2001 Honda Valkyrie

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Folks, This bike is hard for me to describe. With that being said, I snagged some specs off od a cut sheet to share with you about this king of cruisers. First of all, this is my THIRD Valkyrie. The First Interstate I had was Blue/Silver and was hard to find. I sold it in a moment of weakness and and within 30 days was craving the sound of the Cobra 6 Pack Gowl. I purchased a Gold and Ivory Standard that I still have and love. (Will probably never sell it.) I found this beauty last August, 4 weeks after I wrecked a dirt bike and goofed up my left knee. Knowing that my knee would be just fine, I bought it, had it loaded on a trailer, took it straight to the Honda dealer and had it checked out. They delivered it to my house. (I still could not walk very well) and they put it in my garage. I have been cleaning, adjusting, polishing and prepping this bike for this time right now. I wanted to have another cruiser for me and my wife. This bike is perfect except, my knee keeps popping in and out when I lift the Dragon off of the stand. I cannot take that chance with my wife on the back. So, I have worked on this bike for 7 1/2 months and you get the benifit. (I even removed the fuel tank and replaced the air filter - I have the photo if you want to see it.) The first owner ran it up and down the highway in NC, That is why it has 50K on the Odo. I took it out yesterday for a long country ride. It fired right up, growled like a dragon and while at the gas station, I performed the old nickel on the engine test for one of my riding buddies. Needless to say, He was impressed - Any engine that smooth is just fine! Here are the original Specs: (I have some goodies at the end - Someone will end up with a head turning Valkyrie - This bike Sounds as Good as it looks!) ************************************************************************************** • 2001 Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate. The king of the cruisers is designed for the custom rider who wants incredible performance, classic styling and Honda's legendary durability. With performance to spare, the Valkyrie Interstate™ is one custom that's not afraid to get out on the open road. Engine · Liquid-cooled 1520cc six-cylinder engine is tuned for excellent roll-on power and sophisticated cruising comfort. · Gold Wing-derived engine adds six carburetors, revised camshaft timing and a free-flow exhaust system to boost engine output considerably. · Carefully designed chrome engine accents, including manifolds, timing belt cover and reshaped head covers, add to custom styling appeal. · Five-speed transmission with close ratios for exciting roll-on performance. · Quiet and virtually maintenance-free shaft drive. · Simple-to-service screw-and-locknut valve-clearance adjusters. · Tuned six-into-six exhaust system has three individual outlet pipes enclosed in a single muffler-like casing on each side. The six separate pipes give a unique and exciting sound, along with excellent performance. *** (Not to mention when you have SIX PIPES COMING OUT THE BACK!)· Maintenance-free hydraulic clutch, electronic ignition, belt-driven camshafts and shaft drive reduce servicing time and cost. · Powerful, 546-watt alternator offers plenty of power for electrical accessories.Chassis/Suspension · Strong, rugged tuned chassis offers confidence-inspiring handling. · Massive, 45mm inverted front fork gives 130mm of plush yet well-controlled travel. · Large-section aluminum alloy top and bottom triple-clamps add to fork rigidity. · Dual rear shocks with five-position preload adjustability give 120mm of wheel travel. · Large-section radial tires provide excellent grip and a smooth ride. · Polished aluminum hollow-cast wheels complement the retro styling. · Dual-front and single-rear disc brakes are equipped with twin-piston calipers. · Relaxed and comfortable riding position comes from a wide, low, large-diameter handlebar and low, 28.7-inch seat height. Additional Features · Dual 45/45-watt halogen headlights with unique retro-style chrome case and multi reflector-type lens. · Convenient push-to-cancel turn-signal switch. · Comfortable, large-diameter handgrips. Available Accessories · Front nose mask. · Tank belt. · Windscreen-side visor. · Front wind deflector. · Radiator wind deflectors. · Gold emblem set. · Custom seat. · Trunk options include mat, chrome rack, and chrome trunk rack guard rail. · Armrest pads. · Rear speakers. · Saddlebag options include mats, scuff cover, rack, and guard rails. · Chromed items include fork case covers, sidecovers, handlebar levers, engine hanger cover, oil filler cap, radiator cap, radiator screen, handlebar risers, handlebar clamps, sidestand, swingarm cover, passenger footpeg bracket, Valkyrie emblem, front fender guard, front fender trim, and rear