2014 Honda Valkyrie Review And Mods

[@furiouhuzzah]

I just discovered this one in 2020! It's the most beautiful bike I've ever seen..It's like the perfect Hybrid of a V-Rod, cruiser, GoldWing..love it.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

It is an amazing bike! It’s literally like a cross of several different bikes rolled into one. It’s my favorite bike I’ve ever owned for sure. Thanks for the comment!

[@zenohiram]

I have a 2014 also. Black is faster naturally but blue is my 2nd favorite. I have Corbin seat too. I went for touring backrest. I agree the highway pegs that mount to engine plate will be better. I don’t run a windscreen but it’s not too windy up here in West Texas. It’s great to find a fellow Valkyrie rider! We’re few and far between.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks Adam! Yeah, the Valkyrie is a great motorcycle. But I promise you blue is the fastest color!

[@luiscarrion696]

Had mine for 6 years. Zero issues, cheap to maintain.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback! Yeah, I love this bike. Reliability and power wrapped up into one!

[@mannymenendez2683]

I am considering upgrading to a 2014 Valkyrie and your video is very helpful with the mods I can consider. Thanks for putting it together. Oh yeah...love your bike!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks Manny! I appreciate the kind words and yeah, this bike is awesome! The prices on used Valkyries has gone up a bit so shop around and get on the F6C forum. They usually post bikes for sale there first before they list elsewhere. Good luck!

[@rainman0827]

I follow a few moto vloggers (SS, Block, etc. ) and I think your videos are very good, especially being so new to the game. Just keep posting consistently, and watch the subs roll in. Subbed and liked.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the feedback and the sub!!!

[@WillisMcV]

LIke the sound with drilled pipes... I still ride a 2003 Valkyrie with large open pipes. Been eyeing the 2014 for a long time..

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Willis McVean thanks! The Valkyrie lineup has always been one of my favorites. That 1500cc carbureted bike is fast as hell! I dig the 14 and it’s style, but there’s not much in the way of pipes for it. Drilling them out was one of my only options. Straight pipes on an 03 Valkyrie sound ten times better!

[@WillisMcV]

@@BigSmittyRiding Yeah mine sound nice, have 5" x 40" truckstacks from Horseapple mounted on them ;)

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Hell yeah! Saying that set up sounds nice is an understatement!

[@Mr.HondaMoto]

Way better than the stock!

[@markbaum9615]

Ive got the blue 2014....bought it in early 2015 for... $12,600....if i would have waited, could've save $2000 ..just couldn't wait..you're right.... 6 gears would be the ticket ... I think the turn signals and the horn should be switched...that horn is loud and a great safety feature

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Mark Baum this is the only good deal I ever got on a bike! And I wish it had 6 gears too! But look at it this way, you could have paid $16k like a lot of guys did in 2014/15. And the bike is amazing so that’s a bad deal really. Thanks for the comment and be safe out there.

[@xavierbradford4833]

You're made for this Brotha!!! To the top from here!!!!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Xavier Bradford thank you my brother!

[@peteralvarez5573]

GOOD JOB BROTHER...AND THANKS FOR LETTING US HEAR THE EXHAUST. I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THAT. BE SAFE SIR.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching!!!

[@joeking9933]

have a 2014 I bought new in the create for $7999 at Hall's Honda in Mobile Alabama when they had them a couple years back. now have 8500 miles on it and no problems , it is a Cadillac of a bike

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Joe King absolutely! Best bike I’ve owned and the price was great. I’ve looked at other bikes but this one just has a style and the power I really enjoy!

[@rogerparis]

Have the bike and I love it! Great review.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much! I love mine too!

[@mohmdakel]

Loved all the mods you did 👍🏻

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you! I’d love to do a few more as soon as I can.

