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Just picked up my new '14 ABS today, in the fastest color - Black. Bought it in L.A. and rode it down to Pasha in San Diego, for shipment to Hawaii. Loved the ride, and I didn't want it to end.
As a former Rune owner, I was interested in the Valk because of the similarities. I love the engine, and like the idea of a new bike with a warranty. The Valk feels so much lighter, easier to handle, and is probably faster off the line. This will be a fun bike to ride. The only negative I found was that the ride is a lot stiffer than the Rune, I'm hoping there's some adjustment there.
Now the hard part is waiting 3 weeks for the bike to arrive in Honolulu. I feel like a kid at Christmas.
Steve
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2015, 06:11:18 PM » |
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It has a spring preload adjustment located behind the left side cover. I believe it is set at the factory at 18 clicks. Turn counterclockwise to soften.  |
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2015, 06:28:04 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2015, 06:45:59 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2015, 09:21:04 PM » |
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It has a spring preload adjustment located behind the left side cover. I believe it is set at the factory at 18 clicks. Turn counterclockwise to soften. ^This! Enjoy, black is beautiful  |
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SteveC
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2015, 12:20:47 AM » |
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Thanks guys, I'll put that on my list.
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« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2015, 03:18:44 AM » |
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It must cost a bundle to ship it to HI, not that it ain't worth it Whats up with the dealers out there? Couldn't they do anything for you? |
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« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2015, 12:13:16 AM » |
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There is only 1 Valkyrie in Hawaii right now, and it's a 2015. Dealer wants list price. I was fortunate to find a great deal on several 2014's near LAX. We were flying through there, so we added an extra day. Cost $660 ($560 + $100 for the pallet) to ship on Pasha out of San Diego, so I still saved almost $6k.
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2015, 12:15:25 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2015, 05:07:26 AM » |
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Great deal! I'd do the same thing. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2015, 05:26:40 AM » |
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right on Steve! the Aloha state won't be the same |
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« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2015, 12:14:11 AM » |
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Just picked up my new '14 ABS today, in the fastest color - Black. Bought it in L.A. and rode it down to Pasha in San Diego, for shipment to Hawaii. Loved the ride, and I didn't want it to end.
As a former Rune owner, I was interested in the Valk because of the similarities. I love the engine, and like the idea of a new bike with a warranty. The Valk feels so much lighter, easier to handle, and is probably faster off the line. This will be a fun bike to ride. The only negative I found was that the ride is a lot stiffer than the Rune, I'm hoping there's some adjustment there.
Now the hard part is waiting 3 weeks for the bike to arrive in Honolulu. I feel like a kid at Christmas.
Steve
This wait is killing me, never thought 3 weeks would come so slowly. An example of how bad this is? Today I found a web site that shows the location of the ship carrying my new Valk. Damn, that boat is slow. Steve |
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« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2015, 04:21:32 AM » |
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The only negative I found was that the ride is a lot stiffer than the Rune, I'm hoping there's some adjustment there.
I wonder how much of this difference can be attributed to the longer wheel base of the Rune? |
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« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2015, 10:12:44 AM » |
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It's possible, but I attribute the difference to 2 factors:
1) the Rune is so much heavier, hence a more car-like ride, and
2) the front suspension on the Rune, as complicated as it is, works extraordinarily well. Someone from Honda once said it was a success that you'll never again see on one of thei bikes - it's just to expensive to build. And after replacing my front tire, my dealer told me they'd never again do it for that price :-)
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