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« on: September 28, 2016, 11:35:40 AM » |
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I've owned what I thought were fast bikes in the past from turbo 750 kawasaki to CBR 1000 but none accelerates like the Valkyrie. I don't understand why it doesn't sell. I do wish I could buy a lockable tail trunk. The honda rack is only rated for 6 pounds.
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« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2016, 11:39:14 AM » |
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I put a Givi trunk on my rear carrier... it is studly... that six
pound limit must be there to satisfy lawyers or something...
-Mike
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AdrianR
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2016, 01:23:26 PM » |
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I've owned what I thought were fast bikes in the past from turbo 750 kawasaki to CBR 1000 but none accelerates like the Valkyrie. I don't understand why it doesn't sell. I do wish I could buy a lockable tail trunk. The honda rack is only rated for 6 pounds.
Try running ethanol free gas and 10w/30 synthetic oil...if you are not already...You'll notice how it revs even faster... gets more *hyper* Mileage too...mine has 7500mi on it now...and it is just keeps getting faster and smoother....even the engine's tone changes slightly as the motor breaks in... Killer motor, absolutely. |
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2016, 03:33:39 PM » |
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GivI on the back of mine, too. All wired up with functioning brake and turn signals. No problems so far.
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2016, 04:21:03 PM » |
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I did a leather lyke locking trunk.
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2016, 04:26:55 PM » |
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Your other bikes must of been broken as they are all faster than the Valk . Well , maybe not the 750 . I came from a 2010 BMW R1200R that did everything better except vibration and maintenance I do appreciate the extra 250# sometimes I've owned what I thought were fast bikes in the past from turbo 750 kawasaki to CBR 1000 but none accelerates like the Valkyrie. I don't understand why it doesn't sell. I do wish I could buy a lockable tail trunk. The honda rack is only rated for 6 pounds.
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2016, 05:09:37 PM » |
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Your other bikes must of been broken as they are all faster than the Valk . Well , maybe not the 750 . I came from a 2010 BMW R1200R that did everything better except vibration and maintenance I do appreciate the extra 250# sometimes I've owned what I thought were fast bikes in the past from turbo 750 kawasaki to CBR 1000 but none accelerates like the Valkyrie. I don't understand why it doesn't sell. I do wish I could buy a lockable tail trunk. The honda rack is only rated for 6 pounds.
Maybe he means a 'CB 1000'...The CBR 1000 is an awfully fast bike...I've seen them stock dyno like a 130 or so ponies at the rear wheel...and weighing barley 500lbs... It should smoke a Valkyrie... |
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« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2016, 05:40:00 PM » |
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Your other bikes must of been broken as they are all faster than the Valk . Well , maybe not the 750 . I came from a 2010 BMW R1200R that did everything better except vibration and maintenance I do appreciate the extra 250# sometimes I've owned what I thought were fast bikes in the past from turbo 750 kawasaki to CBR 1000 but none accelerates like the Valkyrie. I don't understand why it doesn't sell. I do wish I could buy a lockable tail trunk. The honda rack is only rated for 6 pounds.
Maybe he means a 'CB 1000'...The CBR 1000 is an awfully fast bike...I've seen them stock dyno like a 130 or so ponies at the rear wheel...and weighing barley 500lbs... It should smoke a Valkyrie... Could be he didn't ride the CB (or CBR or whatever) like he hates it, which is what you have to do to get them in their power band, unlike the Valk that wants to go go go right off idle. |
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Jwickliffr
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2016, 07:44:06 AM » |
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Guys by faster I mean instant on torque. All the other bikes are faster once you get the rpm's up to where peak horsepower and torque are at maximum. Most inline fours need to be at 8000rpm's or more to be at the peak of their curve. The Valk is at maximum torque at 3000 rpm. Look at the 0-60 times after 60 my FJR will leave the Valk behind assuming proper gear for the FJR.
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2016, 08:56:49 AM » |
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Guys by faster I mean instant on torque. All the other bikes are faster once you get the rpm's up to where peak horsepower and torque are at maximum. Most inline fours need to be at 8000rpm's or more to be at the peak of their curve. The Valk is at maximum torque at 3000 rpm. Look at the 0-60 times after 60 my FJR will leave the Valk behind assuming proper gear for the FJR.
That's what I figured. The Valk seems to have even more instant down-low torque than what I remember of my VTX1800 and Thunderbird 1600. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2016, 05:44:14 PM » |
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Yes , you are right on the low end power , it's got it Guys by faster I mean instant on torque. All the other bikes are faster once you get the rpm's up to where peak horsepower and torque are at maximum. Most inline fours need to be at 8000rpm's or more to be at the peak of their curve. The Valk is at maximum torque at 3000 rpm. Look at the 0-60 times after 60 my FJR will leave the Valk behind assuming proper gear for the FJR.
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2016, 03:36:27 AM » |
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Your other bikes must of been broken as they are all faster than the Valk . Well , maybe not the 750 . I came from a 2010 BMW R1200R that did everything better except vibration and maintenance I do appreciate the extra 250# sometimes I've owned what I thought were fast bikes in the past from turbo 750 kawasaki to CBR 1000 but none accelerates like the Valkyrie. I don't understand why it doesn't sell. I do wish I could buy a lockable tail trunk. The honda rack is only rated for 6 pounds.
Maybe he means a 'CB 1000'...The CBR 1000 is an awfully fast bike...I've seen them stock dyno like a 130 or so ponies at the rear wheel...and weighing barley 500lbs... It should smoke a Valkyrie... Ha ha my CBR1000RR put down 152 RWHP and 82 ft lbs. of torque |
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1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2016, 09:23:26 AM » |
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I use the OEM rack with a 55 litre Hepco Becker top box, have filled with groceries and a 12 pack dozens of times. Still mounted and stable.
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