Fellow Valkyrie owner, I've had a 1998 since new...26 years so far. Couple things, if possible only use ethanol-free fuel unless you're going to run the whole tank out. Ethanol molecules attracks water molecules so if it sits in the tank for a few weeks then you'll slowly have water in your fuel and poor engine idle and missing. Second, the bike has a fuel petcock below the tank on the left side...on, off, reserve. Use 'off' when the bike is off to prevent hydrolock of engine incase of a stuck carb float, use 'on' when running, and if it starts running out of fuel, switch to 'RES' for the last gallon of fuel in tank. Also, by the sound of your bike at idle, it needs a carb cleaning and sync. It will be smoother running. The pilot jets are small (35's) and get clogged and that will produce that rough idle burble sound. Soak the pilot jets in carb cleaner for a day or 2 to get any gummy residue dissolved and cleaned out. Just my 2 cents for what's is worth. Enjoy your bike, they're fantastic machines!!
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Unfortunately i sold the Valkyrie, the only problem i even had with it was it was slightly leaking oil from the fork. That made the front suspension too soft, but other than that its an amazing bike. I have 3 other motorcycles check them out on my channel
Always wanted a Valkyrie. So, I bought a frame, a salvage engine, and the rest of the bike in pieces. Took 9 months to build it. Based on the '99, it was sure some jigsaw puzzle! I am the original owner (of this collection of assembled parts) and have had it for about 10 years. I am the only person to have ridden it as well. On my test ride after completing the build, I rode it from S. Mississippi to the 15th annual meeting of the VRCC in Spearfish, SD, in 2015. Then, on to the Canadian border at Antlers, ND. Got a tank of bad gas somewhere, and the rear valve stem gave out. Those were the only issues. I still have it, and yes, I still ride it. Currently it is fitted with a Velorex sidecar for a grocery-getter. Sure gets the looks! Not much to look at rattlecan paint job, but hey, who needs a fancy paint job anyway? I love it as it is. So, is it a Valkyrie, or a replica? I don't care. Only cost me time and a few thousand, but, the experiences have been priceless!
I absolutely love my 98 Tourer. I have the yellow and white which happens to be my preferred color. I put some Tsukayu jumbo strong saddlebags on it and King trunk as well and had them painted yellow to match the rest of the bike. My wife and I love to take trips together on the bike and look forward to many more adventures together!
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Wow a valkyrie for a first bike, thats alot of horses to learn on ! They really are well made, alot of brand new bikes dont feel as smooth
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yeah it’s supposed to be like 3.8sec with an expert rider who happens to be medium sized, im lile 250lbs and not the best for racing
Dang, I’ve never had a motorcycle though I’ve considered it for years. Now I’ve been watching a bunch of Valkyrie videos and I’m convinced I need one! I know I need a tier or two of beginner bikes first before jumping on a 100 hp bike, but I’m going to keep an eye out in case I see one on a smoking deal to park in the garage for a year or two while I get some skills
The power is amazingly predictable and tractable, it's the weight and bulk of the bike that is likely to catch a newer rider off guard. I've owned a 2000 Interstate, a 1997 standard, and currently a 2001 Interstate. In any case, it's definitely not a bike I'd recommend for a beginner.
Indeed very much underrated bike. About the fuel gauge, you will feel the loss of power when you have to switch reserve on. I also keep an eye on the odometer. Usually reserve kicks in at about 200km, but when twisting the right hand liberally, it can come down to 120km... anyway, speaking of fuel anxiety, I also have a Tenere, where the fuel light blinks like crazy at 230km, and at fill up has still more than a gallon (120km) left.
I've got the 1999 valkyrie - no vibration at all. Love 😍 this bike,never had it so good. Put another trunk on your rear end , go for a small trip, my friend
Thanks for the great video ! I'm looking to pick up a 2000 Valkyrie next week and I would like to know what brand those highway pegs are and where I might find them? Thanks
@@bbgmarine - two years ago I’ve paid $4,500 for ‘97 Valkyrie with 34,000 miles, with extra parts. I’ve seen low mileage Valkyries with prices up to $8k, in pristine condition. But then I’ve seen one for $3,500 that was sitting in a dealership for over a year (98k miles), in so so condition. I hope you bought one and enjoying it ! Stay safe brother !
