2014 Honda Goldwing Valkyrie F6C first ride

[@BigBikeEnergy]

I've always wanted a Valkyrie. I will one day get one. I can't wait.

[@bikerbobcat]

Just found a bunch on Cycletrader for sale today! It's a really great machine and even when I get other kinds of motorcycles, I'm going to keep this until it or I are killed. My only real criticism is that lack of 6th gear. Thanks for watching and hope to see you on yours some day. :D

[@danielrobey1759]

I have a 98 Valkyrie tourer, incredibly smooth and it pulls hard from idle to redline. Runs like it’s a high end sewing machine! 💕

[@DJ-xl8xh]

Have had this exact bike for 4 years …. Corbin seat, Honda bags, Gustafson windshield …. Been riding all kinds of bikes for 55 years …. Everyone has their own opinions ….. mine, This is the BEST combo of speed and comfort …. Love it …. Zoom Zoom!!

[@bikerbobcat]

I've been thinking about changing the seat out for sure, but besides my bolt on custom luggage rack I don't want to do any more changes until I finish making payments. Thanks for watching!

[@roadglide]

It’s a sweet beast. Smooth, reliable with plenty of torque. Awesome bike. Congrats.

[@bikerbobcat]

It really is! I'm still getting to learn its temper but it's a great ride. Cheers!

[@roadglide]

It’s a gorgeous motorcycle. It’s flat six is like a Porsche. The aesthetics are uniquely it’s own and what makes this bike also pleasurable to the eye. Have you checked into Gold Strike highway pegs or any of their products? Great bike. It’s a hauler. No question.

[@JeepAndThings]

It's the Engine! I love mine, 2014 Blue. Put a new euro-windscreen on it, bluetooth speakers, Heated Grips, Running lights, wired in with the turn signals. I had/have the back rest/rear rack, but now have a VIP Trunk from Ebay, love it! and some saddlebags from Amazon (current not on Love the single swing arm look). I bought a 2001 Yellow GoldWing #742 new back in 2001, sold it around 2012. Was missing bikes and got a screaming deal on my 2014(new) in 2018.

[@bikerbobcat]

Welcome back to Goldwings! My next bike is probably going to be a project build. Thanks for watching!

[@jacktomaszewski]

I highly respect such reviews. No need to show tire burns or top speeds, it's just about fun with those bikes (I seriously think about getting one myself)

[@bikerbobcat]

Thank you! If you can find one, they are fantastic machines. I'm going to do a 2000 mile review to get a few new observations down. Cheers!

[@jacktomaszewski]

@@bikerbobcat I'll watch that for sure :)

[@michaelparker4457]

I’m now less than 200 miles away from 100,000. These machines are the essence of style and reliability

[@michaelparker4457]

I’m still driving my old 2000 Interstate which I dearly love. I’m a fan of the Old School Chrome Look but yours is a Beauty!!! Hope you enjoy many trouble free awesome miles on her!!!!

[@bikerbobcat]

While my personal dress sometimes looks 'old school' and I do love and appreciate the artistry of judicious applications of chrome I very much am a "new school" rider. I was sucked in to the machine aesthetics of AKIRA and Ghost in the Shell. When I saw the Honda NM4 I said YES! THAT'S IT! That bike has the 'ideal' look for me. Just wish I could get better than a 700cc engine in it. I.. uh... like to go. This one really looks like a streamliner locomotive to me and I just dig it. Cheers!

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

Since 1978 I've had NO car .... just bikes, a 400Four Supersport, V-45 Magna, Pacific Coast 800, ST1100, ST1300. Over 680,000 miles total. I've gone down more than a hand full of times with 3 different broken bones at different times. I've done 145mph, but nothing caused my hands to tremble on the grips as much as my brand new from the dealer (bought in 2014) Valkyrie riding over to my sister's house 3 miles away to show it off. It is one of the most exciting bikes I've ridden. I still get stares when I'm out with questions by total strangers. I still commute 300 a week on the ST1300 but my big Girl is for the weekends.

[@bikerbobcat]

Hell yeah that sounds like a good time. Hard for me to get rid of my minivan here in DC. Also I drive a work truck everyday so there's only so much riding I can do. Thanks for watching!

