1832cc Valkryie ride'em, don't hide'em picture thread..

st2sam · Mon 11, May 2015, 18:34:23

Hey guys how about a picture thread of recent rides, short or long.
Lets see'm, put'em here.
What an amazing motorcycle!

_Sheffjs_ · Mon 11, May 2015, 18:56:06

thork86 · Mon 11, May 2015, 19:14:35

Lookin' super!

Mind if I ask what tail bag that is? I'm heading to Florida for Memorial Day and was looking for alternative to duffel bag and bungee cords.

I'll have plenty of worthy pics in a couple weeks

mrtappan · Mon 11, May 2015, 21:33:33

Why is this in the Tech Section?

hubcapsc · Tue 12, May 2015, 04:34:20

Quote from: mrtappan on Mon 11, May 2015, 21:33:33
Why is this in the Tech Section?

They loosened up the rules here from the first, there wasn't much activity.

Now, some mornings, there's more 1800 posts than 1500 posts... I'm just glad we're
finally building up some riders and posters

-Mike

st2sam · Tue 12, May 2015, 06:26:31

Quote from: mrtappan on Mon 11, May 2015, 21:33:33
Why is this in the Tech Section?

Sorry guys.

I didn't see much activity for the 1832cc elsewhere.

Feel free to move, no big deal.

BIG--T · Tue 12, May 2015, 07:37:32

Well st2sam I don't even have an 1800.....yet but like the way you made it work and it fantastic for a solo rider. I hope in time it catches on and accessories will be abundant. It is amazing what Hubcapsc and others have come up with.

vrcc russia · Tue 12, May 2015, 08:37:46

BIG--T · Tue 12, May 2015, 08:55:51

Wow now that is just too cool! It got that retro Valk look!

CajunRider · Tue 12, May 2015, 21:55:01

Every time I see that bike, I like it even more!

F6Dave · Wed 13, May 2015, 08:46:35

I may get flamed since this isn't a Valkyrie, but here's my F6B on the Grand Mesa...

BIG--T · Wed 13, May 2015, 09:26:57

Quote from: F6Dave on Wed 13, May 2015, 08:46:35
I may get flamed since this isn't a Valkyrie, but here's my F6B on the Grand Mesa...

Let em' flame away Dave, that's a good looking bike! I have been on the F6B forum and seems the majority of them were/are members here. This bickering about the GL1800 F6B bagger vs a GL1800 Valkyrie non bagger is Silly imo. Both are great bikes and I hope to buy one soon.....maybe

woofred1832 · Sat 16, May 2015, 09:24:28

Nice pictures, was it was easy for me to post mine,
Got back from a 1756 mile trip south to north of Atlanta, then went and rode
Dragon tail,, WOW what a ride, back home now planning the next trip. will see if I can get my daughter to show me again how to post pictures........... woofred.........

st2sam · Sat 16, May 2015, 18:40:28

Quote from: woofred1832 on Sat 16, May 2015, 09:24:28
will see if I can get my daughter to show me again how to post pictures........... woofred.........

Great idea!

I'll bet you have a few goodies in a 1756mi. trip.

thork86 · Sat 16, May 2015, 20:17:09

Quote from: woofred1832 on Sat 16, May 2015, 09:24:28
Nice pictures, was it was easy for me to post mine,
Got back from a 1756 mile trip south to north of Atlanta, then went and rode
Dragon tail,, WOW what a ride, back home now planning the next trip. will see if I can get my daughter to show me again how to post pictures........... woofred.........

How was the Dragon?! That's my next trip after I get back from FL in June.

Can't wait to see the Valk pics when you post 'em!

woofred1832 · Sun 17, May 2015, 15:08:06

didnt take many pictures just afew of friends and the dragon at the tail...... riding it was GREAT, even fully loaded for cross country, the val with its low center of gravity and the alum. frame took the corners with ease. The whole trip was great. No problem with the bike, the seat, the handle bars all worked and felt fine. I REALISE WE DID NOT PUSH IT. Only rode about 150 miles a day but we were in NO hurry so that was very comfortable. I will get my daughter to show me again how to post pics. soon got riding to do

Valkorado · Sun 17, May 2015, 16:45:11

Quote from: BIG--T on Tue 12, May 2015, 08:55:51
Wow now that is just too cool! It got that retro Valk look!

Agreed! All that chrome sure males a difference.

f6gal · Sat 30, May 2015, 14:36:31

Quote from: mrtappan on Mon 11, May 2015, 21:33:33
Why is this in the Tech Section?

We loosened the tech only rules for this board because we wanted to provide a friendly, supportive environment for owners of the 1800. Unfortunately, our general board was not providing that.

st2sam · Sat 30, May 2015, 15:14:59

f6gal,

I have to agree 100%.

