I am a Lady Biker and own a Classic 98 Honda Valkryie 1500cc and absolutely love it! I am only 5'3" and I touch the ground. I could not on my husbands Goldwing
@baronvonchickenpants65643 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that I'm only 5'6 and I'm thinking of buying one
@danielrobey17592 жыл бұрын
The original owner of my 98 tourer was a lady from Dubuque Iowa
@Luttrj11 ай бұрын
If height is an issue for you, you can replace the stock 13" read shocks wth 11.5" long shocks which will lower the bike substantially. Also, Corbin seats seem to also help me reach the ground since they are lower and not as padded BUT still a comfortable saddle.
@patrickshaw85956 ай бұрын
I would stick out my hand to shake yours - but I'm afraid you would break it !
@HasPotatoAim3 ай бұрын
I've got the twin to the one in your profile pic, '98 Tourer in red/cream. I used to change bikes every couple years, had the Valk for about 12 years straight now.
@jokil9014 ай бұрын
Sometimes the world can be very small . Finding a video on YT of the very bike I bought 15 months ago , comes as a big surprise to me . I have done a six day road trip with it just after I bought it and it never missed a beat , or a fuel station for that matter , but I absolutely love this bike . Never got tired on the trip and that little screen works surprisingly well at any speed . The most appreciation I ever had for a motorcycle in my 42 years of riding .
@BTDTChino4 жыл бұрын
I currently ride a Harley, but I love all motorcycles. I've had the privilege of riding a Valkyrie, and the experience was amazing.
@hmsuk5273 жыл бұрын
Many years ago, I put over 100,000 miles on a Valkyrie. The only thing it needed (aside from plenty of rear tyres, brakes and servicing) was a new clutch, which was fitted at around 90,000 miles. These bikes were not only powerful machines, but very well-built and extremely durable. On the downside; continual hard acceleration and prolonged periods of high-speed riding, only yielded around 24mpg. On the plus side; the sound of that fabulous flat-six snarling at full-throttle, was nothing short of a mechanical symphony! Awesome bike...
@jeffandrews62254 жыл бұрын
I have a 1999 model with 74.000 miles on it. Its as good today as the day it left the showroom. Every time i stop people want to take fotos of it, never had a bike that gets so much attention. Its utterly brilliant. I love it.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
Jeff Andrews I just recently bought a Valkyrie myself. What type of oil do you use I’m yours?
@boreed57343 жыл бұрын
When I'm at the grocery store parking lot people who pass sometimes can't help but to strike up a conversation about the bike both men and women.. we're perfect strangers but this bike has allowed us to easily relax and talk about it. I've never had any problem with the carbs ... ever.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
I love love love my 98 beast. Best bike I’ve ever owned and will keep it until the day I can’t ride anymore. Power, handling, comfort , style, unique and straight up bad assed!
@1satisfiedmind4 жыл бұрын
Theres a reason bike magazines called it the cruiser of the decade. When you research this bike, it was the best all around cruiser of it's time. presence, class, comfort, handling...and power.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
Rocky Mountain Ras I was in the market for a Goldwing but happened to see a Valkyrie on Craigslist. I had never heard of one so I did some research on the bike to find overwhelmingly positive reviews. So I went to see the bike, took it for a test ride and could not give him my money fast enough. What a kick ass bike! I’m so glad I pulled the trigger on a Valkyrie instead of a Goldwing.
@306Geni4 жыл бұрын
One of the best bikes I’ve ever had was 1997 Valkyrie. No vibes, much quicker than most of cruisers of it’s time, stable in corners, comfy and quite easy to ride.
@servicarrider4 жыл бұрын
The Valkyrie is a cult classic. Ride one and you will know why.
@omikredarhcs82213 жыл бұрын
I do
@Rob-lj1jl3 жыл бұрын
I have an interstate
@Glaserbeam3 ай бұрын
I own an '02 Valkyrie and love your comment on gravity: "What you're actually seeing is the Earth pulled up to the bike." True!
@jamespolucha69114 жыл бұрын
I have two of these and it’s the bike I use when I travel far because it’s so comfortable and powerful and reliable, I have the interstate and a tour model
@JCulpin4 жыл бұрын
I have owned my 1999 Valkyrie Tour since 2001. Purchased from the original owner with less than 3000 miles. Still runs like new! Fantastic motorcycle!
