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What is the other motorcycle and why?
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2018, 02:28:19 PM » |
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a Valkyrie Interstate. No good reason. Because I can ? (You didn't ask what bike we would want)
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2018, 02:30:47 PM » |
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a Valkyrie Interstate. No good reason. Because I can ? (You didn't ask what bike we would want)
Ok Meat, consider yourself asked however we need a why after the answer. |
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Valker
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Wahoo!!!!
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2018, 02:47:30 PM » |
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Another Valk because the first one has 174,000 miles. Nothing wrong with it, I just found a deal on a second one. I always like to keep two bikes.
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I ride a motorcycle because nothing transports me as quickly from where I am to who I am.
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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2018, 02:48:39 PM » |
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a Valkyrie Interstate. No good reason. Because I can ? (You didn't ask what bike we would want)
Ok Meat, consider yourself asked however we need a why after the answer.  I thought you'd never ask ! I've been thinking about getting back into dirt bike riding. I'm thinking something light. Maybe a Honda CRF250L Rally ? There is so much desert here to explore. |
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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2018, 02:52:55 PM » |
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What:
1st Gen Yamaha Vmax (2006 now, 2003 burned up in shop fire in '15 after 12 yrs. of ownership).
Why:
The sound.
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2018, 02:59:18 PM » |
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What:
1st Gen Yamaha Vmax (2006 now, 2003 burned up in shop fire in '15 after 12 yrs. of ownership).
Why:
The sound.
Those things are bad ass. A few years back I came upon one on my 45 mile ride home from work. He wanted to test me but I knew better. |
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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2018, 03:11:27 PM » |
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I have a '98 mint standard Valk , yellow and cream , Americade show winner, Valkyrie comp , in 2001 - 2nd place,-- in 2002 - 1st place -- 2003, 1st place, 2 points shy of Best in show -- 2004 2nd place --- 2005 retired!
I also have a 2004 Honda Rune ,and a 2006 Honda Gold wing and a 1973 Honda 450 K 6
Rich K ( Valk Ski )
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« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2018, 03:12:17 PM » |
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an Indian Chieftain-the wife's , Honda VTX1300r-the wife's , Suzuki GSX650f-the wife's, Suzuki DRz 400s.Honda 200r. Kawasaki 85?..Yamaha 100-the wife's..Yamahopper 50-the wife's...RZR 800s-the wife's. Honda Foreman, Honda sport trax 400,Polaris 330 magnum-the wife's----you can send SERK over for the picture...
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« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2018, 03:20:03 PM » |
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2009 Goldwing level 4 with Full Monty Traxxion. Our main long distance and cold weather bike. Love the look of my Valkyrie Interstate but the loaded Wing is really tough to beat. I end up putting twice the mileage per year on the Wing.
Dan
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2015 Red GL1800 Level 4 w/2015 Tailwind Trailer
1999 Valkyrie Custom Interstate w/2006 Bushtec Roadstar Trailer
2000 Valkyrie Interstate Roadsmith Trike (Wife's)
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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2018, 03:23:40 PM » |
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... another Valkyrie. Because they are Valkyries and I can!  |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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RDKLL
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« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2018, 04:12:40 PM » |
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I have a '98 Valkyrie that started out as a Tourer and has morphed into a bobber and a 2017 KTM Super Duke GT. To be honest, what excited me about the new bikes in late 2016 was the safety features available. Lean sensitive ABS and MTC (motorcycle traction control). Then we decided that we wanted to go corner carving in our part of the world, Mesa AZ. After a test ride we were hooked...this bike has the same power as the Super Duke R (pure sport model) in a more upright and comfortable seating. We have done several near 400 mile days...we are limited to about 10 hrs max away from the house. I am sure I could do 500-600 mile days. With the seat upgrade we have heated seats to go with the heated grips, cruise control and adjustable windscreen. I know it is not the long distance comfort of a Valk but we are loving it.
