Top . Takes me back to when I had one in the uk.bought it for my 50th birthday.had it for a while.now 61 and looking for one again.wifes thinks I'm mad.but there's nothing like it.she doesn't understand.its in my blood.biking for 45 yrs.stay safe.live to ride.ride to live.spyder55.hyde Cheshire uk.
After getting married several years ago now, I let the big hot rod sit mainly because of working away from home and then when I was at home and we did ride she only wanted to ride the dresser. Well I thought about selling the Valkyrie but just couldn't. Now I want to do more mods to it but I'm wanting to buy another 1 or 2 or maybe... 🤣I can't get enough of my favorite bike of all times. Oh and aw, the wife likes it now because of how when many many times when ppl found out I've got one their eyes and demeanor would light up and they'd enthusiastically exclaim "WOW, you've got a Valkyrie!!!". She's quit proud of that Honda now. Long spill I know but I'm into this excellent post so please forgive me for butting in.
Thank you for sharing , really enjoyed watching your beast in action . Love the CT .. Those that don't know about the dark side are to scared to find out, will ridicule.
Thanks for the comments. Yes, I run a car tire on this bike and two others. I prefer them on my Valkyries. Lots of traction for acceleration, braking and turning, a great ride, and they last a long, long time. To each their own, it's simply my choice. In the video I'm running a 65 series tire. I now run a larger diameter 70 series. Acceleration is improved as the larger diameter tire takes better advantage of the engine's torque output.
I see you still lean in the corners and the such like normal. Does the car tire affect that any? Awesome bike! I love the sound of if loping when it was cold yet.
@@sstroh08 It really depends upon the tire profile and air pressure. That said, in all cases the bike does have a slight tendency to be more upright, but it's nothing that can't be compensated for with experience. I'd never go back as there are too many advantages for heavy bikes that eat up motorcycle tires and flat too easily. (Kinda of a late response eh?)
@@neilbrown82 you're definitely right. I've got the overdrive gear set from Italy and even with the supercharger top (5th) gear is just for cruising. It doesn't really big but it's definitely not a power gear. After riding with some sport bike buddies on some really fun super twisty back roads I decided I needed to go back to the stock 4th gear but I think the big overdrive 5th will be fine to leave in. No doubt about it though when the throttle is wacked in top gear it just smoothly picks up but not like it would with the stock top gear. I agree 5 gears is enough.👍
Cool to see your bike in action! I'm the guy on the vrcc that built the turbocharged valkyrie last year....I will be on the valkyrie forum sometime in near future with another project....take care!
Owned a 97 Valkyrie for a few years and I could not imagine what one would be like blown. Damn thing was fast as hell as it is. I remember smoking the tires into 3rd from a dead stop.
Your bike sounds impressive. However, I was fairly surprised by your roll-on speed tests. It seems like the bike was making a lot of roar but wasnt really moving that fast. I guess I was expecting your bike to have more excelleration like a performance bike given that you are running a turbo or blower on it.
hmmm. I own a stock Valk. When the OP did 1-2-34 take-off I seriously thought he was short-changing, because he changed up so soon. But the tach goes to 7 grand. That bike is fast compared to stock. Many sports bike are now 150HP plus and they weigh maybe 2/3 of this thing. Very hard to judge acceleration unless from a very very fast machine, usually when you see it from a still camera.
What a glorious bike... thanks for sharing it....I run a car tire on mine too...I'd never go back...love it Where can I find out how to set up gauges like you've got. I don't have a interest in super charging mine...but I would love a nice gauge cluster...
trouble is its hard to gain full impression when most of screen is taken up with nice but rather in the way Speedo etc. Does sound a bit like clutch maybe slipping ? easy to overpower clutch by adding more power.
Jack Woods Not totally true Bro. You can tell the difference at slow speeds, but I have no problem dragging pegs in the Twisties and I've been running car tires on my Interstate for 10 years now. Glad to be on the Dark Side...
Sometimes I really wish I hadn't traded my Valkyrie. It was already stupid fast even without a blower. Only thing was, I couldn't trust myself. The bike, yes. Me not so much.
I don't know of one. That said, I've known some to try. I've never seen one in all the Valkyrie meetups that I've been to over several decades. The supercharged Valkyrie is pretty close as it only used a single HSR-45 Mikuni carburetor that's rock solid once tuned.
Grip, with a normal motorcycle tyre, the contact surface is mininal compared to a car tire, and will make this high power bike very dangerous, and more in rain...
The car tire is about 1/3 to 1/4 the price of a motorcycle tire. Plus the car tire will go 50,000 miles versus 10,000 for a motorcycle tire. How do I know this? Because I put a car tire on my last Valkyrie and I had 25000 miles on it when I sold the bike. Its performance was just as good as a mc tire.
