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Hey everyone. Just bought a Valkyrie a couple days ago, but I've been doing research on here for a while. I've had sport bikes and Harleys but wanted something better for touring now that the wife likes to ride. Valkyries have always intrigued me and when I found one in the classifieds for a great price, I had to check it out. It's a 98 Touring. It only has 40,000 miles .The owner had the entire service history from day 1 and it was really well taken care of. One ride and I had to have it. Beautiful bike. Look forward to hanging out here and learning as much as I can. Great site. Here's a pic of the new ride.  |
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2015, 11:12:18 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2015, 11:15:12 AM » |
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Congratulations. Great looking Valk. Welcome.
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2015, 11:37:03 AM » |
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Love Black and Chrome 2 tones! Welcome to the club  |
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« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2015, 12:24:24 PM » |
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Nice looking bike, I know these bikes will last a long time, I'm a Harley tech and that's what I ride
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« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2015, 12:25:29 PM » |
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Handsome machine. Welcome!
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Beardo
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2015, 12:44:57 PM » |
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Nice looking bike, I know these bikes will last a long time, I'm a Harley tech and that's what I ride
Thanks. I have nothing against Harleys, I still have one. I've actually been saving up for a Road Glide. But my kids are at the age of needing help with cars, university, etc, so saving up was taking forever. Saw the Valk, figured it would do us for the next few years. After riding it though, I don't feel at all like we "settled" with the Valk. One of those bikes I can see keeping a long long time. Love it. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2015, 12:52:27 PM » |
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I've had sport bikes and Harleys but wanted something better for touring now that the wife likes to ride. Valkyries have always intrigued me and when I found one in the classifieds for a great price, I had to check it out. It's a 98 Touring. It only has 40,000 miles .The owner had the entire service history from day 1 and it was really well taken care of. One ride and I had to have it. Beautiful bike. Nice looking Valkyrie. That makes two keepers. The wife that likes to ride and the motorcycle to ride on. Yeah, we know that Valkyrie is one of the finest cruisers in the world and she's also very sexy looking.  |
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2015, 01:36:11 PM » |
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Sweet looking, looks like my Gurls twin. You are going to love her. Great bunch of guys & girls here. Had mine 3yrs and she still gets the same smiles per gallon. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2015, 01:38:42 PM » |
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I've had sport bikes and Harleys but wanted something better for touring now that the wife likes to ride. Valkyries have always intrigued me and when I found one in the classifieds for a great price, I had to check it out. It's a 98 Touring. It only has 40,000 miles .The owner had the entire service history from day 1 and it was really well taken care of. One ride and I had to have it. Beautiful bike. Nice looking Valkyrie. That makes two keepers. The wife that likes to ride and the motorcycle to ride on. Yeah, we know that Valkyrie is one of the finest cruisers in the world and she's also very sexy looking. Yeah, lucky to have a wife that likes to ride. It's our 20th anniversary in a couple weeks, she said the Valkyrie would be our anniversary present to each other. Best. Wife. Ever. Although that may be a trap and she's actually expecting something really expensive now. |
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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2015, 01:51:05 PM » |
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I've had sport bikes and Harleys but wanted something better for touring now that the wife likes to ride. Valkyries have always intrigued me and when I found one in the classifieds for a great price, I had to check it out. It's a 98 Touring. It only has 40,000 miles .The owner had the entire service history from day 1 and it was really well taken care of. One ride and I had to have it. Beautiful bike. Nice looking Valkyrie. That makes two keepers. The wife that likes to ride and the motorcycle to ride on. Yeah, we know that Valkyrie is one of the finest cruisers in the world and she's also very sexy looking. Yeah, lucky to have a wife that likes to ride. It's our 20th anniversary in a couple weeks, she said the Valkyrie would be our anniversary present to each other. Best. Wife. Ever. Although that may be a trap and she's actually expecting something really expensive now. Ya, you have to watch out for that. sometimes I think marriage is like a deck of cards... at first you have a couple of HEARTS and a DIAMOND... and later you're looking for a CLUB and a SPADE... |
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2015, 02:06:09 PM » |
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It's nice to know that there are some gems still out there. Great looking Tourer.
Welcome to the insanity...