I started this post here for the reason you stated. I could not find any posts for the 1800, zero...
When I joined this board I thought this was the only place for 1800 discussions? $:-\$

f6gal · Sat 30, May 2015, 17:34:46

Quote from: st2sam on Sat 30, May 2015, 15:14:59
f6gal,

I have to agree 100%.

I started this post here for the reason you stated. I could not find any posts for the 1800, zero...
When I joined this board I thought this was the only place for 1800 discussions? $:-\$

Well, historically, the 1500 tech board was strictly tech. We would have preferred to keep that format for the 1800. Unfortunately, a handful of 1520 Valkyrie owners that don't care for the looks of the 1800, felt the need to (not so nicely) voice that opinion every time someone posted about their 1800. We wanted to welcome 1800 riders, rather than chase them off, so this was a more supportive alternative.

hubcapsc · Mon 08, Jun 2015, 09:37:23

I rode out past my backyard to "The Three Sisters", three curvy
roads at the foot of the mountains where you bounce back and
forth between Hwy. 76 and The Cleveland Pike Road. Then I
rode to the top of the hill and got an ice cream cone...

-Mike

BlueElf · Mon 15, Jun 2015, 17:21:47

Here is a pic of my new 2014 Valk when I took a trip up to Fall Creek Falls, State Park in TN. Great place to visit with some great roads all around it.

14ValkyriePilot · Mon 15, Jun 2015, 21:30:25

This bike is amazing. If I'm not riding it, I'm thinking about riding. 1200 local miles in 5 weeks with sketchy Indiana weather. Honda Civic in bkgrnd for scale (it's only a 1700... poor thing)

14ValkyriePilot · Mon 15, Jun 2015, 21:40:10

the son inherited the '06 VTX 1300C. He wants to black it all out, despite my years of bolting shinyness to it in the most expensive way imaginable. I guess I can't blame him... noting the black mirrors I recently added to the Valk.

Love.this.bike...

_Sheffjs_ · Mon 15, Jun 2015, 22:36:40

Can you tell me where you bought the black mirrors?

14ValkyriePilot · Tue 16, Jun 2015, 04:42:13

Got them at my local Honda dealer. Bikemaster brand. They're almost identical to the stock mirrors, just a little bit smaller.

havoc · Wed 17, Jun 2015, 07:07:27

riding to Elbow Falls, Kananaskis - Alberta

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dv8fbxrk2dgbut8/Photo%202015-06-16%2C%2016%2044%2037.jpg?dl=0

brew1brew · Wed 17, Jun 2015, 13:23:54

Ok, Here are a few from my trip to Washington state.

ledany · Wed 17, Jun 2015, 15:45:49

Well, your passenger is so silent !

14ValkyriePilot · Sat 27, Jun 2015, 15:16:06

threatened to rain today, but still got 120 miles in

Chadleys1 · Sat 27, Jun 2015, 20:42:57

Aahhhhhh... Louisiana backroads, today.

woofred1832 · Mon 29, Jun 2015, 12:36:03

Did a quick overnite trip to Iowa for the jp cycle ralley ............... WHAT a crowd!!!!!!!! crused by Poopies NO place to park FULL-UP got a room in Clinton ill and with rain on the way scooted back home the next morning ..... Still was a good short trip Always like riding

_Sheffjs_ · Fri 31, Jul 2015, 21:58:17

Chaz1076 · Thu 13, Aug 2015, 12:25:59

Getting ready for Sturgis.
Sold an 84 Goldwing Standard to purchase this. To say I was surprised at what newer technology can do for a motorcycle is understatement.

My youngest daughter rides a sportster. This is in Wyoming.

North of Sturgis on our way to Devils Tower

ledany · Mon 31, Aug 2015, 12:20:31

Last saturday, Les Baux de Provence, France

st2sam · Thu 03, Sep 2015, 16:16:56

Quote from: ledany on Mon 31, Aug 2015, 12:20:31
Last saturday, Les Baux de Provence, France

Thanks for sharing your ride Ledany.

Here's one for you.

hubcapsc · Thu 03, Sep 2015, 17:08:21

Quote from: ledany on Mon 31, Aug 2015, 12:20:31
Last saturday, Les Baux de Provence, France

I can't quite see how you mounted that Givi... a custom bracket?

-Mike

ledany · Sun 06, Sep 2015, 14:17:39

@mike : custom made for sure ! It looks like this in a closer view : sorry Jerry if all pix are upside down. I agree the paint could look better but honestly, no one cares

hubcapsc · Tue 06, Oct 2015, 08:19:07

I really like the perspective of your first picture...

-Mike

woofred1832 · Tue 06, Oct 2015, 09:11:57

Great pictures... I also made my own bracket to mount the viking hard trunk behind me, I ride solo on longer trips so between the bags and the trunk,with just a small hotel bag inside, I have plenty of room, and never have to bungy,or unbungy anything. had a great weekend at the Dragon ride in Madison Indiana. looking forward to many more trips to come next year...ride on life is good

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