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Posted by --Jerry S--
- April 16, 2017, 15:38:40 PMOk, yes I am not Drifterized yet but, I call my 1800c Valkyrie the "stupid bike" So off I go, I think Tuesday after work on a short blast to hit a stretch of road that is just north of me and opens up to empty 65mph pavement. I zing up 10 miles and turn around back and ready to hit the road and a couple on a new Indian full dresser "FLOAT" on by. I run up side by side and point to the bike give the thumbs up (they are greatful for the positive jesture) and I then grab a hand full of throttle. In no time flat I hit the limiter at 123 and realize it is time to mellow out. And what comes to mind is, this bike is stupid. Yes moreover I, am stupid and one of the reasons this needs to go. I'm 56, when will I act it.
When I score my Drifter and hit the road on a windy day I will remember this post.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 16, 2017, 14:43:05 PM 
been there done that .......
My lightweight 800, my featherweight buttocks of 245 lbs. a month of clothing and kit, say 100 lbs and then high winds in North Dakota......on the flatlands.......and the bike is leaned over so much I have to lift my left leg off the boards to keep from scraping them.......lol........
But me I would not have left the teenagers sleeping I would have gotten them up to mow the lawn, rake the leaves, clean the house, wash the car, but that is just me.......lol....
Glad you are enjoying your machine.......
Posted by Ontargetbill
- April 16, 2017, 14:17:21 PMEaster Sunday I'm up early and the kids were still sleeping (teenagers) so I figured Id take off my 2up and sissy bar plus bags early this morning. Then I put on my solo seat and did a cleaning on the bike So much better.
Nice day here 80 degrees but windy.. Very windy... get where i'm going her.
So I'm ready to take my first long ride on my new (too me) drifter up my old riding route.
One the way I pass a beautiful lake called Lake Massabesic (Indian name) so fitting.
The Speed limit is 30 miles an hour near the lake where people are fishing, laying out showing off their cars and bikes etc.
then the speed limit goes to 45 then 55 now were talking the first time I'll get her up past 40mph and I hit the throttle 55 mph and loving it. I give her a little more then 65 mpg and all of a sudden a huge gust of wind hit me side ways and the whole bike Whooshed .. and just moved sideways about 4 feet to my left without me moving the handlebars.. Holy Moly I almost messed my self. The bike literally Drifted into the left lane about two feet to the left of the double yellow line.
I've been dreaming all winter of riding my 99 1500 with her big bold fenders . They were my a dream catcher.. lol
The big fenders are a definite wind catcher as well and I thought It might take a little getting used too but wow. Luckily the road was empty and it's flat. After going back in my lane and knowing I need to change my drawers when I get home, I was laughing and couldn't be happier that I got one of the coolest bikes around.
So if you are new to a Drifter take a little while to get used to how she travels down the road before driving fast.