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
Ramse I am new to the Valkyrie world, bought mine last October and love it! What kind of oil do you use in yours, what do you recommend?
@JCulpin4 жыл бұрын
AFTERBURNER I have always used Honda recommended oil. I have no experience using synthetic in my Valkyrie
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
Ramse Thank you for your response. Are there any other things about the Valkyrie that I should be aware of, mechanical issues to keep an eye out for or anything like that?
@JCulpin4 жыл бұрын
Honda brand
@JCulpin4 жыл бұрын
Use Honda oil and filters. Follow Honda service schedule.
@kylestewart80494 жыл бұрын
Love my Valkyrie tourer. Will never sell it. They last carbureted monster with bucket loads of character and chrome😎. F6 ☝🏼
@OzBloke4 жыл бұрын
kyle stewart I like ‘em too - but they like a drink!
@kylestewart83542 жыл бұрын
@@OzBloke it sure does. Lol. Best I can get is about 32mpg. But oh well after a 120miles I'm ready for a stretch anyways. Valkyries don't come with clocks! 😉✌
@heathenbiker Жыл бұрын
Just bought my 3rd Valkyrie. It's a 99 standard. Needed lots of TLC. Fork seals, carb job, etc. But it rides like a dream. I keep looking for a better bike at the same price point, but can't find one that will last as long, ride as smooth, carry as much, look at good, and accelerate as well as the Valk.
@Hugmiff12 жыл бұрын
I had one of the first Valks in Northeast Indiana shortly after they hit the market. Absolutely a show stopper. Lots of former riders would talk to me about their bikes - Had a Honda 250 and that was enough Reply, This bike has 6 250cc engines all on one crank shaft. 6 cylinders, 6 carbs, 6 exhausts. Another talked about his old 500. Reply, a 500 twin - yep, the Valk has 3 of those. Old Triumph 750 Trident motor. Reply, Yep- the Valk has equivalent to two of those engines. On the way out of the ice cream shop lot I couldn't resist doing a stand up rolling burn out - in second gear. What a beast!!
@aidanpysher27642 жыл бұрын
Two of the bikes I've owned are Japanese cruisers - a 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom and a 2009 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900. The 1900 was absolute insanity, but this Valkyrie is absolutely mental, and I must have one. EDIT - Picking one up tomorrow.
@allanbegg08184 жыл бұрын
I have a '99 Valkyrie Interstate. It has 177K miles on it. It runs incredibly well. That flat six is an amazing engine.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
Allan Begg I’m so happy to hear that. I recently bought a 98 with 60,000 on it and was wondering if that was high mileage for that bike. What type of oil do you use in yours?
@boreed57343 жыл бұрын
Have you ever changed the timing belts? I've never heard of one breaking I only got 47k miles but people say change it anyway because it's 22 years old.. but I seen pictures of people who changed theirs after over 100k with similar age and even when bent over as far as it to go was hard pressed to find any kind of cracks, no hairline cracks or nothing.
@Luttrj11 ай бұрын
60k is just getting broke in good for these bikes. We have a member of our Valkyrie Riding Club that has one 250,000 miles on his Valkyrie. Still going strong too!
@Luttrj11 ай бұрын
The rubber can look fine but I still changed mine at 55k. I would rather waste $40 on new belts than to trust my engine to 20+ year old rubber. If one pops, there goes your engine. They are very easy to change too. Just remove your spark plugs so that easy to turn your engine over with a ratchet when changing and be extremely sure that your running marks are lined up correctly.
@Beatnik595 күн бұрын
I'm glad that my motorcycle is "British approved." For the Brits know a good cycle when they see one, given their great history of motoring.
@preacherplays3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love my Valkyrie. I can't walk away without looking back several times.
@michaelparker44573 жыл бұрын
Same
@guzforce3 жыл бұрын
First of all, what a NICE helmet you have! I always thought about a Gold Wing with straight pipes, sounding like a hot-rod, but in fact, I didn't really know what I was dreaming or expecting as a dream bike, I only knew I have this picture in my mind and by living in Brazil, I did even knew that this High Way Cruiser Warrior, The Valkyrie exists. When I came to the US and first heard this SOUND, this symphony, all become clear, was a Porsche, was a Drag Bike idling, was a Chopper or Cruiser?!?! No, it was all together in harmony and precisely mechanically attached, well balanced, extremely stable, with 6 carbs, capable to keep a $0.25 coin stand on the cylinder head cover with ZERO vibration and in the same time as a Dragon snoring during a nap. What else can I say? I have my black and chrome Valkyrie in the garage and once the winter starts it will get some nice mods without change any characteristic but making now a much stronger engine and sound. I'll probably post it on KZbin once it gets done. Hey, Thank you so much for the video, it is already on my favourites list!
