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BlueLine984
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« on: July 09, 2015, 08:51:18 PM » |
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Figure the best way to get started is to say hello! I'm Nate, just bought my first Valkyrie. It's a 1999 1500 Interstate. IT's my 8th bike in total and I came from a Suzuki Volusia previously that literally blew up. Well, the motor did anyways and I wasn't riding it when it happened.
Thus far it's taken some getting used to since it's a touch larger than I'm used to but it's a MUCH nicer ride than anything else I've been on. I ride with the Blue Knights down here in Georgia as well. I've got a bunch of questions about stuff on the bike (no owners manual obviously) and I'm looking forward to picking your brains!
Ride safe, Rubber side down!
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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas Edisonhttp://i47.tinypic.com/oh8fgz.gif
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2015, 08:59:55 PM » |
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J.Mencalice
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"When You're Dead, Your Bank Account Goes to Zero"
Livin' Better Side of The Great Divide
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2015, 09:24:45 PM » |
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Hey, Hey, Hey. You are in the groove now, sir! |
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"The truth is, most of us discover where we are headed when we arrive." Bill Watterson
Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance...
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BlueLine984
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2015, 09:54:28 PM » |
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I appreciate the welcome! My main question is about the audio hookups and so forth with this beast. I know what the headphone jack looks like as far as driver to passenger communication...but this one has a 3.5mm jack as well. I thought it was an auxiliary input I could plug my phone into for GPS and such but that doesnt work at all...So what would the jack be for?
Secondly - Has anyone replaced the stock radio with an aftermarket one, and what kind of aftermarket radio would even work for this bike?
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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas Edisonhttp://i47.tinypic.com/oh8fgz.gif
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Karen
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2015, 11:36:12 PM » |
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That's an aux input for the output of an audio device, MP3, iPod, etc. I ran a cord from a mount on the handlebars to the jack under the side cover, but finally moved everything to the trunk. You shouldn't need a different radio; the stock is more than adequate. Do a search on the manual, and you should find the operating instructions; You have the best year Valk, by the way, but I'm prejudiced... never mind, don't want to hijack this thread!
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Ramie
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2015, 05:35:19 AM » |
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Did you check in the battery compartment for the Manual? If not you can order them from a Honda dealer for around $20.
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Spirited-6
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2015, 07:08:50 AM » |
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Welcome BLUE ! Get ready for the ride of your "LIFE" Do not look back |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Williamsburg, KY
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2015, 07:19:50 AM » |
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Welcome to the club Britman will be along soon with a wealth of info for ya  |
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Gary
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2015, 07:22:22 AM » |
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Welcome and congrats on the new Valk.
On my pre-owned Interstate the owners manual was velcro'd in the left saddlebag.
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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2015, 07:35:42 AM » |
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Hi N8 and welcome! Take your time getting acquainted with your girl; you'll soon discover she's very agile for her size.
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Xtracho
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The Bosses
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« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2015, 09:17:02 AM » |
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Welcome to the world of the best motorcycle ever made. She's a beast, but she rides like a princess.
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Mark
"To live you must be willing to die" - Amir Vahedi
My father gets smarter each day he is gone.
In the stable:
'84 GW Aspencade
'47 Indian Chief
'98 Valkyrie
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BlueLine984
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2015, 06:32:36 AM » |
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It's been fun to spin around thus far, plus my wife is MUCH MUCH more comfortable on it since it's like a lazy boy on wheels! Time to make it a little louder :-)
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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas Edisonhttp://i47.tinypic.com/oh8fgz.gif
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woofred1832
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My Valkyrie
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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2015, 07:26:48 AM » |
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Welcome to vrcc I found it after I got my 2014 .... Great site to find out almost anything about your bike and a good place to meet other riders in your area.... anyway welcome and enjoy
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lonewolf/va
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« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2015, 09:27:54 AM » |
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welcome to best motorcycle and club ever
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