First real ride on my new Valkyrie

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Omega Man » Sat May 14, 2016 10:41 pm[/url]":a5mepcbk]
What's a pannier? Sounds painful. :whistling:

~O~

Leather Saddle Bags

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• May 7, 2016

Google is your friend Randy :yes:

 

[desertrefugee]

Regarding your immediate plans for that fine flat 6...I saw that you mentioned an immediate need for changing the timing belts. I lurk around over on the VRCC forum (Valkyrie) and it seems that the urgency for changing belts on the Valk is far, far less than on the four cylinder Goldwing. There have been several heated debates over there about it. None there can cite a single case of belt failure on the Valkyrie. In fact, Honda recommends an "inspection" at 100,000 miles! Not even replacement! Guys over there ridicule anyone who feels it necessary to change belts as early as 50k. Supposedly, the material is much improved over the older ones.

Maybe so, but I plan on doing mine somewhere between 50 and 60k miles.

So, tires are one thing, but apparently, timing belts may not be as urgent as you think.

 

[Ansimp]

Standard timing belt change for me would be 100k klms (60k miles) on any of my other timing belt vehicles which has been quite a few as Subaru started using belts in 85 and only went back to timing chains after 2010. My main concern was the age of the timing belts and the disaster if they failed. Don't get me wrong as I often wonder if 20 year old parts are better than their new replacements with today's current quality products? I have the original documentation with my new Valkyrie it makes for some interesting reading: Water pump replaced at 40k klms, attempt to inspect timing belts at 55k klms ( not done due to scared to snap cover bolts ( wtf) and at 78k klms remove cover and inspect belts for engine noise. At 91k klms it received a new driveline/shaft yoke and steering head bearings.
I noticed where the owners manual suggests the inspection of timing belts at 160k klms and I believe that should read as time for the replacement of timing belts. In my case the dealer was inspecting ( trying to? ) more frequently the timing belts.
I really appreciate all your input especially from another sites perspective :thanks:
I will not be joining any more forums ( trying my best) as CGW is number one with AFF ( Australian Ford Forums) and VJMC ( Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club ) running a distant 2nd and 3rd. :doh:

 

[detdrbuzzard]

looking good, congrats and enjoy tony! I changed the timing belts on my 1500 wing at 70,000 miles due to age and I changed the timing belts on my 1200 wing at 48,000 miles due to age

 

[Ansimp]

:thanks: William.

 

[TheDigiSync]

Welcome to the "Gold Wing with hair on its chest" club! If you ever desire 1800cc performance you should consider joining the single carb club (or single blower club) to get a 50% power boost. This is my "City" Valkyrie as it doesn't have any storage to speak of but I do give into creature comfort with the windscreen.

 

[slabghost]

Now there's a paint job that's easy to see in a full parking lot!

 

[joedrum]

wow and true words as far as im concern.....my modded four banger gets down to buisness ...

 

[Ansimp]

I like the smooth application of all that power through 6 cv carbs otherwise I am sure I would be having a few more traction issues. ATM with the worn rear tire I figured I should be able to cane it while cornering as there is still lots of tread on the edges of the tire, so far I have managed a few power slides :doh: :smilie_happy:

 

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BonS » Wed May 18, 2016 4:12 am[/url]":2eg7dmj0]
Welcome to the "Gold Wing with hair on its chest" club! If you ever desire 1800cc performance you should consider joining the single carb club (or single blower club) to get a 50% power boost. This is my "City" Valkyrie as it doesn't have any storage to speak of but I do give into creature comfort with the windscreen.

Very nice bike :good: :clapping: :salute:
Well I certainly have hair on my chest so this should be a great fit :whip:
One of my mates is selling his triumph rocket to purchase an 1800 Goldwing :clapping:

 

[joedrum]

gee tony i cant wait tohere your opinion on its handling

 

[TheDigiSync]

Ansimp » Today, 2:53 pm[/url]":2h5s8d63]
One of my mates is selling his triumph rocket to purchase an 1800 Goldwing :clapping:

As you now know once you get a taste of that opposed engine performance it's hard to settle for less. The 1800 is an amazing engine and It has a great transmission. The straight cut gears of the Valkyrie are great for the long miles but they do take some getting used to.

 

[mcgovern61]

Someday..........someday.......

 

[Ansimp]

Rode it to work again today even though I keep claiming that I don't want to ride it too much before new belts and Tires. I am starting to get some action on the outside edges of the tires as there is plenty of rubber there still. Chicken strips are no more than a 1/2" atm but it does get a bit slippery when applying all that power through a corner. I really shouldn't take it for a good twisty ride until at least some new rubber :yes:

 

[desertrefugee]

Stock or not, probably the most satisfying motorcycle I've ever owned.

I won't even mention breaking an upper shock mount bolt - not the bike's fault. Taking it where adventure/tourers should be used. A better two-wheeled travelling companion I've never had.

Happy customer. (I don't think I've ever spoken with someone who regretted acquiring a 1st Gen Valk).

 

[Ansimp]

desertrefugee » Thu May 19, 2016 12:48 am[/url]":37yoyv45]
Stock or not, probably the most satisfying motorcycle I've ever owned.

I won't even mention breaking an upper shock mount bolt - not the bike's fault. Taking it where adventure/tourers should be used. A better two-wheeled travelling companion I've never had.

Happy customer. (I don't think I've ever spoken with someone who regretted acquiring a 1st Gen Valk).

Now you are making me want to ride it again to work today. :whistling:

 

[dan filipi]

You guys are really making me want to get one now damnit.

 

[Ansimp]

dan filipi » Thu May 19, 2016 8:23 am[/url]":14so59u9]
You guys are really making me want to get one now damnit.

:good:
But you only get to ride it, not just pull it apart all the time :hihihi:

 

[Fstsix]

Ansimp » May 13th, 2016, 8:50 am[/url]":qm8suk7j]
More gratuitous shots as I stopped for coffee and raisin toast at Maccas on the way home.

Looking good outside Maccas

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• May 13, 2016

First time up the driveway

Made it up the DD

• Ansimp
• May 13, 2016

First time up the driveway in the dark. I need to clear out space in the garage for it tomorrow morning ( work got in the way this week and I was too busy riding and showing it off this afternoon)

Made it up the DD in the dark

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• May 13, 2016

Nice purchase ! Man your gonna have some fun ! been out a lot on the Valk this past month, still a Rush to ride it after all these years ..Enjoy ! :salute:

 

[dan filipi]

Ansimp » 58 minutes ago[/url]":1ciosj7y]

dan filipi » Thu May 19, 2016 8:23 am[/url]":1ciosj7y]
You guys are really making me want to get one now damnit.

:good:
But you only get to ride it, not just pull it apart all the time :hihihi:

I don't know....might have to put a Holley double pumper on it :mrgreen: