2014 Honda Valkyrie Air Filter Replacement

In this video I’ll be showing how to replace the air filter on a F6C Valkyrie

[@dougmoore224]

Mike....good job on the video...finally someone with a good video on repair for this model....thank you.....

[@dropagear6212]

Thanks for the comment Doug - appreciate ya

[@murraywheten6562]

Thanks! Watching your video and another for an F6B, I was able to change my filter... saving me about 320.00 bucks (dealer cost). While I was added, I changed the coolant as well. I did and oil/filter change last week as well as the gear oil. Next month, I'm going to do the front and rear pads and replace the plugs. You motivated me to get off my arse! Stay save brother!

[@dropagear6212]

Thanks for the comment brother! Glad to be of assistance - coolant is next on the list for me.

[@murraywheten6562]

FYI... when you add the new coolant, leave the "plug" out on the second radiator. This helps with removing air from the system. Put the plug back in when the fluid shows full on the other radiator. You don't have to do this... It just makes the process a little quicker. Also, when adding coolant to the overflow container (last step) do it a few ounces at a time. It does not need as much as you may think, but it holds much more than is needed.

[@britmanhall-smith1871]

Thanks again Mike. Just did the deed. Took 5 hours straight taking my time. Your video REALLY helped.

[@dropagear6212]

This is awesome - thanks for the comment.

[@HDeverythingSD]

Don't ever delete these videos

[@AdamNicholasSievers]

Really appreciate this video.

[@dropagear6212]

glad it helped brother

[@WaldoWizard]

Thought I wanted a valk until now... after seeing this mess , I'll pass . It's an awesome machine, but I'm not up for challenges like this anymore. My Honda Magna was a PITA with the filter but not even close to the Valkerie. Thanks a million for the video. I watched the whole thing and you've definitely got patience.

[@MicJaguar]

So how many people thought about checking the air filter, looked up how to get to it and then decided to sell their Valkyrie rather than take all that stuff off? 🤣🤣🤣 Yeesh.

[@MicJaguar]

I ordered a K&N hoping it will keep longer and better than OEM. I just got mine used and it has 6k miles but after removing some panels i discovered it is covered in dust as if never washed. So i suspect its had heavy dust from the West TX area and zero cleaning. Its unbelievable how they made this air filter being so dammed difficult to get to.

[@dropagear6212]

@@MicJaguar Congrats on the new bike! Honda definitely made it a pain to get to but with some patience it is very doable. I'm coming up on having to do it for the second time here lol

[@MicJaguar]

@@dropagear6212 opt for the K&N filter. Might be worth it. Use them on every car I have ever had and can take a lot of dirt and bugs and keep on working.

[@vivienneandmartinpidcock5958]

Hi Valkyrie Boy here, after a couple of months of putting off due to weather and other pressing matters, pushed fuel pump connection completely in, one turn and away it went 🙂

[@dropagear6212]

I didn't make the connection at first but I see you had a no start issue. Glad you found the issue - I can only imagine doing this and not having it start for months!

[@dougmoore224]

Hi Mike ! Can you do a video on front and rear tire replacement on valkyrie....you do a good job explaining.....also how to jack up and where under the bike are the jacking points

[@dropagear6212]

This is the one thing I leave to the shops, tire changes. If I ever end up lifting the bike I'll make sure to document it. Thanks for the comment!

[@crob1180]

Hey Mike do you still have the bike? I’m hoping you do some more videos, especially addressing some of the common things with this bike I found on the F6C forum. Have you ever dealt with the front center cowls? I got them off without issue but can’t get it lined up right to reinstall them.

[@dropagear6212]

Hey crob, I do still own the bike but haven’t had time to film content. What issue are you having specifically? The pin holes not aligning or what?

[@Flexin010]

I have the same bike. I am so dredding this job. Good video.

[@dropagear6212]

It’s a pain in the ass but very doable - thanks for the comment and feel free to reach out with any questions.

[@carson1288]

Thanks for the video.

[@britmanhall-smith1871]

Thanks Mike.

[@travisfesler1213]

Thanks for the video!!

[@valkyrieboy1726]

Hi Mike, Good video followed all step, installed in reverse before putting plastic back on cranked over but wouldn't catch and start. everything back in correct place any thoughts

[@dropagear6212]

Do you hear the fuel pump prime when you turn the key to on?

[@SaulVTXFRIDER]

How often should we change the air filter???... just bought a 2014 valkyrie it has 5k miles

[@dropagear6212]

The manual recommends every 12,000 miles - enjoy the new ride!

[@rubennalbandian2803]

I started watching but I had to stop, you move camera so much that I was getting dizzy, I wish you put the camera on a tripod

[@dropagear6212]

Ruben Nalbandian sorry brother! I hope it helps if you’re looking to do it yourself!

[@rubennalbandian2803]

@@dropagear6212 it sure did help

[@rubennalbandian2803]

@@dropagear6212 Now after 4 months I watched it all again, it sure helped a lot, thank you

[@dropagear6212]

@@rubennalbandian2803 glad it helped, I do it for us riders

[@alayyafi]

Hi, how are you Can u plz till me how to get the same manual? I looked all over the web i found one with 129 pages but not like yours. I really need one since i am from saudi arabia and we don’t have anything for the valkyrie at all. 🙏

[@dropagear6212]

lost hope check out the Valkyrie 1800 Facebook page, they have a pdf version that you can download. If you were looking to buy a hard copy I got mine online for about $50.

[@mikepierce4739]

I am having a vapor lock no start issue. July in Tucson Az is brutal. Have you had this issue?

[@dropagear6212]

Mike Pierce I have not had this issue - I live in Texas so I understand the heat concern. How many miles are on the bike? Is it cranking?

[@mikepierce4739]

@@dropagear6212 8745 miles. It restarts and runs after about 12 hours.

[@dropagear6212]

@@mikepierce4739 thats interesting, ive never seen an issue like that on the 1800 engine. Is it throwing any codes?

[@KurNorock]

@@dropagear6212 I'm up in Mesa with 25k on mine. Ride it year round. No issues at all. I've never even heard of an 1800 having issues like that.

[@tonybarros8775]

Hey buddy can you take picture of brakes flush fronts and back Want to confirm the sequence

[@dropagear6212]

You can download a pdf version from the valkyrie page on fb, gives you the whole manual.

[@trance500r]

I will buy service manual 😁

[@robertsalyers1351]

WTF

[@gman9582]

Poor design