Smoothest and most refined ride on any bike I have ever ridden (40+ years of riding). Corbin seat upgrade is a must on this bike. The Corbin saddlebags are beautiful on this bike, but I have not pulled the trigger on the price tag of $2500. Plus - if that was my goal when purchasing this bike I would have purchased the FB6. I have two other bikes so I do know about how this one can get neglected, but whenever I ride it, I'm never sorry I did!
I have a black one. Love mine. You are right about the seat. I use a sheepskin. The dyno is around 106rwhp and 125ft lbs. The torque just makes it that fast. Look into a Viking box. You can bolt it right to the parcel plate with bols and some washers. Valks handle VERY well.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, these bikes are amazing. I’ll check out the Viking box. Thanks for the info. I’ve ridden it a lot harder since I made this video and the handling is great! Thanks again for the feedback!
Thanks so much for posting have same old 14 Valkyrie been riding many many years absolutely love the bike great long-distance power cruiser my only problem front tire is weird size very difficult if you're on a long trip to replace
Thanks Jim. Yeah, I love this bike. Great all around motorcycle. If you’re in a trip and have tire issues then it’ll be a problem. I just replaced my tires with the stock Dunlop’s with no issues. The F6C forums have some posts about other tire options if you check them out. Thanks for the feedback!
@Doug Moore. I saw your comment but it won’t let me reply. Thanks for watching and I was just too cheap to buy the OEM tall windshield… yeah I know. Appreciate the comment.
Nice review. I have the same bike in black and love it, but the only thing I miss is having music. Have you added added speakers or seen any with speakers? I really miss having music when riding. I have to disagree with you about the bike being a straight line cruiser. I think the bike looks big but handles like a light bike, I'm amazed at how well it's balanced and how great it handles.
Thanks for the comment and the feedback! I may have to retract that statement about it being a straight line cruiser... I’ve put it through some decent curves and honestly it’s the best handling bike I’ve ever ridden. Coming from riding 2 baggers before this bike I do miss having music. I haven’t done any speakers or speaker pods yet. I’m using my ear buds currently playing music through my phone. I’m looking at speakers though. If you know of any you recommend leave me a comment so I can check them out. Thanks again, it’s always nice to have another Valkyrie rider comment!
The HP listed on the MSO for the bike is 117 HP with the 10% loss to the rear wheel 105 HP at the wheel is more accurate the torque number I have seen the most is 125 foot pounds
I found them directly through Honda. They may not be selling them any more. I would Google search and see. I’ve seen them ion EBay as well and an Amazon seller had some a few months ago. Thanks for the comment and I hope my answer helps you find one.
@@BigSmittyRiding Thank you. I went to Honda motorsports site and they have the accessories as available items, when you place the order it says awaiting to process the payment when in reality it seems that they don't have them in stock. I like your sissybar bag. Ride Safely
Ahhh, I’ll look around and see if I find any more available. That bag is a Kuryakyn Momentum Vagabond bag. I bought it from West End Motorsports. Great bag and very functional.
Does it come with abs? I am looking at something similar with low miles but looks like no abs. I am also checking out a suzuki m109r and turns out that doesnt have abs as well.
@@BigSmittyRiding Oh the seller of the 2014 Valkyrie told me the bike does not have abs. it is optional and did not pick it when he bought the bike. Is the valkyrie and m109r comparable in performance or comfort? I was originally looking for the Vmax as my third bike but those are hard to find.
@sandeepramlakshmanan3646 ahhhhh, I forgot it was optional as mine had it on there so I just assumed… so I’ve only ridden an M109 one time and they are both pretty comfortable as cruisers go. They feel night and day different because the motors are vastly different. The Valkyrie with the flat 6 cylinder sets low in the frame, whereas the M109 has a big V-twin. Both are great bikes and it just ends up being which one you prefer and which meets your needs. I’d love to give you better advice than that but I think you can’t go wrong with either one.
those are not Air Filter Pods, those are your RADIATORS !!! your Air Filter is under the Gas Tank !! the Valkyrie with a stage 1 does 125HP and 125 Ft lbs , even bone stock it's rated at 117hp, if you think the Valkyrie is a straight line cruiser, you just have no riding skills !!! i take mine on twisty coastal and mountain roads and i can keep up with sport bikes no problem, Honda calls the Valkyrie a Mega Sport tourer, and as someone who once owned an FJR and a Ducati ST-3 the Valkyrie in the Right Hands is Every bit as nimble, the bars are just a simple 1 inch bar, you just have to find ones wide enough at clamp to fit under the console and be aware you might be changing wiring and hoses for brakes and clutch. Love the Blue, its the Color i wanted but black and maroon were all my dealer had left of the new leftovers so i got black.