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

@@bikerbobcat Central California Coast, Santa Cruz. Weather for the most part is great. I've gone to work at 27F and that hurts. It's a 45 minute ride each way over a very scenic mountain Highway. Redwood Trees, A big Lake, keep an eye out for deer, The occasional horse smell, along with the occasional smell of someone smoking a joint while driving.

[@bikerbobcat]

Sounds like almost paradise. I'm an HVAC tech by day so it's a big work truck 99% of the time and riding just for fun whenever I can. I'm also a big baby princess so if it's below like 45-50 or raining I'll drive instead. :p

[@oliverholmes2700]

Yes Honda makes everything from Learjets too mopeds and are insanely well engineered. Super fine rock solid machine, and those mirrors came standard on my 2012 Fury too...

[@bikerbobcat]

I look forward to Honda making a robot helper for around the house. Thanks for watching!

[@DA-ou7hv]

You have a bike you can easily put 400,000 miles on with basic regular maintenance. That's a lot of enjoyment from one bike.

[@bikerbobcat]

I hope to get that and more. I want other bikes for other reasons, including another one of these to chop up and customize, but this is a fantastic machine exactly as is. Thanks for watching. :D

[@robertparisi8016]

Went from a f6b to one, obviously extremely smooth, more torque than you'll ever need, needs abs and 6th gear and gear indicator, also tall windshield for highway droning and bags, great center of gravity, good brakes and handling, shes heavy though backing up and getting out of the garage, no bike is perfect I guess,

[@bikerbobcat]

I would love to try the other Goldies just to see the difference in handling. You're right about it being heavy, I've dropped it twice, once backing up and the wheel lurched and another stopped on a steep slope. Oops. Still great machine. Thanks so much for watching! :D

[@Don1atUTube]

I have the same bike, great for two up riding. A givi topbox on back good for storing a helmet or jacket and pillion backrest. It also has a helmet lock on side of bike. Weight is down low so easy to handle. If it had a gear indicator, cruise control and a reverse gear it would be a perfect bike.

[@bikerbobcat]

I never ride 2-up (get your own if you want to join me or wait until I get my side car). That said I do want to take it cross-country. I may have to fabricate my own luggage and rack system to carry enough for a long trip. Or just find some places with laundry... Thanks for watching!

[@MladenMijatov]

How many times did you honk when you wanted to turn somewhere? :D

[@bikerbobcat]

I still do that sometimes when changing between this and the Ural. Or I'll angrily put on my turn signals at you.

[@chuckmatses6803]

Beautiful machine. How much was it?

[@bikerbobcat]

I had to finance it, unfortunately, so I think I wound up paying something like $11k after the last payment was made. More than I wanted to pay, but I'd do it again. I see them on Cycle Trader for as much as $14 now. If you can find one, get it. Brilliant machine. Thanks for watching!

[@richdubbya]

Ha! I got one. It'll pull from 5th gear from 0. The bike is quick. Plenty of torque to be lazy. The bike WILL handle. I've slammed mine into corners at high speeds. It'll do it. I dressed mine up. It can tour... I recommend Torqmaster pipes. You'll love them.

[@bikerbobcat]

If I wanted a touring bike I'd have got the full Goldwing, but I do want some bags I can bolt on temporarily for trips. I'll for sure look in to new pipes. Thanks for watching!

[@robertsalyers1351]

I'm trying to purchase a gently used black 2014 Valkyrie at the moment I'll be trading in a 2020 Suzuki Burgman 400 for this Beast. Do you still have this Ride and what are your thoughts on it now

[@bikerbobcat]

I still love my Valkyrie and I can't wait for Spring! I'm not going to sell this motorcycle unless I have to. Ever. However, I probably will only do a little bit of work on it myself, just because I'm lazy and it's harder to take apart than was my 2003 Honda Shadow VT750. I'll probably leave the big stuff to the pros. I haven't taken it cross country yet, but I want to. My ONLY substantial complaint is that it doesn't have a 6th gear and I really, really wish it did. Going from a Burgman 400 up to a Valkyrie 1800?? That is one heck of a step up! This is a serious motorcycle. Please be careful. Thanks for watching.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Thanks, I've been riding for 25 + years and have owned many bikes