[@crupert23225]

Just picked up a 2014 myself in black (the fastest color), with 108 miles on it for $8500. What a beast! I like the stock sound, having never been one to care much for noise. As a CTX rider also, I find the bars just a little too short and I have to lean forward more on this one. I really don't see the "boobs" thing. Honda designed it to look like the shoulders of a raging bull, which is how I see it. And the Corbin seat is not to my liking. I think the stock seat looks way cool. To me, the Corbin seat looks like a whale's underside. It just doesn't flow visually like the stock. There isn't a lot of room on the bars for accessories, so you have to choose wisely. Once you have a windshield mounted, it only leaves room for a phone mount and maybe one other thing. I have my X-grip and a windshield, and now I want to put on a power port and a cup holder and it's going to be a challenge. But this is one awesome bike. I know the looks are polarizing but I think it looks killer, like a streetfighter. You don't find this kind of speed and torque on too many bikes, and the bike will take on just about any other motorcycle, except those that are built for pure speed. It will even beat many Porsches. Safe riding and keep giving us videos of your rides and mods!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks and you are right these bikes are amazing! I’m so used to loud bikes that I just had to play with the exhaust. And the stock seat hurt my back way to much. Quite a few people like it but I just wasn’t comfortable. Thanks for the comment and it’s nice to see another Valkyrie rider out there!

[@crupert23225]

@@BigSmittyRiding Here we are, one year on! The Corbin seat has endeared me, and now I like how it looks. Took me a while. And initially I didn't like the blue color but now I think it's beautiful. How far we've come in a year!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

@@crupert23225 ah yes my friend! 1 year down and hope more to go! Thank you for your support!

[@MrDerriksoccer]

Great job on video. Best cruiser I've owned, too.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Your other comment didn’t post but came up in my studio… anyway, here’s the link to the bag. saddlemen.com/r1300lxe-deluxe-roll-bag-universal Thank you very much for watching and I hope this helps.

[@MrDerriksoccer]

I bought the vagabond bag I see on your video. Ought to work well. These videos are helpful to many riders for info on mods from cup holders to feet pegs etc. Appreciate the knowledge. You sound similar to how my dad talks, my family agreed. Texas accent. Riding the Valkyrie in rocky mountains is worth a trip, I love it every chance I get!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

@@MrDerriksoccer man that’s way! Glad I could help. These bikes are amazing and I’m glad you’re enjoying yours! Again, thanks for watching!

[@n300zx931]

Have a Honda VFR1200F right now, but want one of these. Love the Corbin hard bags with these

[@BigSmittyRiding]

They are great bikes! I dig the Corbin bags I’m just too cheap to drop the $2k for them. The Corbin bags look like they come from the factory which is great!

[@n300zx931]

@@BigSmittyRiding I’ll definitely look for one with them already. I’ve seen some low mile bikes with them for about $10k

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Very true. If you find one with the Corbin bags already on it you should snap it up quickly! For the price these bikes are great! Get on the forum @ www.f6cforum.com There’s always bikes for sale or leads on where to find them.

[@rugershooter5268]

Nice bike, been looking at red 2015, but I like the blackout instead of chrome on the red

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much! Amazing bikes! If you get the chance buy one! You won’t regret it!

[@bbgmarine]

Thanks for the video. I just picked up a 2015 Valk with 950 miles on it. Love the bike. I added the Corbin Fleetliner bags and should have the Corbin touring seat delivered soon.The stock seat is good for about 1 1/2 hrs. I like that throttle lock system you have and the windscreen looks pretty good also. How is the buffeting ? If you don't mind , please share a link on the windshield and running lights. Thanks and enjoy your Valkyrie !

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks for the comment and congrats on the new bike! You’ll love it! The OEM part number from Honda is PART#: 08V70-MCA-S41 for the fog lamp kit. You may find a cheaper kit but this is the one I’m running. The windshield is a Gustafson Plastics model. Does a great job of keeping wind off the chest but I do get some buffeting on my head. I recommend going with the tall windscreen to elevate that. Their website is www.bikescreen.com Good luck and I hope my answer helps.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

And you can go to Honda Powersports online and type in the fog lamp number and find it easily.

[@bbgmarine]

@@BigSmittyRiding -Thank you for all the info !

[@JimProctor47]

Hi Smitty Like your bike , I brought a 2015 Valkyrie and added a " Booster Plug" will make your bike run better try it you will like it. Take Care Jim

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks Jim! I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the comment and the tip!

[@mohmdakel]

Love the seat!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much! It’s really the best seat I’ve ever had on any of my bikes!

[@richardacosta1711]

Cool Bike, I am on a mission to own one! Dig the idea of an 1832cc boxer 6 cylinder!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks! It’s really rally a fun bike to ride. Thanks for watching!

[@wiskkid]

Do you live in an area outside of Pittsburgh? It looks like a closed down drive in that is just SW of the Burgh .