I made a few mistakes on the vid... I was sick and seriously screwed up a few things. I said it handles great and I’ve ridden her pretty damn hard in the corners and curves but I still believe she’s best as a straight line cruiser in my opinion. I have great riding skills and I’ve ridden a ton of bikes. Point is I love this bike just like you even if we have different reasons for doing so or differing opinions on them. I’m gonna put her on a dyno soon and see what numbers I get just for the sake of knowing for myself. Thanks for the comment and be safe out there!
It doesn’t really. The only comparison is that they are both cruisers. The BMW has about the same power as the Valkyrie. If you ever sit in a BMW and fire it up it immediately has a lean to the left when you hit the throttle. It’s in a video of mine. The one about TH-camrs exposed. Check it out. Still a great bike but if I had my choice of the two I’d buy the Valkyrie. Hope that helps.
My dealer had a 2015 for $8k, I finally got to go look at it......stock stock stock....just the way I like it......sold the day before I could get there Had a C90T I put one of them windshield extension wings on it......80mph I could hear them stock pipes.....that thing went on my Ultra
@@BigSmittyRiding I'm 60, wide glide and crotch rocket without windshield......halfshell will let you know when passing 60 mph, haven't reached limit with fullface.
@@rugershooter5268 hahaha! I just prefer a windshield these days. But your right, when you don’t have one you know really quickly just how fast you’re going!
They are both beautiful in their own way! The 98 has that classic cruiser look to it while the 14 has a futuristic appeal. You can find the older Valkyrie for very cheap these days. Thanks for the comment and good luck choosing one!
Just got my first bike, a 2000 Valk. Can’t wait to add a Gen 2 to the collection….when I can convince the fiancée about it lol (only had the other one maybe two weeks)
Thanks for the comment! I actually do miss my Vic. It really was a damn good bike and was fun to ride. I sold it and bought my Valkyrie. If I could have had both I absolutely would have. But you live and you learn. The Valkyrie is great but that Vic was cool in a ton of ways!
There, there, Daphne. It's OK. Smitty loves you. Oh, don't cry. You're still #1. Looks like even Smitty got a little wistful there. It's OK to cry, brother. A man's love for his vehicles can not be overstated. You mentioned the air cleaner on this being behind the cowl. Recently I had found myself wondering where it was, and your comment confused me because I had thought the cowls covered the radiators. So, I watched this video: th-cam.com/video/Z8iMVpSJ6Ok/w-d-xo.html The air cleaner is actually under the tank, and my GOD what an ordeal just to change an air filter! LOOK at all the parts that have to be dismantled! The seats have to come off. The cowls have to come off. The tank bezel has to come off. The TANK has to come off. Multiple mechanical and electrical cables and hoses must be disconnected. I have NEVER seen a bike with such a complicated process just to replace an air filter! I wouldn't even attempt it myself. Could there BE a more complicated system? Good to have a full closeup look at your bike. I forgot you had the belly pan. I see a guardian bell on there too. I hope someone cares enough about me to give me one someday, LOL! Until then I will have to ride under the spectre of danger. And I don't think I ever noticed the cruising pegs or fog lights before. I think the one thing I would like to add to mine at this point is the fog lights. Really should have been standard equipment. You may want to check the URL on the phone holder... LMAO!! Damn autocorrect! When you drilled out the pipes, did you start out with a small bit in the center of the opening and just expand outward until you were happy? Or are they completely opened up? What size bit did you use? Just wondering how you got to where you wanted the sound to be. I have had bikes with, and without, a hydraulic clutch, and can't tell much difference. Not sure what the advantages and disadvantages are, aside from not having to worry about the cable snapping far from home. Just as long as they WORK! Looks like you have the claw mount on your cup holder. Love those but they are so bulky, and easy to steal. Interesting that you have blue reflectors on your license plate bracket. Mine are red. Guess Honda tried to color code them to your paint. Can't very well have black reflectors! Your blue paint looks gorgeous in the sun. I always look forward to Thursdays! Thanks for the efforts.