All other issues aside. The car tyre is there to stop the back rim from scraping on the ground. You might as well ask 'why is the Avon there instead of the Dunlop'.
Bubble gum fun........my mate has one...Sounds like a Jaguar car. Wicked bike, not a patch on my big block HD though. Without the mods....mmmmmmm. Very reliable whale.........
Nice bike and its fast. But hard to see it maybe. And it not a racer . Someone thinks its slow. There must be a slow brain in your heads to make you say this. What hp does it make... 150??
Power without end, chrome, dashboard like a spaceship and then a car tire at the rear wheel. Your amis are such bad motorcyclists. Always just go straight, that can chimps. Stupid. Driving curves is the experience with the bike, it does not go with crappy car tires.
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Top . Takes me back to when I had one in the uk.bought it for my 50th birthday.had it for a while.now 61 and looking for one again.wifes thinks I'm mad.but there's nothing like it.she doesn't understand.its in my blood.biking for 45 yrs.stay safe.live to ride.ride to live.spyder55.hyde Cheshire uk.
yes. I bought a new 1999 standard. sold it 2003. now, sept..2019, bought a 1997 tourer. very happy, re-living my " youth"
After getting married several years ago now, I let the big hot rod sit mainly because of working away from home and then when I was at home and we did ride she only wanted to ride the dresser. Well I thought about selling the Valkyrie but just couldn't. Now I want to do more mods to it but I'm wanting to buy another 1 or 2 or maybe... 🤣I can't get enough of my favorite bike of all times. Oh and aw, the wife likes it now because of how when many many times when ppl found out I've got one their eyes and demeanor would light up and they'd enthusiastically exclaim "WOW, you've got a Valkyrie!!!". She's quit proud of that Honda now. Long spill I know but I'm into this excellent post so please forgive me for butting in.
What an awesome machine. I will admit that I was surprised to see a car tire on that motorcycle.
A monster cruiser that sounds like a 911 with the snarf to match. Perfection.
Geezus. Wish I still had mine. That’s an amazing machine. Nice job.
Valkyrie is an amazing machine! Love the instruments - like a small aircraft. Although aircraft does not sound that awesome ;)
It normally only has 2 instruments. He has added all the others because he has put a turbo on the bike
Thank you for sharing , really enjoyed watching your beast in action . Love the CT .. Those that don't know about the dark side are to scared to find out, will ridicule.
Thanks for the comments. Yes, I run a car tire on this bike and two others. I prefer them on my Valkyries. Lots of traction for acceleration, braking and turning, a great ride, and they last a long, long time. To each their own, it's simply my choice. In the video I'm running a 65 series tire. I now run a larger diameter 70 series. Acceleration is improved as the larger diameter tire takes better advantage of the engine's torque output.
My dad had same bike 7-8 years ago.When i see it i remember good old times from my childhood. One of the best sounds. Nice video 📹!
I see you still lean in the corners and the such like normal. Does the car tire affect that any? Awesome bike! I love the sound of if loping when it was cold yet.
@@sstroh08 It really depends upon the tire profile and air pressure. That said, in all cases the bike does have a slight tendency to be more upright, but it's nothing that can't be compensated for with experience. I'd never go back as there are too many advantages for heavy bikes that eat up motorcycle tires and flat too easily. (Kinda of a late response eh?)
@@BonFShawBut I appreciate it ! (New Valkyrie Owner)
The problem I find with my Valkyrie is we need more gears! It goes through them so fast and we only have 5, we need 2 more gears.
7 speeds would be nice... wonder how this would work with the new DST...
I just bought a 97. Couldnt agree more. I was thinking 6, but 7 sounds like a dream!
Lol no u dont need any more gears, unless you want to lug the engine LOL
@@neilbrown82 you're definitely right. I've got the overdrive gear set from Italy and even with the supercharger top (5th) gear is just for cruising. It doesn't really big but it's definitely not a power gear. After riding with some sport bike buddies on some really fun super twisty back roads I decided I needed to go back to the stock 4th gear but I think the big overdrive 5th will be fine to leave in. No doubt about it though when the throttle is wacked in top gear it just smoothly picks up but not like it would with the stock top gear. I agree 5 gears is enough.👍
@@Rockoblocko how is your 97 running?
I have never ridden one but it is by far the best sounding motorcycle period. The only thing close is a crossplane R1. Love the mods
Crossplane R1?
ok we’re instantly friends now! 🤣🤣
Or an RSV4? I love the sound of an Italian V4, with a loud exhaust! Rebel 😈
Cool to see your bike in action! I'm the guy on the vrcc that built the turbocharged valkyrie last year....I will be on the valkyrie forum sometime in near future with another project....take care!
