Any Valkyrie riders around here - Page 14

deadwood · 02-04-2011, 08:43 AM

deadwood it is.

lfmn · 02-04-2011, 08:52 AM

I rode a Valk from DC to Canada about 6 years ago. Solid as a rock. My only complaint was the gas mileage SUCKED when it was all loaded down. I got about 25 MPG going through Montana with the wind and "kind of no speed limit"

I finally sold it because I had too many bikes, but if I had a two car garage ...

wannaklr · 03-01-2011, 12:40 PM

What kind of range are they getting out of the interstate tanks?

LadyDraco · 03-01-2011, 04:54 PM

Mine will range is poor 205 But I'm on fumes ....Both of mine have I/S tanks...

My mate get from about 240 - 260 miles from a tank on his I/S 's
He has 2 ...

Why do ya ask ??? What are you getting ???
Also if ya keep running the throttle up.. You'll eat up fuel

wannaklr · 03-02-2011, 07:05 AM

I had a 97 Tourer that I got rid of in a moment of lunacy. I loved the green/creme color. Would love to have another one but remembered having to fill up a lot. Was thinking about an Interstate or a tourer with the Interstate tank and was curious about the range.

LadyDraco · 03-02-2011, 07:27 AM

I have a Tourer w/I/S tank...And my other Valk is an I/S.
But both of mine are Trikes so the weight really eats up my fuel consumption..

But my Tourer does get a little better mileage.. But it also has a trigger wheel...

The 97 was notorious for bad fuel mileage...
As they didn't have all the EPA crap on them and had a tad bit more Horsepower and a bit more toquer...

My mate has 2 Tourers..
97 with a trigger wheel 38 MPG @ 60-70 MPH
98 no trigger wheel 34 MPG .. @ 60 -70 MPH
They both have Tourer tanks on them....

Yes he has 4 Valks .. I have 2....

timk519 · 03-02-2011, 11:35 AM

If you're looking for a bit more throttle response, HP, and MPG, look into the Thunder Products dial-a-jet. I put a set on my I/S and was doing > 30MPG pulling a trailer on a 15K trip back in 2009. This little kit makes it easy to adjust the bike for altitude changes, and it fixes that over-lean condition you get when rolling on the throttle at highway speeds in order to pass someone.

http://www.thunderproducts.com/dial_a_jet_valkyrie.htm

Just a satisfied customer.

LadyDraco · 04-01-2011, 06:51 AM

Well Dragon Riders April is here and that means SPRING !!!

This months photo was sent to me by our Spanish VRCC member " Colin"
This photo was taken at Cumbre del Sol, Javea overlooking Calpe which is on the Costa Blanca in Spain

DubCut · 05-24-2011, 12:33 PM

Figured I'd ask this here, is anyone here tall and own a valkyrie? I like what I hear about it, and I'm thinking of going from a 09 klr650 to a 97 valk. I'm pretty tall though (6'6") and have heard that the footpegs can't be moved forward because of the big engine. Anyone have an opinion on that or on the leg comfort of the bike?

S_Palmer · 05-24-2011, 01:03 PM

I was digging around in the garage and came across a set of triple trees for a
98 ( I think) Valk. $5 + shipping will make them yours. I have no use for them but just can't bring my self to throw them out. PM me if you want them.

Pansy · 05-24-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubCut

Figured I'd ask this here, is anyone here tall and own a valkyrie? I like what I hear about it, and I'm thinking of going from a 09 klr650 to a 97 valk. I'm pretty tall though (6'6") and have heard that the footpegs can't be moved forward because of the big engine. Anyone have an opinion on that or on the leg comfort of the bike?

I'm about 5.5" and ride a Val. You can stick some highway pegs out on the engine guards....
I just set my foot on the engine

and hope my boots don't melt

LadyDraco · 05-24-2011, 03:29 PM

DubCut... I know a good deal of guy that are over 6'.6" that own and ride Valks... They add "Mick O pegs" .. They all love them ....

I'm 5'1" And do not have that problem.. Hell I can't even get close to the ground

... That's why mine are Triked

S_Palmer ... Go to the VRCC Classifieds and put them up there..
They should sell...

DubCut · 05-24-2011, 07:36 PM

Miko pegs, interesting they look promising... if only I can find a decent 97 valk owner that wants to trade out flat out for a 09 klr...

CajunRider · 05-24-2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubCut

Miko pegs, interesting they look promising... if only I can find a decent 97 valk owner that wants to trade out flat out for a 09 klr...

It's gonna be tough to get a flat trade for a KLR. You should be able to find someone who'll take the KLR + a little cash though. Recently, the Valkyrie has been holding it's price quite well. Dig around Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club (Classifieds section) for a better idea on current prices.

They also have good info on making the Valk more comfy for the taller folk.

LadyDraco · 06-02-2011, 11:28 AM

Sorry it's a tad late... Hell I just relised that I never put May up..
Oops my bad...

This months calendar photo was sent to me by my buddy from N.M.
With how hot it has been outside ..
I thought a nice shot with SNOW would cool us all off a little..