I made several mistakes on this vid and it shows... yep the air filter is under the tank! I blew that one. And thanks for the heads up I changed the url for car caw! I added the blue reflectors myself just to make it look better! I drilled the pipes out by starting with a 1/8” pilot hole and then drilled a 1/2” hole in all 4 dummy pipes. I like the sound and it’s cheaper/easier than installing Torque Master pipes on it. As always thanks for the comment and the support my friend!
Man getting to the air filter on the Goldwing is like performing surgery… it literally is a gigantic pain in the ass! I miss the Valkyrie but I enjoy the Wing! Thanks for watching!
Thank you. Yeah, it was a great price! I heard about guys getting them cheaper after I bought mine but I’m still damn happy with $10k! Thanks for the comment!
Hey Big Smitty..dig the vid!!!.. I have the same exact bike. I feel there are two HUGE things you forgot to mention, and I mean H U G E... 1. The stock tires SUCK ARSE!!!! Maybe I missed a comment about this subject, and if I did, I apologize... however, if you didn't, and you are are still running the stock tires...or have replaced the originals with the same exact $hitty arse Dunlops..YOU HAVE NO CLUE how good of a handling bike this thing is!!! Yes, you cannot get the correct size radial in a 19" size. You can though, however, run a 120/19R..and they work extremely well. Pirelli Angel GTs or Michelin Pilot 5s.. For the front if you go Michelin you'll need to get their *Trail* tire... I had the Michys...awesome, but I like the Pirellis more... The 120size Pirelli is a sport touring street tire..hence it has a slightly wider paw print. I cannot stress enough how important it is to get the damn, crap arse Dunlops off the bike. The second thing I need to mention is to NOT run ethanol gas. Yes, the manual says up to 10% ethanol blend is okay... and it will run fine... BUT...if you wanna REALLY feel that bike move man...run 89 octane ETHANOL FREE gas! If you cannot get it like I can't get up here in northern Illinois...treat the regular gas with a fuel additive... Lucas Oil makes one called *ethanol fuel conditioner*.. works very well...I put a shot full (one ounce) in a full tank. Again, I cannot stress enough how much of a difference pure gas is in that bike... Seat of the pants estimate of an extra 2-4 ponies... not kidding man... ALSO...running it.. the bike gets near 50 mpg man... Other things I did was run allot of different oils and I found the Lucas Oil 10w/30 full synthetic racing oil to be THE BEST.. I tried them all...Honda, Castrol, Mobil, Amsoil...all the 4t synth stuff.. The Lucas Oil was the best. Bikes revs quicker, smoother, quiet...lasts all season long... Also, Amsoil full synth gear oil in the final drive, and lastly NGK Iridium plugs. My Valk SMOKES *most* things on the road...with the exception of large sport bikes...and big dollar sports cars (Hellcat..etc)... It also handles SOOO well..and is SOOO smooth it is like riding a jet airplane... At 60 years old...I have owned and rode a bunch of different bikes since 1973... and I loved most of them (also have a Yamaha Warrior 1700 also kick ass bike)..but this 2014 blue flame Valkyrie is insanely the best bike I have ever owned... no comparison..nothing comes close... I just LOVE the way it sounds (you were right about break in and sound..not to mention power increase) and the power delivery is world class. Peace dude!
Thank you very much for the feedback and for the information! I replaced the tires with the stock Dunlops. They handle ok... I’ve heard great things about the Pirelli’s and the Michelin’s. Thanks for that. I haven’t changed the plugs but you’ve peaked my interest. There’s only one station close to me that sells ethanol free gas but I’m very willing to try it and I’d love to see the results. Thank you for the input and for the ideas. I plan on trying them and I’ll comment back with my results!
@@BigSmittyRiding Dude...wow, cool... Seriously again..with the tires I have mentioned...it is A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT BIKE... it turns the bike into a sport touring machine..no shit... plus it rolls WAYYY smoother...The stock tires are total garbage... And again, the bike with no ethanol is a big diff too... I don't run any of my engines (other then the car) with ethanol in the gas... I am REALLY curious to see your replies afterwards. I can tell you're a passionate guy like me about your bike. What I say to everyone... *Gasoline* engines run BEST on *Gasoline*..not cheap, dirty arse alcohol like Ethanol... Cheers man...
