supervise and make helpful comments as one or two guys work hard fixing things on their bikes), meetings (hey - meetings are like wrench parties!) and parts of our lives we share with our Valkyrie buddies.

With only 6 years of production, the Valkyrie is one of those iconic motorcycles where not everyone will have one.

In a large motorcycle gathering, you will be riding the beautiful fat swan among all the Harley Ducks and other v-twins.

A Valkyrie is supreme in her being and does not mark her territory as do other less confident machines.

And, you don't pick a Valkyrie - she picks you.

So, again, welcome!

RainMaker


2005 BMW R1200 GS
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1998 Valkyrie Tourer
1981 GL1100I GoldWing
1972 CB500K1

john

"  and does not mark her territory as do other less confident machines. "
     oops ...             :2funny:

vrcc # 19002

BuzzKill

Welcome!  Theres a few of us in your close vacinity, I'm in Lake Dallas, and more in the surrounding areas.  I've met some VRCC members while out of state on trips, and they were jealous of how active the Texas chapter is. 

I'm dont know as much as some of the pro's around here, but I've done a good bit to the bike and can take most non engine stuff apart, and usually get it back together.  PM or Email me if you need anything.

Enjoy!

5_19

Welcome and am looking forward to meeting you some day!


Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

IBA # 45723
2001 Honda Valkyrie Standard (Sold after 9 years)
2009 BMW R1200 GSA

doubleminded

Quote from: ThagAndy on Fri 10, Jun 2011, 17:24:22
Welcome!  Theres a few of us in your close vacinity, I'm in Lake Dallas, and more in the surrounding areas.  I've met some VRCC members while out of state on trips, and they were jealous of how active the Texas chapter is. 

I'm dont know as much as some of the pro's around here, but I've done a good bit to the bike and can take most non engine stuff apart, and usually get it back together.  PM or Email me if you need anything.

Enjoy!

I sure will.i ordered a service manual.looking forward to meeting yu guys too.
Jesus likes vakyries.

RainMaker

Quote from: doubleminded on Fri 10, Jun 2011, 18:21:38
Quote from: ThagAndy on Fri 10, Jun 2011, 17:24:22
Welcome!  Theres a few of us in your close vacinity, I'm in Lake Dallas, and more in the surrounding areas.  I've met some VRCC members while out of state on trips, and they were jealous of how active the Texas chapter is. 

I'm dont know as much as some of the pro's around here, but I've done a good bit to the bike and can take most non engine stuff apart, and usually get it back together.  PM or Email me if you need anything.

Enjoy!

I sure will.i ordered a service manual.looking forward to meeting yu guys too.

Can you unorder it?  There is a pdf version you can find on Dag's Norway Valkyrie site.  Free to download.


2005 BMW R1200 GS
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1998 Valkyrie Tourer
1981 GL1100I GoldWing
1972 CB500K1

Disco

The hard copy of the service manual is handy to have - keeps the grease off the laptop - but, it's also nice to have it on your hard drive. 

Here's the link to Dag's (pronounced Dog's) Valkyrie Norway website and his Downloadable Document Center.  You might want to remember or bookmark the links.  He has accumulated tons of useful and interesting information. 

Website Home: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/

Document Center: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/download.html
2000 Bumblebee Tourer, 98 Yellow & Cream Tourer, 97 Rescue blower bike
22 CRF450RL, 19 BMW R1250RT
78 CB550K, 07 Helix
71 MT50 Trailhopper


VRCC 27,916                  IBA 44,783

Blade

Welcome to the club ,you will love the Valkyrie more every time you ride .just don't make the mistake I did and sell it !!! becouse you will just have to go find another one !! :cooldude:
LIVE FREE & RIDE HARD

jimnvalk

there are a few of us not so close but still get together some.  Welcome to the forum from east texas
Let the Fun Begin.
99 Valk
98 magna-sold




Jim
MOOT #610
VRCC #30250

RainMaker

Quote from: Disco on Fri 10, Jun 2011, 19:28:45
The hard copy of the service manual is handy to have - keeps the grease off the laptop - but, it's also nice to have it on your hard drive. 

Here's the link to Dag's (pronounced Dog's) Valkyrie Norway website and his Downloadable Document Center.  You might want to remember or bookmark the links.  He has accumulated tons of useful and interesting information. 

Website Home: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/

Document Center: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/download.html

I just printed out Dag's version.  When it gets dirty, I put it in the recycling tub and print another.


2005 BMW R1200 GS
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1998 Valkyrie Tourer
1981 GL1100I GoldWing
1972 CB500K1

doubleminded

Quote from: RainMaker on Fri 10, Jun 2011, 19:12:28
Quote from: doubleminded on Fri 10, Jun 2011, 18:21:38
Quote from: ThagAndy on Fri 10, Jun 2011, 17:24:22
Welcome!  Theres a few of us in your close vacinity, I'm in Lake Dallas, and more in the surrounding areas.  I've met some VRCC members while out of state on trips, and they were jealous of how active the Texas chapter is. 

I'm dont know as much as some of the pro's around here, but I've done a good bit to the bike and can take most non engine stuff apart, and usually get it back together.  PM or Email me if you need anything.

Enjoy!

How do i get to that site?

I sure will.i ordered a service manual.looking forward to meeting yu guys too.

Can you unorder it?  There is a pdf version you can find on Dag's Norway Valkyrie site.  Free to download.
Jesus likes vakyries.

BeeSharp

Quote from: Valkpilot on Thu 09, Jun 2011, 16:03:47
Welcome!  I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton.

If you did scoop up that one from CCD, that was my neighbor's bike. Very nice, garage kept and lightly used for the past couple years. He's a mechanic by trade so it was maintained very well. He traded in 2 Valks and an ST1300 on a new Kawasaki Concours.

Jim
98 Valkyrie - The Black Pearl, a fine ship-n-crew, arrr matey!
77 GL1000 The Mach5
83 GL1100 Top Gun Project

doubleminded

Quote from: BeeSharp on Sat 11, Jun 2011, 21:57:52
Quote from: Valkpilot on Thu 09, Jun 2011, 16:03:47
Welcome!  I'm guessing you latched onto the one that was sitting at Cycle Center of Denton.

If you did scoop up that one from CCD, that was my neighbor's bike. Very nice, garage kept and lightly used for the past couple years. He's a mechanic by trade so it was maintained very well. He traded in 2 Valks and an ST1300 on a new Kawasaki Concours.

Jim


wow.that is priceless information.Thank you.
Jesus likes vakyries.