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Oh no! Pittsburgh is way to cold for this warm blooded Fat man! I live just outside of Houston, Texas. Where it’s riding season all year long! Thanks for watching!

[@WindyTherapy]

Nice review man ! It doesn’t suck at all. Peace !

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks man! I appreciate the kind words. These first few videos were rough!

[@robfromtoledo9514]

Do you have a video of you drilling out the exhaust and what diameter you ended up with?

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Unfortunately I did not video me drilling it out. I ended up buying a long 1/2” drill bit and used it. So it’s basically 1/2” holes in each of the 3 pipes at the end.

[@AKaufman]

I have the same bike. Love it!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

A K I’m with you! This bike is amazing and I love it!

[@BernhardtNyp-ch5fn]

You have done a good job.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much!

[@WayRoo34]

Good review, video was perfect. Sweet bike too

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much!

[@tiffanythomas9841]

torq hoopz and freedom exhaust on a 2014 valkyrie f6c best combo

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Jimmy is stopping production on the Torque Loopz and the Torque Master pipes. The Freedom Exhaust I’ve never heard in person but I’ve heard several people say they are really good. Thank you very much for the comment and the recommendation!

[@rogerszw]

HEYo. I have the same bike. I switched from having nothing but Harley and I love it. I think I'm going to have to do what you did and drill the exhaust to get a better sound tha'ts for sure! Thanks for the video!!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I’ll tell you drilling the exhaust out gives you some sound. If not it sounds like a sewing machine! It really is a great bike! Congrats!

[@Todd66]

The Blue is sick. I’m not digging the exhaust. On the fence with the shield, if it’s functional, It gets my vote. Corbin seat looks good. I’ve had Corbin, they cost too much for what you get….but still nice seats. Valkyrie is a badass bike. I have a 2000. I’d like to ride the 14. I had a GL1800 and loved the bike/motor. I enjoy cruising on the Valkyrie like no other bike. I wish they would have given the 2Gen Valkyrie twin headlights opposed to what it is…still a awesome bike. I would def want a full exhaust. I have the Cobra on mine and the sound is intoxicating. Video did not suck

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much! It really is an amazing bike and the best cruiser I’ve ever owned. Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@sameermulla5950]

Thank you Have a nice ride

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much Sameer!

[@zgabrielgarza]

Good review. I can't believe you got that thing for $10,000.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Bro it was a steal! The only reason I sold the Victory was to finance this bike. Thanks for the sub!

[@jamesnusky6257]

where do you drill the pipes ? all underneath ? how many different drill holes did you put in??

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Drilled from the slip on. Started with a 1/4” starter hole in the dummy piles and then went to a 1/2”. There’s 2 sets in each dummy pipe to drill out. The first one gets pretty good sound. Behind it you will find a 2nd backing plate to drill through. Same routine as the first. Some people only drill one of the 2 backing plates out and it sounds much better than stock. I drilled both because I’m just an odd ball... but I like how it sounds with them both drilled out.

[@HarleyFatBoyJr]

Damn what a beautiful ride bro. 🤙🏾🔥

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much! I enjoy this bike more than I thought I would!

[@karencarroll2571]

Just bot a 2014 in Dark Metallic Red ... 3200 miles... cherry condition. Any chance aftermarket pipes you seek are Freedom Performance? Thanks for a good and concise vid.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

So I hear Freedom Performance is making a set for the Valkyrie… but that’s not 100%. Enjoy the Valkyrie, it’s an amazing motorcycle!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

So I hear Freedom Performance is making a set for the Valkyrie… but that’s not 100%. Enjoy the Valkyrie, it’s an amazing motorcycle!

[@stevecalloway5545]

I have the same by white black I love my boker I call or sassy thanks for the tip with the pipes that the only thing I don't like it so quiet .I would like to find a place where I can get more Chrome for it

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Steve Calloway thanks! Glad to see another Valkyrie rider out there! There’s not of aftermarket parts for it... if you find any chrome parts, comment here so we can get the word out.

[@WarPaintCustom]

Great looking bike

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much!

[@jamescalero2314]

Whats the name of the aftermarket exhaust you speak of on the video?

[@BigSmittyRiding]

It’s the Torque Master Pipes. They also have a catalytic converter delete kit.

