Spec questions

[mrtappan]

I picked up a 2014 Valkyrie the other day and was wondering a few things.

Anyone know the cylinder bore for the brake/clutch cylinders?  I'm sure they're the same as the Goldwings from recent years. 

Has anyone tried an F6B/Goldwing exhaust on the Valkyrie?  Are the mounts the same or different?

Although the Valkyrie used almost no power compared to the F6B/Goldwing, does it still have the same stator?  I'd like to add a stereo to mine and probably some other odd ball things.

[Xyzzy]

Although the Valkyrie used almost no power compared to the F6B/Goldwing, does it still have the same stator?  I'd like to add a stereo to mine and probably some other odd ball things.

1.2kW at 5000RPM

[mrtappan]

Any idea of the amperage?  Although I'm sure it's more than enough.

Mostly concerned with the bore for the master cylinders though.  I want to change mine over to HD or possibly another brand depending on the style of levers I find.  I contacted CPImetals.com (they made the Malice levers on my custom build) to see if they would machine a custom set of Malice levers for the Valkyrie but haven't heard back yet.

[Xyzzy]

Any idea of the amperage?  Although I'm sure it's more than enough.

1.2kW = 1,200W = 100A (@ 12V)

[mrtappan]

Yeah, that's more than enough. 

Not having any luck with the bore.  The factory levers are not to my liking and I want to change them.  I also don't like the whole one or two other options made by aftermarket companies.

  It's 14mm but my problem is I need to find a hydraulic clutch and brake cylinder from a popular bike with the same bore.  I was planning on using something HD based as their lever selection is absurd.  But they are all far too big a bore.  So still looking........

[Xyzzy]

http://www.hondanews.com/channels/powersports-motorcycles-custom/releases/2014-valkyrie-development-story

And yes, that is a beefy 1-inch handlebar with new switchgear that adds to the Valkyrie's muscular looks, and it's rubber-mounted for added comfort.

I think the levers and switches are unique to this bike, like the front radial tire.

[mrtappan]

Maybe it's just me but I'm less than impressed by "almost same as everyone else" levers.  If there are no options and I can't change them then I'll live.  If there are options (that I like) then I definitely am. 

I had a set of these on a custom build.  They are only made for PM Contour controls.  PM Contour only comes in 11/16" bore which is several mm too big. 

http://www.cpimetals.com/hc503_large.jpg

[HayHauler]

Fixed your link.  Those are some wicked levers!




Hay 
Jimmyt

[CajunRider]

Any idea of the amperage?  Although I'm sure it's more than enough.

1.2kW = 1,200W = 100A (@ 12V)

I know you already answered... just wanted to add that I looked up the part numbers and the Goldwing, F6B, and Valkyrie all use the same part number for the alternator. 

[mrtappan]

I'm hoping this series picks up for aftermarket parts since its sold as more of a cruiser and less of a tourer.  No offense to its sister models but I want the majority of the Valkyrie parts to go far beyond extra lighting and chrome trim pieces.  

Either way, I like the bike a lot.  If I can't buy the aftermarket parts I like, it won't kill me.  I just don't want it to turn out like the Rune where the only aftermarket part you could get was a foot peg.....    

I've owned a lot of bikes and this one is definitely in the top three.  


Side note:   This is the bike I used the levers on.  It's a 2008 frame I finished in 2009.  A Malibu Motorcycle Works "Super Sled" frame.  Took me a year to build it between projects.