@@BigSmittyRiding Cool..dude... run a couple tanks..and you'll really start noticing the difference. It's not a huge diff, but it is noticeable... The bike will run smoother, idle better...and accelerate quicker..better torque...plus..you will get better mileage man... 50 mpg if you are cool with the throttle...and with a 6.5 gallon tank..dude...you can ride forever on a tank. The best gas again is regular octane ethanol free. Second best is running regular octane with the fuel additive as mentioned (Lucas OIl...Startron, Stabil, Amsoil..etc...they all make one) and lastly premium ethanol free fuel. I think the Valk is one of the best bikes ever made man...and when you get the new tires you will definitely most likely agree... Damn thing is SOLID and it's nimble as hell too...*snap* lane changes... Cheers!
You have to turn it on and use the selector buttons to run through the alphabet to get the message. It’s been a while since I did it and I no longer own the bike. I’ll try to find a video or resource to help you and post the link here.
Here you go. Long but this is how you do it: On the instrument panel, left button is SELECT and right button is SET. 1 - Turn ignition on 2 - press and hold both buttons until digits start flashing 3 - If clock is correct, press SET for each digit, otherwise press SELECT to increase the flashing digit, then SET to move to next digit 4 - Press the SET button to move past the Brightness setting (or use SELECT to change 5 levels) 5 - Pres SET to move past the miles and speed choice (miles or kilometers) 6 - Your finally at the Opening Display. OP/ED SP means show the text, OP/ED/NR means don't show that when the ignition is turned on 7 - Use SELECT to rotate thru the upper and lower case alphabet and special characters, it only goes forward, holding the SELECT button make is scroll fast thru the choices, but don't overshoot it or you'll be cussing and going around again thru about 60 choices. Use SET to lock in the letter you want and move to the next digit. It only holds up to 8 characters. 8 - Press SET when done and turn the ignition off.
I think if they talk back it makes you crazy... but I’m pretty sure I’m on the clinically insane list anyway so I’m not the guy to ask!!! Glad to see Valkyrie riders out there. We’re few and far between!
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Smoothest and most refined ride on any bike I have ever ridden (40+ years of riding). Corbin seat upgrade is a must on this bike. The Corbin saddlebags are beautiful on this bike, but I have not pulled the trigger on the price tag of $2500. Plus - if that was my goal when purchasing this bike I would have purchased the FB6. I have two other bikes so I do know about how this one can get neglected, but whenever I ride it, I'm never sorry I did!
It's a great bike! I sold mine to buy a new Goldwing but I can honestly say that I miss it. Thank you very much for watching and the feedback!
I have a black one. Love mine. You are right about the seat. I use a sheepskin. The dyno is around 106rwhp and 125ft lbs. The torque just makes it that fast. Look into a Viking box. You can bolt it right to the parcel plate with bols and some washers. Valks handle VERY well.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, these bikes are amazing. I’ll check out the Viking box. Thanks for the info. I’ve ridden it a lot harder since I made this video and the handling is great! Thanks again for the feedback!
I have pics on the Valkyrie forum. Pretty sure I recognize your bike from the tailbag. Lol Valkyrie community is small. Im one of the guys in Tucson.
@@richdubbya Hell Yeah! My cousin lives in the Scottsdale area and loves Arizona.
Thanks so much for posting have same old 14 Valkyrie been riding many many years absolutely love the bike great long-distance power cruiser my only problem front tire is weird size very difficult if you're on a long trip to replace
Thanks Jim. Yeah, I love this bike. Great all around motorcycle. If you’re in a trip and have tire issues then it’ll be a problem. I just replaced my tires with the stock Dunlop’s with no issues. The F6C forums have some posts about other tire options if you check them out. Thanks for the feedback!
@Doug Moore. I saw your comment but it won’t let me reply. Thanks for watching and I was just too cheap to buy the OEM tall windshield… yeah I know. Appreciate the comment.
Nice review. I have the same bike in black and love it, but the only thing I miss is having music. Have you added added speakers or seen any with speakers? I really miss having music when riding. I have to disagree with you about the bike being a straight line cruiser. I think the bike looks big but handles like a light bike, I'm amazed at how well it's balanced and how great it handles.
Thanks for the comment and the feedback! I may have to retract that statement about it being a straight line cruiser... I’ve put it through some decent curves and honestly it’s the best handling bike I’ve ever ridden.
