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Just bought the nicest Valkyrie in Canada

Started by RGM, Fri 24, Jun 2016, 10:43:30

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Gryphon Rider

#1
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 10:58:52
Pretty bike!  If it was as well maintained mechanically as it is on the outside, it should last you for many many years,

Why is the auxiliary light pointed left?

Those highway boards should be fine across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and most of Alberta, but I would adjust them up before attempting mountain roads.

Jess Tolbirt

#2
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 11:31:59
what? no drivers backrest?
Valkyrie member # 23084
Started out on old forum on day one but lost my member number.

RGM

#3
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 11:49:18
Running boards have been adjusted. First ride they were scraping almost every turn. Light has been tighten and I have given it quick go over. Bike has been maintained at dealer and has new tires front and rear. I will be doing my own maintenance now.

Is there a way of lowering the windshield with trimming. The edge is right at my line of sight. Other option raising the Mustang seat

BobB

#4
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 11:57:39
I completely agree with you.

BobB

#6
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 15:24:32
RGM, I don't know how much you know about our "Jade Ladies" as they have been called, but there was only 318 Tourers painted as such for the '98 model year.  The color combination did not appear in any other Valkyrie sub-model or in any other year.  It was very unpopular in 1998 and these would often stay crated up in dealers back rooms.  Today, this '50 color is very popular and desired.  It is usually the first thing that is commented on when people stop to admire my Valkyrie...

Willow

#7
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 16:01:23
Quote from: RGM on Fri 24, Jun 2016, 11:49:18
... Bike has been maintained at dealer ...

Uh oh.   :o

Quote from: RGM on Fri 24, Jun 2016, 11:49:18
Is there a way of lowering the windshield with trimming. The edge is right at my line of sight. Other option raising the Mustang seat

Windshields can be slanted back a bit or one can be carefully trimmed using a low speed on a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade.

Someone asked about a backrest.  Backrests are only for those who need them.  You're probably not that old yet.

t-man403

#8
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 17:23:59
Very nice!  :coolsmiley:
"Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth". Chuck Norris

_Sheffjs_

#9
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 18:37:43
I reverse those colors and agree.


Hook#3287

#10
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 19:11:01

Pretty on the beach and I don't even like the beach. :)

jim@98valkyrie.com

#11
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 20:39:36
Hehe, this color combination was pretty rare when I started looking to buy my Valk in 2003. My wife saw the colors and fell in love with it. She made some snarky comment like, " well, if you can find one of those rare colors, you can buy it." So, I took that as a challenge. You can see the result. I love her... oh, and my wife too....... ;D



Hook#3287

#12
Fri 24, Jun 2016, 22:31:42
RGM, I got so excited posting a pic of my girl, I forgot to say "welcome to the board' :uglystupid2:

So, Welcome to the board :cooldude:

The emperor has no clothes

#13
Sat 25, Jun 2016, 04:23:19
Quote from: Hook#3287 on Fri 24, Jun 2016, 22:31:42
RGM, I got so excited posting a pic of my girl, I forgot to say "welcome to the board' :uglystupid2:

So, Welcome to the board :cooldude:
Premature piculation ?  :2funny:
Welcome as well RGM. She is a nice looking bike.  :)

mike72903

#14
Sat 25, Jun 2016, 09:55:57
Quote from: meathead on Sat 25, Jun 2016, 04:23:19
Quote from: Hook#3287 on Fri 24, Jun 2016, 22:31:42
RGM, I got so excited posting a pic of my girl, I forgot to say "welcome to the board' :uglystupid2:

So, Welcome to the board :cooldude:
Premature piculation ?  :2funny:
Welcome as well RGM. She is a nice looking bike.  :)
you sir, have a strange yet creative mind ;)

The emperor has no clothes

#15
Sat 25, Jun 2016, 10:48:29
Quote from: CI_borg on Sat 25, Jun 2016, 09:55:57
Quote from: meathead on Sat 25, Jun 2016, 04:23:19
Quote from: Hook#3287 on Fri 24, Jun 2016, 22:31:42
RGM, I got so excited posting a pic of my girl, I forgot to say "welcome to the board' :uglystupid2:

So, Welcome to the board :cooldude:
Premature piculation ?  :2funny:
Welcome as well RGM. She is a nice looking bike.  :)
you sir, have a strange yet creative mind ;)
Strange yes, creative not so much.  ??? But thank you. :)

RGM

#16
Sat 25, Jun 2016, 12:42:30
One of the reasons I bought a valk was this forum. I have been a member for over a month and there are lots of helpfull members here.

Can anyone tell me how to get into that elusive 6th gear. Lol

The emperor has no clothes

#17
Sat 25, Jun 2016, 12:59:42
Quote from: RGM on Sat 25, Jun 2016, 12:42:30
One of the reasons I bought a valk was this forum. I have been a member for over a month and there are lots of helpfull members here.

Can anyone tell me how to get into that elusive 6th gear. Lol
Yours didn't come with 6th ? Oh, that's right you got one of those Canadian models.   ;)

BobB

#18
Sat 25, Jun 2016, 15:57:56
You don't need a sixth gear with these beasts, heck, you don't even need five...

T.P.

#19
Sat 25, Jun 2016, 18:25:23
Quote from: BobB on Fri 24, Jun 2016, 15:24:32
RGM, I don't know how much you know about our "Jade Ladies" as they have been called, but there was only 318 Tourers painted as such for the '98 model year.  The color combination did not appear in any other Valkyrie sub-model or in any other year. 

HEY BOB!!  Where did you get the 318 number ?

The expert here says 400  http://www.valkyrienorway.com/Production%20By%20Color.html

8)  T.P.
"Well you can call me T, or you can call me P, or you can call me T.P. but you doesn't hasta call me Toilet Paper"

BobB

#20
Sat 25, Jun 2016, 18:43:20 Last Edit: Sat 25, Jun 2016, 18:48:51 by BobB
Quote from: T.P. on Sat 25, Jun 2016, 18:25:23
Quote from: BobB on Fri 24, Jun 2016, 15:24:32
RGM, I don't know how much you know about our "Jade Ladies" as they have been called, but there was only 318 Tourers painted as such for the '98 model year.  The color combination did not appear in any other Valkyrie sub-model or in any other year.  

HEY BOB!!  Where did you get the 318 number ?

The expert here says 400  http://www.valkyrienorway.com/Production%20By%20Color.html

8)  T.P.

Well Tom, the 318 number came from a post on this site, as I remember it.  So the number is qualified by "as I remember it".   :roll:

Hook#3287

#21
Sun 26, Jun 2016, 06:16:31
Premature pictulation :D :D

That's good Rob, and true.  That's what happened.

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