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    Honda brought out a new model Valkyrie a year or two back but it looks very ummmmm modern(?). The earlier ones look like a bike..
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    So,how much you selling the Harley for?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pritch View Post
    Honda brought out a new model Valkyrie a year or two back but it looks very ummmmm modern(?). The earlier ones look like a bike..
    It's still tame compared with the NM4

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    Quote Originally Posted by WristTwister View Post
    It's still tame compared with the NM4
    .... Gimme that old Valk anyday

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    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    A lot quicker then a harley.
    ...so is my '78 GL1000...I still own an HD though...

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    Can't afford to keep both....
    My job had contract cancelled.
    So Harley goes ..
    Hoping for a reasonable offer on TM.
    As does my wee 18 ft fishing tinny....
    Opinions are like arseholes: Everybody has got one, but that doesn't mean you got to air it in public all the time....

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    Good for you.. I rode one once from LA to San Diego (delivering it for a dealer) and loved it on the open road... smooth and gutsy. Enjoy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    Can't afford to keep both....
    My job had contract cancelled.
    So Harley goes ..
    Hoping for a reasonable offer on TM.
    As does my wee 18 ft fishing tinny....

    Bugger about the contract, put the HD rego on hold, never know what pops up in the next year or so. insurance should be way cheaper if its simply in storage.

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    Last summer was first time ever I took insurance on a bike....
    In an ideal world I keep a lot of bikes....
    But in the real world the harley and valkyrie are similar bikes, so 1 is enough. The harley is more fun around town and feels lighter....but the valkyrie is better on the open road touring.
    Hard panniers, nice pleasant for the ears quiet rumble , better suspension, shaft drive ,bullet proof engine
    And the bulk of it looks quite impressive.
    After 8 happy Harley years time has come for her to go...
    Opinions are like arseholes: Everybody has got one, but that doesn't mean you got to air it in public all the time....

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    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    Last summer was first time ever I took insurance on a bike....
    In an ideal world I keep a lot of bikes....
    But in the real world the harley and valkyrie are similar bikes, so 1 is enough. The harley is more fun around town and feels lighter....but the valkyrie is better on the open road touring.
    Hard panniers, nice pleasant for the ears quiet rumble , better suspension, shaft drive ,bullet proof engine
    And the bulk of it looks quite impressive.
    After 8 happy Harley years time has come for her to go...

    All good.

    Have to admit the new beast looks quite impressive.

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    I have got close to buying a Valc a couple of times, once was out bid the other time just didn't have the coin and I couldn't sell other stuff of in time

    Super smooth beasts with plenty of torque without the V twin vibe

    Most owners keep them a long time

    An old test ride from Hammond

    https://youtu.be/qd983V9P6Cc

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    wee update....

    Changed handlebars, added compulsory Stebel horn and usb charger, removed Windscreen...(i am going to fast behind to much cover), cut some bits of it so it can be quickly mounted.
    added override switch for cooling fan...just in case.
    Serviced it, and put on new timing belts....very simple and straight forward.
    Maybe old belts were out a tooth? maybe less drag without the screen, maybe just that few good runs cleaned of the deposits andloosened her up, but she goes a hell of a lot smoother and faster now!
    Am thinking about the timing advance mods that can be made..but not sure if she needs it (6 degrees trigger wheel, or electronic engine coolant sensor mod)

    Love the sound ( Very user friendly quiet)
    great panniers (12 pack doesnt even touch the sides on way in...)
    Brakes are decent
    Very light and surprisingly agile in the twisties!
    Ground clearance quite good for a big cruiser, but i still touch down the pegs ........
    20 liters 95 get you 280 k's ish, not great but do-able.(carry spare 2 liters in panniers)
    Leg room is a little bit cramped for taller people (am 6.2"), but will ad highway pegs, and reupholster seat.
    Side stand bit to upright for my liking....Harley was more confidence inspiring, as in not tipping over!

    Riding the old girl however is great fun!
    It is quite addictive to rev her through the gears deeply into the red at 6500.
    4th gear gets you at 140 kph indicated, and 5th very happily picks up from there.
    rock solid and stable.

    when she is parked up she gets a fair bit of attention to, a few pictures allready being taken.....
    relative rarity and sheer bulk....
    havent seen a second one like her.

    Ready to clock up a few more kms this summer...
    Wouldnt mind a larger fueltank...
    but that probably will never happen....
    All up I am very happy with the "Valk", she outperforms the old Harley in every way......

    BUT i still miss the Harley every now and again.....



    take care
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    Quote Originally Posted by WristTwister View Post
    It's still tame compared with the NM4
    It runs a 200 rear tyre!

    It is probably a really good machine that everyone should ride. But it also screams ......... gay

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    Quote Originally Posted by WristTwister View Post
    It's still tame compared with the NM4
    That's not going to help avoid gaydars
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    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    wee update....

    Changed handlebars, added compulsory Stebel horn and usb charger, removed Windscreen...(i am going to fast behind to much cover), cut some bits of it so it can be quickly mounted.
    added override switch for cooling fan...just in case.
    Serviced it, and put on new timing belts....very simple and straight forward.
    Maybe old belts were out a tooth? maybe less drag without the screen, maybe just that few good runs cleaned of the deposits andloosened her up, but she goes a hell of a lot smoother and faster now!
    Am thinking about the timing advance mods that can be made..but not sure if she needs it (6 degrees trigger wheel, or electronic engine coolant sensor mod)

    Love the sound ( Very user friendly quiet)
    great panniers (12 pack doesnt even touch the sides on way in...)
    Brakes are decent
    Very light and surprisingly agile in the twisties!
    Ground clearance quite good for a big cruiser, but i still touch down the pegs ........
    20 liters 95 get you 280 k's ish, not great but do-able.(carry spare 2 liters in panniers)
    Leg room is a little bit cramped for taller people (am 6.2"), but will ad highway pegs, and reupholster seat.
    Side stand bit to upright for my liking....Harley was more confidence inspiring, as in not tipping over!

    Riding the old girl however is great fun!
    It is quite addictive to rev her through the gears deeply into the red at 6500.
    4th gear gets you at 140 kph indicated, and 5th very happily picks up from there.
    rock solid and stable.

    when she is parked up she gets a fair bit of attention to, a few pictures allready being taken.....
    relative rarity and sheer bulk....
    havent seen a second one like her.

    Ready to clock up a few more kms this summer...
    Wouldnt mind a larger fueltank...
    but that probably will never happen....
    All up I am very happy with the "Valk", she outperforms the old Harley in every way......

    BUT i still miss the Harley every now and again.....



    take care
    Well a few weeks back I managed to grab 1999 one with 8500 miles on the clock, British import so doesn't have the Valkyrie badge (F6C instead) but still US made


    http://s222.photobucket.com/user/lea..._2526.jpg.html


    What bars did you change too, I am thinking of getting some made as I have not found exactly what I want (and still not too $$)

    I have some hard bags to fit to mine that I had for another project that will match the bike and I will match the existing colour

    They sure are additive to ride, plenty of go!

    Yup wide and not as easy to move around the parking lot, and while they do get attention I do prefer the look and ease of shifting in the shed of the Shadow ....until I ride it, the Valk is just so smooth to ride

    I am thinking I might fit the boards of the other bike so I can fold the board up when shifting the bike around as the pegs are just plain in the way...I will also fit highway pegs and boards for the wife.

    I may fit a small screen but yes you need to feel some wind as even with no screen ts so so easy to be well above the speed limit!

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