I had a 99 about like one you have I love that motorcycle it's great on the road and handles really good I'm 65 and it's just wonderful the only knock about it is no gas meter and about 140 miles per tank that's the only knock it has
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I sold mine because i had a lack of storage space and knew that id have to spend money on maintenance eventually… but it was a screamer of a motorcycle
May need a carburetor sync if you have ANY vibration and excess fumes in garage, carb adjustment - air & fuel mixture, clean those carbs with some carburetor cleaner first....
Thanks for watching and subscribe! In this video I actually had 7 motorcycles, when you have 7 bikes filling them up to the top kinda becomes an afterthought
Your neighbours must love you revving your motorsickle at midnight for fun? As you worry about running out of petrol simply run the bike on the main tank and wait for it to begin spluttering before turning on your reserve tank. Those saddle boxes and crash bars are brilliant. Much better that the factory boxes which I have on my Interstate. They will only store documents - essentially useless.
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I actually bought the bike like this, but my honda vtx1800 that i also own has kykurkian pegs (im sure I spelled that wrong)
I have the 2003 F6C Black, normally I would run 140 miles then go reserve for about 30 miles to find a station. Love mine if I have to take an interstate Hwy the Valkyrie feels comfortable but I try to stay on back roads.
You have to be careful on even a stock Valkyrie. It is a bad ass machine. I bought mine in 1997 and it took me 500 miles to get used to it's massive power and even when you look down at the tank, you think, WTF did I just buy. Here I am 27 years later with the same bike and can't find a fault.
Im 67 and have chance to buy a 98 valkrye with 18k one owner miles for 2500..only worry i have is weight of bike,,im almost 6 ft and weigh 216,,still pretty strong f or my age,,is the bike hard to handle at slow speeds etc like some heavy harleys
The bike is pretty heavy in terms of pushing or pulling it up a little hill, but its not bad at all with “tipping over” because the weight of the engine is very low compared to a regular vtwin… it feels much lighter and than it is with leaning. Thanks for watching and subscribe!
@@Drive315 Lady just made me a deal i cant refuse so im taking the chance,,i just sold my suzuki m109 which was pretty heavy and bulky..i sold it only because of klunky ass trans..valkrye seems to be only bike with similar power as m109 which was 128 hp...lady is offering me 98 valkrye with 16k and a 12 enclosed trailer for 3250..bikes owner dies months ago and this lady is liquidating his stuff.she was at 5500 2 months ago,,if its too heavy i can always sell or add a nice trike kit
I find it bizarre that even in 2003 Honda didn't have any sort of fuel gauge on these bikes. Were they trying to appease the brat bike crowd back then hoping the valkyrie would fill such a niche market?
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I agree, such a high quality machine and no fuel gauge. Maybe it was to stay classic themed like Harleys… i sold my valkyrie
My only concern with this bike is it has six carburetors and if one comes out of tune you’re in trouble because now you have a huge problem and unless you’re a mechanic you’re going to pay big bucks to have them worked on and this is NOT a if but a when. I owned a GoldWing and one of my carburetors leaked. Total disaster
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yes i was also worried about the carb reliability, but honestly i never had an issue… this bike was so well engineered that i doubt its an issue even if it sits for a long time. Please check out my fitness channel and subscribe too… fitness315
I've got a 99 Valk tourer. Never had the carbs synced. Has 50k on it. I used to be on the road a lot and would just jump on it and ride when I was home. Did have the valves adjusted one time. Mechanic said they were not out of adj. Replaced a pet cock on the tank once. Change oil every 3k mi. Just now checking the timing belts and valves. Had to get the forks resealed. Not bad for a 25 yr old bike. I've had many and this one is the most reliable. It helps to be mechanically inclined. Changing a rear tire ain't cake but do able. Although I haven't had to replace anything major, routine maintenance is a must, brake pads, tires, oil, coolant. This is not a boring bike. Believe me it's worth the up keep. Ask anyone who has maintained the old points and the bucket and shim valves that are still used in a lot of bikes. Run non eth gas unless in a pinch and it's unavailable. Refill as soon as possible.