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« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2018, 04:25:35 PM » |
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I wish I had a second Valk setup as a single seater and a second bike..... but they are $$$ here so wont be happening soon I do have a VT750 that I will play with for a town and around bike, also a DRZ400 dirt bike, XR250 as a spare dirt bike, TTR225 for the kids to use, Honda Quad bike for hunting an old NV400SP that I must get going to sell (daughters old bike that I now own) If money wasn't an issue a big adventure bike would be in the stables too  |
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Oss
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« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2018, 04:34:35 PM » |
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04 bmw 1150 rt-police model because Valkyrie's are too nice to beat on riding in the Bronx, plus being able to lower the windshield is great and it can squeeze thru traffic (not that I ever did that   ) and the abs in the rain slick streets and pedestrian crossing slick white lines The spare seat for the bike came in Tuesday ! Now I can have the original seat covered the way I want- whatever that will be. When the heat breaks Sunday I will bring the red and grey graphic Valk interstate home to live with her sister, I just never found joy riding at 97 degrees and same humidity It will be 85 that I can enjoy. |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2018, 04:52:14 PM » |
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I have a '98 Valkyrie that started out as a Tourer and has morphed into a bobber and a 2017 KTM Super Duke GT. To be honest, what excited me about the new bikes in late 2016 was the safety features available. Lean sensitive ABS and MTC (motorcycle traction control). Then we decided that we wanted to go corner carving in our part of the world, Mesa AZ. After a test ride we were hooked...this bike has the same power as the Super Duke R (pure sport model) in a more upright and comfortable seating. We have done several near 400 mile days...we are limited to about 10 hrs max away from the house. I am sure I could do 500-600 mile days. With the seat upgrade we have heated seats to go with the heated grips, cruise control and adjustable windscreen. I know it is not the long distance comfort of a Valk but we are loving it.
I would like to try out a KTM SD but then again I don’t need another bike the Tenere and SD and other types of upright bikes like this will always have my attention. |
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« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2018, 04:55:43 PM » |
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99 IS. 99tour solo. 750 Honda frame with a 350 cubic inch rocket olds rear engin trike 73 BSA chopper and the wife's 99 IS trike
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« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2018, 04:56:55 PM » |
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I have a 95 XR650l because it is a blast to ride and it will get me into place most people never see.
KLR 650 because i'm cheep and a 91 Kawasaki Voyager because it was cheep. Its also very comfortable.
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Remember, if they can't find you handsome at least they can find you handy!
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« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2018, 05:02:49 PM » |
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A 2004 ST1300, but with any luck it will be magically morphing into a 1999 Valkyrie Interstate shortly...  |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2018, 05:02:57 PM » |
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A Ford 1210 with front blade, rear blade, box blade, mower, platform, boom and tiller. Still looking for that front bucket. She ain't fast or sexy but can do things around the place the Valkyrie was never intended to do and brings a smile to my face when I ride it. Yeah I know, it's got more than two wheels.... Rams |
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Learning the majority of life's lessons the hard way.
Every trip is an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
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« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2018, 05:14:24 PM » |
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1979 Kz1300, because I wanted 6 cylinder water cooled bike to tour on in 1979. Kept it because I still like riding it.
1984 V65 Sabre, because I like the looks, speed and handling and riding position, I use it as a solo bike.
1988 Goldwing, because the wife would rather tour on it than an other.
1997 Valkyrie Standard, use it as a solo touring or around town warm weather double up bike.
1999 Valkyrie Interstate, (super valked II) I like the standard but I just wanted an Interstate for the fairing, lowers and bags.
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« Reply #20 on: July 05, 2018, 05:39:02 PM » |
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'97 Valk Tourer; '05 Gold Wing for interstate travel; Just sold my stupid fast rocket. '10 Kawi ZX14 Concours. I'll miss it but needed to cut down the list. I'm 70 now.
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« Reply #21 on: July 05, 2018, 05:42:36 PM » |
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I've been thinking about getting back into dirt bike riding. I'm thinking something light. Maybe a Honda CRF250L Rally ? There is so much desert here to explore. Ahh Rob, your not 30, or 40, or even 50 anymore  |
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« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2018, 06:34:37 PM » |
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I've been thinking about getting back into dirt bike riding. I'm thinking something light. Maybe a Honda CRF250L Rally ? There is so much desert here to explore. Ahh Rob, your not 30, or 40, or even 50 anymore  I just had a nap, and I feel invigorated |
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« Reply #23 on: July 05, 2018, 06:46:41 PM » |
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'97 Bee- because she is sexy
'99 IS- because wanted trunk for more storage when traveling
'16 Wing - because ummmm errr I can ?
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1997 Bumble Bee
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« Reply #24 on: July 05, 2018, 06:57:56 PM » |
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98 Standard refigured as a tour, with Viking Exhaust and Dyna Ignition,Ultimate King, other goodies.