[@n300zx931]

Are you in utah?? Just saw one set up like yours.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Negative. I’m in Houston Texas. But I’ve heard Utah is gorgeous and I’d love to ride there some day.

[@n300zx931]

@@BigSmittyRiding well dang. Bike was looking good. Dude got on it and I could see that rear tire break free.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

That’s awesome! It’s easy to do on this bike. These things move quick for a big ass cruiser!

[@pauljordan7465]

Thanks for the video.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching!

[@jamesnusky6257]

did you have to remove the pipes to drill them ??

[@BigSmittyRiding]

No, I drilled them right on the bike and didn’t remove them. I used an extended length drill bit. Started with a 1/4” pilot hole then drilled the final at 1/2”. I then used a industrial sized shop vacuum on the drilled out pipes to get the debris out. Not that it made much difference to vacuum it out, just gave me some peace of mind.

[@saulo1lopes]

I am interested in buying one. I find these bikes very beautiful and elegant. But so far, in several videos, several reviews. Nobody talks about whether it's a comfortable bike.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

I’ts very comfortable Saulo. I will tell you the stock seat sucks. You will need to get a new seat, an air hawk or another form of seat cushion. I’m a heavy guy, over 300 pounds, and it’s extremely comfortable for me. I’ve taken trips where I did 500 miles in a day and felt fine afterwards. Hope this helps you.

[@saulo1lopes]

@@BigSmittyRiding Thank you very much for your kindness in replying. I really didn't understand why there was no talk about the comfort of this bike. Whether it was or not. It just talked about that it was a soft bike. I already had a Suzuki M109r. I now have a 2009 Kawasaki 1700 Classic and a 1966 Honda Dream 305cc. But I think about selling and buying the Honda Valkyrie. Thanks again.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

@@saulo1lopes You are welcome. The M109 is one of my favorite bikes! I guess everybody talks about the motor and not the comfort on the Valkyries. But it’s a good cruising bike and one that you can tour on if you get a better seat, Highway pegs and a windshield!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

@@tybotti I completely agree! I rode one and 2 weeks later I found this one for sale! It’s so much better of a motorcycle than I ever expected it to be!

[@patrickbercini2718]

How does the corbin seat compare to the stock seat in terms of seat height (higher or lower)

[@BigSmittyRiding]

It sits up about an inch higher than the stick seat and moves you forward about an inch as well.

[@bigboyblue2837]

I love these bikes so much I've had two of them! the first one I had about six months and hit a dog with it and totaled it. I have a video of it on my channel if you want to check it out. My second one I've had for a year-and-a-half now, and hopefully I'll keep it while longer.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Justin Abbott I just watched your vid and that sucks. Happened so fast you couldn’t avoid the dog. Glad you got a new bike and are still riding. New bike looks great BTW!

[@bigboyblue2837]

@@BigSmittyRiding Thanks! that trunks one of the best decisions I made.

[@chuvids4741]

How tall are you? Looking for a new seat..

[@BigSmittyRiding]

ChuVids I’m 5’10” . But when you call Corbin they ask questions like height, weight, inseam etc. That way the seat is fit to you versus a universal fit.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

I should say when you order they will call/ email you with the above mentioned questions. Really good company and an overall good experience using them.

[@ronbailey8370]

I had a chance to buy a brand new one for 10K a few years back. Still kicking myself for not pulling the trigger on that.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

They really are damn good bikes. Faster than I thought they would be. You can find the right ones for between $9k and $11k. But they are becoming harder to find. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesnusky6257]

very nice bike.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Thank you very much!

[@brucesantacory1390]

what's your Vin# bunch of us Valkyrie owners think but have not been able to confirm that Honda only made between 2000 and 2500 world wide, My Vin# is 1280, i wanted a blue one, but they were all gone when i got mine also new for 9995 and up here in New England the Prices are climbing most dealers are selling used for $12000 up here

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Bruce Grumpy ol'Biker the last 4 of my vin is 0507 so I’m assuming it’s #507. And I see prices are going up which is funny! Means we got a good deal while we could! This one came out of the crate at WildWest Motorplex in Katy Texas. I found one more blue one about 200 miles away from me and that was it. I paid $10k with fog lights and the charging kit added and I feel like it was a damn good deal compared to the $17k they asked for them originally in 2014/15.