@jerryhayden87204 жыл бұрын
You are 110% correct as to many didn't understand the Valkyrie. I have one with a Magna Supercharger and even the rotors and the rear end has been chromed. I've got mega bucks invested in the machine and I'll never enter it in another show that has all classes competing against each other because if there's a vtween in the group people will vote for it and stare at the Valkyrie looking dumbfounded with a confused look on their faces. I love my Valkyrie and I think I'll get me another one except I think I'll leave this one stock. The Valkyrie is truly absolutely one of the best bikes ever and will be produced. It's awesome.😎 I love my Harley Street Glide but there will never be anything that will replace the Valkyrie but will just be a different machine. Excellent video 👍.
@Mork0075 күн бұрын
The F6C Valkyrie, is in my opinion, one of the best motorcycles ever produced.
@boreed57344 жыл бұрын
I have a '99 GL-1500 and went through a couple of bikes before I settled on this one. I had a Suzuki 2005 Boulevard 800, a 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500, a 1984 Honda V-45, and a 2007 Suzuki M-109R. The Valkyrie was the most comfortable. Most bikes can go fast but its not all about speed but the Valkyrie did not disappoint in any area including accelleration and performance. I get 33-34 mpg that's acceptable to me. I ride hard and don't worry about fuel this ain't no gas saver but it does well for its engine size. Got it at 18k in 2013 its at 42k and it has never remotely had any type of problem. Its a very well made bike built to last. A keeper for me, its nice to be on a freeway and know you got the necessary power for whatever.
@dennism1034 жыл бұрын
It's like a Honda road king those are incredible machines.
@DiabloRunner4 жыл бұрын
I own a 2003 Valkyrie. I’ve test ridden several of the new m8 Harleys but none of them have won me over because I love my bike so much. It’s big, fast, lasts forever, and people love it.
@mikew85523 жыл бұрын
Had one for 12 years. Took many N-S Cross Country trips (US). Never a problem and it just kept going. I'm in a Gold Wing now but there are times I miss the feel of the Valkyrie.
@bandguy3604 жыл бұрын
I dont think most people would agree with me but i think this as a bobber and a peanut tank would look amazing.
@agonistes063 жыл бұрын
seriously that tank is like a football field.
@joef5954 жыл бұрын
I have my F6C ( EU Valkyrie) since new 1999. It looks new and is rarest colour only 80 made black bronze. I have driven 100's of bikes but I want no other. Pulls like a train, handles way better than it should and always draws attention even with the new Goldwings beside it.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
BespokeRotors I’m new to the Valkyrie world, bought it last October. Love that bike as you can imagine! Can you recommend a good oil to use in it, what do you use?
@Luttrj11 ай бұрын
Shell Rotella 15w40.
@edim1082 жыл бұрын
I saw one recently on sale for 10k in basically perfect condition and I've got to say, I'm tempted... It's styled like a cruiser but it rides like Gold Wing and will get you coast to coast without an issue, true Honda style.
@48grizzly4 ай бұрын
After owning and riding Harleys for 50+ years , i bought a nice '97 Valkyrie because i was always curious about them. I wish I'd bought one 20 years ago ! Ill always be a Harley fan , But the Valkyrie is in an outstanding class all by itself . Ill never sell it !
@markmath28834 жыл бұрын
I am an original owner of a’97 Valk with 101,195 relatively trouble-free miles. Though I have three other bikes, ‘14 Triumph Bonneville T100, ‘09 BMW RT, ‘94 BMW RS, if I had to have one bike it would be the Valk. Progressive suspension upgrade improved handling and ground clearance (though the bottom of my foot pegs are ground smooth), turndown truck stacks for pipes (50’s look), a Southwest Indian custom paint job, leather bags and National windshield make for an all around great ride. I have had it on every border and ridden it all weather conditions to include snow. Extremely comfortable, though highway pegs are helpful on hot days. Engine is turbine smooth and powerful, and the low center of gravity makes it easy to handle at slow speeds. 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. No electronics! A fact I have come to appreciate after buying the RT. I have been through the Dragon numerous times and had a blast, though it is much more fun on the Triumph. Thanks for your review of one of the best all around bikes ever made.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
Mark Mathison I just bought a 98 with 60,000 on it and it would appear it has a lot of life still left in it. What oil do you use in yours ?
