I never put my Valkyrie up for winter, (Kentucky normally has mild winters) but, I do put a little Stabill in the tank just in case. Regardless, I rode when it was 22 degrees and dry streets this winter several times. I stay off slick streets. Regardless, I ride this machine and absolutely love it. Obviously, it's a cruiser and cruise it does. Just purchased an Interstate Valkyrie fuel tank because it holds an additional 1.6 gallons and I'm also adding a belly fuel tank (another 3 gallons). Brings the total up to just shy of 10 gallons on board. I'll take pics of the final product for comparason when I'm done.
For those that question the need for additional fuel, it not about riding 450 miles between fuel stops, it's about stopping when you want to stop, not when you have to stop.
Been thinking about getting another but if I do, I'm going to trike it. Just wondering if there are any triker's on this board.
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"The Lord must truly love fools, for he made them in abundance."
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I used to ride down to about 30 degrees(that's when the carbs started icing) but they use salt up here, so after the first salt, not only does that stuff destroy all the metal on the bike, but it is slippery as hell. Even worse after the pellets are gone, because it leaves a super fine residue that coats your tires and the roads and is super slick. The constant worry saps the fun.
To me, part of the appeal of Buell is the way they sound. There ain't nothin' else like it. I shot this today to post on a motorcycle forum, to demonstrate the sound of the Hawk mufflers on my bikes.
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I couldn't tell if they were Q2s or D211s. I've got Q2s on my Firebolt and really like them, but I don't track it. I'm 57 years old and if I fell over, my bones would just turn to dust.
I took mine up Pikes Peak this last month. First time on a bike to the top now that it is all paved. I'd really have to recommend the trip out to take the road, loads of fun.
A little dream of mine - 86 Yamaha Fazer 700. Quick little bike - fell in love with it almost immediatley.
A HUGE dream of mine - Any year VMAX
Reality: my 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750. I cant complain though for 500 bucks and it had less than 3k original miles on it. Its gotten me 3 years and 15K+ of riding at the exchange of a few oil changes and spark plugs (and a battery, and fork seals, and a rear tire...) Hmmm....bikes are pretty expensive.... >_> But I love em anyway :P -Ben
Mine is the blue springer, the other one belongs to a friend I ride with. It may be a little behind the times but I still really enjoy riding it and polishing it up.
ok Ill play. My first bike. What I learned to ride on. Bought in 1991. 1981 Kawasaki GPZ
Fast forward to now. 2012. Still own it.
Had many bikes in between. Had a ZX7 GSXR 1100 and 750. Currently have a 93 GSXR 750. But i will never part with this one. Thanks to Ebay. I have enough sparee parts to build 3 more. This bike will outlive me. She has been out in snowstorms, a hurricane, been run over by a uhaul truck and caught fire. And thats just the short list of what she has been through.
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SV has 15k on it, klr has 13k, FZ1 has 84k, DR has 43k, honda has 70k - the in-progress rebuild of my (not pictured) 82 kz1000 has 90k, and my new ninja 250 has 3k on it (bought it 2 weeks ago with 1400 mi for $1000).
Knowing how to clean a carb can net you some cheap bikes
of all the bikes, I tend to ride the KLR650 the most - it's a road sofa! and as long as I keep oil in it, it keeps on truckin' (2008's had an oil burning issue. Hasn't bothered me enough to swap in a slightly larger piston to fix the issue).
To me, part of the appeal of Buell is the way they sound. There ain't nothin' else like it. I shot this today to post on a motorcycle forum, to demonstrate the sound of the Hawk mufflers on my bikes.
They sound amazing. Is there any significant performance increase with those mufflers?
They sound amazing. Is there any significant performance increase with those mufflers?
Thank you very much!
The tuber had a White Bros pipe on it when I bought it, so the Hawk made a big improvement on the bottom end. I can't really say whether there is an overall improvement because I have never had either bike on a dyno, but I expect that there should be some benefit from the combo of the pipe, intake modifications and upgraded fuel and timing maps.
The tuber had a White Bros pipe on it when I bought it, so the Hawk made a big improvement on the bottom end. I can't really say whether there is an overall improvement because I have never had either bike on a dyno, but I expect that there should be some benefit from the combo of the pipe, intake modifications and upgraded fuel and timing maps.
Do you still have your Firebolt?
Yep. It is filthy though. I haven't washed it in over a year. Maybe I will get it cleaned and pics posted eventually.
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I love the old FLH. I'd go black with authentic old tank badges and add an old time leather saddle spring seat for starters,those really give it that old classic look. Nice find and fun project. Good luck with it.
Right now, it really needs some TLC, a lot of cleaning, polishing and minor repairs. The first changes I will make will be paint and six inch risers and drag bars. I will get a seat that is similar to the one that is on it now. It has drag pipes and I will probably keep them. I am going for a clean, lean look. It came with the factory bags and chrome bars that surround them, but I may never use them.
What is the deal with waiting till spring? If you love bikes, you ride any time. This is a pic after I brushed most of the snow off it this morning and got it warmed up.
This is when I got to work.
Gene
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What is the deal with waiting till spring? If you love bikes, you ride any time. This is a pic after I brushed most of the snow off it this morning and got it warmed up.
This is when I got to work.
Gene
difference is that is a dusting in my area, now ride when you you have a foot or two of that on the roads, lol
difference is that is a dusting in my area, now ride when you you have a foot or two of that on the roads, lol
dan
No it was not much, and though I do not enjoy it, I have ridden in much more. More than once got caught in bad weather coming back from Bike Week in Daytona. As I have gotten older, it is not near as much fun to ride in cold, rain, sleet etc.. Today it was a nice balmy 21 out, and I thought hey, what better way to celebrate turning 50 today than a good brisk ride.
What is the deal with waiting till spring? If you love bikes, you ride any time.
Gene
I love my bike which is the reason I DON'T ride "any time". Riding in snow and on ice is just asking for trouble and salt has a tendency to tear up a bike. Once the spring rain has washed away the salt, I'll be out just about every day.
Maybe I will get it cleaned and pics posted eventually.
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