2003 question, what is the differnce between the C vs CD Model?

[boss hoss bill]

I went to order some parts and the counterman asked me if my 03 standard was a C or CD model.

I said there was only one model in 2003, and that was the standard. He said you're mistaken, there are these 2 models. As it turned out the part (starter switch) was the same.

Anybody know what the difference (if any)  is of these two models.?


Just curious

[R J]

I went here and the 'C' model is the only one built.

http://www.valkyrienorway.com/Valkyrie%20Standard%20NEW.html

If you get the little Red 'X' in the box, press the 'Home' and it will load correctly.  I just found this by chance.

[VegasF6]

He was asking C or CT. The CT is the Tourer.

[Willow]

The "D" is added by Honda to a model to designate "Deluxe".  It normally only means color rather than plain black, although it's possible for it to include a few other appearance differences.

[boss hoss bill]

Verrrrrry interesting (like Artie Johnson used to say on Laugh In!)

When I bought my 03 brand new, I was told I could have any color I liked, to quote Henry Ford "As long as it's black!"

Was there a color choice available other than black?

[tank_post142]

everything i can find says 2003, standard only, black only.

[FLAVALK]

everything i can find says 2003, standard only, black only.

True and true

[STRAYDOGG]

mine must be special because i own a 2003 tourer. i bought it that way.  all black . with a designation of CT

[Farther]

Mine's special too.  It is a 2003 black Standard 1500CD.

[tank_post142]

http://www.valkyrienorway.com/HOW%20MANY%20BUILT.html

wiki: On introduction in 1997, a naked Standard and a Tourer model were offered. The Tourer included a windshield and lockable hard saddlebags.

In 1999, the Interstate model was added to the lineup, which included a fork-mounted fairing along with a trunk at the rear of the motorcycle.

As sales eventually dwindled, the Interstate and Tourer models were dropped after 2001, leaving only the Standard model remaining. 2003 saw the Standard offered only in black and was the last year of the original Valkyrie.

[boss hoss bill]

This is really interesting,  cd and ct model 2003 bikes belonging to members here, with the factory stating that allegedly that's not supposed to be?

Reminds me of the muscle car era when some people were able to order hi performance stuff that supposedly wasn't available. Especially true for Chevy. L-88's, Lt 1's etc.

Hopefully  somebody  knows why these different nomenclatures are showing? 

Oh well, at least we got our Fat Ladies in our garages!

[Mo Lee]

I don't remember for sure, but when I bought my second Valk 4 years ago, a black 03 I remember the designation was different CD I think. Not sure where I found it but it seems like it was a California model I know it does have a charcoal cannister.

[MacDragon]

Mine is a 2000 standard and designated as a GL1500C...

Not a great pic... but you get the point.

[Willow]

My limited observations:

My 2001 Standard (the beautiful Blue and White) is designated a GL1500CD.

My wife's 1998 Standard (Blue and Cream) is designated a GL1500C.

I don't have a lot of others to observe near me right now.  If you wish to check yours, it's on the plate in small letters (and numerals) on the left side of the frame neck cover.

The only noticeable difference in the descriptions of the two models is the mention of polished aluminum wheels.

There were no Deluxe models of the Tourer or Interstate.

Dag's site is full of good information, but it's collected by observations.  It's not from Honda's own.  

Yes, in 2003 the only color offered was black.

[Willow]

mine must be special because i own a 2003 tourer. i bought it that way.  all black . with a designation of CT

There is no 2003 GL1500CT.  You're mistaken.

As a matter of fact, 2000 is the latest year I can find a GL1500CT.

[BF]

mine must be special because i own a 2003 tourer. i bought it that way.  all black . with a designation of CT

I've never heard of an '03 Tourer.  Like everyone else, I thought only Standards were available.  

I'd like to see a pic of the VIN tag on the frame neck of your Tourer.  You wouln't mind taking a pic and posting it here for the further education of the Valkyrie masses would you?

[sugerbear]

mine must be special because i own a 2003 tourer. i bought it that way.  all black . with a designation of CT

I've never heard of an '03 Tourer.  Like everyone else, I thought only Standards were available.  

I'd like to see a pic of the VIN tag on the frame neck of your Tourer.  You wouln't mind taking a pic and posting it here for the further education of the Valkyrie masses would you?

and sending it to "Dag" to add to the data base

[Bodale]

I found this link and it has lots of information about Valks.

http://www.valkyrienorway.com/Valkyrie%20Genealogy.html

[Paxton]

2003 Honda
*This is the ONE listing shown by NADA VALUES GUIDE for 2003 Valkyrie
GL1500CD3 VALKYRIE*
* http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/2003/Honda/Motorcycles
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2003models/2003models-Honda-GL1500C-Valkyrie.htm

2000 Honda
* These are the 6 listed designations shown by NADA VALUES GUIDE for 2000 Valkyrie.
* http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/2000/Honda/Motorcycles
GL1500C2Y VALKYRIE - 1520cc
GL1500CFY VALK.INT.-BLK - 1520cc
GL1500CTY VALK.TOUR-BLK - 1520cc
GL1500CY VALKYRIE-BLK - 1520cc
GL1500T2Y VALKYRIE TOUR - 1520cc
GL15CFY VALKYRIE INTRST - 1520cc
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2000models/2000models-Honda-GL1500CValkyrie.htm

NOTE: Different markets might use other designations, color choices, etc.

"

Curiosity Killed the Cat but for a while I was a Suspect."
Steven Wright

[pocobubba]

I have a 2001 Standard CD . I worked in an automobile assembly factory for 30 years and know that anything is possible depending on parts availibility etc.