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[WIDELANE]

The bike I have has Dragons painted on the side covers. Can some one explain why they call it riding the Dragon when u have a Valkyrie. I really like the coat patches you have for sale but would like to be able explain what it means when some one asks me
Thanks widelane

[Gavin_Sons]

Dragon: A mythical fire breathing beast of great size.

They are called the dragon for their size and power. Have you compared the size of your bike to the biggest harley? Pretty much dwarfs it.

[Jess from VA]

The Dragon, is the Valkyrie's long established nickname.

[dreamaker]

They call it dragon, because they are embarrassed, because Valkyrie is a girl. She is a warrior maiden. The thing is, if you really know anything about women, then you don't want to piss them off.  LOL

[old2soon]

I've had folks behind me that when the finally catch up with me inform at times the pipes are spitting fire. Soooo a fire breathing Dragon.  Werx fer me!  RIDE SAFE.

[john]

                        a fire breathing beast that flies            

[dreamaker]

Fire breathing beast, you must have met my ex-wife.

[Windrider]

                         a fire breathing beast that flies             

+1 

[wiggydotcom]

Dragon....gonna put it ALL together:

A Large, Legendary, Fire Breathing Beast that Can Fly!

[Willow]

The bike I have has Dragons painted on the side covers. Can some one explain why they call it riding the Dragon when u have a Valkyrie. I really like the coat patches you have for sale but would like to be able explain what it means when some one asks me
Thanks widelane

As you are relatively new I must apologize for some of the smart ass answers you received.

A few of the answers were either correct or pretty close.  The earliest explanations I remember for the nickname have to do with the dragon being a mythical beast that is beautiful and powerful and flies.

Somewhere in there may be a suspicion of the Harley riders calling there bikes hogs.  The comparison of a dragon to a hog may have tripped someone's mind.  I don't think that is necessarily a legitimate explanation.

[dreamaker]

I thought that HOG was an acronym, HOG meant Harley Owners Group I thought.

[Gavin_Sons]

I thought that HOG was an acronym, HOG meant Harley Owners Group I thought.

Yes but I have seen H.O.G shirts with pigs on them.

[Willow]

I thought that HOG was an acronym, HOG meant Harley Owners Group I thought.

The H.O.G originated in 1983.  It will be easy for you to find the reference to Harley motorcycles as hogs predated the H.O.G by decades.

[Jess Tolbirt]

Dragon: A mythical fire breathing beast of great size.

They are called the dragon for their size and power. Have you compared the size of your bike to the biggest Harley? Pretty much dwarfs it.

are you sure? sorta makes your Valkrie kinda puny in comparison don't it? I dont see anything on your honda larger than the harley,,,hmmmm

Manufacturer    Honda
Also called    GL1500C, F6C
Production    1996–2003
Engine    1,520 cc (93 cu in) liquid cooled SOHC flat-6
71 mm bore × 64 mm stroke
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Transmission    Five-speed, shaft drive
Suspension    Front: 45 mm inverted fork, 130 mm travel
Rear: Dual shock, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel
Brakes    Front: Dual 296 mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear: Single 316 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Tires    Front: 150/80R-17
Rear: 180/70R-16
Wheelbase    1,690 mm (67 in)
Seat height    735 mm (28.9 in)
Weight    300 kg (660 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity    20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal)

Harley:

Year               2014
Manufacturer   Harley-Davidson
Model             Electra Glide Ultra Limited - FLHTK
Engine Type      High Output Twin Cam 103
Engine Displacement  1690cc
Bore & Stroke        98.4 mm x 111.1 mm
Compression Ratio   10.0:1
Cooling                  Twin-Cooled
Fuel System         Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition                Electronic
Starting System        Electric
Transmission Six-speed Cruise Drive
drive train Belt, 32/68 ratio
Rake and Trail  26° / 6.7 in.
Wheel Base 64 in.
Seat height 29.1 in.
Front  suspension Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Rear Air-Adjustable full travel air ride
32 mm 4-Piston fixed, dual floating rotors
32 mm 4-Piston fixed, fixed rotor
130/80B-17 65H
180/65B-16 81H
6 gal.
896 lbs. (Wet)

[Gavin_Sons]

Valks just look a lot bigger.

[Jess Tolbirt]

Valks just look a lot bigger.

im just pokin fun, or strring the pot..

[cookiedough]

Jess,  Valk wheelbase is 3" longer than a HD in similar matching designs.

67" vs. 64" may not seem like a lot, but when I compare side by side an ultra classic vs. my Valk I/S, the wheelbase makes it seem larger (longer and bigger), plus comparing the stock seat for both passenger and rider,  the Valks is bigger, especially the passenger seat.  

Doesn't hurt the Valk engine is more massive being much wider and 6 pipes out the front/sides make it appear much larger than it really is.  A HD rider I know calls our Valks a boat anchor but I know he is just jealous is all.  His HD there is nothing to it all engine and nothing else, looks smaller than say a honda 750cc magna in stature but know his v-twin more upright in design is around 1600cc.  

[Black Pearl's Captain]

I dont see anything on your honda larger than the harley,,,hmmmm

Now you're talking, we all know you can't see how big a Valk is from a half mile back!! Just pokin fun ya know

[Jess from VA]

Dude, your girlfriend needs a shave. 

[Master Blaster]

Way back in the beginning one of the first sites was The Dragons Den, I believe it predated the VRCC and the VOA.  They were the first that associated the Valkyrie with the dragon, and it stuck. 

[heavyd]

If you need proof, just try to ride your Valkyrie at around 80Km/h. That high pitched whine you hear is the pissed off Dragon wanting to go faster. Keep it wound up until your exhaust is blowing flames, and watch the Harley riders running scared.