@markmath2883 Жыл бұрын
@@afterburner2869 just saw your question about oil…probably OBE, but I use 20/50 synthetic oil in my Valkyrie.
@RRSmurf4 жыл бұрын
As Superbike and hyper naked fan, I've always loved this bike.
@jackdaniel.25464 жыл бұрын
Love my 99’ standard. I owned a 2004 Rune for a few years, sold it and went back to the Valkyrie.
@thomasbartlett34094 жыл бұрын
Just curious, why did you sell the Rune?
@jackdaniel.25464 жыл бұрын
Thomas Bartlett Not sure. I tend to go 4-5 years with a bike. Get tired of the traffic and idiot drivers trying to kill me and sell it. Few years later I just have to have another one. I found the 2004 down in Clarksville Ind and drive down to trailer it back. I paid $15.9 brand new and sold it 5 years later for $15,5. Original retail was $29.000
@pablonapt33094 жыл бұрын
My 97 has the smoothest running motor of the 23 previous bikes I've owned, a few of them newer and more expensive than the flat 6 Valkyrie. This review does not do the bike justice at all. Once you get rolling, it's easily manageable for slow speed manoeuvres, and once you get used to laying it over, it's rock solid in the corners and easily flickable in the twisties. It's more comfortable in the saddle than my former V-Strom and Yamaha venture, and those are very comfy motorcycles. It's as reliable as the Goldwing, but it's given much more umph! With the 6 carbs, And the tweeked motor. The Honda Valkyrie is the greatest of the big brawler bikes of its era, always having presence.
@danielhucklebridge50064 жыл бұрын
well said. I own a 1997 Tourer. Great bike.
@Kevinsmith-rx7zq4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2000 touring Valkyrie and I'm sorry but it hauls ass.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
paul edman I recently bought a Valkyrie and as you can imagine, I love it. What kind of oil do you use in yours, what do you recommend?
@pablonapt33094 жыл бұрын
@@afterburner2869 I've read a lot of things about guys using different weights and grades of oil. I use the recommended 10w 40 non-synthetic of a higher quality. The difference is I change my oil sooner than recommended. Every 10000 km or 6000 miles. Oil changes are effortless on this motorcycle, everything is easily accessible. I try to stick to better quality, but whatever is on sale works for me. I would also recommend changing the spark plugs, again a very easy job on this bike. The first time I did I immediately notice the difference. Excellent choice enjoy and be safe.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
paul edman I’ve asked this question of a lot of Valkyrie owners on KZbin and you are the first to take the time to answer me, thank you very much. I changed my oil the other day and like you said, it was very easy. I will also change my plugs now per your recommendation. I want it ready for this riding season. Thanks again. 👍🏻
@jonnycando4 жыл бұрын
Go big or go home! I ❤️ the old Valkyrie!
@agonistes063 жыл бұрын
i have one and she is the love of my life.
@wilde.coyote66184 жыл бұрын
While l have a 14 valk, I prefer the look of the old one. For sure.
@jeffbrinkerhoff5121 Жыл бұрын
As a US rider of Gold wings, the turbine-smooth opposed engines are much of the appeal. Most notable when waiting at a stoplight alongside an HD vibrating visibly at idle. At speed on the you can hear youself think .
@Kevinsmith-rx7zq3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2000 I bought 3 years ago and they might have to bury it with me. The combination of hot rod looks, balance, handling, power band, etc. is absolutely outstanding. Heavy my ass. It's better around town than my 750 Shadow bobber that weighs 200 lbs less.
@ronaldwhite56704 жыл бұрын
I agree, do it Honda......a 2020 Valkyrie
@MatthewPettyST13004 жыл бұрын
it's coming and I may have to sell my 2014 Valkyrie. livingwithgravity.com/news-2020-honda-valkyrie-rune-1800-unveiled-by-honda-japan/
@stwhite51353 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great review. I love your comments about how old school the Valkyrie is. When was the last time you road a bike without abs? Every day. I'm 75 so I'm old school and my bikes are old school.
