1997 Honda Valkyrie GL1500 "ill NEED YOUR CLOTHES YOUR BOOTS & YOUR MOTORCYCLE "
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I have never seen anyone else get so excited about such a wide variety bikes. You are true ambassador for motorcycling
One of the coolest dudes around
That is one of the biggest reasons I love this channel. True motorcyclist loves all motorcycles for what they are
He's an ambassador for all that is good, for staying positive and for remembering to be humble. In a World where folks seem to play the victim all too easily, I love the way Ken Snr doesn't buy into that victim BS. God Bless you Ken, your Family and your team...
It goes way deeper than the bikes. He’s a hero to kids. A community leader. An example for all men to follow . There’s a reason why everything he touches turns to gold .
Webster’s dictionary should have a picture of Ken Sr next to the word Integrity.
Sr doesn't discriminate he loves all bikes...👍
This is like a motorcycle that a motorcycle would build.
I am the original owner of a ‘97 Valkyrie; it currently has 106,000 miles on it; enjoyed your rundown. One correction: gas mileage sucks…30-33 mpg with ethanol, 10% improvement without ethanol. Carbs have never been a problem.
101 hp, 103 nm 135 mph redline. 3.6 seconds 0-60MPH.
@@jackwoods535 A few guys on the VRCC site said they hit 135. Sans windshield, saddlebags and laying on the tank: It would hit the mark.
@@jackwoods535 Maybe tuning it to run leaner than stock results in lower top end speed.
Valhalla is the Viking heaven. Cheers from the Great White North! 🇨🇦
Valhalla is one portion of the underworld for those who worship the demon Odin! All of the pagan gods are fallen angels (idolaters who corrupt the naive earthlings to serve them; instead of the almighty God)! People always promote these entities without first learning of their miserable ends - Odin is devoured by Fenrir, a wolf that represents anarchy! The almighty God is theirs and ours father; he is imune to pagan self-deceit!
First time I ever saw a Honda Valkyrie I was in love I could not believe how gorgeous a motorcycle they are. Smooth and so much power incredible bikes that's a beautiful example Ken.
Danny Williams the engine is pretty, but gets in the way of your feet though!
@@charlesatwell6658 small price to pay for a bike like that. Hell if I have to I'll just remove my feet. Lol.
@@charlesatwell6658 you guys just like always to find bad stuff that don’t make any sense...maybe because you are use to ride v-twins that i hated...its one of the best cruiser from those years...enjoy life my friend 🤟🏼
Lee ImageHunter oh so sorry to offend, I do enjoy life my friend! That's why I ride!
There is a bike that you dont dwarf.
Man I wish I lived closer. I love your videos an would like to see your shop one day. Thank you for sharing An your sense of humor. I mean absolutely no disrespect what so ever.
45 degrees , we would be walking around in t shirts cause its spring lol ,🥶🇨🇦, beauty bike Ken
Atta Boy J.C.! You be knowing your craft!
I am so glad I found your channel this summer, every time you upload i drop what I am doing and watch. Such perfect motorcycle content. I use this channel like an encyclopedia of motorcycles when I am shopping for a bike, you have videos on everything.
Learned a killer new phrase today...BAD-ASSERY! Friggin love it Kap,ya never let me down👍 Long live Honda motorcycles 😎
I love to watch when you have Valkyrie , they are so damn expensive in europe - not so often bike to see even on moto events. Dream for me to have one someday :)
So awesome Ken. I am coming to New England in the the New Year. I really want to visit your museum and meet you. What you have achieved is totally fantastic.
I bought a 2001 Valkyrie with 14K miles. Of the eight bikes that i own this is my favorite. AWESOME MACHINES..........
I have 2 Valks and I love them. Best bike ever made.
Awesome job Doc, Ronnie, Mario, Mark, Jeff, Jimmy, Wizard and everyone else!
I had a friend buy one and had it delivered to my house (hiding it from his wife ) and man when I rode it I had to get one , I found one for $2000 and only had 2500 miles on it now it has 90,000 moles and never had any problems or break downs just a wonderful bike and so reliable, I went Coast to Coast so many times and just love it
All those moles!
