friesman Posted September 6, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2011 I took a 2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate out for a ride this afternoon and was very impressed with the ride and the sheer power of the scoot.WOW, this blows my 85 outta the water! It was too quiet as i had trouble hearing it running at times but it seemed to fit me well and felt a lot lighter at low speeds than my 85 G1. I managed to talk him down to a lower price and he has to discuss it with his family and get it cleared off his loans to be free for sale. I should find out in the next day or so if the bike is going to be mine. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopV Posted September 6, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2011 Nice looking bike i wish you luck in getting it and enjoying it Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted September 6, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 6, 2011 Thats sweet Brian, hope you can get it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted September 6, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 6, 2011 Thats the bike I always wanted and still want, just couldnt find one when I was looking both times...........I like it much better than the Wing, even though it is the same bike minus all the tupperware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted September 6, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 6, 2011 Nice looking ride. Hope you can grab that one. Everytime I wander off to look at bikes I keep ending up eyeballing the Valks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryana7769 Posted September 6, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 6, 2011 I've always been a Yamaha guy...but, if I was getting a Honda it would be the Vaulk...best bike Honda ever made ...imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted September 6, 2011 Thats the bike I always wanted and still want, just couldnt find one when I was looking both times...........I like it much better than the Wing, even though it is the same bike minus all the tupperware. I agree with you, i like the wing drivetrain, but the look kinda leaves me cold. BUt I love the look of the Interstate, and with the hotter cam and a bit different carbs this thing really hauls!. Now just keeping my fingers crossed that his bank will clear the title when he tells them he is selling to reduce his payments. ( i think it shoudl be a formality, but banks are weird these days.....) Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted September 6, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 6, 2011 I have never ridden one, so what ever this might be worth. I was told when looking around, that the Valkyrie Interstate was really wide and uncomfortable in that way. Kept you spread way out sorta of speak. So please take a ride before you buy, and let us know what you think. Nice looking bike..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted September 6, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 6, 2011 You will love it. I have no idea what the 1st gen was like,but compared to my old 2nd gen, huge difference, and you will already be used to the foot position. There is a lot if useful info on http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted September 6, 2011 I have never ridden one, so what ever this might be worth. I was told when looking around, that the Valkyrie Interstate was really wide and uncomfortable in that way. Kept you spread way out sorta of speak. So please take a ride before you buy, and let us know what you think. Nice looking bike..... It felt about the same as my 85 in width but its about 2in lower so it felt much better when stopped at a light. I liked the foot position better than the goldwing and it is just a bit more feet forward than my 85. I get more air between the lowers and fairing than I do with my 85 but today was a bit over 90f so it felt good. I couldnt beleive how the power was right there whenever i would twist, even if I cranked in 3rd gear at 30mph the thing literally jumped with no vibration or hesitatiing. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted September 6, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 6, 2011 Good looking Machine. Keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted September 6, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 6, 2011 It felt about the same as my 85 in width but its about 2in lower so it felt much better when stopped at a light. I liked the foot position better than the goldwing and it is just a bit more feet forward than my 85. I get more air between the lowers and fairing than I do with my 85 but today was a bit over 90f so it felt good. I couldnt beleive how the power was right there whenever i would twist, even if I cranked in 3rd gear at 30mph the thing literally jumped with no vibration or hesitatiing. Brian Nice, so glad your happy. Makes a man feel good when he spends his hard earned money for these things. Now you are making me,,,,nay I love my RSTD. Does this bike have the built in music and some of the electrical goodies ? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 6, 2011 Share #13 Posted September 6, 2011 Your gonna love it....Yep power is AWESOME,you still MAY need to do MINOR adjustments to be totally comfortable but even though Im on a Wing I have it totally comfortable for me. Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted September 6, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 6, 2011 Holds almost 7 gallons of fuel. The only thing it is missing is cruise control. Calls for radial tires as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted September 6, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 6, 2011 Holds almost 7 gallons of fuel. The only thing it is missing is cruise control. Calls for radial tires as well. Not robbing the thread here, just curious of the mileage you get ? I guess these would be the RSTD of the Goldwing style ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrolman46 Posted September 6, 2011 Share #16 Posted September 6, 2011 Hope it works out for you Brian!! It's always nice to have some "new" iron in the garage. Makes all the work seem not so bad. Great looking machine! Good Luck! Keep us posted C Ya, Patrolman46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted September 6, 2011 Nice, so glad your happy. Makes a man feel good when he spends his hard earned money for these things. Now you are making me,,,,nay I love my RSTD. Does this bike have the built in music and some of the electrical goodies ? James It has the stereo and intercom and all the other goodies. It also has a real alternator not a stator so you can add all the heated gear and sexy lights that you can find...lol The Interstates dod not come with cruise which is kind of strange, but its got a good type of throttle lock on it and audiovox sells an aftermarket cruise that can be installed on it fairly easily . (for someone else, I cant do it....lol) Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 6, 2011 Share #18 Posted September 6, 2011 Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted September 6, 2011 Share #19 Posted September 6, 2011 Not robbing the thread here, just curious of the mileage you get ? I guess these would be the RSTD of the Goldwing style ? The best I have had was 39, the worst was 25 while pulling the camper at a certain speed that may or may not be slightly higher than the posted speed limit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted September 6, 2011 The best I have had was 39, the worst was 25 while pulling the camper at a certain speed that may or may not be slightly higher than the posted speed limit... That sounds like what the PO said this one was getting, but he did say the big tank really does come in handy going into a strong wind...... Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted September 6, 2011 Share #21 Posted September 6, 2011 The best I have had was 39, the worst was 25 while pulling the camper at a certain speed that may or may not be slightly higher than the posted speed limit... I think I have pulled my trailer at that exact same speed! What a coincidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamadawg Posted September 6, 2011 Share #22 Posted September 6, 2011 Great looking bike Brian! I hope you are able to get it. That was my next choice beyond the RSV and I will always have a soft spot for them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted September 6, 2011 Share #23 Posted September 6, 2011 Not to hijack your thread, but I will say that I had to have at least 50lbs in the cooler to keep the trailer from swaying. It may be because the hitch has the tongue to high or whatever else?? If you decide to put a hitch on, call me first, I can save you a major headache!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted September 6, 2011 Share #24 Posted September 6, 2011 Not to hijack your thread, but I will say that I had to have at least 50lbs in the cooler to keep the trailer from swaying. It may be because the hitch has the tongue to high or whatever else?? If you decide to put a hitch on, call me first, I can save you a major headache!! Anytime anyone mentions a wobble or sway in the trailer, pulled by a motorcycle, the first thing that comes to mind is the tounge length of the trailer. Assuming you have about 10% trailer weight on the coupler, then the next thing to to check is the 'geometry' of the trailer. Measure the distance from wheel to wheel. Say its 40 inches. Then measure the distance from the axle to the coupler. It should be at least 1.5 times the first measurment, or in this case, 60 inches. This is a rule of thumb that helps eliminate the sway or wobble. You may need to lengthen the trailer tongue a bit. This is fairly common it seems with home-built and HF trailers, as most manufacturers of trailers designed to be pulled by a motorcycle will design this properly. If all the above checks out, then it could be a variety of other things, from axle alignment to improper tire pressures to loose steering head or swingarm bearings on the bike...but usually its either trailer frame geometry or tongue weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted September 6, 2011 Share #25 Posted September 6, 2011 I like the looks of them. probably would be on my short list of bikes I'd like to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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