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2015, 03:02:43 PM » |
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Yeah, lucky to have a wife that likes to ride. It's our 20th anniversary in a couple weeks, she said the Valkyrie would be our anniversary present to each other. Best. Wife. Ever.
Although that may be a trap and she's actually expecting something really expensive now.
Don't get her a really expensive vacuum cleaner..... man, that was a big mistake (at least it was too heavy for her to throw at me).
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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2015, 03:11:44 PM » |
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Welcome. Your research will pay of for years to come; the more you ride your Valkyrie, the more you'll love it. Many happy smiles to you and your wife!
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« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2015, 05:28:29 PM » |
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Yeah, lucky to have a wife that likes to ride. It's our 20th anniversary in a couple weeks, she said the Valkyrie would be our anniversary present to each other. Best. Wife. Ever.
Although that may be a trap and she's actually expecting something really expensive now. Yeah. Be careful. It seldom means what it sounds like it means.  |
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« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2015, 04:26:05 AM » |
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Yeah, lucky to have a wife that likes to ride. It's our 20th anniversary in a couple weeks, she said the Valkyrie would be our anniversary present to each other. Best. Wife. Ever.
Although that may be a trap and she's actually expecting something really expensive now.
Get her some great riding boots...And a nice new riding outfit from 'Stich... That all should be top dollar enough...  Very clean looking Valk...Have a great time and many great adventures on it..... |
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« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2015, 09:30:51 AM » |
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+ 1 what L.D. said
She is one of the best there is
And dont forget shiny chrome stuff...........you can call it safety chrome or bling whichever works
Valks love chrome
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« Reply #19 on: July 12, 2015, 11:49:46 AM » |
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. In an effort to build up some good Karma, or some would call it brown nosing, I've got a tank bib that came with my bike, I'll give it to the first person who says "I'll take it". Just message me your address and I'll mail it to you. I took it off because I prefer to look at the big beautiful tank instead. I'm sure someone would want I though. And it never hurts to pay something forward because I'm sure I'll be on here needing advice on something. Here's a pic. It's in great shape, the pocket clips off.  |
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« Reply #20 on: July 12, 2015, 11:51:47 AM » |
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. In an effort to build up some good Karma, or some would call it brown nosing, I've got a tank bib that came with my bike, I'll give it to the first person who says "I'll take it". Just message me your address and I'll mail it to you. I took it off because I prefer to look at the big beautiful tank instead. I'm sure someone would want I though. And it never hurts to pay something forward because I'm sure I'll be on here needing advice on something. Here's a pic. It's in great shape, the pocket clips off. I'll Take it. |
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« Reply #21 on: July 12, 2015, 11:54:43 AM » |
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. In an effort to build up some good Karma, or some would call it brown nosing, I've got a tank bib that came with my bike, I'll give it to the first person who says "I'll take it". Just message me your address and I'll mail it to you. I took it off because I prefer to look at the big beautiful tank instead. I'm sure someone would want I though. And it never hurts to pay something forward because I'm sure I'll be on here needing advice on something. Here's a pic. It's in great shape, the pocket clips off. I'll Take it. That was quick! Send me your address and I'll drop it in the mail. |
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« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2015, 11:56:31 AM » |
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« Reply #23 on: July 12, 2015, 06:10:42 PM » |
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Welcome in. Nice looking ride!
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« Reply #24 on: July 12, 2015, 07:58:07 PM » |
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Congratulations on your new Ride. Take care of er, cuz they sure don't make em like that anymore |
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« Reply #25 on: July 12, 2015, 08:46:10 PM » |
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Congratulations on your new Ride. Take care of er, cuz they sure don't make em like that anymore Thanks. You're absolutely right. Probably like many of you, I dislike all the crap they put on bikes and cages now, traction control, electronic gadgets...this is just a big motor in a bike...and it's perfect. We just got back from a nice ride, I couldn't stop smiling. So smooth, so comfortable, quiet...able to have a conversation while riding. And when you want to get on it...wow. Haven't ridden my Harley since I got it. My only regret is that I waited this long to get one. |
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« Reply #26 on: July 13, 2015, 06:04:00 AM » |
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Welcome to the fun from another new guy.