[@spencergaines5127]

I'm 5'7, how hard is the weight to manage to slow speeds and stops or can you manage it easily? Heaviest bike I've ever ridden was around 550lbs. Thanks

[@bikerbobcat]

I'm 5'8! Like any motorcycle, the hardest part is trying to push it around with just your feet. It's like 700lbs heavy and can topple if you're not careful, what else is new? BUT once under its own power, it's just fine, even at lower speeds. Stop and go traffic is a bear but you get used to it. Consider a gym membership and this bike will be yet another no big deal. I love mine and won't sell it unless I have to. Thanks for watching!

[@iwannabfree3904]

DMV....👍🏾💯 I'm thinking about getting one..thanks for the video!!!

[@bikerbobcat]

If you can find one at a good price, go for it! Just keep in mind the cost of service intervals if you don't do them yourself, harder-to-find tires, and the maddening lack of a 6th gear. Would I buy this again? Yeah, probably would, it's an awesome machine. Thanks for watching!

[@CrusaderGeneral]

Got my 14 valk for 8k+ last year, brand new

[@bikerbobcat]

Hell yeah! That's a great price. I'm not too thrilled with the price/financing experience with my machine. I'm very happy with the bike itself so far, just not what it took to get it/keep it.

[@CrusaderGeneral]

@@bikerbobcat i got 9 serious bikes..and this is my go to bike. Best bang for the buck

[@alexk81843]

I got the same deal. (8k) About 2 years ago. Marked down from 18999. It was still new with about 80 miles on it. I couldn't pass up the deal.

[@Jonathan-L]

I'm really lusting for one of these, made worse by the fact that a F6C owner in my city has one for sale ... an imaculate 2014 model, bright red, 42 thousand miles and a price tag of $7,100US. It's standard, so no screen or luggage, but awesomely well priced particularly as these bikes don't come up for sale around here very often. But I know nothing about the F6C in terms of any 'gotchas' that I need to be wary of. I figured that at that price, it's probably not going to depreciate much more for a few more years and maybe it's a keeper. I don't need a screen, but would like some storage, so I may need to look into that. (posted on Oct 22, 2022).

[@bikerbobcat]

Prices are hard to determine these days. It's a great machine and very solid. I'm never selling mine as long as I can ride. Screens you can get aftermarket from BIkescreen.com. Luggage is a little harder but not impossible. I made my own luggage rack (you can find the video) and frankly, I think it's better than anything aftermarket. XD Go get it and be awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@apple_blossom19]

Beautiful ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ I love that the speedometer is digital.... classic bikes I like seeing the dial, but honnestly if I had a street bike I would love the digital.

[@bikerbobcat]

It's nice to have a fuel gauge. I can finally figure out how far I can go on a single tank without guessing.

[@patricklester3557]

I have a black one I bought new a little over 1 1/2 years ago.I have 25,000 mi already-Front tire worn out around 6000 mi! Rear tire is good went like 14,000 mi. The Front tire is a odd ball nobody but the oe dunlop is available,option is to go with same size but change to a bias ply instead of radial(thats what I did)or change size to skinnier 120mm Very nice bike gets 50 mpg on cheap 87 gas- I changed front fork springs,and used heaver 15 wt fork oil, Very much improved-Then changed rear coil spring, Now its set real good for me 270 lbs.Was sprung@damped way too soft from factory

[@bikerbobcat]

I'm almost done with my 'full tank test' where I ride out with a little jug of spare gas until it starts to cut out and see how many miles I get with my normal riding. Maybe I ride too hard but it looks like I'm averaging 34mpg but still have a lot of getting used to with how it goes. Good advice on the tires! If you're ever in the DC-area look me up and I'll buy you a cold one! :D

[@samoramachel55]

Can't wait to see more of your F6C

[@bikerbobcat]

A couple more tank-fulls and I'll have my 2000mi review. I learn something new about this bike every time I ride it. :D

[@rogerparis]

Great bike, great review.

[@bikerbobcat]

Thank you for watching! It's been just over a year and I still love this machine.

[@daryldaryl913]

This is the bike i will get next.

