What did you do to your Valkyrie today?

Houdini · Fri 24, Apr 2015, 10:17:15

I've seen these threads in most of the other news groups I belong too so I figured I'd start one here.

After painting my levers black I installed some lever fringe with red lace I ordered from Chillowee, I wanted to add a splash more color to my bike.

What did you do?

Valkpilot · Fri 24, Apr 2015, 11:55:15

Quote from: Houdini on Fri 24, Apr 2015, 10:17:15
I've seen these threads in most of the other news groups I belong too so I figured I'd start one here.

After painting my levers black I installed some lever fringe with red lace I ordered from Chillowee, I wanted to add a splash more color to my bike.

What did you do?

I removed all fringe.

RainMaker · Fri 24, Apr 2015, 13:21:07

I repacked all the dried-out rain gear and covers that got wet last weekend.

Dred · Fri 24, Apr 2015, 15:02:53

Those following my saga know that I'm useless without Thule the Frenchie and I've been searching for, then found, then lost contact with a source for a spare set of trunk braketry for my I/S.

Well, yesterday I went to Home Depot and stalked the actual hardware aisle till I had collected enough bits to build me some flip'n brackets. I haven't actually done it, but today is the day I mount Thule's Spot on the Interstate. I will edit in pics when I succeed.

Jess from VA · Fri 24, Apr 2015, 15:24:21

I dreamed wistfully of riding on a beautiful spring day, while I actually labored all day with mower and whacker and blower, and shovel, and rake, and car wash.

Except for the 500 tons of oak pollen about to fall and turn my world yellow, all my spring cleaning is done.

HurstRob · Fri 24, Apr 2015, 15:44:44

I wiped the dust off the seat, been 3 weeks since she purred but hope to cure that on Sunday.

GeoffreyB · Fri 24, Apr 2015, 16:15:36

Put my helmet and sunglasses on the seat in optimism that tomorrow will be a great day to ride in DFW - forecast looks promising!!

BnB Tom · Fri 24, Apr 2015, 16:33:40

Blew her a kiss on my way out the door on my way to work

biguglyman · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 07:50:27

Riding to a poker game!

Houdini · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 08:52:29

Added LEDs to my stacks.

Before

After

JC showed me at the last wrench party that he installed some of these and I figured if JC could do it.....

BnB Tom · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 10:19:35

Yes but are your LEDs synchronized to light one per cylinder when each cylinder fires?

Won't matter... at 3000 RPM, who could tell.

Houdini · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 10:57:06

QuoteYes but are your LEDs synchronized to light one per cylinder when each cylinder fires?

Nope, but I seriously considered hooking them to the speed wire so they would brighten as I accelerate.

CDuster · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 11:12:14

Gave her a bath and changed the oil and filter...........and then it RAINED!

woofred1832 · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 12:51:10

after a short ride yesterday due to oncoming rain, red is in the garage today waiting for what is supposed to be a decent day tomarrow, Sunday 4/26/15..............if good will ride to southwest side to see a friend that I havent seen for about 12 years..... just been on different paths, im retired and he still has to work...... oh well heres to better days

Houdini · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 16:10:35

Installed my new valve covers.

Before

After

Now to get her cleaned up and ready for the Dallas Cruise Reunion

desertrefugee · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 16:26:32

Upper shock bushings. Mine were completely thrashed.

While I was down there, I installed a permanent lift brace that goes under the kickstand. Now, I'll be able to get both wheels in the air with no creative shop gyrations...

Firefighter · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 18:40:27

Checked tire pressures, so I wont have to if I get the chance to ride in the morning,, didn't need any air either!! Firefighter

Valkpilot · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 20:16:30

Awesome stuff, Chuck. Well done!

Red Diamond · Sat 25, Apr 2015, 21:22:01

You've really done a job on those covers, that bike is alive and well taken care of. Good work.

Joevalk · Sun 26, Apr 2015, 04:18:23

I ain't done a damn things as I'm still down under

Houdini · Sun 26, Apr 2015, 21:10:32

I spent a couple of hours chasing down why the right side bank of stack LED's went out last night. Seems I pinched a wire while tightening down the stacks which led to a melted power wire on that side.

Dred · Sun 26, Apr 2015, 22:14:00

Just a little riding with Ms. Thule. Well, rode up to Magnolia to pick up a Corbin I bought off Ebay ... my butt is very pleased.

brew1brew · Tue 28, Apr 2015, 10:06:10

although it wasn't "today" I put on my new Corbin seat!

Firefighter · Tue 28, Apr 2015, 21:49:34

Looks really cool Brew, You been doing OK? Firefighter

RainMaker · Wed 29, Apr 2015, 14:40:37

Got the GPS back from repair after it was water damaged and reinstalled it - good as new!

Saturday, hope to report the new front tire is mounted. Need to work it in before the trip to Spearfish.

Rocketman · Wed 29, Apr 2015, 16:11:47

Houdini, the bike, and especially the valve covers, are looking great.

