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« on: April 27, 2015, 08:24:57 PM » |
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Hey gang,
My name is paul and I live in White Rock, BC. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm a teacher (close to retiring) so I get loads of time each summer to tour. The weather around here is pretty good so I am able to ride all year round (get real wet some times riding in the PNW).
Last month I sold my 1999 Honda Shadow ACE Tourer and purchased a 2000 Valkyrie Interstate and man am I loving this bike! My wife and I spend a month every summer touring around the US, pulling a trailer and camping. I needed a little more power for these trips and my new Valk is going to fit the bill perfectly. Can't believe how well she handles and her mid range torque is addictive!
Looking forward to meeting real good people with loads of good advice regarding my new girl!
Cheers,
paul
ps. I'll load a photo of my Valk when I figure out how
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2015, 08:41:03 PM » |
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Welcome to the birdcage. If you are free early in June, there will be a small gathering of fellow Valkyrie addicts in Spearfish, SD. Please see the homepage for all the important details. I can say without reservation, this forum has more collective knowledge about the Big Girl than Mother Honda. Ask and you will be informed by some savvy people. And opinions are free!  |
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Valkorado
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2015, 08:42:29 PM » |
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Welcome! I also rode a 99 Shadow before getting my Valkyrie. You are going to love your bike and this board.
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2015, 08:47:12 PM » |
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Welcome Paul.
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« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2015, 08:51:30 PM » |
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congrats on your new to you ride. seems a lot of us graduated up from a honda shadow or honda magna. best bang for your buck IMO.  |
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icandoitfaster
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2015, 09:11:55 PM » |
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Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I thought about heading out to South Dakota but I only get Saturday and Sunday off in June and I need two days there and two back. I don't get to choose when my holidays are....they are always July and August. Not complaining about two months off but just can't make it this year.
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« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2015, 09:38:44 PM » |
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Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I thought about heading out to South Dakota but I only get Saturday and Sunday off in June and I need two days there and two back. I don't get to choose when my holidays are....they are always July and August. Not complaining about two months off but just can't make it this year.
Holidays? Are you sure it is not 'vacation' days instead of holidays? I hear you on the time off. Between March-June is my best times to get off weeks at a time, but much after July, it is like pulling teeth since the powers to be think if you get a day off July-December, the place will go down in flames or something without me being a small 2-3 person office doing it all. And yet we trudge on.  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2015, 09:52:53 PM » |
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Welcome to our sand box which also IS the insanity  I've mentioned this to other new guys to the Valkyrie-It's an obsession.  And once "the grin" gits on yer pie hole it don't leave! Again-welcome from the Missouri Ozarks and 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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Strider
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2015, 12:07:13 AM » |
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Congrats and welcome brother! You will love the Valk - I do. So, welcome (at this time) from Africa.....mainly from Louisiana.  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2015, 02:08:46 AM » |
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Welcome to the club |
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2015, 03:50:55 AM » |
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Welcome from New England.
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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2015, 04:01:35 AM » |
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Keep the maintenance up on the large lady and she will be the last bike you need |
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« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2015, 05:02:46 AM » |
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Welcome to the world of Valkyries Paul, glad to have you. They do get under your skin, just bought my second, picking it up in a week. Hope buying them does not become too addictive.
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« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2015, 05:06:23 AM » |
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Please check your email Paul. |
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« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2015, 05:16:26 AM » |
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Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I thought about heading out to South Dakota but I only get Saturday and Sunday off in June and I need two days there and two back. I don't get to choose when my holidays are....they are always July and August. Not complaining about two months off but just can't make it this year.
Holidays? Are you sure it is not 'vacation' days instead of holidays? I hear you on the time off. Between March-June is my best times to get off weeks at a time, but much after July, it is like pulling teeth since the powers to be think if you get a day off July-December, the place will go down in flames or something without me being a small 2-3 person office doing it all. And yet we trudge on. they call em holidays we call em vacation days,, |
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« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2015, 05:34:27 AM » |
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« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2015, 06:01:41 AM » |
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Welcome. |
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icandoitfaster
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« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2015, 05:49:23 PM » |
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Hey Britman,
Thanks for all the good articles of service advice regarding my Valk. I've started an "important to know folder" and your articles have been added.
paul
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Flrider
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« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2015, 05:53:28 PM » |
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Welcome from Kissimmee Florida
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« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2015, 07:12:02 PM » |
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Hey Britman,
Thanks for all the good articles of service advice regarding my Valk. I've started an "important to know folder" and your articles have been added.
paul
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« Reply #20 on: April 28, 2015, 08:16:39 PM » |
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Welcome from Central Florida! You have just made a great decision to allow a Valkyrie to adopt you!
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« Reply #21 on: April 29, 2015, 08:22:52 AM » |
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We are always glad to have another person converted
to the church of Valkyrie.
On this forum ask and you shall recive
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« Reply #22 on: April 29, 2015, 09:28:50 AM » |
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Welcome from New Hampshire, lots of great information here!
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« Reply #23 on: April 29, 2015, 09:34:59 AM » |
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Welcome Paul!!!!
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #24 on: April 29, 2015, 09:36:53 AM » |
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Welcome from Colorado!
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« Reply #25 on: April 29, 2015, 01:54:58 PM » |
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Welcome aboard.
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« Reply #26 on: April 29, 2015, 06:30:56 PM » |
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Paul, welcome to the forum from Naples, Fl. |
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« Reply #27 on: April 29, 2015, 08:25:41 PM » |
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Welcome Paul from sunny South Dakota!  |
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icandoitfaster
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« Reply #28 on: April 30, 2015, 05:25:31 PM » |
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Hey HairyValk,
I am planning on attending Sturgis this year (75th).....do you go to the rally. If so, I might run into you this year!
paul
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« Reply #29 on: April 30, 2015, 07:01:33 PM » |
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Welcome from Texas.
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« Reply #30 on: April 30, 2015, 08:25:26 PM » |
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Hi Paul, Welcome. Nice to see you got your account working. Call me up, and I can walk you through posting pictures. Don't forget we also have our annual BC and PNW Valkyrie Valhalla Rally on the June Father's Day weekend. This years is in Soap Lake WA. And her is Paul's bike.   |
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icandoitfaster
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« Reply #31 on: April 30, 2015, 09:18:56 PM » |
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Hey Gord,
Thanks for posting a few photos of my beast. I still can't quite figure out how to load them.
I'm still working on getting a little time off to attend the Soap Lake event.....we'll see how that works out.
paul
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