@RolfMathys4 ай бұрын
Einmal Honda F6C, immer Honda F6C.Eine sehr geile Maschine,man will fahren, fahren+fahren nur zum Tanken pinkeln und mal eine Zigarette rauchen absteigen!
@Gpuma833 жыл бұрын
This eats Harley-Davidson for a snack every day of the week 24 hours a day it’s a beautiful beast that goes and goes without a hiccup for 300,000 miles basic maintenance is all it requires oil change ,brake pads ,tires
@dougwilliams348 Жыл бұрын
I picked up a 2000 Val. Giving it new tires brakes shocks ect. Cant wait for spring here in the midwest in the US.
@dynamikeT4 жыл бұрын
2003 was the last year, I absolutely love my 97'
@pablonapt33094 жыл бұрын
Likewise 97 love it.
@smwrbd4 жыл бұрын
Me to 97
@deborahchesser73754 жыл бұрын
It’s a Honda it’s not gonna hurt you, it’ll let you take care of that.
@Lauritzzz4 жыл бұрын
May I suggest, that You type in the search bar : Honda Rune Valkyrie - then You Will see the Horse that Will take You to Valhalla
@ThePreacherProclaims4 жыл бұрын
I want one.
@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ139 ай бұрын
I HAVE to have a Valkyrie in my life... I've got almost every Honda motorcycle engine configuration in my small but tasteful collection and the last one I've yet to add is the big flat six. Well, we did have one, my old man's '87 Goldwing, but that was sold when he passed away and it wasn't mine anyway. A late 90s GL1500 is at the top of my list of things I don't need, that I definitely need. I'm also on the lookout for a good 1100 'wing, to do a supercharged cafe racer/bobber style build. That's a replacement actually, because Dad and I already built one about a decade ago, but two weeks after completion it was stolen and never seen again. I assume it's still squirrelled away somewhere, as they would have struggled to sell much of it without getting found out by the folks keeping an eye out. Anyway, I'm inspired to fill my flat motored Honda spots in the garage, starting with the Valkyrie.
@laurentleplat3336 ай бұрын
I’m extremely close to get one. I found a 99 with 40000km. It suffered from an hydrolock starter failure but otherwise is looking really good.
@michaelparker44574 жыл бұрын
I own a 2000 Interstate Blue and Silver. Love her! Carbs can be problematic but otherwise she’s smoother on the road than my Ford Explorer. She’s 20 and still running and looking great
@jamesb.20644 жыл бұрын
Yeah Honda. Do the big V again. Sport touring monster version!
@Coyote-ds7rm4 жыл бұрын
Im surprised by the comments below, this Honda has a solid following. I heard these bikes was tough on gas stations, but people love them.
@BrendaShields4 жыл бұрын
Not too bad actually Maybe $5 more per fillup than my VTX1300S
@pkrail4 жыл бұрын
Yes, mine loves to visit gas stations
@glasshopper20104 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Have just bought myself one!!!
@agonistes063 жыл бұрын
best purchase ever, amirite?
@michaelvachon13344 жыл бұрын
I own a '99 Valkyrie Interstate, bought new, still in the crate in 2001. Fast forward to now and I have about 130K miles on it. This bike has carried me far and wide. You can have your V-Twins, I've yet to find another bike I would trade this for.
@robclasen81584 жыл бұрын
Michael Vachon , I bought an Interstate new in 1999 and put 48k miles in 2 years. The only bike I ever regretted selling.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
Michael Vachon I bought mine last October and love it as you can imagine. What type of oil do you use in yours? Any recommendations?
@pkrail4 жыл бұрын
I've had my 98 Tourer for 10 years , it was my brother in laws. . Prior I had an 84 Aspencade and a new at the time 79 GL1000. I wasn't initially too keen on it but that quickly changed once I had rode it . I love it and ride it almost every day of the spring/summer/fall and even in winter if there's no snow and salt on the roads.. Other than oil changes, brakes, tires and fork seals nothing has been done, not even a tune up and it runs smooth as silk. And no other bike in a group setting gets as many admirers and questions as a Valk.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
Pete K I’m new to the Valkyrie world, I’ve had mine since last October. I love that bike as you can imagine. What is a good oil to use in those bikes?
@agonistes063 жыл бұрын
mine has a sound like a mustang.
@dionmoore8794 жыл бұрын
Did you guys forget the 1800 Valkyrie from the previous generation?