Coming from riding 2 baggers before this bike I do miss having music. I haven’t done any speakers or speaker pods yet. I’m using my ear buds currently playing music through my phone. I’m looking at speakers though. If you know of any you recommend leave me a comment so I can check them out.
Thanks again, it’s always nice to have another Valkyrie rider comment!
I got this bike, same color. It's freakin awesome.
It absolutely is an amazing bike! I love it. Best bike I’ve ever owned! Thanks for the comment!
The HP listed on the MSO for the bike is 117 HP with the 10% loss to the rear wheel 105 HP at the wheel is more accurate the torque number I have seen the most is 125 foot pounds
Yeah, it’s a fast bike and I really enjoy it! I’m gonna get it on the dyno soon and see what I get. Thanks for the comment!
15 Valkyrie, bought it about 5 months ago here in AZ. Call Corbin and tell them you just sold another seat...
That’s awesome! Corbin seats are great for the Valkyrie. Thanks for watching!
You said "Dyna" because you are a closet Harley lover ... just let it go Smitty, and embrace a HD!
😂😂😂 there’s no closet! I still love HD! Just not as much as my Hondas!
Nice video, I have the black with some chrome accents. Do you have any idea where to but the back rest and rack. Thanks.
I found them directly through Honda. They may not be selling them any more. I would Google search and see. I’ve seen them ion EBay as well and an Amazon seller had some a few months ago. Thanks for the comment and I hope my answer helps you find one.
@@BigSmittyRiding Thank you. I went to Honda motorsports site and they have the accessories as available items, when you place the order it says awaiting to process the payment when in reality it seems that they don't have them in stock. I like your sissybar bag. Ride Safely
Ahhh, I’ll look around and see if I find any more available. That bag is a Kuryakyn Momentum Vagabond bag. I bought it from West End Motorsports. Great bag and very functional.
@@BigSmittyRiding I just found one and order it. Finger crossed. Not sure if it comes with all the hardware. Cheers
Great! Good luck!
I got the 2014 in burgundy , absolutely love my bike. Feels like it will run forever. Smooth turbine power.
Absolutely the best bike I've ever owned! Thanks for the sub and the feedback!
Does it come with abs? I am looking at something similar with low miles but looks like no abs. I am also checking out a suzuki m109r and turns out that doesnt have abs as well.
@sandeepramlakshmanan3646 the Valkyrie does have ABS standard on it. The M 109 is a great bike as well.
@@BigSmittyRiding Oh the seller of the 2014 Valkyrie told me the bike does not have abs. it is optional and did not pick it when he bought the bike. Is the valkyrie and m109r comparable in performance or comfort? I was originally looking for the Vmax as my third bike but those are hard to find.
@sandeepramlakshmanan3646 ahhhhh, I forgot it was optional as mine had it on there so I just assumed… so I’ve only ridden an M109 one time and they are both pretty comfortable as cruisers go. They feel night and day different because the motors are vastly different. The Valkyrie with the flat 6 cylinder sets low in the frame, whereas the M109 has a big V-twin. Both are great bikes and it just ends up being which one you prefer and which meets your needs. I’d love to give you better advice than that but I think you can’t go wrong with either one.
Man I wish Honda would bring the Valkyrie back!!! 😩
Me too! They are amazing bikes. I see they are making a Rebel 1100. But man I think a Valkyrie with a decent price point would sell very well.
those are not Air Filter Pods, those are your RADIATORS !!! your Air Filter is under the Gas Tank !! the Valkyrie with a stage 1 does 125HP and 125 Ft lbs , even bone stock it's rated at 117hp, if you think the Valkyrie is a straight line cruiser, you just have no riding skills !!! i take mine on twisty coastal and mountain roads and i can keep up with sport bikes no problem, Honda calls the Valkyrie a Mega Sport tourer, and as someone who once owned an FJR and a Ducati ST-3 the Valkyrie in the Right Hands is Every bit as nimble, the bars are just a simple 1 inch bar, you just have to find ones wide enough at clamp to fit under the console and be aware you might be changing wiring and hoses for brakes and clutch. Love the Blue, its the Color i wanted but black and maroon were all my dealer had left of the new leftovers so i got black.
