What would you do? Valk or Vulcan

delivery58 · 10-03-2010, 03:12 PM

My trusty 03 Nomad has 51,000 mile.... The 98 Valk Tourer I recently aquired has 18,000 miles. Can't keep both? I will tell you there are definately plus / minus to both bikes....

dougster · 10-03-2010, 03:54 PM

The Nomad, without a question.

**ringadingh** · 10-03-2010, 05:16 PM

Its a tough choice, but I may go with the Valk, mainly because of the lower mileage, but its also five years older as well.

**wompus** · 10-03-2010, 05:43 PM

You have to look into your heart and make the choice.... that the Valk is going to be history!

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Loafer · 10-03-2010, 05:45 PM

I'd sell them both and buy the new Kaw 1700 Voyager Custom...

**Top Cat** · 10-03-2010, 06:01 PM

Your on a Nomad forum ::)
What do you think the answer is going to be ???

dougster · 10-03-2010, 07:08 PM

Loafer! Good call!

cactusjack · 10-03-2010, 07:58 PM

As cool as the Valkyrie looks, I wouldn't want a 13 year old bike. I vote for the Nomad.

skeeter · 10-03-2010, 09:35 PM

1700

**Jared** · 10-03-2010, 11:12 PM

Difficult choice. Both bikes are amazing.

I for one would choose the Nomad. No wait, I chose a Nomad.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-03-2010, 11:20 PM

I too would go with the Nomad. It is a newer bike even thought it has more miles. The 98 is older with older parts in it. That means it has sat a lot and sitting for any bike or any car isn't always a good thing. 51,000 miles isn't a lot of miles if it has been serviced properly.

**billmac** · 10-04-2010, 12:21 AM

You obviously have had a chance to evaluate both bikes, which one do you like the most? For me personally I would go for dependability. You know your Nomad and there is a lot less parts to mess up.

fish · 10-04-2010, 08:39 AM

I would think of a way to keep both if possible. Then ride the nomad and occasionally ride the Valk.
Or sell the Valk. to me.

That won't work, the wife won't let me buy a drifter either. :(

caddman11 · 10-04-2010, 08:49 AM

I wanted a Valk when I found the Nomad and I'm glad i chose the Nomad for only one reason, weight. The Nomad in plenty heavy for me, the Valk would have been worse.

blackdogbrian · 10-04-2010, 12:08 PM

I think you've got the best of both worlds....
the valk is a classic bike, but as everyone is saying if you're actully putting on alot of miles I'd be hesitant on keeping it long term with an extinct bike.

I say ride the valk for another short while so you can truely feel like you owned, and rode a valk..... then consider keeping the nomad for the long term.

10-03-2010, 03:12 PM	#1
delivery58 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 400	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan My trusty 03 Nomad has 51,000 mile.... The 98 Valk Tourer I recently aquired has 18,000 miles. Can't keep both? I will tell you there are definately plus / minus to both bikes.... __________________ Vinnie in North Idaho Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-03-2010, 03:54 PM	#2
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan The Nomad, without a question. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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10-03-2010, 05:16 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan Its a tough choice, but I may go with the Valk, mainly because of the lower mileage, but its also five years older as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-03-2010, 05:43 PM	#4
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan You have to look into your heart and make the choice.... that the Valk is going to be history! . __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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10-03-2010, 05:45 PM	#5
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan I'd sell them both and buy the new Kaw 1700 Voyager Custom... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-03-2010, 06:01 PM	#6
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan Your on a Nomad forum ::) What do you think the answer is going to be ??? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-03-2010, 07:08 PM	#7
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan Loafer! Good call! __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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10-03-2010, 07:58 PM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan As cool as the Valkyrie looks, I wouldn't want a 13 year old bike. I vote for the Nomad. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-03-2010, 09:35 PM	#9
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan 1700 __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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10-03-2010, 11:12 PM	#10
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,773	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan Difficult choice. Both bikes are amazing. I for one would choose the Nomad. No wait, I chose a Nomad. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-03-2010, 11:20 PM	#11
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan I too would go with the Nomad. It is a newer bike even thought it has more miles. The 98 is older with older parts in it. That means it has sat a lot and sitting for any bike or any car isn't always a good thing. 51,000 miles isn't a lot of miles if it has been serviced properly. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-04-2010, 12:21 AM	#12
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan You obviously have had a chance to evaluate both bikes, which one do you like the most? For me personally I would go for dependability. You know your Nomad and there is a lot less parts to mess up.
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10-04-2010, 08:39 AM	#13
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan I would think of a way to keep both if possible. Then ride the nomad and occasionally ride the Valk. Or sell the Valk. to me. That won't work, the wife won't let me buy a drifter either. :( __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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10-04-2010, 08:49 AM	#14
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan I wanted a Valk when I found the Nomad and I'm glad i chose the Nomad for only one reason, weight. The Nomad in plenty heavy for me, the Valk would have been worse.
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10-04-2010, 12:08 PM	#15
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	What would you do? Valk or Vulcan I think you've got the best of both worlds.... the valk is a classic bike, but as everyone is saying if you're actully putting on alot of miles I'd be hesitant on keeping it long term with an extinct bike. I say ride the valk for another short while so you can truely feel like you owned, and rode a valk..... then consider keeping the nomad for the long term. __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton
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