@peregrinatus4 жыл бұрын
I really wish a few more of the Valkyrie Runes had come in. I've heard there're a few in the country but never seen one.
@wanderlpnw4 жыл бұрын
Owners love them.
@kingbee19712 жыл бұрын
My god, just the perfect motorcycle. They'll have to bury me on my Valk because I will never sell her.
@edwinkubena99444 жыл бұрын
Amazing bike really a mechanical work of art
@nogaffin3 жыл бұрын
I love my 1998 Valkyrie! I will go anywhere on this bike
@JenniferSmith-yl6lr3 жыл бұрын
Riding Yamaha VMax 1700, I know what you talk about when it comes to weight and torque. The Valkyre is another gem on the street. I love big bikes. Nice video thumbs up
@Kwhopperfan4 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite bike. Have a 1/18” scale model on my dresser at home. Still some out there available for purchase.
@JRClaybrook14 жыл бұрын
Me too! So far I've gone through 8 different bikes and though they were all fun, it was when I rode the valkyrie that I realised it was my bike soulmate! There is something so special about this bike that eludes description. I'll never give mine up!
@phin19794 жыл бұрын
Scott, mine ain't for sale! 🤣
@rcube72552 жыл бұрын
Nicely done video !. Getting a '97 Valkyrie soon myself. Does anyone know which brand wind-screen is on this Valkyrie. Its sleek and minimalistic. Hoping to add one just like this.
@robclasen81584 жыл бұрын
The word Valkyrie is a Nordic word which means the Chooser of Death. A Valkyrie is a Nordic Godess/angel that watches over warriors in battle and decides who goes to Val Halla/Warrior Heaven. So you’re riding a motorcycle called the chooser of death.
@walterbakos4584 жыл бұрын
Honda needs to bring back the 1200 cc 4 cylinder gold wing or call it the silver wing, because it’s just to big for most people. I had a 1979 gold wing full dresser and loved it. It wasn’t a boat anchor like the 2000 cc or 2 letter Munster ,the engine is bigger than the one in my car. I believe the 4 cylinder would sell grate. Bring back the classic sweetheart,there beauts are still around , the people still love them to death Please!!!! Think about it????
@julestremblay4534 жыл бұрын
I've test drove a couple during promos and Luv this bike , had a seat on the Rune as well but the reporter didn't trust anyone to ride it
@ChristofHarper4 жыл бұрын
Just out of curiosity.. what do you define as a fast motorcycle? I live in Nevada and have lots of empty roads and while I usually cruise at 80 miles an hour I have had it over a hundred for reasonable periods of time. Because I am stupid, yes.
@chromeplatedcowboy13033 жыл бұрын
I had an Interstate..loved it..sold it,bought a Rune and immediately missed my Valkyrie.
@jimmydavis50553 жыл бұрын
We really need more riders to broaden the motorcycle market. This is an amazing bike. If more than 3% of Americans rode bikes, then I know there would have been a market for the Valkyrie. I love it. Having only so much money, I have to set on a few bikes. I saw a concept for a new one, but it was a bit too futuristic for me.
@afterburner28694 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t exactly call it a slow motorcycle.
@TheTriwheels Жыл бұрын
If we can dream... The new 2023 the engine at 2 liter and supercharged...!
@MrMustangrick2 жыл бұрын
Should have kept mine. Had to give it up due to eyesight problems.
@user-cc4pr8wc4w4 жыл бұрын
Why the fuck would you want a bike that does everything for you, abs.. Traction control.. launch control..anty wheely.. Cornering assist. Cruise control. The only thing missing is a fuckin ashtray an a roof... The whole reason "FOR ME" is, when I ride I want to be part of the experience, feel at one with the bike, that means being involved. To many bikers (an I use the term loosely ) worry about what other people might think about their bike.. Ride what you like an Fuck everyone else. THIS HAS BEEN A LOCKDOWN RANT.
@8Jacob24 жыл бұрын
To Valhalla I shall be taken on the back of this Valkyrie :)
@angrysocialjusticewarrior4 жыл бұрын
You do realize what you just said right? You are essentially saying if you ride this bike you are going to die on it.
@8Jacob24 жыл бұрын
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior We´re humans, everything we say has hundereds of meanings, it just depends on how you read it ;)
@BrendaShields4 жыл бұрын
Good place to die but ride long and hard before you succumb to her.
