BigInSeattle
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« on: January 27, 2017, 01:35:13 PM » |
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Hey everyone! I haven't been a part of this club or message boards for quite a while. If there are any old timers still around, I'm "VegasShawn" VRCC #6615 from the old days. I'm without a Valkyrie right now but I'm in the market and hoping to pick something up before spring comes.
I had a 2000 Valkyrie Standard, then an 02 Goldwing and then an '03 Rune. I never made it to the Inzane meetings but I did make it to a couple of the western events back in '02 and '03. After that it's been a blur of motorcyles. I had a M109R, VStrom, Hayabusa, Roadliner and even a '94 GTS1000 I just sold.
I'm going to be starting a new job hopefully in a month or two and I'm looking to commute 3/4 time on a motorcyle and I'm ready to come back "home" to the Valkyrie. I'm just trying to decide between a Valk and an F6B. I need dry storage for stuff like a laptop bag so I'm leaning towards an F6B since I would need to install hard bags on a Valkyrie anyways.
Anyways, hello again!
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2017, 01:37:41 PM » |
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Welcome back!
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BigInSeattle
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2017, 01:41:26 PM » |
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It looks like there are still some old pics kicking around on the site. I even found a pic of myself from the '03 Prescott AZ Ride!  |
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f6gal
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2017, 01:49:34 PM » |
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Hey, I remember you! Welcome back. InZane is in Montana this year, not that far from you. j/s  |
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BigInSeattle
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2017, 01:59:51 PM » |
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Hey, I remember you! Welcome back. InZane is in Montana this year, not that far from you. j/s Yeah I noticed that! ;-) |
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2017, 03:57:41 PM » |
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You do know they made em with hard bags don't cha  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2017, 04:33:45 PM » |
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You can look for a Valk Tourer with a shield and locking hard bags. I just bought one and sold another one. They're around, be patient.
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gordonv
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2017, 05:15:43 PM » |
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Welcome back. There is also the annual BC & WA rally, in Post Falls ID this year. http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,88623.0.htmlAlso a plug for myself, I'm selling my 99' IS, $5500 CAD, that makes it what? about $4K USD  and it is an ex-USA bike. Bag and trunk to keep that laptop dry. Also there are the local Vermin boys in Seattle. They have a web site, and also the PNW Chapter forum here in the VRCC. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2017, 07:40:43 PM » |
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I have two Valks, both with factory hard bags that have no trouble holding the laptop in a soft carry case with notepads and other sundries. The trunk is coming off the IS once I find time to actually work on the Girls this winter.
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2017, 10:02:15 PM » |
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Welcome Back! I remember you and your Rune in Prescott also! |
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« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2017, 07:07:14 AM » |
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I believe he is comparing a second generation Valkyrie to an f6B. Didn't sound like he was interested in the original version as I am sure he knows that there were Tourers and Interstates made that have dry storage. Welcome home. Personally I would opt for the f6B. Good luck and come hang out with us in MT. |
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BigInSeattle
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Auburn WA
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« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2017, 08:18:58 AM » |
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Now there are some name I recognize! Yes you are right. I'm looking for an 1800 for sure. I've even considered another Rune but I'm worried about parts availability and cost.
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