Does the Honda Valkyrie have reverse?
The Valkyrie engine is a 1,520 cubic centimetres (93 cu in) liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed flat-six engine transplanted from Honda’s Gold Wing model, unlike the V-twin engine commonly found on “cruiser” style motorcycles. The Valkyrie was offered with a reverse gear in Japan.
Is there a problem with my Honda Valkyrie?
The only fix is to have a Honda Dealer replace it under warranty. #3 Front Wheel Bearing Failure . The 1997 Valkyries have smaller front wheel bearings and races than subsequent years. Possible indications of bearings deteriorating are clunking in front end when hitting bumps, brakes dragging, grinding noise or lateral movement in wheel.
When did Honda start making the Honda Valkyrie?
Gregg had read an article entitled “Bruiser” in the June 1998 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser, which mapped the development of a brick-house Valkyrie. Gregg and was intrigued by the idea of flowing the bike’s heads and using a bank of flat-slide carburetors to feed the already energetic six-cylinder motor.
What are the symptoms of a motorcycle problem?
They are: Engine halting at the middle of the road or not starting at all. Not getting a good throttle response. Braking Problems. Electrical problems. Strong vibrations or jerking at top speed. High fuel consumption. 1. Motorcycle Engine Halting At The Middle of The Road or Not Starting At All :
How many carburetors are in a Honda Valkyrie?
Mike Visconte at Florida’s Competitive Edge digitally designed a logo for the tank. They decided on an “F6 Convertible” designation since the factory windshield and saddlebags are detachable. To create the bank of six Keihin flat-slide carburetors for the Valkyrie, Blais Cycles had to meld two sets of four.
The only fix is to have a Honda Dealer replace it under warranty. #3 Front Wheel Bearing Failure . The 1997 Valkyries have smaller front wheel bearings and races than subsequent years. Possible indications of bearings deteriorating are clunking in front end when hitting bumps, brakes dragging, grinding noise or lateral movement in wheel.
Is the Honda Valkyrie a bullet proof bike?
Those Honda touring bikes (ST1100, ST1300 and Gold Wing) are bullet proof, the Gold Wing especially. I did the cam belts on the ST at 100,000 km (60,000 miles) and gave her regular oil changes and she went forever. The Valkyrie is just a Gold Wing without the fairings and bells and whistles.
How many miles does a Honda Valkyrie have?
Most of the bikes I see are around 25k then some in the 40k range but then the one I am looking at 86k, its a 2001. Yeah, they aren’t really broken in at 3800 miles. I bought my ’98 with 37k miles, and it has 47k now. Guys on another forum put 10k-20k miles on a year, and some have 200k and more.
Why does my 1997 Valkyrie make clunking noise?
The 1997 Valkyries have smaller front wheel bearings and races than subsequent years. Possible indications of bearings deteriorating are clunking in front end when hitting bumps, brakes dragging, grinding noise or lateral movement in wheel. These bearings are sealed and can not be repacked.