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Missed another 1800 Valkyrie

Started by Tundra, Sun 28, Jun 2020, 11:31:50

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Tundra

I was supposed to ride to Wesley Chappell Honda (Powersport's) and look at/ride an 1800 Valkyrie yesterday after our morning ride. When we left the Newport Richie Police event it was Africa Hot and I blew it off knowing they are one of the just a few motorcycle dealers open on Sunday.
 Leaving this morning with the wife's blessings on a new bike and decided to call as It was no longer listed in their inventory... Gone, sold to a cash buyer yesterday. Oh well even though it sold for $7600 bucks which is a steal especially from a stealer there are two more available in Florida I'm interested in. One is a 2014 and one is a 2015 both under 5k miles and both at $9,999.00 That's $500 over full retail but the clean low miles ones disappear before I can get to them.
  I was not a fan at all when they were first released, now especially after seeing the 2015 Red I'm salivating. Nothing else will do, no other color or year. Then seeing the new member purchase in the General board by TJEli...jump started my love for that bike again. Now it's just a waiting game to find the right one, I'm committed.
If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!

_Sheffjs_

I can't help but feel you will be at home on the 1800 Valk. Sherry and I went for a short ride Friday morning,  :o  Yep it is like riding in the Webber grill! 

Tundra

Quote from: _Sheffjs_ on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 13:17:38
  :o  Yep it is like riding in the Webber grill! 
That's funny, and true. Just took the lid off the Webber and got that hot blast of air that fogs your glasses and melts your lungs, like Florida riding. I wear a full face, Can't wait for winter so we can ride in comfort!
If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!

Jack B

The 2015 red is a great color
Good Luck
Let's RIDE

Gizmo

I'm totally with you mate!
I've been searching for one for about a year and all I can find within reasonable distance in Canada are blue ones. Now some folks may like blue but mine HAS to be black (with red as a backup!).
I've been salivating over bscrive's, but I think he'll take that one to the grave.

_Sheffjs_

Quote from: Gizmo on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 18:24:51
I'm totally with you mate!
I've been searching for one for about a year and all I can find within reasonable distance in Canada are blue ones. Now some folks may like blue but mine HAS to be black (with red as a backup!).
I've been salivating over bscrive's, but I think he'll take that one to the grave.
.  I would always go for the blue with the blacked out bits and find a painter for the fenders and tank.   

Tundra

Quote from: Jack B on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 18:07:27
The 2015 red is a great color
Good Luck

Quote from: Jack B on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 18:07:27
The 2015 red is a great color
Good Luck

Nice...That's the one Jack, is that yours?
If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!

Pappy!

Gotta' love it!!....note the grill in the background of the picture!

Jack B

Quote from: Pappy! on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 21:18:02
Gotta' love it!!....note the grill in the background of the picture!
How about the Snowblower?
Let's RIDE

Jack B

Let's RIDE

Thunderbolt

Hope the tires are up to the task Doug.  You know those Gold Wings are subject to stop at most any ice cream shop.
:)

Farside

Quote from: Thunderbolt on Mon 29, Jun 2020, 05:50:33
Hope the tires are up to the task Doug.  You know those Gold Wings are subject to stop at most any ice cream shop.
:)


;) I believe you are right, happens to me more often now too  :roll:
Farside

GRCTAMPA

Quote from: Jack B on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 18:07:27
The 2015 red is a great color
Good Luck


Killing me! That is one gorgeous bike.  :smitten:

Gizmo

Quote from: _Sheffjs_ on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 18:43:24
I would always go for the blue with the blacked out bits and find a painter for the fenders and tank.   

OK, you got me.
What are "the blacked out bits" ?

hubcapsc

Quote from: Gizmo on Mon 29, Jun 2020, 20:09:03
Quote from: _Sheffjs_ on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 18:43:24
I would always go for the blue with the blacked out bits and find a painter for the fenders and tank.   

OK, you got me.
What are "the blacked out bits" ?

The chrome glob on the gas tank and the chrome headlight helmet are black on
the blue bike...

-Mike

_Sheffjs_

#15
Quote from: Gizmo on Mon 29, Jun 2020, 20:09:03
Quote from: _Sheffjs_ on Sun 28, Jun 2020, 18:43:24
I would always go for the blue with the blacked out bits and find a painter for the fenders and tank.  

OK, you got me.
What are "the blacked out bits" ?

Google a blue 2014 valkyrie and hit images

Gizmo

Ah, silly me. I got it now. I was looking at that beautiful 2015 red one and got confused.
That red one sure is a beaut.
I had thought about a paint job, but to be honest, I'm not so confident about going through that process. I've heard that removing the plastic is a pain, and I wouldn't want to lose any of our short riding season as here in Ottawa I basically lose access to my bike for months during the winter.
Still, I'll bear it in mind if the right one comes up.

2KVISRiderDan

#17
Just saw this wineberry colored one parked out front of Extreme Powersports on S. US 301 in Tampa near Brandon.

https://xtremepowersportstampa.com/Motorcycles-Honda-VALKYRIE-2014-Tampa-FL-04db8a58-e2d0-493e-b86a-abe3016245da
2005 Yamaha Midnight Star SOLD
1997 Yamaha Royal Star Std SOLD
2000 Blue & Grey Interstate
2001 Black & Champagne Solo Interstate
1998 Blue & Cream Valkyrie Standard Roadsmith Trike
1997 Black Standard

Farside

#18
 :cooldude: Shoot just get you a purdy F6B. Well they're hard to find too. I love mine. :coolsmiley:
Farside

2KVISRiderDan

Here's another red one on Craigslist.

wilmington, NC > motorcycles/scooters - by owner..
2005 Yamaha Midnight Star SOLD
1997 Yamaha Royal Star Std SOLD
2000 Blue & Grey Interstate
2001 Black & Champagne Solo Interstate
1998 Blue & Cream Valkyrie Standard Roadsmith Trike
1997 Black Standard

Pappy!

Hey.....any update on the search for the 1800??