13 F6B, with Ultimate King, XM, GPS. A road master!
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« Reply #25 on: July 05, 2018, 07:16:52 PM » |
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an Indian Chieftain-the wife's , Honda VTX1300r-the wife's , Suzuki GSX650f-the wife's, Suzuki DRz 400s.Honda 200r. Kawasaki 85?..Yamaha 100-the wife's..Yamahopper 50-the wife's...RZR 800s-the wife's. Honda Foreman, Honda sport trax 400,Polaris 330 magnum-the wife's----you can send SERK over for the picture...
and hear I thought I was bad with 5 cycles in garage and 2 ATV's 2 Valks (tourer and I/S) and 250cc Kymco people S250 scooter are mine. both the Valk tourer and scooter were too good of deals to pass on. |
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« Reply #26 on: July 06, 2018, 03:02:47 AM » |
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I've been thinking about getting back into dirt bike riding. I'm thinking something light. Maybe a Honda CRF250L Rally ? There is so much desert here to explore. Ahh Rob, your not 30, or 40, or even 50 anymore I just had a nap, and I feel invigorated yeah, well, put about 20 miles in the desert and give a ride report. From the couch, bed or ICU  . |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #27 on: July 06, 2018, 04:32:49 AM » |
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a '72 Honda 350 Four basket case that I swear I will refurb and ride someday. |
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« Reply #28 on: July 06, 2018, 04:59:06 AM » |
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I've been thinking about getting back into dirt bike riding. I'm thinking something light. Maybe a Honda CRF250L Rally ? There is so much desert here to explore. Ahh Rob, your not 30, or 40, or even 50 anymore I just had a nap, and I feel invigorated yeah, well, put about 20 miles in the desert and give a ride report. From the couch, bed or ICU . well, I did say I was thinking about it. Didn't say I was actually going to do it. |
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« Reply #29 on: July 06, 2018, 05:41:33 AM » |
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1999 Valkyrie Interstate
2017 Goldwing
Why?
My toys are paid for...so I don't feel guilty.
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“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
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« Reply #30 on: July 06, 2018, 05:13:47 PM » |
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#1 1997 valk tourer
#2 2006 ST 1300
I have had these two in the past and others in between but just come back to them. I do not see any others in the future.
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« Reply #31 on: July 06, 2018, 05:21:38 PM » |
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I have a 2001 Valkyrie, a 2007 ST1300A and a 2015 Goldwing (level 1).
The Valkyrie is for short rides (you know 200 - 500 miles) It rides well two-up also. (70,000 mils I think but have not really looked at the odometer recently)
The ST for me solo any distance (100,061 miles, I looked the other day)
The Wing for 2 up and long distances (depending on other stuff too). (37,000 miles more or less)
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« Reply #32 on: July 06, 2018, 05:54:35 PM » |
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I have a 1998 Valk standard and a 2006 Triumph Scrambler. Technically, I own the wife's Vulcan 500, too.
I love the Valkyrie. Big, powerful, travels well on side roads as well as the highway.
I love the Scrambler. Fun, like a 70s enduro bike. Not as dirt-capable as it looks; at least when stock. Lots of mods available. Fun to ride. Blown around on the highway. Instead of helmet buffeting, it's whole body buffeting.
The Vulcan is a fun little scoot. Ninja 500 engine in a cruiser. At 6'4" tall, I feel like a circus act when I ride it.
The yearning for more never ends, but the wallet is not that deep, and the garage is too small. Love the F6B though...
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« Reply #33 on: July 06, 2018, 07:09:58 PM » |
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A 1982 SilverWing. I bought the Valkyrie because I was awed by by the flat 6. The SilverWing due to the tranverse twin.  |
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« Reply #34 on: July 06, 2018, 11:15:04 PM » |
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Valkyrie I/S 1999, Honda ST1300 2009, VStrom DL650 2008.
The vstrom was bought to be a commuter (is not seeing much action lately...), the I/S was an old dream to buy a 'naked' goldwing and the ST1300 the favorite cross-country motorcycle due to its 7.7 gallons gas tank and gargantuan panniers.
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« Reply #35 on: July 07, 2018, 03:07:20 PM » |
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I have a Valkyrie and ____ : I ride around on it going YEEHAWW. When I switch to the other Valkyrie, I do pretty much the same thing.
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« Reply #36 on: July 08, 2018, 05:04:42 AM » |
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and a 2012 Goldwing. Totaled the Valkyrie- took insurance money and the 12 Goldwing and traded on a 2018 Goldwing bagger. Can’t wait for it to arrive. Back to having one bike.  |
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« Reply #37 on: July 08, 2018, 07:18:35 AM » |
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2013 Triumph Scrambler. Because the roads less traveled are not always Valkyrie-friendly.
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« Reply #38 on: July 08, 2018, 10:46:40 AM » |
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1998 Honda 750 Magna
1959 Cushman Eagle Restored
1976 Honda Goldwing Good restorable bike
1973 Honda CB 750 Rusted out basket case
1970 Honda CT 70 Needs restoring
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« Reply #39 on: July 08, 2018, 12:06:50 PM » |
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... a '78 GL1000 hot rod. Because it's old, custom and nobody knows what it is.
... a '79 CBX. Because it has six cylinders. 'nuff said.
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