Let's talk bikes I want more power!!!
+VTX1800FF3 no problem, email me at moodysuzuki@hotmail.com and we can discuss your build and options.
Nice one! Had my Valk for years in the UK. Love it!
Enjoyed. So much I have a new modern Valkyrie no blower but completely satisfied with it wish I'd had it before the Harley Davidson crime scene
I didn't know I wanted this bike until today:)
Valkyries eat Harley's For ( LUNCH)!😂😂"
...so do most bikes...my two do anyways:)
Tip from me, pre-load your shifts. You can already push against the shifter with you foot, and as soon as you pull the lever it shifts immediately.
Awesome bike! Love the gauges too
Owned a 97 Valkyrie for a few years and I could not imagine what one would be like blown. Damn thing was fast as hell as it is. I remember smoking the tires into 3rd from a dead stop.
the Valkyrie couldn’t be described as a fast bike 😂😂
Yeeeooow Boost!! Mad Max approved to outrun tornadoes, hurricanes or any other motos that might dare to show up. Dig it.
The bike is monster ,the sound and the pover of the enjine is awesome .
I like the special effects at the end.
Hey thanks for posting I have no 15 Valkyrie happy with it just the way it is I'll see why you have to put car tire on that
THAT'S A BEAST!!!!!!
Your bike sounds impressive. However, I was fairly surprised by your roll-on speed tests. It seems like the bike was making a lot of roar but wasnt really moving that fast. I guess I was expecting your bike to have more excelleration like a performance bike given that you are running a turbo or blower on it.
Von Walter *Acceleration. I agree with you on that.
Video doesn't really capture excelleration.
Yup I agree too. Look up the boss hoss motorcycles as well. I think it's mostly dealing with weight honestly
hmmm. I own a stock Valk. When the OP did 1-2-34 take-off I seriously thought he was short-changing, because he changed up so soon. But the tach goes to 7 grand. That bike is fast compared to stock. Many sports bike are now 150HP plus and they weigh maybe 2/3 of this thing. Very hard to judge acceleration unless from a very very fast machine, usually when you see it from a still camera.
I had a 1997 Valk. Had to sell it due to the bad economy. Had to pay my house taxes!! I miss that bike.
I would like to see more of this bike but also woukd love it for myself
I like the squares at the end.
Very Very nice
oh good lord.
that thing is just flat out dirty.
torque must be unreal
Great video Bon!!!
Very Very nice ❤
Next time I need the Rug Vacuumed i'll give you a call.
Nice video love the bike! Where did you get your fuel gauge setup? Did you get the sending unit out of a Valkyrie Interstate?
I've been trying to figure this one out for a while. I'm running a supercharged valkyrie as well...
What a glorious bike... thanks for sharing it....I run a car tire on mine too...I'd never go back...love it
Where can I find out how to set up gauges like you've got. I don't have a interest in super charging mine...but I would love a nice gauge cluster...
Like so many things Valkyrie, they're no longer made. Motosens made them.
Wish they still sold the kits
Sick bike dude ! :-) love it
People probably hear a car when this thing is around
trouble is its hard to gain full impression when most of screen is taken up with nice but rather in the way Speedo etc. Does sound a bit like clutch maybe slipping ?
easy to overpower clutch by adding more power.
glad to see u are using a car tire
nope I use one also-
I thought you were being sarcastic as well but he does have a car tire on there
Jack Woods Not totally true Bro. You can tell the difference at slow speeds, but I have no problem dragging pegs in the Twisties and I've been running car tires on my Interstate for 10 years now. Glad to be on the Dark Side...
Oh my lord
Yes please
beast
Hey Brother, I have a supercharged valkyrie, but mine does not idle as well as yours. What kind of carb do you have. Best Regards, John.
Thanks a lot, BonS! :-)
Looks like a clock shop
Where can I get this blower set up
How many hp does it have?
Did he put a supercharger or turbocharger?
Supercharger
i see another motor in the garage, to those engines drop out of the side of the frame like the old 1100's and 1000's?
Why are the exhausts blowing. Is not illegal to ride with noisy exhausts
why is this a car rear tire?
+ youre shifting really slow... why?
Damn nice beast!
Supercharger means right now turbo means give me a second
Nice set up...whats the rear tire size? Congrats 😜👍
Sometimes I really wish I hadn't traded my Valkyrie. It was already stupid fast even without a blower. Only thing was, I couldn't trust myself. The bike, yes. Me not so much.
What are all those extra gadgets you got going on there?
Where did you hook your boost gauge to?
is there a reason you catch the revs with the clutch instead of the throttle when you downshift?