[@bikerbobcat]

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! I love this bike. Thanks for watching!

[@spacer4660]

Good horse! The fanny pack is so dork! I mean dope! Too bad they don’t make grocery bags for motorcycles, otherwise you could just bungie tie those to the fender. But wow! Big upgrade for any level of rider! Wonder if it has reverse gear like the Goldwing? And how far can you go on a tank o gas?

[@bikerbobcat]

I haven't had time to figure out how to take that pack off yet but I will today. It fits my camera which is about the only other thing I carry regularly so I may just leave it on. No reverse gear so I need to hit the gym so I can pull it backwards up a hill! I haven't emptied out the tank yet but hope to go as far as I can today and do an update video soon.

[@BlackOps-Ent]

Beautiful... Thanks, I'm sold. (as if I wasn't before - sort of trollin' KZbin for Valkyrie reviews, truth be told. I particularly like your style).

[@bikerbobcat]

Much appreciated! With the whole shutdown thing I've been able to get a lot more seat time (little else to do but ride) and I'll put up my 2000mi review very soon. It's not a perfect bike by any means, but I am very, very glad I to add it to my collection. It's definitely a power cruiser and fits that space between cruiser and sport pretty well. What's funny is going back to my 750 now feels like I'm almost riding a toy, and it's a much more chilled out experience. Be safe out there!

[@BlackOps-Ent]

@@bikerbobcat I'm going to try to get a test drive today..

[@sameermulla5950]

How much does it cost? Used ?

[@bikerbobcat]

If you need specific numbers I"ll have to check my paperwork but I paid about $9k? It may be fair to say it's overpriced for what it is. That said, It's a really good machine and I'd buy it again.

[@akula1055]

@@bikerbobcat 9K overpriced for what it is ? Man this is a mechanical masterpiece. It will last forever. Cheers. BTW I paid 11K OTD in December 2020 with 21 miles only and no regrets. Just ordered the backrest + Rack

[@anatolinerad7161]

Where your bike now?

[@bikerbobcat]

It's at home and I rode it yesterday. I'm taking it in Friday for it's 12k mile factory service interval but it's still going. My other bike is in pieces on the floor of my shop waiting for some new parts.

[@trance500r]

music annoying.... great bike 👌

[@bikerbobcat]

Please help me do this better! What did you find annoying about the music? Too loud with the vocals? The type of music? Just there being any music at all? Thanks for watching! Oh yeah it's a freaking sweet bike you should get one. :D

[@trance500r]

Hi just no music it's fine

[@Tearnofear]

i'll get mine tomorrow =) \o\ /o/ \o\ coming from a VT1100C

[@bikerbobcat]

Hell yeah, enjoy your new boat!

[@Tearnofear]

@@bikerbobcat thx =) i found out i need to get used to the seat, my old one was a couch^^

[@bikerbobcat]

The seat... yeah. Stock seats don't seem to be one of Honda's strengths. Sometimes I stand up and wave my ass at traffic after a hundred miles or so just to get comfy again. That said, I'd trade being cursed with stock seats forever if I could just get a 6th gear!

[@Tearnofear]

@@bikerbobcat ah well guess i'll gonna get me a custom one sometimes. I think it's just a modern thing to have harder seats. But yeah need to lift it sometimes aswell :D Good thing that works like a charm, even better on the rear pegs. As i live in switzerland i don't exactly have the need of a 6th gear^^

[@ronnyz10]

Wtf with the music

[@bikerbobcat]

Good? Bad? Help me out. I'm still learning to balance audio and music choice. This is close to the kind of music I listen to the most.

[@crupert23225]

@@bikerbobcat BAD. Very annoying and especially the talking parts within the music overlapped on your talking.

[@bikerbobcat]

I do appreciate the feedback.

[@jimwortham8634]

Bentastic motorcycle video Goofy music

[@bikerbobcat]

I'm still learning! THanks for watching though.

[@alfiospuson7165]

Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla get on with it!!!

[@bikerbobcat]

You get what you pay for. Thanks for watching anyway.

[@alfiospuson7165]

@Bobcat Arts to expensive to run !! I got much more what I pay for. Have a nice day stinky!!!!!!!!