I run ethanol free in mine as well, especially important if the bike sits for a month or more at a time. I've rebuilt the carbs, and once you've seen the damage that gas with ethanol can do (& after only a few months of winter storage), you might agree and switch to ethanol free. Just my opinion and preference. I have a 99 valkyrie basic model, with a " California Sidecar" brand trike kit installed. I enjoyed the video as I'm from "315 area code" too👍
Fellow Valkyrie owner, I've had a 1998 since new...26 years so far. Couple things, if possible only use ethanol-free fuel unless you're going to run the whole tank out. Ethanol molecules attracks water molecules so if it sits in the tank for a few weeks then you'll slowly have water in your fuel and poor engine idle and missing. Second, the bike has a fuel petcock below the tank on the left side...on, off, reserve. Use 'off' when the bike is off to prevent hydrolock of engine incase of a stuck carb float, use 'on' when running, and if it starts running out of fuel, switch to 'RES' for the last gallon of fuel in tank. Also, by the sound of your bike at idle, it needs a carb cleaning and sync. It will be smoother running. The pilot jets are small (35's) and get clogged and that will produce that rough idle burble sound. Soak the pilot jets in carb cleaner for a day or 2 to get any gummy residue dissolved and cleaned out. Just my 2 cents for what's is worth. Enjoy your bike, they're fantastic machines!!
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Unfortunately i sold the Valkyrie, the only problem i even had with it was it was slightly leaking oil from the fork. That made the front suspension too soft, but other than that its an amazing bike. I have 3 other motorcycles check them out on my channel
Always wanted a Valkyrie.
So, I bought a frame, a salvage engine, and the rest of the bike in pieces. Took 9 months to build it. Based on the '99, it was sure some jigsaw puzzle!
I am the original owner (of this collection of assembled parts) and have had it for about 10 years. I am the only person to have ridden it as well. On my test ride after completing the build, I rode it from S. Mississippi to the 15th annual meeting of the VRCC in Spearfish, SD, in 2015. Then, on to the Canadian border at Antlers, ND. Got a tank of bad gas somewhere, and the rear valve stem gave out. Those were the only issues.
I still have it, and yes, I still ride it. Currently it is fitted with a Velorex sidecar for a grocery-getter.
Sure gets the looks! Not much to look at rattlecan paint job, but hey, who needs a fancy paint job anyway? I love it as it is.
So, is it a Valkyrie, or a replica?
I don't care.
Only cost me time and a few thousand, but, the experiences have been priceless!
By the way, I did ride it back home. (Sorry, left that out.)
I absolutely love my 98 Tourer. I have the yellow and white which happens to be my preferred color. I put some Tsukayu jumbo strong saddlebags on it and King trunk as well and had them painted yellow to match the rest of the bike. My wife and I love to take trips together on the bike and look forward to many more adventures together!
keep the rubber down 🫶
1997 Yellow and Black Valkyrie owner here!
You gotta love the old Valkyrie so great!
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I always get different bikes each year
Beautiful bike. A true legend imo.
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Thanks bro this is my first motorcycle and I have say it’s very smooth even for beginner =p like the videos
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Wow a valkyrie for a first bike, thats alot of horses to learn on ! They really are well made, alot of brand new bikes dont feel as smooth
Nice, I have one. Put a shifter buddy on it and it will feel even better 👍
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Honestly i love how it is stock, my honda grom could use a shifter buddy though, that thing is sloppy
0-60 - about 5 seconds
40-90 - about the same 😜
Great video bro !
97’ Valkyrie says HI ❗️
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yeah it’s supposed to be like 3.8sec with an expert rider who happens to be medium sized, im lile 250lbs and not the best for racing
Lovely bike, well cared for and sounds beautiful. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Unfortunately i had to ride it in the rain the other day… so i will make a video washing it soon!
