What are the problems with the 1997 Valkyrie?
#1 Rear Turn Signals-Loose . On the 1997 Valkyrie, the rear turn signals can become loose and actually sag. There is a recall required the replacement of the metal mounting infrastructure and rerouting the wiring for the turn signals and the license plant light.
Why are there no spares in my Honda Valkyrie?
Failures for the rear have occurred as well. The possibility exists that a poor grade bearing has been supplied to Honda or that the bearings have not been properly lubricated by the supplier. The fix is the same as for the front bearings. Carry Spares. #5 Final Drive .
What are the rear turn signals on a 1997 Valkyrie?
They are not necessarily something that WILL happen to you, but rather something to keep an eye out for. #1 Rear Turn Signals-Loose . On the 1997 Valkyrie, the rear turn signals can become loose and actually sag.
What causes front wheel bearing failure on 1997 Valkyrie?
#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.
#1 Rear Turn Signals-Loose . On the 1997 Valkyrie, the rear turn signals can become loose and actually sag. There is a recall required the replacement of the metal mounting infrastructure and rerouting the wiring for the turn signals and the license plant light.
Is there an uncensored patch for Valkyrie Drive?
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They are not necessarily something that WILL happen to you, but rather something to keep an eye out for. #1 Rear Turn Signals-Loose . On the 1997 Valkyrie, the rear turn signals can become loose and actually sag.
Failures for the rear have occurred as well. The possibility exists that a poor grade bearing has been supplied to Honda or that the bearings have not been properly lubricated by the supplier. The fix is the same as for the front bearings. Carry Spares. #5 Final Drive .
Is there a Honda Valkyrie with reverse gear?
No American Valk has a reverse. I also believe they made a Goldwing 1500 without the reverse, in the early 90s, and called it the Interstate model. A friend has a Valk and asked the local Honda dealer about adding a reverse. Was told yes, it was possible, but the work would exceed the value of the bike. In other words, its not plug and play.
When did the hponda Valkyrie come out with reverse?
You are correct in the fact that Hponda shipped valkyrie’s with reverse in 1999 to Japan. The GL1500SE Goldwing has reverse also with a reverse selector. In my service manual it shows all the GL1500 transmissions have the reverse gear in the tranny. I want to find out what is needed externally on the Valkyrie to shift into reverse?
What kind of torque wrench do I need for a Valkyrie?
USE A QUALITY TORQUE WRENCH, ONE THAT MEASURES INCH POUNDS IS BEST, AND GO SLOW. 7 FT POUNDS IS NOT VERY MUCH AND IF YOU TWIST ONE OF THESE BOLTS OFF YOU WILL NOT ENJOY WHAT COMES NEXT! #17 Loose Muffler Hanger and Muffler Bolts .
Why does my Valkyrie cruiser make a clicking sound?
This is due to the diaphragm in the petcock failing, resulting in the cylinders filling up with gas. If you crank your engine and get a click and/or a teeth not meshing/grinding sound, there is the possibility that the engine is frozen due to a hydro lock condition. This can cause the starter idler gear to break.
When did the Honda Valkyrie motorcycle come out?
Honda Valkyrie. The Honda Valkyrie is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda from 1996 to 2003.
How big is the engine on a Honda Valkyrie?
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.
How many miles does a Honda Valkyrie go?
I did 5500 miles this year in two weeks; Chicago to California and back via Phoenix, San Diego, LA and SF and back. The year before it was the northwest and this coming year it will be the northeast. Never a problem, flawless performance, absolutely dependable machine.
What are the pros and cons of a Honda Valkyrie?
Write a review Pros; fast, comfortable, easy to maintain, beautiful, cheap. Cons; short range, brakes could be better, it’s large and heavy. In my opinion, Best Cruising Motorcycle Ever. Did you find this useful? I purchased this bike new in 2001. It still looks and runs like new and still catches the eye of others.
When did I buy my first Honda Valkyrie?
I purchased this bike new in 2001. It still looks and runs like new and still catches the eye of others. It has 1520cc of power, runs very smooth and is extremely dependable. It’s great for city and highway driving but due to the fact that it has 6 cylinders, it can be just a tad heavy on slow moving corners because of the wide engine.
How many miles does a 1997 Honda Valkyrie have?
1997 Honda Valkyrie Touring, 1997 HONDA VALKYRIE TOURING WITH 28K MILES. This bike is in good shape and ready to ride! The sound of these pipes is unb…
When did the Honda Valkyrie Tourer come out?
This article was originally published in the April 1997 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser. In 1996, Honda’s Valkyrie dominated the cruiser market so it an easy decision to come out with the Valkyrie Tourer variation the following year.
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.
Are there any recalls on the 1997 Valkyrie?
On the 1997 Valkyrie, the rear turn signals can become loose and actually sag. There is a recall required the replacement of the metal mounting infrastructure and rerouting the wiring for the turn signals and the license plant light. They provided 8 individual parts for the change and it was not too difficult to complete.
How many miles does a 1998 Honda Valkyrie have?
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. BTW, the flat six is actually fairly easy to work on. I had to remove a head to replace a valve that I bent because I got careless replacing the belts. Not much to it, actually. On The Road Again!
Is it worth it to rebuild a Honda Valkyrie?
My brother in law is a harley dealer and he was telling me that Harleys can’t really take the heat and the high mileage Harleys cost a lot of money to rebuild the top end. I am Imagine that the cost to rebuild a flat six on a honda valkyrie would be astronomical.
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.
This is due to the diaphragm in the petcock failing, resulting in the cylinders filling up with gas. If you crank your engine and get a click and/or a teeth not meshing/grinding sound, there is the possibility that the engine is frozen due to a hydro lock condition. This can cause the starter idler gear to break.
Are there any problems with the Valkyrie cruiser?
Various problems have been discussed on the Valkyrie boards concerning a few shortcomings with the Valkyrie. Listed below are some of the problems that have been brought up over the last few years. This information was gathered from owner comments.