She is Gone

[0leman]

Yesterday I watched my Valk going away.   A guy name John answered my Craigslist advertisement.  He was delighted to find her.  So, my Valk is now in the hands of a lot younger man and his wife.

First time that I heard her run as a person just standing there. I didn't realize how good she sounds. 

I was pushed by family members to sell my Valk and get a lighter bike, due to medical problems that have developed over the last year. I will start looking for her replacement. 

[hubcapsc]

Sorry she's gone... hope you find some kind of nice replacement    ...

-Mike

[old2soon]

     I felt that very same HURT myself!    BUT on the upside the 12 G/W trike and I are startin to build a rapport or a relationship if you will. Amd Please believe me a trike is NOT the end of the wurld as we know it as RIDERS. Sides on Phatter Ghurl II I iz Still in da wind!      Please let us know what you'll be RIIN later on. RIDE SAFE.

[LTD]

 a 650 vstrom would be a nice replacement light and ultra reliable

[Slyk Willy]

Mine is currently for sale. Like you, I've decided to down-size. I picked up a '23 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster that is a few inches lower and half the weight of my I/S.
Good luck finding something you like and can deal with.

[0leman]

The seat height isn't the problem. Shoulders are going south on me.  It was getting where they wouldn't be happy for a day after riding.  Need something that requires less effort to enjoy riding.  Plus, I am pushing 80 in the next month or two. I know the age isn't really limiting my riding, but I also have issues with my heart.

I am looking for something a bit bigger than a 650 cc bike something closer to 1100 cc. I do ride on some highways where I need more speed. I do enjoy riding and want to continue to do so.

[six2go #152]

Oleman,
Same thing happened to me about an hour ago only it wasn't my Valk leaving me. I had traded the Valk back in '14 for an F6B. About 3 yrs ago I started feeling the size of the "B" increasing. Last week I made it known that I was ready to sell and now I am bikeless for the first time in 40+ yrs. The new owner is much younger than me and is a member of this group. I hope it serves him well. It only has 27.000 miles on it.
By the way, I also owned a 650 V-Strom and it will travel with the best of them. Highway speeds of 75 - 80 were no problem.
I'm not sure I will get another motorcycle, right now I am leaning toward "no". But ya never know.

[Valkorado]

I'm sure it was bittersweet seeing your Valkyrie go.  I'm in the same boat with health issues and am needing to do the same with both my girls. I say needing because I'm still trying to convince myself I want to let them go! Anyway congrats on the sale and best wishes to you.

[0leman]

I'm sure it was bittersweet seeing your Valkyrie go.  I'm in the same boat with health issues and am needing to do the same with both my girls. I say needing because I'm still trying to convince myself I want to let them go! Anyway congrats on the sale and best wishes to you.

Thanks.

Still looking for a replacement.  May take some time.