I built mine from parts purchased on the internet. Took 9 months to collect the parts and assembly. Test ride to Canada with a stop in Spearfish in time for 2015 Inzane
Valkyrie club meet. No issues other than a tank of bad gas, and a rear valve stem.(my fault)
1999 based. I am the only person who has ridden it. Super bike!
freaking awsome motorcycle. Perfect condition. Lucky new owner. I will never find bike like this.
I did dude for $3900
🤣my comment got deleted by YT. Maybe it was something I “said “about little Japanese people . Anyway 👍love the Kaps 🙏🇺🇸💪🏽bless the kaps
Good Lord Capt... Biggest Honda Ever...
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it's spotless nice ride
We knew a big Harley guy that road out from Maryland to Sturgis on one of these with a motorcycle pop up camper trailer. I was envious as I fit my ass in a tractor rut under the tent.
Quoted from one of the BEST movies ever,T2✌
I have a 1999 with 250,000 Kms, original clutch! (slips a bit) The highway gear sucks on these.
Great video! All of us who own and ride these liquid-cooled legends will tell you that the six carbs are thirsty. Plan on 25 mi per gallon. It's a good excuse to stretch your legs for a few minutes every few hours, which most of us do while touring anyways.
Great motorcycles that are under valued. You can find very good examples for less than $4000. The gas mileage is not good though. I get about 25 to 30 MPG on mine. Will never get close to 250 or 300 miles on a tank or gasoline.
You got that right. My average is in the 30-35 mpg. I did a maximum fuel mileage loop and got 55. It was absolute torture. Maximum speed 55mph, quick upshifting, minimum stops. At the end of the trek, I was pleased that such mileage was technically possible, but it requires a set of circumstances that kill both souls, bike and rider.
Same here. About 30-32. But fuckit! I love mine!
I was gonna say. I have a 4.5 gallon tank on my 05 Sporty 1200 and I get like 200 miles per tank
250 km is achievable, but I'm usually into reserve by then. 250 miles? Maybe, at not-quite-highway-speeds, with a strong tail wind, having just taken a mood-deadening drug. My little car with a 1.9L engine got better gas mileage. I've had my Valk since new in 2001, and will only get rid of it when I can no longer ride.
The Valkyrie were legendary female goddesses from Viking mythology. They flew above the heads of the warriors in battle and decided who would live and who would die and go to Valhalla ( warriors heaven).
That's a very take notice bike, looks great man.
Awesome beautiful motorcycle, wish I could buy it off you, all the very best.
Well I guess that works just as well because the bike's not for sale. It aint listed. Thanks for looking.
It will be soon
I wonder why I haven't seen more of these on the road.it seems like the go to bike for cross country hauls.headers & jetting maybe intake work & this should wake right up.thanks Sr & Jr I know its cold outside.
Awesome bike, and actually fits you yourself really well..! Nice also to hear an American being open about comparing Japanese machines to Harley Davidson. Nothing bad against Harley Davidson, on the contrary, but Honda really is stunning in it's designs and quality. Bickering about which brand is better or nicer is nonsense, a true biker loves pretty much all bikes and keeps an open mind. Thanks for the video, stunning bike. 👍👍
After 20 fill-ups (nearly all open highway and freeway cruising at 65 - 85 MPH), my ‘99 Valkyrie is averaging 30.8 MPG.
With a fuel tank capacity of 5.3 gallons, from fill-up to empty I can only travel 163.24 miles.
That sucks - literally.
But MAN, I love this SWEEET-sounding, smooth-riding two-wheeled Honda HOT ROD!
A second bike is in order but I would sure as hell keep that one for special rides.
But look at it this way my VT1100C gets about 32 MPG. So, I need a second bike too ... tell ya wife.
@@gphilipc2031
Yeah, let’s tell ‘em! 😅
Hey ken I live in North Dakota when you want to come over I will put together a bunch of bikes !!!