Dang, I’ve never had a motorcycle though I’ve considered it for years. Now I’ve been watching a bunch of Valkyrie videos and I’m convinced I need one! I know I need a tier or two of beginner bikes first before jumping on a 100 hp bike, but I’m going to keep an eye out in case I see one on a smoking deal to park in the garage for a year or two while I get some skills
Thanks for watching and subscribe… i have 5 bikes currently
The power is amazingly predictable and tractable, it's the weight and bulk of the bike that is likely to catch a newer rider off guard. I've owned a 2000 Interstate, a 1997 standard, and currently a 2001 Interstate. In any case, it's definitely not a bike I'd recommend for a beginner.
Good idea to use ethanol free gas if you have it in your area. I have a 97. Love it.
Nice bike. This is on my list to get. Stay safe!
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Valks RULE! I ride a 2014.
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Indeed very much underrated bike. About the fuel gauge, you will feel the loss of power when you have to switch reserve on. I also keep an eye on the odometer. Usually reserve kicks in at about 200km, but when twisting the right hand liberally, it can come down to 120km...
anyway, speaking of fuel anxiety, I also have a Tenere, where the fuel light blinks like crazy at 230km, and at fill up has still more than a gallon (120km) left.
Thanks for watching and subscribe! It is totally ridiculous that a high quality bike like this doesn’t have a fuel gauge.
I've got the 1999 valkyrie - no vibration at all. Love 😍 this bike,never had it so good. Put another trunk on your rear end , go for a small trip, my friend
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I have sold my valkyrie but i have 4 more motorcycles currently
Thanks for the great video ! I'm looking to pick up a 2000 Valkyrie next week and I would like to know what brand those highway pegs are and where I might find them? Thanks
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I have no idea honestly, but im from central NY state and id sell you mine for $6000
@@Drive315 I'm in Georgia. The bike I found is the same price with only 10,000 miles. Thanks
@@bbgmarine - two years ago I’ve paid $4,500 for ‘97 Valkyrie with 34,000 miles, with extra parts.
I’ve seen low mileage Valkyries with prices up to $8k, in pristine condition. But then I’ve seen one for $3,500 that was sitting in a dealership for over a year (98k miles), in so so condition.
I hope you bought one and enjoying it !
Stay safe brother !
It's a natural beauty!
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& ein wunderschönes Motorrad
Danke… thanks for watching and subscribe
BEST sounding bike, EVER.
I had a 99 about like one you have I love that motorcycle it's great on the road and handles really good I'm 65 and it's just wonderful the only knock about it is no gas meter and about 140 miles per tank that's the only knock it has
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Put 107,000 miles on mine, rode it coast to coast as well.
Was an 03
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I sold mine because i had a lack of storage space and knew that id have to spend money on maintenance eventually… but it was a screamer of a motorcycle
May need a carburetor sync if you have ANY vibration and excess fumes in garage, carb adjustment - air & fuel mixture, clean those carbs with some carburetor cleaner first....
A little oil seeps into the low cylinders, and when it sits prolonged times it burns the oil.
0-60 is actually 3.8 seconds
Thanks for watching and subscribe! In this video I actually had 7 motorcycles, when you have 7 bikes filling them up to the top kinda becomes an afterthought
Your neighbours must love you revving your motorsickle at midnight for fun? As you worry about running out of petrol simply run the bike on the main tank and wait for it to begin spluttering before turning on your reserve tank. Those saddle boxes and crash bars are brilliant. Much better that the factory boxes which I have on my Interstate. They will only store documents - essentially useless.
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Im sad to admit but i had to ride it in the rain the other day!
Where'd you get those highway pegs? My Valk has the cheesy ones that wrap around the crash bar.
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I actually bought the bike like this, but my honda vtx1800 that i also own has kykurkian pegs (im sure I spelled that wrong)
I have the 2003 F6C Black, normally I would run 140 miles then go reserve for about 30 miles to find a station. Love mine if I have to take an interstate Hwy the Valkyrie feels comfortable but I try to stay on back roads.
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Valkyrie is a special bike
You have to be careful on even a stock Valkyrie. It is a bad ass machine. I bought mine in 1997 and it took me 500 miles to get used to it's massive power and even when you look down at the tank, you think, WTF did I just buy. Here I am 27 years later with the same bike and can't find a fault.
How many kilometers does it travel in 1 liter of oil?