@uncannydan4 жыл бұрын
Use the choke? Only if it's sat for half a millinium.
@ericvandewiele33333 жыл бұрын
Fits you very well i must say!
@waltsweeneny58554 жыл бұрын
My buddy and his son both have one his has over130,000 miles on it still runs like new with very little work to it.
@vincentcieluch78634 жыл бұрын
I own a 2000 Road King and a 1999 Valkyrie 15200cc. I love both the bike, there's good and bad about both. Would only sell the Valkyrie for 6k, it only has 19k original miles where the Road King has 80k. The first person that ask to buy the Valkyrie for 6k, it's sad but I'd have to do it.
@JRClaybrook14 жыл бұрын
Who's taken their Valkyrie camping?... how's it do off the beaten path - gravel, hard pack dirt roads, etc
@jerryhayden87204 жыл бұрын
Claygrizzly I've rode mine on gravel roads and dirt paths around Kentucky Lake, USA and had absolutely no problems. It's got big tires.😆
@JRClaybrook14 жыл бұрын
@@jerryhayden8720 nice! Thanks for input. I won't do anything like in my videos with it ;) but I can't wait to take the valkyrie the distance though, including camping... this is my favorite bike!
@geneticrhapsody96672 жыл бұрын
Hello riders! A question for Valkyrie owners. After my dad passed away, I have been left to take care of his Valkyrie and I would like to start it up every now and then, to make some noise (it sounds gorgeous) and make sure it still runs. It's a 2002 model, and before I do anything I wanted to know which position should the choke lever be in to start, up or down? I had never thought to ask and now I don't want to screw something up. Thanks!
@kylestewart83542 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Put the bike in neutral. Pull the lever down all the way for full choke. Hit the start button. The bike will come to life. Let it idle on choke for about 1min. Lift the choke lever and the RPMs will come down to normal (just under 1k). If you are storing the bike more than riding it. Add some Marvel's mystery oil to the gas. It will keep those 6 carburetors nice and clean 👌 and prevent them from corrosion.
@geneticrhapsody96672 жыл бұрын
@@kylestewart8354 Thanks a lot, appreciate the oil suggestion. The choke lever should be pulled down towards the rider or pushed up towards the clutch lever?
@kingbee1971 Жыл бұрын
Toward the rider to engage the choke.
@dennism1034 жыл бұрын
I ride a Harley but respect those, they sound cool...
@markmath2883 Жыл бұрын
Not a choke. Fuel enricher! ABS not needed. Stops on proverbial dime.
@chiefbigsad79952 жыл бұрын
idk what bike you were riding, but valkyries are FAST for a 900+lb bike with rider. i have a 97 F6c with the tourer package. so big bags and full windshield and it is kinda spooky when you let her rip and get good shift. the thing will absolutely do wheelies if you know what you are doing... or dont. so far i have claimed under my belt 2017 streetglide with a stage 1 kit a 2017 streetglide with a turbo and tune 2009 victory vegas 8ball bored and stroked to 2000cc my buddies base 98 valkyrie and on a 30mph pull i made it 3 car lengths at 70mph in front of a cbr600. which is IMPRESSIVE for any cruiser. and keep in mind that my valk is factory. factory pipes, carbs, tune. not a single performance upgrade on her.
@riceburnerbiker14834 жыл бұрын
I’ve rode many types of bikes.. learned one very important lesson about being out on the open road for hours and days. No wind shield is means more big bug strikes, pieces of trucks bouncing into you, Bird strikes. I’ve been hit by things that add up to nasty bruises and torn jackets, blood dripping down my leg. Pussy or not.. If I own a bike, it has to have a hiding place. A ricochet place, an impact absorbing place. My worst hit was at 85mph , hit by a hard shell bug in the sunglasses lense.. Knocked the cheap glasses off, two pieces of shell removed with tweezers,splattered yellow gue all over the right side of my head.(half shell helmet, it was over 100 degrees that afternoon) I got hit with a lug nut in the shoulder, I ducked to protect my stomach area.. bled , broke skin and a sizable bruise. T shirt on.. A wind shield is mandatory with me. My worst almost impact!!! A crane type bird.. long neck 30 pound body with ,about 5 foot wing span.. Flew in front of me at about 65 mph near the gulf coast.. two lane black top.. Half helmet, gloves , jeans boots.. T -Shirt..almost 100 degrees.. It crossed in front of me and land in a roll, as I must have nicked it, or scared it to mess up it landing.. That 30 or so pounds would have knocked me off the bike , I never seen it. Never reacted to it, till after , the close encounter.😳 The bike in the video is a beautiful beast. I still prefer the gold wing. I got a 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C90T 1500cc Thee and a half years 36,000 plus miles.. so far..! I love the ease, and handling of it.. wide set handle bars.. leans and handles some what like a crotch rocket... but not really 😊
@a-toxa4 жыл бұрын
Gold Wing= 1/2 Civic, Valkyrie - bike! :)
@TheTriwheels Жыл бұрын
I have just buy a 1997 model to refresh.. I had never ride..!