I made a few mistakes on the vid... I was sick and seriously screwed up a few things. I said it handles great and I’ve ridden her pretty damn hard in the corners and curves but I still believe she’s best as a straight line cruiser in my opinion. I have great riding skills and I’ve ridden a ton of bikes. Point is I love this bike just like you even if we have different reasons for doing so or differing opinions on them.
I’m gonna put her on a dyno soon and see what numbers I get just for the sake of knowing for myself. Thanks for the comment and be safe out there!
If you’re keeping up with sports bikes, those guys can’t ride.
Can you help me out?? How does this Honda Valkyrie compare to the new '21 BMW R18 First Edition.
It doesn’t really. The only comparison is that they are both cruisers. The BMW has about the same power as the Valkyrie. If you ever sit in a BMW and fire it up it immediately has a lean to the left when you hit the throttle. It’s in a video of mine. The one about TH-camrs exposed. Check it out. Still a great bike but if I had my choice of the two I’d buy the Valkyrie. Hope that helps.
@@BigSmittyRiding awesome, thanks for the quick reply!
@@bodyguard1191 I try!
My dealer had a 2015 for $8k, I finally got to go look at it......stock stock stock....just the way I like it......sold the day before I could get there
Had a C90T I put one of them windshield extension wings on it......80mph I could hear them stock pipes.....that thing went on my Ultra
The Valkyrie is a damn good bike. I’m at the age now where riding without a windshield is just not an option… thanks for watching and for the comment!
@@BigSmittyRiding I'm 60, wide glide and crotch rocket without windshield......halfshell will let you know when passing 60 mph, haven't reached limit with fullface.
@@rugershooter5268 hahaha! I just prefer a windshield these days. But your right, when you don’t have one you know really quickly just how fast you’re going!
Awesome video man. I'm so torn between the two styles of Valkyrie...Mainly a 98' vs 14'
They are both beautiful in their own way! The 98 has that classic cruiser look to it while the 14 has a futuristic appeal. You can find the older Valkyrie for very cheap these days. Thanks for the comment and good luck choosing one!
Just got my first bike, a 2000 Valk. Can’t wait to add a Gen 2 to the collection….when I can convince the fiancée about it lol (only had the other one maybe two weeks)
Or just get both 🤣
Big Smitty is the man💪
I don’t k ow about that, but I greatly appreciate the kind words and the support!
Some of those shelves are pretty overloaded
Yeah, I need to clean the garage out... one day
Video quality is getting better!
Thanks bro! I’m trying!
My poly ass is just here like “man, I’ve heard that before” before the intro
Hahaha!!! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Sweet bike. Thanks for the tour. Do you miss your Vic?
Thanks for the comment! I actually do miss my Vic. It really was a damn good bike and was fun to ride. I sold it and bought my Valkyrie. If I could have had both I absolutely would have. But you live and you learn. The Valkyrie is great but that Vic was cool in a ton of ways!
I spy a little guardian bell @3:15!
Yup! I’ve always had one on all my bikes! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, excellent review. Makes my decision easier.
Thanks for watching. I’m glad the review helped.
Still want this bike and color to match my Honda VFR1200F in blue.
They’re getting harder to find in blue. But I see a few black ones and red ones for sale. Buy a black one for cheap and have it painted!
@@BigSmittyRiding honestly I just want one with ABS. Those are rare, but I like the feature.
@@n300zx931 it is a great feature. And yeah, there’s not very many ABS Valkyries out there.
@@BigSmittyRiding jealous of your bike though. Keep up the videos. Never enough videos of lesser known machines like these.
@@n300zx931 thank you very much! I appreciate the support!
There, there, Daphne. It's OK. Smitty loves you. Oh, don't cry. You're still #1. Looks like even Smitty got a little wistful there. It's OK to cry, brother. A man's love for his vehicles can not be overstated.
You mentioned the air cleaner on this being behind the cowl. Recently I had found myself wondering where it was, and your comment confused me because I had thought the cowls covered the radiators. So, I watched this video: th-cam.com/video/Z8iMVpSJ6Ok/w-d-xo.html The air cleaner is actually under the tank, and my GOD what an ordeal just to change an air filter! LOOK at all the parts that have to be dismantled! The seats have to come off. The cowls have to come off. The tank bezel has to come off. The TANK has to come off. Multiple mechanical and electrical cables and hoses must be disconnected. I have NEVER seen a bike with such a complicated process just to replace an air filter! I wouldn't even attempt it myself. Could there BE a more complicated system?