Valkyrie 'Driver' seat was redesigned for more comfort from year 2000 up.
Im 67 and have chance to buy a 98 valkrye with 18k one owner miles for 2500..only worry i have is weight of bike,,im almost 6 ft and weigh 216,,still pretty strong f or my age,,is the bike hard to handle at slow speeds etc like some heavy harleys
The bike is pretty heavy in terms of pushing or pulling it up a little hill, but its not bad at all with “tipping over” because the weight of the engine is very low compared to a regular vtwin… it feels much lighter and than it is with leaning. Thanks for watching and subscribe!
@@Drive315 Lady just made me a deal i cant refuse so im taking the chance,,i just sold my suzuki m109 which was pretty heavy and bulky..i sold it only because of klunky ass trans..valkrye seems to be only bike with similar power as m109 which was 128 hp...lady is offering me 98 valkrye with 16k and a 12 enclosed trailer for 3250..bikes owner dies months ago and this lady is liquidating his stuff.she was at 5500 2 months ago,,if its too heavy i can always sell or add a nice trike kit
I wish Honda would bring the teardrop tank back to the Valkyrie. The new ones are ugly.
I find it bizarre that even in 2003 Honda didn't have any sort of fuel gauge on these bikes. Were they trying to appease the brat bike crowd back then hoping the valkyrie would fill such a niche market?
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I agree, such a high quality machine and no fuel gauge. Maybe it was to stay classic themed like Harleys… i sold my valkyrie
@@Drive315 Yea, that makes sense. Do what the top dog does. There's a good reason they're top dog.
Is it faster than the VTX 1800?
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I think it is slightly faster, but the 1800 is very fast for a motorcycle as well!
@@Drive315 I was just curious I love the sound of both but the Vtx1800 is more in my price range since I want to save up for a Valkyrie Interstate
Did I see 91octane light on? FYI, this bike runs well on 87. You're welcome! :)
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Actually i filled up with 87, all my hondas run on 87
It gets 35-40 mpg, just like a Harley average on 2 cylinders.
Come on, you wait 4 weeks to ride it ?
the beast hungers for pavement
I have a 2000 I get 32 miles per gallon.
My only concern with this bike is it has six carburetors and if one comes out of tune you’re in trouble because now you have a huge problem and unless you’re a mechanic you’re going to pay big bucks to have them worked on and this is NOT a if but a when. I owned a GoldWing and one of my carburetors leaked. Total disaster
Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yes i was also worried about the carb reliability, but honestly i never had an issue… this bike was so well engineered that i doubt its an issue even if it sits for a long time.
Please check out my fitness channel and subscribe too… fitness315
I've got a 99 Valk tourer. Never had the carbs synced. Has 50k on it. I used to be on the road a lot and would just jump on it and ride when I was home. Did have the valves adjusted one time. Mechanic said they were not out of adj. Replaced a pet cock on the tank once. Change oil every 3k mi. Just now checking the timing belts and valves. Had to get the forks resealed. Not bad for a 25 yr old bike. I've had many and this one is the most reliable. It helps to be mechanically inclined. Changing a rear tire ain't cake but do able. Although I haven't had to replace anything major, routine maintenance is a must, brake pads, tires, oil, coolant. This is not a boring bike. Believe me it's worth the up keep. Ask anyone who has maintained the old points and the bucket and shim valves that are still used in a lot of bikes. Run non eth gas unless in a pinch and it's unavailable. Refill as soon as possible.
My 2000 runs so much better on 100% gasoline...if you can find it try it.
Thanks for watching and subscribe! I never had an issue with 87 in mine
I run ethanol free in mine as well, especially important if the bike sits for a month or more at a time. I've rebuilt the carbs, and once you've seen the damage that gas with ethanol can do (& after only a few months of winter storage), you might agree and switch to ethanol free. Just my opinion and preference.
I have a 99 valkyrie basic model, with a " California Sidecar" brand trike kit installed.
I enjoyed the video as I'm from "315 area code" too👍
How embarrassing wash it off.....
Wow, after seeing you reset the trip-meter, maybe you should get home and settle back into those flip-flops.
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