In this one I’m basically at that dangerous point in a rebuild where the Valkyrie is almost done… which means I’ve run out of excuses not to just ride the thing. The big question hanging over it is simple: will I actually keep it once it’s finished, or will it end up being one of those “I loved building it more than owning it” situations? After all the wrenching, chasing parts, and getting it back to a place where it feels like a proper bike again, I’m trying to step back and just enjoy it for what it is. I talk through where my head’s at with the project, what “complete” even means on a 1998 Valkyrie build, and why the real test starts now—putting miles on it and seeing if it fits my life and the kind of riding I actually do. I’ve got plenty of bikes already (because apparently I don’t own near enough), so this isn’t just about loving the Valkyrie—it’s about whether it earns its spot in the garage once the novelty wears off. Either way, we’re finally at the fun bit: ride it, live with it, and decide.