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Tchamp
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« on: November 20, 2016, 02:23:37 PM » |
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Hello everyone,
My name is Timothy Champion
I just recently purchased my first Valkrie. I've wanted one for many years and just recently found a good deal on one I believe, Itis currently at the dealer getting the carbs overhauled from sitting for over 5 years or so. Having every service that I can think of done before I have my first ride.I live in northeast Ga. about 25 miles from Helen Ga.I am really looking forward to riding up here. I was wondering if there are any riding clubs in the area that anyone may know about that I can contact, I would love to ride with others with these beautiful beasts.
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hubcapsc
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South Carolina
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2016, 02:45:45 PM » |
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I forget whether it is the North Georgia Motorcycle Club that has members who hang
out here, or the North Georgia Mountain Riders. They both have a web presence.
A lot of Valkyrie riding gets done in North Georgia, I'm from SC, just over the line
from Clayton.
-Mike
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old2soon
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2016, 03:30:19 PM » |
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Well-what year? What Model? How many miles on t? What color? Curious minds and likea dat!  Thee is a LOT of god information here on these Phatt Ghurls we luv!  If you are the least bit handy with a wrench or you trust he dealer implicitly most of us do our own work. BUT the choice is yours. Reason I do most of my own work you ask? I push the triple digits too cursed often to trust anyone else. Welcome to the insanity. Good thing you waited til after the election-few butt hurt folks here bouts cuz of it.  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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Psychotic Bovine
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2016, 04:32:19 PM » |
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Congrats! I hope it gives you many years of miles of fun!
I know mine has!
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Bighead
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2016, 06:00:39 PM » |
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TChamp welcome to the insanity  you could live in no better place to ride  there are several that frequent your area. I myself ride there many times a year  Paul aka Britman is up there a lot too. |
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1997 Bumble Bee
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2016 Wing
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Danny McMillin
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2016, 06:08:02 PM » |
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Welcome, Timothy! You will enjoy your new ride. I have cabin in Ellijay, and make it up there monthly. I keep a Valk up there, so do a good deal of riding in the area. Was in Helen last weekend!! We will keep in touch....Danny Mac.
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czuch
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« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2016, 05:27:08 AM » |
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Ya just got ruint.
You'll never want to ride another bike, ever.
Welcome. New guys buy the donuts.
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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Misfit
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2016, 05:53:33 AM » |
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Welcome. |
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baldo
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Youbetcha
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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2016, 05:56:02 AM » |
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You've got lots of (s)miles ahead!
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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2016, 07:29:27 AM » |
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Congrats, and welcome to the asylum!
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2016, 07:32:49 AM » |
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Check your email Timothy for some Valkyrie info.
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Oss
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2016, 10:35:32 AM » |
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Welcome
It sure does seem that life is better on a Valkyrie
good to have you in the family
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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BF
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2016, 10:13:02 PM » |
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Welcome. |
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Jersey mike
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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2016, 06:29:07 AM » |
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Hey Tim, welcome to the VRCC. you're going to love it here, I know I have, this is a great group of people and the amount of info on these bikes and mechanical help you can get is tremendous. Enjoy the craziness  1 word of warning, if this will be the first time you ride a Valkyrie that is fresh and tuned as it should be, don't just pull out of the dealer and snap that throttle wide open, you better get use to how she feels and reacts first. |
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Tailgate Tommy
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2000 Interstate, 2001 Interstate and 2003 Standard
Fort Collins, Colorado
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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2016, 07:28:28 AM » |
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I predict that your going to love that Valkyrie Don't forget the VRCC Inzane event in June 2017 in Billings, Montana if you can make it! http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/board,6.0.html |
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old2soon
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« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2016, 12:14:42 PM » |
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WHAT-yet ANOTHER Inzane?? Didn't we just have one back in June of this year? 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.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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Tailgate Tommy
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2000 Interstate, 2001 Interstate and 2003 Standard
Fort Collins, Colorado
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« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2016, 06:32:59 AM » |
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WHAT-yet ANOTHER Inzane?? Didn't we just have one back in June of this year? RIDE SAFE. You have a pretty good memory for man of your years ;Drs |
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cookiedough
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« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2016, 07:31:29 AM » |
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Congrats and sure hope the dealer makes it purr like a kitten for you ready to go again. It took me a few rides to get used to the bigness. I was actually a tad bit scared to ride such a big bike after not riding anything for 10 years was on a 700cc Magna prior. After the 3rd ride or so on it, being scared of it went away very quickly since the VAlkyrie is so well mannered and balanced the weight just melts away, all except for me anyways if loaded down all 3 I/S bags with wife on board at uneven pavement while stopping can get a tad bit tipsy/heavy then.
Just be careful where and how you park since is embarrassing 3xs now having to ask for help pushing the bike backwards uphill. NOT many of us can do it alone and 2 of those 3 were on gravel so even less likely to push backwards uphill with NO grip for shoes.
The Valk can be powerful if wanted to, but I find it more of a controlled power unlike a crotch rocket. One of the best things I like besides the looks of course, is how mild mannered it is say for example leaving it in 5th gear doing 30 mph not needing to shift gears all the time like a Vtwin must.
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3fan4life
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Any day that you ride is a good day!
Moneta, VA
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« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2016, 02:16:45 PM » |
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Congrats on the bike and welcome to the club. You should be close enough to hook up with the "Cool Kids" in TN from time to time. |
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Pepmyster
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Go Bonzo, Go!!!!
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« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2016, 03:53:33 PM » |
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!
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Now this is getting interesting........
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Pappy!
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« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2016, 09:07:36 PM » |
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Welcome,from Central Florida!
A bunch of us make it up your way at least once a year but you have lots of us almost in your neighborhood to ride with.
Enjoy and oh...by the way.....it never happened without pictures!!
Lets see that beast.
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