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« on: June 11, 2015, 04:05:41 PM » |
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Newbie Valk owner here, I've been looking at them for years and finally bit the bullet. 2001 I/S with 53k on it. Runs great, looks great (at least to me) rides great. When I get on my VT1100 now it seems almost like a toy. As soon as I figure out how to post a pic I'll post it. Hope all you out in Spearfish are enjoying yourselves, ride safe and have a stiff on for me.
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“I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more. A deep breath and a leap.”
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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2015, 04:14:51 PM » |
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Congrats on your new toy Ramie. You could not have picked a better one!
Keep watching this forum for anything you may need to do to your bike.
This site is priceless......
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Ramie
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2015, 04:26:46 PM » |
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Here we go, finally figured it out. I think the first mod is going to be the back rest. Glad to read I don't have to replace the seat but can install one.  |
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“I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more. A deep breath and a leap.”
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2015, 04:34:16 PM » |
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Nice colors on that bike. Don't remember seeing those colors before. But then, I don't get out much.  Welcome.  |
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VRCC# 29981
Learning the majority of life's lessons the hard way.
Every trip is an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2015, 04:43:31 PM » |
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Nice colors on that bike. Don't remember seeing those colors before. But then, I don't get out much. Welcome. Not stock but looks good enjoy. |
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2015, 08:59:46 PM » |
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That my have come from Grand Rapids MN. Was traded for a Slingshot .
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2015, 03:41:26 AM » |
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Welcome to the club |
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Ramie
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2015, 06:39:40 AM » |
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That my have come from Grand Rapids MN. Was traded for a Slingshot .
May have, the dealer out of Watkins wouldn't tell me. I'll have to see if I can track the vin. Would you know who used to own it? |
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“I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more. A deep breath and a leap.”
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« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2015, 06:52:45 AM » |
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CB/antenna and trailer hitch, ready to tow for the long haul. congrats - enjoy!! One of the biggest things I like over my other cycle I had was you can just leave it in 5th gear doing 25-30 mph and not have to downshift gears being lazy. Try that with HD's or all other V-twins, even 4 cylinders, and won't happen. INteresting paint job combo, never saw that one before. |
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« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2015, 11:52:11 AM » |
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You got a super great bike there Ramie, it was mine. Anything I have to tell you on the bike isn't bad nothing but good. For me it was time to move on to 3 wheels, but then we kept my wife's Valk tourer for some 2wheel fun when we want. I'll be kind-of off-line for a week but when I can we'll chat more about it and tell you the history, long story short I put 96k on my first I/S and 44K on yours. Used to be active in the VRCC and VOA clubs, good people great sites to learn stuff...... Often ride with folks from metro and Clearwater.......
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Just ride it!
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2015, 11:59:40 AM » |
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Beautiful bike man.......you made a great decision. I am still amazed at the throttle response on this beast and it never fails to put a smile on my face. Jealous of that paint job!! I love HD's too but no Harley I ever rode felt like this!  |
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Ramie
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« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2015, 05:29:34 PM » |
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You got a super great bike there Ramie, it was mine. Anything I have to tell you on the bike isn't bad nothing but good. For me it was time to move on to 3 wheels, but then we kept my wife's Valk tourer for some 2wheel fun when we want. I'll be kind-of off-line for a week but when I can we'll chat more about it and tell you the history, long story short I put 96k on my first I/S and 44K on yours. Used to be active in the VRCC and VOA clubs, good people great sites to learn stuff...... Often ride with folks from metro and Clearwater.......
Zots
Great to hear from you, look forward getting some more info. So far love the bike. Always wanted one from the first time I saw them. |
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