[@brucesantacory1390]

@@BigSmittyRiding totally Agree and not sure what it was but people hated it when it came out..........but it's getting popular and the Leftover new ones i was told are GONE , and used ones are selling up here for what i paid new, and Higher None Lower, and with so few i have only seen 1 other since i got mine, and with the leftovers being bought up people are seeing them and Asking What is that, and as soon as you say Valkyrie it seems to gain instant respect.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

That’s great! See we’re trend setters! Never had that said about me before! I love this damn bike. I’m glad a got mine when I did. Thanks for the comment and be safe out there.

[@timytui]

Coincidence ! My GL1800C3AC(#484) sold from Katy Wild West, to original owner. I purchased #484 from original owner, 07/2020, in Katy. [e-mail]

[@bohanan2276]

@@brucesantacory1390 Hey its true people didn't like it when it first came out but damn. You would not believe the positive comments I get about my Valkyrie. Went to a harley rally and there was so many people asking about it. I reb it up though lol and it sounds BA ss

[@n300zx931]

This would look great next to my Honda VFR1200F

[@BigSmittyRiding]

n300zx931 you can find them used for $7500 to $8k. It’s a great bike I really enjoy it.

[@n300zx931]

Big Smitty Riding yeah I’m looking them up now. I have the same color Blue on my VFR and love it. Paid $7k for it.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

The Honda VFR1200 is a fast powerful bike! I’ve always like their look and the power.

[@n300zx931]

Big Smitty Riding very fast and very powerful, but comfort is lacking. I can see the valkyrie being a bigger mile bike and that flat 6 would be soooo smooth

[@BigSmittyRiding]

n300zx931 I bought this bike because of that flat six motor. It’s smooth and has damn good power. The stock seat kinda sucks but besides that it’s a very comfortable bike to put some good miles on.

[@jmhsmith9452]

I bought mine for the motor and price call it the Dream after the old Honda Dream model

[@BigSmittyRiding]

I'm the same way, bought mine for that big, beautiful motor! Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@pmastrombone]

What size bit did you use to drill out the baffles?

[@pmastrombone]

because i love that sound and would love to do that to my 2014

[@BigSmittyRiding]

I started out with a 1/4” pilot hole then finished with a 1/2” hole. Made it sound much better. The metal is pretty tough so be sure you have new bits and a good drill.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

It just takes a little patience… which I don’t usually have. I bought new drill bits and just took my time. It sounded much better after the holes were drilled. There’s 2 sets of holes to drill in each dummy pipe. So I bought the extended length drill bits. The first o e will give you good sound. The second one will really improve the sound. Good luck!

[@bigboyblue2837]

BTW I'm a Texas boy as well

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Justin Abbott awesome! Thanks for watching! Where in Texas are you?

[@bigboyblue2837]

@@BigSmittyRiding East Texas, close to Carthage in panola county.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Justin Abbott cool. That’s a pretty area. I’m in the east side of Houston... not a pretty area until you get away from the city.

[@bigboyblue2837]

@@BigSmittyRiding if you have Facebook there are some pretty informative Honda Valkyrie groups on there, 1800 Valkyrie is one I'm in, and they have a lot of good stuff.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Justin Abbott yes I’m a member there too!

[@stunnamrsports]

LOOKs like someone did some BURNOUTs before recording this video. Im not saying who im just saying. 😂👌

[@BigSmittyRiding]

I cannot confirm or deny this rumor! 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

But why do you need tools? It's a Honda

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Because I have horrible luck and I ride with a bunch of Harleys!!!

[@amedeomodigliani3497]

Leave the CATs man

[@BigSmittyRiding]

I have so far. Just drilled out the slip ons but I’m afraid removing the cats would reduce the back pressure too much.

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

honda 1800 without cruise control? No thanks. Not for me

[@BigSmittyRiding]

I feel ya. I put a brake away cruise control unit on it for $120 and it was awesome. Lack of a 6 speed overdrive transmission is what really killed it for me. Still a really solid bike though. Thanks for watching.

[@edvardteath5951]

itis no motorsaicl .. itis blek fak sir . my imxo :(((( plastic , no stil.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

It’s all good you’re entitled to your opinion. But trust me, plastic or not, it’s definitely a motorcycle!

[@kevincamilleri1695]

You screwed it up sounds terrible should have left well enough alone👎

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Potatoe, Potato. What one person likes is what another one hates. Getting any sound was a miracle in and of itself. Thanks for watching.