Is the Honda Valkyrie still a good motorcycle?
Honda says nothing has changed, but dynos and seats of pants say otherwise. Even if the motor has lost some of its edge up top, it still makes great power from below 2000 rpm right up to the 6500 redline.
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.
When did the Honda Valkyrie cruiser come out?
Whether you like the Valkyrie’s look or not depends largely on whether you like the idea of the huge, wide, liquid-cooled engine jutting out unapologetically from under the tank. Fran Kuhn This article was originally published in the August 1998 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser.
How big is the engine on a Honda Valkyrie?
Distinguished visually and functionally by its 1520cc flat-six engine, the Valkyrie is anything but a me-too motorcycle, as the briefest glance will confirm.
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.
Distinguished visually and functionally by its 1520cc flat-six engine, the Valkyrie is anything but a me-too motorcycle, as the briefest glance will confirm.
Whether you like the Valkyrie’s look or not depends largely on whether you like the idea of the huge, wide, liquid-cooled engine jutting out unapologetically from under the tank. Fran Kuhn This article was originally published in the August 1998 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser.
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.