Send me a message 860 916 9784 what you got
Gorgeous Bike
These bikes are very underrated, they should have stuck with them and punched it out to 2 litres
I have a '99 bought it in 2013 it had 18k when I bought it now has 45k... Recently bought new brakes and tires. Getting ready for major maintenance like valve adjustment, cam belts change, pulleys and tensioners and coolant flush, probably will take me to 100k. Might change front and rear bearings upon inspection. Bike been awesome, without a peep of issues and it never disappoints even when I run up on big displacement mega twins. Getting ready for spring, summer traveling.
It may sound unbelievable, but the owner's manual tells you to inspect the cam belts at 100,000 miles.
@@JW...-oj5iw I realize those belts last a really long time and I talked to a experienced motorcycle mechanic who's worked on bikes for years including the Valks and he says he has never seen or heard of one breaking. I seen a picture of one posted by a guy who changed his and put the new one and old one side by side and it was difficult to tell the difference , the old one had no stress cracks even when squeezed to try to find them.. most just change them for peace of mind. I searched the web to see if anyone had one break I have not found anyone.
@@boreed5734 ... I have some experience in the matter. My friend across the street bought one of my '98s. Prior to a fairly long ride, he took it to a local that apparently sold him on the idea of replacing the belts. Bike had around 50k. He left the original belts at my house. They looked pristine, no visible deterioration of any kind. In the past, I had a mishap with my '78 Goldwing, bumping the right sprocket cover and destroying the belt. The engine design allowed the loss of the belt to not destroy the valves. It's called non-interference design. I was able to replace the belt and reset the cover at minimum expense. If the older bike had the bars that the Valkyrie comes with, it would likely have been unaffected by the little bump.
@@JW...-oj5iw Great info JW.. if I take the cover off to inspect I would need a new gasket?
@@boreed5734 ... Sorry for the delay. I'm very busy today. Since it's not holding oil in the engine, only keeping the elements out, the sprocket cover seals are likely to be reusable. That being said, every circumstance is unique what happens to the seals on another bike, won't necessarily happen to yours. On the '78 'wing, I didn't have to do anything with the cover seals or bolts. Just stuck it back together after putting on the new belt. That was in the early '80s.
i have two of these to rehab. both 1999 but one has bag and tour pakage top of the line when new. they sat for 8 years with fuel in them. florida corrosion on cast pieces . bit very nice with all the extras. i hope to have them done and ready for sale by feb or march.
“...the brakes are incredible, they’re *Nissan* dual brakes....”. Sir, you’re fired! Lol just kidding.
haha, nissin not nissan.
Love that mike feedback
I have owned 4 Valks, U will never get 300 miles from a tank. Maybe 150 miles if your not in the throttle.
Spot on!
So True I have one to,120 miles u go res, I laugh when he said 300 miles,he has no clue what he's saying
Great review, I love my 2000 Valkyrie Interstate 🤠
had a 97 fast black tour model put about 80000 miles on it only had to change one little light in the tach.
Really nice bike guys.
Awesome Guys
ES LA MEJOR MOTO QUÉ HE MANEJADO Y PARA CARRETERA EXCELENTE!
TUVE LA OPORTUNIDAD DE COMPRAR UNA 1998 Y UNA 2000 LAS CUALES CONSERVO SON MOTOS PARA TODA LA VIDA!
Beautiful bike
You are so wrong on the fuel range. It’s more like 100 miles then you switch to reserve for maybe another 50 miles.
I'm happy if I get 120 miles on my '97. That's at around 6000 ft elevation
I thought you were going to say: I'm going to need your license and registration!
At 65 mph , my 2011 Ford fiesta , car , is running 3000 rpm ,also lol lol
Hell ya brotha be safe
Very nice bike 👍
I just bought a 2000 Valk it starts hard, running kinda rich it seems. Even when it's 30 degrees outside cold start you can't give it ANY choke at all.. if anything you hit start and bump the throttle, smells rich too.
