All cleaned up

I got the ole V-Star all washed and waxed today. I dumped the oil from the
Arizona trip and installed a new oil filter and put in 3 quarts of fresh
oil. The motorcycle and I are ready for a run to Mena next week. Whatcha
think?

Redshad

 

Very good...do this all by urself?

The motorcycle and I are ready for a run to Mena next week. Whatcha

That motorcycle show is going to be in Fort Worth next weekend which I'd
like to visit. Also Triumph demo rides same weekend....U wanna try that
Rocket, and Sprint. The new Tiger will be available for goggling over, but
no can ride.

When were u planning on Mena'ing?

....louie

 

I will be off Wednesday thru Sunday. Anytime during the week is fine
with me. We could be back home for the motorcycle show. All we need is
one day to look at the colors anyways. Maybe ride up one day..spend the
night and come home or we could even make a day trip. Doesnt matter
much to me.

Redshad

 

Well alright

....louie

 

What days are you free to make a run up there? I think Bill wants to go
also. We just need to figure a day or two thats good for everyone thats
wants to go. I can go any day from Wednesday thru Sunday.

Redshad

 

I just got word that one of my brother in laws is in the hospital and has
had
three major surgeries, in the past few days. I'll be sticking close to home
for a day or two to find out whether I need to make a fast trip to
Guadalajara.

Maybe by Wednesday, we'll know what is taking place down there.. Otherwise,
count me in on this run.. lol.. Regards

Bill Walker
Irving

 

Louie,
Did you rent that Harley and what did you think of it? Are you still
thinking about buying a wing??

Redshad

 

Yes I'm thinking of a Wing. After riding that rental I was ashamed of my
Valkyrie.

Yes I rented the Harley. After riding that rental I'm very proud of my
Valkyrie.

Tomorrow I looking at an alternative.

....louie

 

I kinda figured it would go something like that. I really think the wing is
the way to go. I am thinking real hard about a wing myself. If it was up to
my wife, we would already have one. I think I will contact my brother in
laws friend Lee ( you met him in Mena) and see what and where HE would think
the best deal can be bought.

Redshad

 

Yes I'm thinking of a Wing. After riding that rental I was ashamed of my
Valkyrie.
Yes I rented the Harley. After riding that rental I'm very proud of my
Valkyrie.
Tomorrow I looking at an alternative.
...louie



See if I've got this right.
The Wing was ''windy'er'', and the Hawley was what,''shaky'er''(?).
(evil grin, walker style)

'Ya'll take care'' --BJAY--

 

Not real right.

as equipped the Wing is windy compared to my Valk as equipped. Most Wingers
have added wind deflecting accessories to remedy this, and I would also.

and the Hawley was what,''shaky'er''(?).

The Harley is only shaky at low rpm. Pretty smooth going on down the road.
Ergonomically, and performance wise it isn't a fit for me.

I tested the highly acclaimed FJR1300 the other day, and it too wasn't to my
liking.

I'm going to try out a low mileage Voyager today.

....louie

 

What was abrasive about the FJ?




Thanks - Gary

 

I know, but I just hate to deplete my motorcycle pot-O-gold on just one
motorcycle.

I don't believe I'd go for that airbag on the wing. Another thing that
pisses me about the wing you can't get the ABS with the standard equipped
wing. You have to get the comfort pack, and the navigation system to get the
ABS....running up the cost. I'd like the nav system but I don't like it
almost 2000 bucks worth.

Otoh I sure like that wing.

.....louie

 

I wasn't abrasive. I just didn't fit.

...louie

 

I really like the FJR myself but I dont think its the right bike if
your going to be riding two up very much. Thats whats kinda steared me
away from one.

Redshad

 

hmmm... I believe that I've expressed my opinion to you about this issue,
several
times in the past few weeks.. The motorcycle you ride is your own
business..In
my opinion, that Valkyrie fits perfectly.. You and your two up, are
perfectly at
ease and enjoy the ride on that thing.. Both of you look like you are
totally at home
no matter whether you are chasing a sport tourer at 110 mph, or just
cruising down
the highway at the limit..

When you are riding that black Valk solo, you seem to be in sync with the
motorcycle
and comfortable with the performance and control of it..

Now then.. the Wing you rented for the last run to Mena was a very nice
motorcycle,
but.. it wasn't yours.. and I could tell that by yours and the two ups
posture on the bike.
That's not to say that you had a problem with the motorcycle, it is only to
say that
you and the Valkyrie fit together better..

LOL. I'm not surprised to learn that you and the Harley weren't an exact
match.. The
Harley was designed for a particular breed of biker.. That's not a bad
thing, either..
That's to say that Harleys' are more of a traditional bikers' concept and
many of us
who have tried them, aren't really inclined to assume the responsibilities
of Harley
ownership.. I've ridden with quite a few Harley riders who also fit their
motorcycles
perfectly.. To each his own.. Regards

Bill Walker
Irving

 

Louie, listen) ''I'm not surprised to learn that you and the Harley
weren't an exact match.. The
Harley was designed for a particular breed of biker.. That's not a bad
thing, either..
That's to say that Harleys' are more of a traditional bikers' concept
and many of us
who have tried them, aren't really inclined to ___assume the
responsibilities of Harley______
ownership.. I've ridden with quite a few Harley riders who also fit
their motorcycles
perfectly.. To each his own.. Regards
Bill Walker
Irving~~~~




in brief, I think Bill is saying; ''That Louie is not the type to wear
all that Orange and black Harley attire''(Underware and such) .And that
stuff cost.
Another thought though, a Harley might be more appropreiate parked
outside of that Bar, you own. Or did you get out of that business.??
A big old Gold Wing Barge, might not look good for your image, if you
still operate the Bar.
(I have no doubt the Mighty Valk looked awright parked there.. or did
you ever ride it to work????~~(friendly Grin)~~

 

Louie doesn't "own" a bar.. That was a mistaken impression that I'd
gotten and passed it on to this newsgroup.. Forget it.. And if appropriate,
I apologize to Louie for the mistake that I made..

Bill Walker
Irving