My first long ride on the Honda Valkyrie

The first hour of riding the Valkyrie I was not really impressed but by the 3rd hour I totally changed my mind once I got the feel of it , But I definitely will have to invest in a new seat and maybe shocks also if I can't get them adjusted right , Thanks for watching.
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[@KennethCramer-df2jy]

I came to a Valkyrie from a Street Glide. Never going back. Treat it like a car engine. Steel and aluminum age differently. New rear shock bushing make a big difference with sharp bumps. Cheap. More it is ridden the better it will perform.

[@JRBACZYK]

That's saying a lot , leaving SG I will definitely check the shock bushings. It will definitely get ridden, Thanks for watching and commenting much appreciated 👍👍

[@tonysarmiento5373]

I have a 2003 Valkyrie standard and absolutely love mine. If you join the VRCC which stands for Valkyrie Rider Cruiser Club you can get most of the answers to the questions you're asking. I have added a heel toe shifter (a 1800 Gold wing shifter) and a rear car tire (darkside) to my Valk. There is so much info about the Valkyrie that you will get lost in your searching. Happy riding. Tony

[@JRBACZYK]

@@tonysarmiento5373 Thank you my friend I appreciate it , Be safe out there. Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍

[@northbysoutheast5439]

Great ride along. Every time I want to back the bike out for the first ride of the year, it rains. 😎👍👍

[@JRBACZYK]

Thank you, I had 2 good days to ride , Then the rains came but we will have many nice days to come , As always thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@h.wayneb3495]

Sweet ride thanks for sharing

[@JRBACZYK]

Thank you , Thanks for watching and commenting much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@StevenRogers-hw9dj]

Yeah, a Road King is faster... as long as you never top 2,500 rpms on the Valkyrie. Ride it like it's mean to be ridden and the Valk will flat-out STOMP the Harley.

[@JRBACZYK]

I do believe you are right I'm finding that out , Thanks for watching and commenting much appreciated 👍👍

[@michaelmarvan8640]

Great roads there too!

[@JRBACZYK]

There are some great roads 👍👍👍

[@quickshoe6]

Very cool thank you for sharing

[@JRBACZYK]

Thank you , As always thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@robertkupper1327]

Gear shifting is much smoother (especially 1st to 2nd) when you "pre-load the gear shift lever and make it a quick and positive shift. My 98 sounds clunky if I treat it too gently and go too slowly going up through the gears. You can still obtain new seats, rider and pillion (with or without back rest) from Ultimate seats in the US. I have one on mine and it is fabulous. Once you get used to all its little variations, you will love it dearly. Happy riding. From the Aussie Valkaholic.

[@JRBACZYK]

Thank you very much for the information I will put it to you use , I do believe your right once I get used to it I will love it , Thanks for watching and commenting it is very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@chillywilly9573]

Great video! On my 99 Valkyrie touring the engine heat is the only issue with it. Sometimes I take the windshield off during hot summers for longer rides which helps some. Happy riding!

[@JRBACZYK]

Thank you, Being that it's liquid cooled I didn't think it would be as hot as it was, But the road king is definitely hotter , As always thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@bluevalkyrie2517]

Yes I agree with the engine heat issues with the GL1500CF. FYI, The GL1800C VALKYRIE directs engine heat away form the rider very well.

[@JRBACZYK]

I'm just hoping I can take it on those 90 degree days

[@user-gh2ff3yn4j]

I was able to ride my Chief last week for the first time this year and it was great!

[@JRBACZYK]

That first ride of the year is always awesome and makes you feel great nothing like being in the wind , Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@user-gh2ff3yn4j]

I'm 72 years old and I am blessed to still be able to ride.

[@JRBACZYK]

@user-gh2ff3yn4j That's awesome, it is a blessing

[@galatians22122]

Here in Iowa I’ve had my new R18B out a few times already! Looking at 70s on Monday Can’t wait! Great video I used to own a 99 interstate loved it until Colorado and the altitude.6 carbs did not fair well in the mountains. Happy riding be safe

[@JRBACZYK]

@galatians22122 I have been out twice so far , All it does is rain unfortunately. Next week looks better hopefully I will get out then , We love riding in the mountains that's pretty much where we go to ride on trips . Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@PILATUS1968]

nice

[@JRBACZYK]

Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@Sway1177]

Sounds like she's running healthy. The hydraulic clutch might be making it feel weird with the shifts.

[@JRBACZYK]

She runs great, Other than a little popping on decel , I just got to get the shifting figured out whatever it may it's most likely operator error lol , Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@hardknock1278]

Owner,of 99 Valkyrie,your driving slower than I would so yes there is less power maybe than you expect. The exhaust may be too loud for you , I would try racing it to 4 or more..2 is nothing..

[@JRBACZYK]

Thanks for the advice, I just wasn't used to the bike , I'm getting it now , Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍

[@Traillesstaken]

i have a gopro 8 my cam does the same thing i have so many vids lost i just pretty much stopped recording vids when i out on my bike

[@JRBACZYK]

I think it's time to switch to something else the GoPro is unreliable , There are a few other options out there. I understand why you stopped doing vids it can get really frustrating. Thanks for watching and commenting much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@aaronfelix1252]

Winding out at 2k lol

[@JRBACZYK]

I know right it sounded like it was but I know it wasn't, I was just not use to the bike yet but by the end of the ride it definitely got better I think it will be a great bike , It is just different from My Road King , Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@bluevalkyrie2517]

FYI, stopped watching at 4:47 after repeated complaints for coolant smell. herd you the first time.

[@JRBACZYK]

Totally understand but thank you for watching for the first 4:47 Much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@JRBACZYK]

I was really concerned about a leak , Turns out it was fine ....

[@davidevelyn530]

You're riding it like a Harley, real low in the revs. Nowhere near the powerband.

[@JRBACZYK]

I did notice when I upped the revs it shifted a lot better, I believe your right, Thanks for watching and commenting much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@thebadterrorists5323]

I liked the stream of concious commentary actually, I remember the first time I rode my Triumph Rocket 3, thinking, do I like this? What have I done? Oh no. After a year I sold it , the weight was too much for me. Point is, if I'd fllmed the event it would have been like your film. Thanks for sharing. I watched another of your Valkyrie vids before this, where your carving up the traffic and having fun , so I guess the hesitations shown here, got sorted.

[@JRBACZYK]

It definitely got sorted, The more I ride the Valkyrie the more I like it , Not sure how long I will keep it only time will tell, Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍

[@ValkyrieRider.]

Nice Valkyrie. Lay into it at 3500 rpm's and it will show you how much it has. And for the shock bushings mine were toast so I replaced them with the 2007 Honda VTX1800F bushings Honda part number 52489-HN0-671. Rides a lot better and they will outlast the ones for the Valkyrie.

[@JRBACZYK]

Thank you for the advice I appreciate it, It's actually in the shop now getting the shock bushings replaced and if needed the timing belts replaced, Thanks for watching and commenting very much appreciated 👍👍