And the Link...
June 2011 Calendar

02-04-2011, 08:52 AM	#197
lfmn Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Charles Town, WV Oddometer: 391	What a great bike I rode a Valk from DC to Canada about 6 years ago. Solid as a rock. My only complaint was the gas mileage SUCKED when it was all loaded down. I got about 25 MPG going through Montana with the wind and "kind of no speed limit" I finally sold it because I had too many bikes, but if I had a two car garage ... __________________ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. Mark Twain 2007 Harley Fatboy 2003 Yamaha Road Star 2000 BMW K1200LT

03-01-2011, 12:40 PM	#198
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,809	What kind of range are they getting out of the interstate tanks? __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

03-01-2011, 04:54 PM	#199
LadyDraco ^OP KillerSmileIHazIt !! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Moran Nation~ Some of the best roads in the east.. Oddometer: 21,512	Mine will range is poor 205 But I'm on fumes ....Both of mine have I/S tanks... My mate get from about 240 - 260 miles from a tank on his I/S 's He has 2 ... Why do ya ask ??? What are you getting ??? Also if ya keep running the throttle up.. You'll eat up fuel __________________ TISE Life is what you make of it~ If it don't fit make alterations Check it from time to time as I'm always adding to it.. My Rides and life on the Farm

03-02-2011, 07:05 AM	#200
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,809	I had a 97 Tourer that I got rid of in a moment of lunacy. I loved the green/creme color. Would love to have another one but remembered having to fill up a lot. Was thinking about an Interstate or a tourer with the Interstate tank and was curious about the range. __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

03-02-2011, 07:27 AM	#201
LadyDraco ^OP KillerSmileIHazIt !! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Moran Nation~ Some of the best roads in the east.. Oddometer: 21,512	I have a Tourer w/I/S tank...And my other Valk is an I/S. But both of mine are Trikes so the weight really eats up my fuel consumption.. But my Tourer does get a little better mileage.. But it also has a trigger wheel... The 97 was notorious for bad fuel mileage... As they didn't have all the EPA crap on them and had a tad bit more Horsepower and a bit more toquer... My mate has 2 Tourers.. 97 with a trigger wheel 38 MPG @ 60-70 MPH 98 no trigger wheel 34 MPG .. @ 60 -70 MPH They both have Tourer tanks on them.... Yes he has 4 Valks .. I have 2.... __________________ TISE Life is what you make of it~ If it don't fit make alterations Check it from time to time as I'm always adding to it.. My Rides and life on the Farm LadyDraco screwed with this post 03-02-2011 at 07:35 AM

02-04-2011, 08:43 AM	#196
deadwood n00b Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Albuquerque Oddometer: 6	deadwood it is.

03-02-2011, 11:35 AM	#202
timk519 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: South-Central Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 2,900	If you're looking for a bit more throttle response, HP, and MPG, look into the Thunder Products dial-a-jet. I put a set on my I/S and was doing > 30MPG pulling a trailer on a 15K trip back in 2009. This little kit makes it easy to adjust the bike for altitude changes, and it fixes that over-lean condition you get when rolling on the throttle at highway speeds in order to pass someone. http://www.thunderproducts.com/dial_a_jet_valkyrie.htm Just a satisfied customer. __________________ Save $5 off your first year's SmugMug image hosting with coupon code hccesQbqNBJbc FB: Tim's World of Wonders Threads I like: SAM: In Search of Agent Kilo, ADV Interview Series, For Dads and Daughters, That's My Boy, That's My Girl!, ,

04-01-2011, 06:51 AM	#203
LadyDraco ^OP KillerSmileIHazIt !! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Moran Nation~ Some of the best roads in the east.. Oddometer: 21,512	April Calendar is ready... Well Dragon Riders April is here and that means SPRING !!! This months photo was sent to me by our Spanish VRCC member " Colin" This photo was taken at Cumbre del Sol, Javea overlooking Calpe which is on the Costa Blanca in Spain __________________ TISE Life is what you make of it~ If it don't fit make alterations Check it from time to time as I'm always adding to it.. My Rides and life on the Farm LadyDraco screwed with this post 06-02-2011 at 11:30 AM

05-24-2011, 12:33 PM	#204
DubCut Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Mass Oddometer: 512	Figured I'd ask this here, is anyone here tall and own a valkyrie? I like what I hear about it, and I'm thinking of going from a 09 klr650 to a 97 valk. I'm pretty tall though (6'6") and have heard that the footpegs can't be moved forward because of the big engine. Anyone have an opinion on that or on the leg comfort of the bike?

05-24-2011, 01:03 PM	#205
S_Palmer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Baker City Oddometer: 153	Valk triple trees I was digging around in the garage and came across a set of triple trees for a 98 ( I think) Valk. $5 + shipping will make them yours. I have no use for them but just can't bring my self to throw them out. PM me if you want them.

05-24-2011, 03:29 PM	#207
LadyDraco ^OP KillerSmileIHazIt !! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Moran Nation~ Some of the best roads in the east.. Oddometer: 21,512	DubCut... I know a good deal of guy that are over 6'.6" that own and ride Valks... They add "Mick O pegs" .. They all love them .... I'm 5'1" And do not have that problem.. Hell I can't even get close to the ground ... That's why mine are Triked S_Palmer ... Go to the VRCC Classifieds and put them up there.. They should sell... __________________ TISE Life is what you make of it~ If it don't fit make alterations Check it from time to time as I'm always adding to it.. My Rides and life on the Farm

05-24-2011, 07:36 PM	#208
DubCut Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Mass Oddometer: 512	Miko pegs, interesting they look promising... if only I can find a decent 97 valk owner that wants to trade out flat out for a 09 klr...

06-02-2011, 11:28 AM	#210
LadyDraco ^OP KillerSmileIHazIt !! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Moran Nation~ Some of the best roads in the east.. Oddometer: 21,512	Sorry it's a tad late... Hell I just relised that I never put May up.. Oops my bad... This months calendar photo was sent to me by my buddy from N.M. With how hot it has been outside .. I thought a nice shot with SNOW would cool us all off a little.. And the Link... June 2011 Calendar __________________ TISE Life is what you make of it~ If it don't fit make alterations Check it from time to time as I'm always adding to it.. My Rides and life on the Farm

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