The Valkyrie tranny and clutch works best that way for me.
I'd sure like to know what brand and model those bags are - the bags I've got just ain't big enough.
They're LeatherLyke bags. Hard to find now just like all Valkyrie items.
What are the things above the mirrors?
Where's the blower? Can this be done on a VTX 1800?
The blower sits on top of the Flat 6 block. The manifold is designed specifically for that engine. I don't know of one for a VTX.
@@BonFShaw who makes it? who installed it? how much? .... I have so many questions. lol 😆
Where did you get your baffles?
NIIIIICE!!!
What hp ?
I have a 2000 valkarie. Does anyone kniw any shop in Virginia that converts valkaries from carburetor to efi? Any data would be appreciated
I don't know of one. That said, I've known some to try. I've never seen one in all the Valkyrie meetups that I've been to over several decades. The supercharged Valkyrie is pretty close as it only used a single HSR-45 Mikuni carburetor that's rock solid once tuned.
@@BonFShaw thank you for your reply sir.
5 years later is it still healthy? Have you had any problems?
I gave it to my son-in-law that still has it. Never any problems. I bought a 2nd one and, again, no issues. Love 'em.
Thank you, just made up my mind to go for it. Have a 10k mile 98 that's been parked since 2012. Fixed the carbs to test the rest first.
Are all the those gauges Autometers?
TheKawasakikid1 No, the others are Motosens from Germany.
Did you build this?
Needs about 10,000 more rpm worth of engine
Doesn't seem much faster than my stock Valk...
The car tire is there for what reason?
Grip, with a normal motorcycle tyre, the contact surface is mininal compared to a car tire, and will make this high power bike very dangerous, and more in rain...
Wrong, the car tire is 80$, versus the 300$ OEM rear spec tire.
how do you know the price of the tire?
The car tire is about 1/3 to 1/4 the price of a motorcycle tire. Plus the car tire will go 50,000 miles versus 10,000 for a motorcycle tire. How do I know this? Because I put a car tire on my last Valkyrie and I had 25000 miles on it when I sold the bike. Its performance was just as good as a mc tire.
All other issues aside. The car tyre is there to stop the back rim from scraping on the ground. You might as well ask 'why is the Avon there instead of the Dunlop'.
Bubble gum fun........my mate has one...Sounds like a Jaguar car. Wicked bike, not a patch on my big block HD though. Without the mods....mmmmmmm. Very reliable whale.........
sweeeeet
That is one hell of a bike. I'd drop 20 gs on it lol
The old Honda’s are almost as fast as my vmax
I had an '85 and an '86 Vmax. Great bikes.
Not blown, turbo charged.
Is it FI or carb fed?
It would be carb x 6
4.000 rpm will get you around 85 mph.
Would you be willing to help somebody get a their bike setup like yours???
Nice bike and its fast. But hard to see it maybe. And it not a racer . Someone thinks its slow. There must be a slow brain in your heads to make you say this. What hp does it make... 150??
With all that money spent it's still a sluggish ride
Sound like a truck...oh my god...
Tehehe
You might as well buy a superbike..this thing is meant for cruising, not racing
Gareth Randall No super bike has the wonderful riding position of a Valkyrie or the sweeeet turbine like engine or I would buy one!
Christ just buy a CBR!
Nice bike. But toooo much chrome!...lol #beenthere
Sorry I'm not impressed
Rekt ! lol
Okay 🤷♂️
Sheeit,
I'm impressed.
That's 😎 !
Utter bollocks
Gay
Lol if you think that's fast go get you a new R1 or H2 and get back with me lol way way to heavy for me lol
LAME
You ride like a turd, just crank it open! And pass other cars left or right, that's the aim of bikes like these, not for bragging about in the pub.
Power without end, chrome, dashboard like a spaceship and then a car tire at the rear wheel. Your amis are such bad motorcyclists. Always just go straight, that can chimps. Stupid. Driving curves is the experience with the bike, it does not go with crappy car tires.
Gustav Gans nett das du den Leuten hier was erzählen willst, aber wenn sie nicht gerade deutsch sind, wird niemand dein englisch verstehen... Deutsche scheinen beim englisch sprechen zu vergessen, dass es eine andere Sprache ist und man nicht einfach deutsche Grammatik verwenden kann....
Statt mich zu belehren, hättetst du es ja ordentlich übersetzen können.
Gustav Gans ich bin ja hier nicht der jenige, der eine Beschwerde vor zu tragen hat. Fahren und fahren lassen (egal was)
Du hast recht, du bist der, der klugscheissen will.
Gustav Gans *kann
Thanks a lot, BonS! :-)