Valk is Dead

We have all heard the rumors here, " I have a friend at Honda that said that_________" or "my Honda dealer said that __________". Well, here's your chance to go on record and tell us what to heard. There have been so many rumors that I think it's time to stand up and be counted. If you were right, you can say I told you so and thank the person who gave you such good information. If you were wrong, well somebody lied to you, that's not unusual.

So if you want to be listed here as one of the insiders who "knows" what's going to happen with the Valk, go ahead and fill out the form.

Opinions are one thing, we want to know what you heard.

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Well I had to move on to more performance with Triumph's Rocket III Tourer. I can't let go of the Valk though. I'm hoping to find some performance upgrades... Any suggestions?

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THE VALK LIVES! I just chang the oil and tires as needed ... a tad of routine maintenance ... and as long as I buy her a little chrome now and then ... she treats me very well!

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I hear a concept is coming but at what price. As for the Hardly riders, who wants a twin that sounds good to you but I can't hear them to much for passing them. Why do Harley dealers sell trailers for or Harley groups have a tag along vehicle following for repairs to your bikes. My Valkyrie gets more attention when I ride with Harleys at "short rides" because Harleys have to stop every 50-60 miles to rest their butts. You only bought a name at a high price but does't have the ump to run with a real bike.

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I love my 98 Black, 6-n-6 pipes,beetle bags,Corbin Stinger & Trim-tab Valk......fun to accessorize, but finding performance parts for the heart of the beast has been nearly impossible. I'll be moving on to the 09 V-rod if something don't give soon. Come on Honda......been with you since my first in 76, but you're not meeting me half way.

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HD has been boring the cylinders on the twin cams for water ports for tha last two years & they'll start using them after 2010.

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Honda is coming back with the Early model Valkyrie very soon. Harley is not far behind on their version the watercooled bike, and Honda will need to compete with a tried and trued bike to break the competition.

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question for all techs is the pin plug on the ignition module on an interstate the same as a tourer, or standard.

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Harleys were composed mostly of parts made in China or Taiwan. Every parts box from the dealer has it printed on it. If I buy a Honda that is built in the US out of Japanese parts wouldn't it be about the same as buying a Harley assembled in the US from Chinese parts. Hmmmmm.... I guess some Harley riders are still that stupid to figure that part out.

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Nothing beats a Harley Roadking. You fuckin' idiots that supposedly want nothing to do with harleys can go fuck yourself, you're clueless. Keep supporting the fuckin' japs you fuckin' traders. It's amazing though how you all want your bikes to look and sound like harleys.

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Lied asshole , Valkyrie still alive and matter of fact the next generation will look even hotter the current model, i own one and none of cruisers out there can even close to compare to it . Do your own reseach dog !

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NOT A RELIABLE SOURSE. BUT WE NEED TO START A PETITION TO BRING BACK THE VALK AS WE WANT IT.

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Heard nothing, but rode a '97' Vaulkyrie last Saturday and if I would have ridden one before I bought a new Sporster I would now be the proud owner of one!!!!!!!! That is one awesome piece of work!

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The 1800 drivetrain will get some serious tweaking in the intake and exhaust area. Camshafts will get revised grinds and the EMM will have a whole new Map designed to bring the beast to life with approximately 165 horses and 200 foot pound of torque at the crank, this thing will pull like an F16. A heavier clutch and beefier driveline will put the ponies to the pavement. The frame will have a traditional appearance, creating a platform that can run as a street melting standard all the way up to a full dress touring bike. Nothing on the street today will be able to touch it, however...

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I own a 1997 GL1500C and the calf area on your leg get so hot it is uncomfortable when riding. Any suggetions or air deflectors that help? bross@cementech.com

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The buzz I get is that, Valk, will return late 05-06 1800cc. EFI with some re-works I heard this becouse I was looking for a Valk to buy,the advice I was given was wate, and see what happens next year!

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Hi! Bret just would like you to know i just sold my 97 Vaulkyrie Tour. Great machine but runs so hot out here, you cannot not sit on it after 1 ho. runs to hot. July and Aug worst months to ride on it. I've owned 16 motercycles and this was one of the worst.

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I just added a supercharger to my Valk. It dyno's out at 140 horse power with 125 foot pounds of tork. Had to change the pipes also. Supercharger $3,600, new exhaust $700, cost for labor $1,500. The smile on my face priceless. Anyways you will loose about 10 miles to the gallon, and the bike really loads up if driven under 25 mph for over 10 minutes. But I still feel it was worth it.

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I just SAW on the Honda website that the Valkyrie is no longer listed...only the V-Rune at an overblown $25K. Just last week the standard Valkyrie WAS still being shown at a list around $13+K. Looks like the bean counters at Honda have lost their flipping minds.

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hang on to your money, the next lineup will be more awsome espec. in design,power,handling and on your wallet,from reliable jap.ind.

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August 2003, I saw the most beautiful bike (man). Purple Honda. Looked like a Valk or is it a Goldwing. Running board lights. If it goes out of production, it will be a gem to keep. I hope to ride with him one day. *wink*

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They are coming out with a two up version with the 1800cc engine in it. The source was my local Honda dealer. He showed me pics of the rune or ruined before it hit newstands. Take it for what it is worth.

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This is for that guy who likes Harleys. They are nice bikes, but rockets are for men who can handle it. Other bikes are for the pussys who can not. End of story!

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The rumor of the rune is that it will have a take off just like the valk did. All the dressing with the big motor, just wait and see.