fender trim. · Foglight kit. · Audio options include CB radio with available antenna, passenger CB talk switch, rear speakers and headsets. Specifications:Engine : 1520cc liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder Bore and Stroke : 71mm x 64mm Compression Ratio : 9.8:1 Valve Train : Belt driven 2-valve SOHC Carburetion : Six 28mm diaphragm-type CV Transmission : Wide-ratio, 5-speed Final Drive : Shaft Front Suspension : 45mm inverted fork, 130mm travel Rear Suspension : Dual shocks with 5 way spring preload adjustment 120mm travel Front Brakes : Dual 296mm floating discs with twin piston calipers Rear Brakes : Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper Front Tires : 150/80R - 17 Rear Tires : 180/70R - 16 Wheelbase : 1690mm (66.5 in.) Seat Height : 730mm (28.7 in.) Dry Weight : 352 kg (773.8 lbs.) Fuel Capacity : 27.6 litres (6.1 Imp. gal.) ***************************************************************************************** This bike has a Mustang Drivers Seat, Backrest and Passenger Seat. It has the Cobra Six into Six Exhaust System that sets this bike apart from all others. While I was cleaning the bike, I went ahead and wired in a 12 volt receptacle into the Left Radiator Pod , I ran an Aux. 3.5 mm Extension from the on-board stereo, plug the GPS or MP3 player in, flip the source to AUX. and listen to YOUR tunes while riding down the highway! Since I had the Pods off, I went ahead and pre-wired two lighted flip switched onto the Right Radiator Pod. The Switches are properly grounded, fused and the two power lines are tucked inside the the pods, neat and ready for you to add lights or other switched auxillary items to the bike. When I had the bike dropped off at the dealer, I had a new rear tire installed. (Dunlop) Rear tire has less than 100 miles on it. This bike has been inspected by and worked on by a "Certified Honda Repair Tech." He has spend several nights working with me in the grage getting this bike just right. I will be glad to provide his name and number so you can verify any information, if you would like. I know there are many other items but that is about it. (My only issue wuth the bike, and I did not realize it until yesterday is the windshield. If I were to keep the bike, I would change the windshield. It is perfect if you happen to be 6'4" but other than that, it is too tall. It needs to be replaced and i think that can be done for less than $150.00.) Good Luck, I hope whoever wins this one will enjoy it. (I will run this for 7 days and I will put a reasonable reserve on it.) On Apr-19-11 at 08:54:57 PDT, seller added the following information: Folks, Under "Available Accessories" in the listing - That was a list that came out on the original Spec Sheet from Honda. It does not mean that I have all of those items I do have Front Wind Deflectors, Custom Seat, Trunk Rack and Fender Trims - What you see in the photo is what we are dealing on. I have a few other items that I will sell with the bike or after the bike is gone. Sorry for any confusion. If you want to know about any specific options, shoot me a note and I will tell you what I have. Thanks everyone:)On Apr-20-11 at 05:06:04 PDT, seller added the following information: Hi Folks - I want to let everyone know that this bike will sell. I will lift the reserve as soon as EBay will allow it. Someone will purchase this bike. I will change the oil and oil and oil filter on this bike this weekend, pressure up the tires and ive it another thourough cleaning. it will be ready to ride for the new owner. I have the VIN number at home, I am on the road at the moment. The title is in hand and is good to go. I am considering shooting a short YouTube video so you hear how good this bike sounds. It is one of the nicest sounding 6 packs i have ever heard on a Valkyrie. If you would like to see a movie clip of the bike, please let me know and I will try to make that happen. Whoever ends up with this bike is a lucky person. it is a head turner!On Apr-21-11 at 13:35:30 PDT, seller added the following information: Folks, I have three short YouTube video clips that I shot today so that you can see and hear the bike run. (Kind of Important when you are spending your hard earned money!) I do not know if I can link the videos inside this description but if not, go to you Youtube and look for videos placed on Youtube by "Wretchedclass2010" (Name of our Church Sunday School Class) I have three clips: Walk a Round, Nickel Test and Drive Away, and Airhorn Toot. By the way - Almost forgot, The Bike has a New Yuasa Battery (About $120.00) installed right after I purchased the bike. Here are the hyperlinks, not sure if this will work or not, we will see: http://youtu.be/odX_X_jG_Cg http://youtu.be/AikxyfjIAsg http://youtu.be/C1Q79hjiJY8 If there are any questions, I will be available this weekend to answer them. Thanks Again.