Good to have a full closeup look at your bike. I forgot you had the belly pan. I see a guardian bell on there too. I hope someone cares enough about me to give me one someday, LOL! Until then I will have to ride under the spectre of danger. And I don't think I ever noticed the cruising pegs or fog lights before. I think the one thing I would like to add to mine at this point is the fog lights. Really should have been standard equipment.
You may want to check the URL on the phone holder... LMAO!! Damn autocorrect!
When you drilled out the pipes, did you start out with a small bit in the center of the opening and just expand outward until you were happy? Or are they completely opened up? What size bit did you use? Just wondering how you got to where you wanted the sound to be.
I have had bikes with, and without, a hydraulic clutch, and can't tell much difference. Not sure what the advantages and disadvantages are, aside from not having to worry about the cable snapping far from home. Just as long as they WORK! Looks like you have the claw mount on your cup holder. Love those but they are so bulky, and easy to steal. Interesting that you have blue reflectors on your license plate bracket. Mine are red. Guess Honda tried to color code them to your paint. Can't very well have black reflectors! Your blue paint looks gorgeous in the sun.
I always look forward to Thursdays! Thanks for the efforts.
I made several mistakes on this vid and it shows... yep the air filter is under the tank! I blew that one. And thanks for the heads up I changed the url for car caw! I added the blue reflectors myself just to make it look better!
I drilled the pipes out by starting with a 1/8” pilot hole and then drilled a 1/2” hole in all 4 dummy pipes. I like the sound and it’s cheaper/easier than installing Torque Master pipes on it.
As always thanks for the comment and the support my friend!
If you want to see complicated, look at the videos on getting the goldwing filter out! In comparison, the Valkyrie is about 10% as hard!
Man getting to the air filter on the Goldwing is like performing surgery… it literally is a gigantic pain in the ass! I miss the Valkyrie but I enjoy the Wing! Thanks for watching!
$10k?! Damn!!! Great price!
Thank you. Yeah, it was a great price! I heard about guys getting them cheaper after I bought mine but I’m still damn happy with $10k! Thanks for the comment!
Good video, man 👏🏽
Thank you!
I was gonna say your fill is actually your diff vent
Yeah I screwed up on several points… thanks for watching!
Hey Big Smitty..dig the vid!!!.. I have the same exact bike. I feel there are two HUGE things you forgot to mention, and I mean H U G E... 1. The stock tires SUCK ARSE!!!! Maybe I missed a comment about this subject, and if I did, I apologize... however, if you didn't, and you are are still running the stock tires...or have replaced the originals with the same exact $hitty arse Dunlops..YOU HAVE NO CLUE how good of a handling bike this thing is!!! Yes, you cannot get the correct size radial in a 19" size. You can though, however, run a 120/19R..and they work extremely well. Pirelli Angel GTs or Michelin Pilot 5s.. For the front if you go Michelin you'll need to get their *Trail* tire... I had the Michys...awesome, but I like the Pirellis more... The 120size Pirelli is a sport touring street tire..hence it has a slightly wider paw print. I cannot stress enough how important it is to get the damn, crap arse Dunlops off the bike. The second thing I need to mention is to NOT run ethanol gas. Yes, the manual says up to 10% ethanol blend is okay... and it will run fine... BUT...if you wanna REALLY feel that bike move man...run 89 octane ETHANOL FREE gas! If you cannot get it like I can't get up here in northern Illinois...treat the regular gas with a fuel additive... Lucas Oil makes one called *ethanol fuel conditioner*.. works very well...I put a shot full (one ounce) in a full tank. Again, I cannot stress enough how much of a difference pure gas is in that bike... Seat of the pants estimate of an extra 2-4 ponies... not kidding man... ALSO...running it.. the bike gets near 50 mpg man... Other things I did was run allot of different oils and I found the Lucas Oil 10w/30 full synthetic racing oil to be THE BEST.. I tried them all...Honda, Castrol, Mobil, Amsoil...all the 4t synth stuff.. The Lucas Oil was the best. Bikes revs quicker, smoother, quiet...lasts all season long... Also, Amsoil full synth gear oil in the final drive, and lastly NGK Iridium plugs. My Valk SMOKES *most* things on the road...with the exception of large sport bikes...and big dollar sports cars (Hellcat..etc)... It also handles SOOO well..and is SOOO smooth it is like riding a jet airplane... At 60 years old...I have owned and rode a bunch of different bikes since 1973... and I loved most of them (also have a Yamaha Warrior 1700 also kick ass bike)..but this 2014 blue flame Valkyrie is insanely the best bike I have ever owned... no comparison..nothing comes close... I just LOVE the way it sounds (you were right about break in and sound..not to mention power increase) and the power delivery is world class. Peace dude!
