EddieLBS
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Stop looking back, you're not headed that way!
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« on: April 06, 2017, 02:51:26 PM » |
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I just wanted to say Hi.. I'm a new Valkyrie owner  !!! My Dad Skipper was a member on this forum.. Sadly he sold his Valkyrie when he got cancer and wasn't able to ride it like he wanted. He passed away Feb 5th 2017 but before he left he said some words that still ring in my ears..  "Son don't wait till your dying to chase your dreams" Well i've wanted another motorcycle since selling my last one at age 18. I kept my Endorsement on my licence all these years saying to myself one day!!! Well like so many men do I got married had kids got a job and a mortgage so the motorcycle just kept getting pushed back to (one Day!!) Well I stopped dreaming after my dad passed. I scoured the web looking at cruiser reviews and decided to go with a Valkyrie. Luckily I was able to get a good deal on a 2000 interstate from Trout Dude who is also a member of this forum. I'm happy to be here and I look forward to making some friends and putting some miles down.. -Eddie  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2017, 02:59:18 PM » |
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welcome!!..an informed actually very wise and intelligent diverse group...I've had mine 15 basically trouble free years--add all the lighting/flashing stuff you can find as they don't see you and drive as if they don't..  |
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Oss
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2017, 03:07:00 PM » |
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Welcome ! You got a terrific motorcycle from a great member
(Did they throw in any Pralines with your purchase ? Sheila's pralines are awesome ?
It only gets better from here
fill with gas, ride, repeat
Get some time off and ride to Montana in June to meet a lot of fine Valkyrie owners
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2017, 03:25:25 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum and congratz on the bike (in my view, the best color that I/S were ever made)!
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2017, 03:26:16 PM » |
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Welcome. This is a great site about a great bike, hope you enjoy it. Beautiful bike Got some nice additions. |
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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2017, 03:35:27 PM » |
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Nice ride!  Evan-oss-iz right-check out Inzane 17 in Billings Mt. Wanna learn more bout our Phatt Ladies? Billings is the Where of learning more AND meeting folks that have a similar addiction.  Welcome. Would that I had found a Blue and Silver for I found my Green and Silver.  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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RainMaker
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2017, 03:39:52 PM » |
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That's the best color combination and you have some unobtanium on it as well. Welcome to the group!
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2017, 03:50:02 PM » |
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Your Dad would be proud !!!!! - Welcome to the group.
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gordonv
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2017, 04:57:20 PM » |
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Welcome, and come back often.
There are some local chapters, and other's have some State Rider threads, to try to meet up with others.
Along with some annual meets, both local and national.
Then there is also the Tech section, to learn a little more on how to maintain you bike. Search is a good tool, sometimes it's learning the right words to ask on.
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2017, 05:09:43 PM » |
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Congrats on the new addition, looks like you got a great set up there. Be sure to check out the Tech Board and the Shoptalk section for some useful How-To information. Enjoy! |
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2017, 06:08:04 PM » |
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I just wanted to say Hi.. I'm a new Valkyrie owner !!! My Dad Skipper was a member on this forum.. Sadly he sold his Valkyrie when he got cancer and wasn't able to ride it like he wanted. He passed away Feb 5th 2017 but before he left he said some words that still ring in my ears.. "Son don't wait till your dying to chase your dreams" Well i've wanted another motorcycle since selling my last one at age 18. I kept my Endorsement on my licence all these years saying to myself one day!!! Well like so many men do I got married had kids got a job and a mortgage so the motorcycle just kept getting pushed back to (one Day!!) Well I stopped dreaming after my dad passed. I scoured the web looking at cruiser reviews and decided to go with a Valkyrie. Luckily I was able to get a good deal on a 2000 interstate from Trout Dude who is also a member of this forum. I'm happy to be here and I look forward to making some friends and putting some miles down.. -Eddie Welcome I remember reading some of your Dads posts. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Looks like you got a very nice bike. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2017, 06:10:30 PM » |
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Welcome!
From Trout Dude....we know the maint. was kept up with, that's for sure! Enjoy!
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wiggydotcom
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Do Your Best and Miss the Rest!
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2017, 06:22:17 PM » |
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Welcome to the VRCC. That's a beautiful bike and like has been said, you can bet Dennis has taken good care of it.
This is a very knowledgeable group of Valk owners that will be happy to share their help as questions come up.
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2017, 06:54:15 PM » |
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Welcome to this crazy addicted family!!!! |
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2017, 06:55:28 PM » |
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Glad to see you made it here Eddie like they said get some time off and lets roll. Shelia and I will be riding thru Mississippi this week end with a group off riders. We will be at the Old Country Store sat around 1 for lunch. Just letting you know just incase you are out in the wind. Let me know and Welcome to the club.
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« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2017, 07:19:34 PM » |
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Your dad passed but his legacy lives on through you and the Valkyrie. Great looking bike, Trout dude knows his stuff and that means one thing , ride it like you stole it
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« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2017, 07:22:25 PM » |
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Welcome.
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« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2017, 07:28:21 PM » |
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Welcome! Trout Dude, is a good Dude and you shouldn't have any doubts in that bikes condition. You should concider riding it up to MT in June to hang out with a good group of Valkyrie riders and enthusiasts. |
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« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2017, 07:29:04 PM » |
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Welcome from SoDak! |
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« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2017, 07:20:34 AM » |
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I want to thank everyone for the kind words but we have to Thank Smoking Joe for finding that one for me when i totaled mine and was dealing with the insurance. It was in good shape and just needed a few parts and maintenance and she is sweet. I'm glad to have found someone for this bike who wants to be one of us and joined the VRCC.
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EddieLBS
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Stop looking back, you're not headed that way!
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« Reply #20 on: April 07, 2017, 08:29:52 AM » |
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Trout we will be riding somewhere this weekend, Maybe the planets will align so that we can meet up  .. |
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2017, 10:36:17 AM » |
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Welcome. I like that color to Trout Dude had his hands on mine before I bought it as well   |
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« Reply #22 on: April 07, 2017, 11:19:19 AM » |
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Welcome. I like that color to Trout Dude had his hands on mine before I bought it as well T T you won't be gittin that gas smell when ya tailgate now! 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 #23 on: April 07, 2017, 12:20:30 PM » |
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Welcome aboard
Best bike ever made
Do it while you can......... one day.........
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Do it while you can. I did.... it my way
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