Dred · Fri 01, May 2015, 06:45:12

Conspired yesterday with the boss. We're ditching electronic controls in favor of Wind Therapy. KSU 9a for a day trip to Corpus ... just 'cause.

Houdini · Fri 01, May 2015, 15:09:53

Dang you Brew1Brew and your mangled full face helmet.......

Between your thrashed helmet and the guys at the bike shop telling me that after five years a helmet will leap off of your head and shove your face into the asphalt; I decided it was time to buy a new lid.

Mary thinks I look like the Silver Surfer now.

Houdini · Fri 01, May 2015, 15:16:00

QuoteAwesome stuff, Chuck. Well done!

QuoteYou've really done a job on those covers, that bike is alive and well taken care of. Good work.

QuoteHoudini, the bike, and especially the valve covers, are looking great.

Thanks guys. The Mist was in charge of painting the valve covers for me, she still has good eyes and steady hands. I am very happy with the way they turned out.

Valkpilot · Fri 01, May 2015, 16:48:38

Quote from: Houdini on Fri 01, May 2015, 15:09:53

Mary thinks I look like the Silver Surfer now.

I can see that. If SS had a beard and wore Metallica t-shirts.

BnB Tom · Sat 02, May 2015, 07:10:27

Quote from: RainMaker on Wed 29, Apr 2015, 14:40:37
Got the GPS back from repair after it was water damaged and reinstalled it - good as new!

What model GPS? They're supposed to be waterproof (-resistant).

RainMaker · Sat 02, May 2015, 08:54:44

Quote from: BnB Tom on Sat 02, May 2015, 07:10:27
Quote from: RainMaker on Wed 29, Apr 2015, 14:40:37
Got the GPS back from repair after it was water damaged and reinstalled it - good as new!

What model GPS? They're supposed to be waterproof (-resistant).

The Garmin Zumos are waterproof. I'm too cheap - use a Garmin Nuvi 750. It was in the trunk but I put it on top of a wet towel and it ruined the digitizer. Just dumb.

brew1brew · Sat 02, May 2015, 10:09:15

Quote from: firefighter on Tue 28, Apr 2015, 21:49:34
Looks really cool Brew, You been doing OK? Firefighter

Doing great firefighter, planning a two week trip to Washington state over Memorial weekend.

brew1brew · Sat 02, May 2015, 10:12:36

Quote from: Houdini on Fri 01, May 2015, 15:09:53
Dang you Brew1Brew and your mangled full face helmet.......

Between your thrashed helmet and the guys at the bike shop telling me that after five years a helmet will leap off of your head and shove your face into the asphalt; I decided it was time to buy a new lid.

Mary thinks I look like the Silver Surfer now.

Nice! It'll save your life and keep the fantasies in your relationship!

Jess from VA · Sat 02, May 2015, 18:21:32

What did you do to your Valkyrie today?

Rode the snot out of it (and killed some buggies). First all-day Spring ride for distance of the year. Way over in western VA through really hidden areas with the best local ride leader I know (and a small group of fast movers). Fresh cut grass, full bloom dogwoods, redbud and flowers everywhere and wonderful smells. Along many rushing backwater creeks and rivers, stone hillsides, civil war stone walls, and a nearly submerged old stone bridge. Much of it in the Geo Washington national forest. And the perfect cool/warm light jacket weather. The perfect day.

I wish I had a video but no cigar.

Even had an almost 6 foot gal on her Electra Glide along and she fit right in and kept right up.

Yfx4 · Sat 02, May 2015, 20:49:27

Nice. Rode 2 hours out and 2 back for lunch with Mom and Dad. Have not seen them in 3 years. Awesome day
Nice ride. Great food at Taylor's Smokehouse in Hillsboro TX.

Houdini · Sun 03, May 2015, 00:36:40

More LED's

BnB Tom · Sun 03, May 2015, 06:10:02

Hmmm. I think I understand the look you're going for

MarcusS · Mon 04, May 2015, 21:19:05

Put on a new GPS mounting post to replace the POS RAM Mount version I had.

Earl43P · Tue 05, May 2015, 06:58:37

Rode it to work, again, like yesterday. I sure missed the gurl, she'd been sitting in Mom's boat shed in Pa. since the Dam Ride.

Rode her home to NC on Sunday, still covered in road grime from the Dam ride and sitting semi-outside (3 walls) in that shed. She's still filthy today, with additional dead bugs smeared on the windshield.

Too busy - pressure washing the inground pool bottom, scarfing off the old paint down to concrete, prepping for a new skim coat of hi-tech (Mapecam Quickpatch), seal with Planiseal 88, then 2 part epoxy paint. 3rd time (in 12 years) is the charm for this pool-paint job.

Got no time for bike washing.

Did take a different route on Sunday. MD5 to 68E to 220S (Cresaptown?), 956, 28S, 50E, 17S, 29S, 669 at Brandy Station, 3E, Brock Rd, 208, 95S, 295S, 64E, 664S, 17S through Deep Creek to home. Rode with a Harley for some of the 17 part, license plate COPRTOP, from Stafford. Nice fella and we kept a good pace...misdemeanor, not felonious speeds.

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