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« Reply #27 on: July 13, 2015, 06:09:19 AM » |
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Nice looking bike, I know these bikes will last a long time, I'm a Harley tech and that's what I ride
Thanks. I have nothing against Harleys, I still have one. I've actually been saving up for a Road Glide. But my kids are at the age of needing help with cars, university, etc, so saving up was taking forever. Saw the Valk, figured it would do us for the next few years. After riding it though, I don't feel at all like we "settled" with the Valk. One of those bikes I can see keeping a long long time. Love it. i think what he means is he is a harley tech but rides a valk tourer.. |
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« Reply #28 on: July 13, 2015, 08:56:41 AM » |
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Welcome to the insanity that are us!  June 30th 2015 I've had my I/S 5 years. To this day when I stop somewhere folks ask what is it and then I also splain it's 16 years old. These machines we ride are very ADDICTIVE. Plus this site has just about every problem ever encountered covered with repair hints and shortcuts that work. Start making plans for June 2016 for I-16. Again-WELCOME from the Missouri Ozarks and RIDE SAFE. |
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Welcome to the insanity that are us! June 30th 2015 I've had my I/S 5 years. To this day when I stop somewhere folks ask what is it and then I also splain it's 16 years old. These machines we ride are very ADDICTIVE. Plus this site has just about every problem ever encountered covered with repair hints and shortcuts that work. Start making plans for June 2016 for I-16. Again-WELCOME from the Missouri Ozarks and RIDE SAFE. Thanks for the welcome! Been reading about Inzane 15, looks like a lot of fun. And the tech stuff would be great for a newbie like me. Would love to check out I-16 if it's not too far. |
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Welcome to the insanity that are us! June 30th 2015 I've had my I/S 5 years. To this day when I stop somewhere folks ask what is it and then I also splain it's 16 years old. These machines we ride are very ADDICTIVE. Plus this site has just about every problem ever encountered covered with repair hints and shortcuts that work. Start making plans for June 2016 for I-16. Again-WELCOME from the Missouri Ozarks and RIDE SAFE. Thanks for the welcome! Been reading about Inzane 15, looks like a lot of fun. And the tech stuff would be great for a newbie like me. Would love to check out I-16 if it's not too far. Yer on a Valkyrie-how can it be too FAR?????? THAT particular piece of nomenclature no workee here!  Sides-if you are the furthest from ground zero you win an award. I-15 was a bit over a thousand miles the way I ran up. I'm 70 years of age and I WAS NOT the oldest rider making the trip to Spearfish S D. Nor did I travel the furthest distance to get to I-15. You only have to make one Inzane and then much like out M/Cs of choice-yer hooked!  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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« Reply #31 on: July 13, 2015, 12:13:34 PM » |
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Welcome to the insanity that are us! June 30th 2015 I've had my I/S 5 years. To this day when I stop somewhere folks ask what is it and then I also splain it's 16 years old. These machines we ride are very ADDICTIVE. Plus this site has just about every problem ever encountered covered with repair hints and shortcuts that work. Start making plans for June 2016 for I-16. Again-WELCOME from the Missouri Ozarks and RIDE SAFE. Thanks for the welcome! Been reading about Inzane 15, looks like a lot of fun. And the tech stuff would be great for a newbie like me. Would love to check out I-16 if it's not too far. Yer on a Valkyrie-how can it be too FAR?????? THAT particular piece of nomenclature no workee here! Sides-if you are the furthest from ground zero you win an award. I-15 was a bit over a thousand miles the way I ran up. I'm 70 years of age and I WAS NOT the oldest rider making the trip to Spearfish S D. Nor did I travel the furthest distance to get to I-15. You only have to make one Inzane and then much like out M/Cs of choice-yer hooked! RIDE SAFE. ...ok you got me there. I've done 3000 km trips on a sport bike, so I'm not scared of a few miles, especially on the Valk. More so a matter of getting the time. My son graduates next June...we'll probably be expected to go.  |
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Ron send that tank bib on down here, won't fit that Interstate tank of yours! Dang!!! I didn't even think about that John. You may be right. Well Bubba, I'll tell ya what, if it don't fit, you have to............. Wait a minute, that's a different story. John, if it won't fit, you're first in line to get it. |
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