2003 Honda Valkyrie

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2003 Honda Valkyrie GL1500CD - Big, Bad, Black Beauty This is a very nice 2003 Honda Valkyrie F6. One of the best cruisers ever produced for the American market. The first Valkyrie appeared in 1997. The bike utilized Honda's flat 6 cylinder 1520 cc opposed engine. It is an extremely smooth engine with incredible horsepower and torque. This engine was designed to carry the rider and passenger in comfort down the road mile after mile. Honda continued building the Honda Valkyrie in America for 6 more years after the introductory model. This is the last year, the 2003 Valkyrie. (As a side note, Honda did build the 2004 and 2005 Honda Rune and technically this bike is also a Valkyrie.) This particular 2003 Honda Valkyrie has 26,124 miles. Too many bikes and too little time have now made this bike available for sale. It is in very good shape. The original black paint looks nice. There is a very small depression in the right rear top of the tank (see the last photo) and the right side cover has a dull streak. The Avon tires are in excellent condition with plenty of miles left. The bike recently was serviced by the local Honda dealer. The oil and filter have been changed in the last 100 miles. This bike has approximately $3,000 of tasteful options including 6 into 6 exhaust pipes that give it an aggressive (but not annoying) sound; an aftermarket center stand; Cobra floorboards for both the rider and passenger; a comfortable Ultimate seat with dual backrests; quick detach hard saddlebags; engine guards; highway pegs and a heel and toe shifter. In July, 1996, Cycle World magazine tested the new 1997 Honda Valkyrie. They called it, "Honda's 100-hp Cruise Missile". One of its main competitors was the Yamaha Royal Star 1300. Because of its shorter wheelbase and lower center of gravity, the Honda out handled and out muscled the Yamaha. The Valkyrie blazed through the quarter mile in just 12.03 seconds at 110.58 mph, well ahead of the Royal Star at 13.92 seconds and 90.28 mph. The Valkyrie engine, while a variation of the F6 Gold Wing motor dating back to 1988, has many upgrades including 6 carburetors instead of 2, freer-flowing exhaust, upgraded valve train and ignition and hotter cams. The Valkyrie puts out over 100 horsepower and over 100 foot-pounds of torque. This compares to the Goldwing's output of 79 horsepower and 88 foot-pounds of torque. According to Cycle World's research, "Valkyrie" was one of the maidens of the mythological Norse god Odin who hovered over the field of battle choosing those to be slain. Watch out, Yamaha Royal Star, Kawasaki Vulcan and Suzuki Intruder. This Valkyrie runs, handles and rides like a dream. It has just over 26,100 gently ridden miles. The bike has been well cared for and is ready to provide the next owner with years of enjoyment. Shipping is the buyer's expense and I will gladly work with your shipper to accommodate the pickup. Please feel free to send me an email if you have any questions. You are welcome to call if you would prefer. My phone number is (480) 201-9049. A $500 deposit (PayPal is O.K.) is due within 48 hours of the end of the auction. The balance is due within 7 days of the end of the auction. Good luck with your bidding!