Thank you very much for the feedback and for the information! I replaced the tires with the stock Dunlops. They handle ok... I’ve heard great things about the Pirelli’s and the Michelin’s. Thanks for that. I haven’t changed the plugs but you’ve peaked my interest.
There’s only one station close to me that sells ethanol free gas but I’m very willing to try it and I’d love to see the results.
Thank you for the input and for the ideas. I plan on trying them and I’ll comment back with my results!
@@BigSmittyRiding Dude...wow, cool... Seriously again..with the tires I have mentioned...it is A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT BIKE... it turns the bike into a sport touring machine..no shit... plus it rolls WAYYY smoother...The stock tires are total garbage... And again, the bike with no ethanol is a big diff too... I don't run any of my engines (other then the car) with ethanol in the gas... I am REALLY curious to see your replies afterwards. I can tell you're a passionate guy like me about your bike. What I say to everyone... *Gasoline* engines run BEST on *Gasoline*..not cheap, dirty arse alcohol like Ethanol... Cheers man...
Thanks again for the ideas and the feedback! I’m gonna hit up the ethanol free gas when I ride on Wednesday and use the fuel cleaner.
@@BigSmittyRiding Cool..dude... run a couple tanks..and you'll really start noticing the difference. It's not a huge diff, but it is noticeable... The bike will run smoother, idle better...and accelerate quicker..better torque...plus..you will get better mileage man... 50 mpg if you are cool with the throttle...and with a 6.5 gallon tank..dude...you can ride forever on a tank. The best gas again is regular octane ethanol free. Second best is running regular octane with the fuel additive as mentioned (Lucas OIl...Startron, Stabil, Amsoil..etc...they all make one) and lastly premium ethanol free fuel. I think the Valk is one of the best bikes ever made man...and when you get the new tires you will definitely most likely agree... Damn thing is SOLID and it's nimble as hell too...*snap* lane changes... Cheers!
@@AdrianRP1 man thank you very much! I’m looking forward to trying the gas and fuel stabilizer out? I appreciate the advice sir!!!
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Think you should close the garage and have some alone time with your bike. Show her some love.
I did. We are now the proud parents of a Rebel 1100. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Great review!
Thank you sir!
Amazing review please i own 1 how can i change name and put my name put key i mean welcome note want to put my name thanks
You have to turn it on and use the selector buttons to run through the alphabet to get the message. It’s been a while since I did it and I no longer own the bike. I’ll try to find a video or resource to help you and post the link here.
@@BigSmittyRiding thanks alot bro wish y a nice day
Here you go. Long but this is how you do it:
On the instrument panel, left button is SELECT and right button is SET.
1 - Turn ignition on
2 - press and hold both buttons until digits start flashing
3 - If clock is correct, press SET for each digit, otherwise press SELECT to increase the flashing digit, then SET to move to next digit
4 - Press the SET button to move past the Brightness setting (or use SELECT to change 5 levels)
5 - Pres SET to move past the miles and speed choice (miles or kilometers)
6 - Your finally at the Opening Display. OP/ED SP means show the text, OP/ED/NR means don't show that when the ignition is turned on
7 - Use SELECT to rotate thru the upper and lower case alphabet and special characters, it only goes forward, holding the SELECT button make is scroll fast thru the choices, but don't overshoot it or you'll be cussing and going around again thru about 60 choices. Use SET to lock in the letter you want and move to the next digit. It only holds up to 8 characters.
8 - Press SET when done and turn the ignition off.
@@BigSmittyRiding omg thanks alot for fast reply and help god bless you all respect thanks agin
@@baherfahmy9023 you’re very welcome
118 HP
Nothing crazy here.. I talk to my Valkyrie too.. (or does that make me crazy too then.. ;P)
I think if they talk back it makes you crazy... but I’m pretty sure I’m on the clinically insane list anyway so I’m not the guy to ask!!! Glad to see Valkyrie riders out there. We’re few and far between!