Great bike!
i know it has crash bars on it but i just picture the head n valove covers getting smashed if tipped
One bad ass bike 👍
sweet bike ken.
Wicked bikes these, valkyrie is a old Saxon" English" / Norse / Germania , goddesses who chose those who went to die and live in battles , regards Richard London UK 🇬🇧🏴 ps some of us English still believe In the old ways 👍
I am looking for john Connor
Try a 4k camera bring your videos to the next level.
Got to have Someday
I want it and I want it now !!!
I have this bike bought from Ken. We are selling due to moving
@@ashleycratty9844 - I bought 97 Valkyrie in June (2021).
Athens ohio Inzane Valkyrie motorcycle rally over two hundred valks from all over usa will be there in mid june.
Helo sar looks good 👍
I'd take a honda over a Harley any day of the week.
I'm still riding my 99 shadow spirit 1100... A f6b or a f6c will be my next bike for sure.
I ride 365 rain or shine.
Beautiful bike I'm looking for one. One remark. Shaft drive should have every bike. All the others, like chain and belt are not as good.
Superb bike, When will Carl bring out the next Indian History episode?
Yeah buddy! Supa' Bad.
I gotta a 99 valk I can stand up nickles on engines cover and rev it, they don't fall down
You can't ride without a hogleg and a shotgun
the range is only 120 miles not including reserve. you can stretch it to about 140 or so with the reserve depending on the condition of the bike. the claim of over 250 to 300 miles is false unless you have the interstate version. that one will do about 240. i know this because i personally own one cruiser, one tourer and two interstates! it has 98 horsepower and 98 cubic foot pounds of torque. when you make a video you should make sure that your facts are correct! nice bike!
This bike would smoke a Harley anyday. Hands down!!
Thank you. Just keeping it real!!!!
Just wondering but do you guys ship to Canada ?
No it is not! It just looks that way! I have opened up the exhaust and it is restricted!
No doubt when considering model name choices for this iconic motorcycle Honda was influenced by the U.S.A.F.'s futuristic supersonic strategic bomber the XB70 Valkyrie. This technological bomber also featured a F-6 design with six turbo jets mounted side-by-side for supersonic performance. The last surviving model is on display at the Air Force Museum in Dayton Ohio not to far from the Marysville Ohio factory where Honda produced the Gold Wings & Valkyrie.
What’s the contact info the the mechanic specialist on the carbs...I got one of these , the carbs need attention.
Valkyries are Norse death fairies aren't they
have this exact bike, only drawback is its thirsty so the range isnt that great.
I just fill my tank up every 100 miles on my 98 valkyrie.
@@jeredfowler7194 yup, sounds about right
THOSE PIPES ARE 6 into 2.... tear a set apart!
How many kilometers does it travel in 1 liter of oil?
Man that’s messed up📚🍁💕💕💕🌤
Do you still have any for sell right NOW?????
Hellova bike!
Price?
What did this one go for?
Honda clsims 30 mpg. Average. So 150 miles start looking for service station
250-300 miles per tank? Sorry, Kap, but my Valk gets only half that.
Ha, Ha. The Terminator (Arnold) Could not handle a Valkyrie!
Anyone know how tall he is?
I get 90 miles a tank
Haha!
Your large size almost dwarfs that big bike, how tall are you?
6 2
Oh...i assure you they don't have that much range!! Closer to 150-160! 😆 30-35mpg at best. But who cares! Crack the throttle and it's smiles per mile!
That line doesn't seem right without a Fatboy
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300 miles per tank.... hahaha, way less than that.
Got em🔫💐💐💐🍺🍺🍺⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️
BEEFY
First💪😎
No one cares if you are first. It’s not an accomplishment
@@ronaldtartaglia4459 we care dude. U have no chill in ur life. Get some bikes.
@@ronaldtartaglia4459 im racing myself sorry if it offended you or anyone else but im going to keep on doing it #teamkap
@@hectorpuertoricanrivera3470 ... YOU know who doesn't care, don't you? The other ones who want to be 1st.
@@JW...-oj5iw right
Great Bike!