@H.E.J.S.A.N2 жыл бұрын
🙂 .. I bought my dream at the end of the season. Greta won't be pleased. I am a different generation. I love old mechanical devices. The motorcycle I have purchased is an accumulation of my needs.
@southernshooter Жыл бұрын
Old video, but does he know it is a Japanese motorcycle and has more, not less power than a Goldwing of the same year? Yes, it is assembled in the U.S.
@snipexd49644 жыл бұрын
Any 2014 Valkyrie owners here? Loving mine. Only complaint would be I'm fairly tall and need to find somebody to adjust or make a custom seat for me. If anybody knows a good custom seat makers lmk if they specialize on hondas even better. My butt would appreciate it.
@bluevalkyrie25174 жыл бұрын
The seat works well for Me most of the time ,"butt" for rides of 100mi. or more I use an AIRHAWK. 2014 GL1800C Valkyrie with Power Commander 5 Auto tune system.
@snipexd49644 жыл бұрын
@@bluevalkyrie2517 Blue Valkyrie's ftw! Coming from a grey older model v-rod my blue honda valkyrie really get's some attention. I'm trying the Airhawk currently but I feel since I'm tall I'm sitting more on the back seams then in the center of the seat. Might give Corbin seats a shot but always looking for recommendations. Been on the forums seems the new 2014 Valkyrie seats give other problems also. Love the bike. The v-rod was a blast but the honda is refined to the max. So smooth, the power band unbelievable and i'm finding the distance I can go between fill ups amazing compared to my v-rods 2 gallon tank.
@dennism1034 жыл бұрын
Those are valuable and hard to find.
@ronhard75444 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful bike
@GG-ub4ej4 жыл бұрын
5:05... it doesn't even have abs, I mean when is the last time you've riden a bike without abs... I never have ridden a bike with abs.
@BikerBenny4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 same here
@JenniferSmith-yl6lr3 жыл бұрын
Actually, my 1700 VMax is the first and only bike I own that has ABS. And fuel injection. But thankfully no traction control or driving mode or virtual intruments. Well, speed is shown as LCD but at least revs come with a gauge. Time takes its toll. Here in Europe no new bike available without ABS and fuel injection (catalytic convertor) by law.
@kraut5023 Жыл бұрын
If your comparing it to more american style bikes 660lbs (300kg) is pretty lightweight most bikes in this range are 800+ pounds and only 2 cylinders
@jozefhalicky80607 ай бұрын
Great bike. Would be interested where i can get that windshield ??? Looks good on it.
@jozefhalicky80606 ай бұрын
no one knows 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@CCitis4 жыл бұрын
Giant of a motor... Meet the Rocket 3
@briankrasne35183 жыл бұрын
My buddy has one and has no problem keeping up with me
@beardedbiker26474 жыл бұрын
I would also like to know what windshield that is...
@brucesantacory13904 жыл бұрын
ummmmmm Honda DID bring back the Valkyrie in the Rune and the 2014/15 limited edition 1832 fuel injected ABS Valkyrie, Truly sad a page called The Bike show doesn't know about the Gen 2 Valkyrie Rune, or the Gen 3 Valkyrie
@googlemustdie4 жыл бұрын
Bruce NHBeachBiker i have a 98 and 2015 and love them both
@bluevalkyrie25174 жыл бұрын
love these great GL1500C bikes but driving one around town on a warm day will ROAST your legs { barbecue sauce optional }
@shaunkelly3540 Жыл бұрын
Why do the old valkyrie when you did this it was not the current valkyrie which is the gl1800, I have my 2014 f6c gl1800 and she is a beast, I also have a 2007 goldwing gl1800 love them both but are very different bikes to ride.