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It looks like the cancer that I have beaten and the wounds from Vietnam are going to make me give up both of my Valkyries.  I am not giving up riding as I am actively looking for a trike. Here in Wyoming, there aren't any used trikes listed anywhere. I need the reverse as the shoulder was messed up when I was on the receiving side of a VC claymore. Time hasn't been all that good to the body, but I have no regrets.  I have been a longtime member of this board and a lurker most of the time, but I know my limitations. Ride Safe! John |
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2015, 06:22:58 PM » |
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Nothin' but a thing.  Life's little bumps in the road sometimes jar us in a different direction. I have/had kidney cancer twice now. I've only rode my bike less than a handful of times since recovering from this last surgery last summer....it's really taken a lot out of me, and I'm still not really fully recovered from it yet. The bike sure is a lot heavier now than it used to be.  Thoughts of selling mine keep crossing my mind from time to time. But selling is defeat in my mind...and I'm not ready to throw in the towel just yet. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2015, 06:31:31 PM » |
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First and foremost bro-WELCOME Home.  I have a good friend here in southern Mo. who is giving up ridin entirely because of blood clot issues. I'll be 70 next month and consider myself VERY fortunate to still be riding. Smokinjoe posted here on the-never mind-you need reverse!  Good luck on your quest bro. I have a patch on my vest that reads-We went and served with honor and pride now leave me alone and let me ride! Go-Ride. PEACE and RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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wiggydotcom
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2015, 06:57:00 PM » |
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John,
First off, thank you for your Service. I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues. Whatever path you follow, I hope you still get to feel the open wind in some capacity. If it's on a trike, so be it.
I wish you well and good luck if you sell your bikes and look for three wheels!
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2015, 07:44:18 PM » |
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Gave up my Valk 6 months ago, mistake. I did it for other reasons but after having it for 12 years and 160000 miles I sure do miss it.
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2015, 07:48:59 PM » |
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Thank you for your service and welcome home brother.
Smokingjoe posted a link to a trike . I believe it is on page three of general board. Someone lives near there. Check it out.
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2015, 06:12:08 AM » |
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Thank you for your service.
Hope you are able to find a trike.
Good Luck
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2015, 06:48:26 AM » |
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welcome home brother
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I feel more like I do now,than I did a while ago.
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2015, 08:38:04 AM » |
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I just read the Polaris Slingshot was recalled and dealers are informed to not sell any of them until the recall is fixed. I think it has something to do with the safety of the head restraint did not meet standards in the event of a crash/rollover. Neat concept, but pricey. I'd give a used Wing trike or used Can Am spyder a test drive and see if one of those tickles your fancy. Pretty sure the Wing trike will be more to your liking since I sat once on the Spyder and the stock handlebars were not upright enough (had to lean over a tad) and the stock seat was hard as a rock, both of which am sure can be replaced to your liking. Not sure if any other trikes have reverse besides a Wing or Spyder? |
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« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2015, 10:01:05 AM » |
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I saw the sling shot at SEMA last fall. My getting into and out of it would be a problem.
Thanks for the well wishes.
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« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2015, 11:12:14 AM » |
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I just read the Polaris Slingshot was recalled and dealers are informed to not sell any of them until the recall is fixed. I think it has something to do with the safety of the head restraint did not meet standards in the event of a crash/rollover. Neat concept, but pricey. I'd give a used Wing trike or used Can Am spyder a test drive and see if one of those tickles your fancy. Pretty sure the Wing trike will be more to your liking since I sat once on the Spyder and the stock handlebars were not upright enough (had to lean over a tad) and the stock seat was hard as a rock, both of which am sure can be replaced to your liking. Not sure if any other trikes have reverse besides a Wing or Spyder? my son, who works at a Polaris dealer, says its something in the bearings in the rack and pinion steering. they fail, and you can't steer! |
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2015, 05:08:12 PM » |
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That's right henry, loss of steering was the recall, but heard about the headrests as well. I stand corrected, never a good idea to buy the first year run on anything, except the 1997 Valkyrie, supposedly the fastest year of them all, or most say so.
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