RDKLL
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« on: January 11, 2017, 04:04:44 AM » |
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The Valkyrie is getting a roomate, 2017 KTM Super Duke GT, still finalizing the details but after a test ride, my wife said that she loved it and that it was actually more comfy than the Valk due to seating on the Valk causing tailbone discomfort. The Valk will still have a place in the garage but it will go back to a solo'd bobber style.  |
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« Last Edit: January 11, 2017, 04:08:36 AM by RDKLL »
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Beardo
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« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2017, 04:19:54 AM » |
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Congrats. Beautiful bike.
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« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2017, 06:36:36 AM » |
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Zoom, zoom!
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« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2017, 06:42:06 AM » |
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The Super Duke is a super-duper bike. Good choice!  |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2017, 03:11:27 PM » |
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those of us on the great flat plains of..yes Texas too...the USA
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« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2017, 05:33:55 PM » |
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RDKLL
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« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2017, 06:26:07 PM » |
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I think the spousal unit is more excited about the new bike than I am and I am pretty jazzed about it  |
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RDKLL
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2017, 03:34:32 AM » |
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Picked it up this past Friday. 180 miles so far and it is a blast. So flickable compared to the Valk. Considering it is 200 punds lighter and 75 more hp and a little more torque. The Valkyrie does what it does splendidly but this is really a sport bike with Goldwing level of amenities. Heated grips, cruise, fuel gage, c-abs, semi-active suspension and so much more. Have the Valk on the lift waiting to be solo'd back up and a little maintenance. Heated rider and passenger seats on order. A picture from the desert.  |
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The emperor has no clothes
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2017, 06:52:15 AM » |
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Picked it up this past Friday. 180 miles so far and it is a blast. So flickable compared to the Valk. Considering it is 200 punds lighter and 75 more hp and a little more torque. The Valkyrie does what it does splendidly but this is really a sport bike with Goldwing level of amenities. Heated grips, cruise, fuel gage, c-abs, semi-active suspension and so much more. Have the Valk on the lift waiting to be solo'd back up and a little maintenance. Heated rider and passenger seats on order. A picture from the desert. sounds awesome ! |
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RDKLL
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2017, 04:50:59 AM » |
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Meathead we will need to get together for a ride. Maybe breakfast or a hamburger, or maybe even a Taco. That goes for any of the other AZ folks in the Phoenix area |
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« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2017, 10:24:40 AM » |
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"I'm looking forward to seeing your exotic Italian beauty." Uhhh, it's Austrian.  |
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« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2017, 10:29:18 AM » |
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"I'm looking forward to seeing your exotic Italian beauty." Uhhh, it's Austrian.  my bad. I need to pay closer attention. When he called it the super duke, I assumed Ducati. |
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RDKLL
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Mesa, AZ
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« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2017, 03:31:38 PM » |
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That's cool meathead...we did consider this for a very short time. Not real passenger friendly  |
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