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I have two brand new 2004 Honda Runes in Black for sale. dbudke@swnebr.net 1.800.345.0031 Dion Budke

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Who cares. Did you see the Triumph 2200. Bigger, faster, the only other consideration is the ride, but considering the good reviews the other triumphs get I would bet that it will be as good if not better that most of the current cruisers. I just hope the price isn't in the $25,000+ range.

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the valk was going to be a thing of the past. I hope not it is the very best bike I have ever owned and I have ridden a lot of diff. Bikes. I have a 1999 and have 52000 miles on it with only one problem ever. The starter button has gone out 6 times. But Honda has replaced it each time so far. Thanks Snake

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"Saw it" misses the point. The Rune isn't competing with "real" motorcycles - ones that are either unbelievably fast and good-handling (GXSR's, R-1's, CBR's, ZX-R's), or incredibly comfortable and reliable (BMW, Wing). It's not competing with the coolness-factor of a Harley or (to a much lesser extent) other cruisers. (I've never owned a Harley, but I've ridden several and have ALWAYS felt cooler on those short rides than on anything I've owned.) The Rune competes with bikes made by the likes of West Coast Choppers as a fashion statement. It adds Honda reliability and parts and dealer availability, nearly priceless add-on's if you expect to own the bike for years. We in the US are blessed that a major manufacturer can believe enough of us can spend $25k - on a completely unnecessary (I'm speaking strictly here - no "Hey, I NEED a Rune! statements, please) discretionary item - to give them (the manufacturer) a profit making it. The Rune just HAPPENS to have about the most reliable engine ever made by a company known for reliability. That their engineers also want to be known for some dash and imagination - well, that's part of the reason for the Rune, too. I couldn't agree more that a big cruiser PLUS a liter-class sportbike is a "smarter" way to spend $25k. Heck, even staying with Honda, the same money will buy you a ST1300 (cruise in style and with speed) and a CBR600 (you wanna talk fast on a track?) If you're thinking that way, you're right. And you've missed the point.

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Saw a red Rune on a pedestal at a dealer in Auburn, MA. The salesman said it makes 150hp. Don't salesmen read? It's pretty, but so different that I can't quite tell if I like it - though in-person left me liking it more than pictures. I might actually consider it, except that for the same price, I can buy a "regular" Valk AND a liter-sized sportbike. Artwork is for the rich. Yeah, the engine begs to be ridden to the next coast, but where on earth will you put the stuff you have to take? Not for me, I'm afraid.

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that the Valkrie can't run with a v65.Why can't honda get it's head out of it's #$$ and build a bike like they did in the 80's

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just bought the new rune all i can say is wonderfull and hot a real eyeturner too but didnt give up my 98 tourer either

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I'm Livin' Well is on crack or something! Who needs over-priced, underpowered butt jewelry like a roadprincess, when you can get a Honda that will last twice a long and run twice as good!

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Also, on the matter of the engine it is a re-geared Goldwing Motor. It is the exact same opposed flat 6 cyl. that is in the 2003 Goldwing. It is a 1832cc beast.

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I spoke with the Honda Rep. for my store last week. He said that the Rune Valk is starting full production the first week of June, and that it is basically hand built on the line. It supposedly looks different than all of the prototypes and will be in the $30,000 ++ range instead of the 26k they were talking about...

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I heard from Yoda that honda was going to release all three of their prototypes as limited and see which one sells the best and then use that style as their basis for their sells modle. I own a 2001 valk It just doesnt get any better than that.

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Cruiser Valkyrie 2003, model GL1500CD, 1520cc, cost 15,000 to start. After I sat on it I told my wife never to kiss my butt again. I love Harley's too. I guess you could say I basicaly love anything I can ride. OOPS! I hope the my old lady didn't hear that. If you want the spec's go to honda.com you animal. I know one thing this bike looks as cool as if rides. Question: How do you piss off a man on a Harley? Get on a Valkyrie and ask him to fricken run it.OOPS Sorry. It is my prediction that in 10 years that the Harley Industry will price itself to death. Only a prediction and nothing more.

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Who care about the Valkrie. If you want a great bike, buy a Roadking. Why buy a "wanna be" when you can be riding something cool for around the same amount of $$$. Besides, Valkries depreciate. Take a look at the resale of a Roadking. There's a difference between livin' and livin' well!

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No set price for the Valkyrie yet? Somewhere between 15-25k ? Hmmmm. Where do I sign up!

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THE VALK IS NOT DEAD.(WHO EVER STARTED THIS RUMOR IS STOOPID!!) THE NEWEST BIKE HONDA HAS UPDATED ME ON IS THE VALK. "RUNE" MODEL. JUST WAIT TO SEE THIS PIECE OF ART AT YOUR LOCAL DEALERS

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i heard frome my friend she was playing with the dog two min. ago then she turned around and he was dead on the street he go hit buy a car we dont know who hit the dog his name is boots it happend on the road and it happend by countrielane is a nahberhood so whoever has a dog named boots we already called animale controll to come get the dog and whos ever dog that is he is dead because you did not bring him inside

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As world turns, things change. Welcome new technology and kiss your sweet memory good-bye. If u like ur valk, good for u and take care of it until the time comes for your fat ol' ass to be on those Goldie wing. This will surely be alive then....guaranteed.

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put down $500.00 deposit at my honda dealer for the new rune.I was the third customer to do so ,dealer said no more deposits.He said they are only getting three and thats it! No difinative price 15 to 25k is as close as they can narrow it down..He did assure me there will be no dealer mark up..and put it in writing that i will pay only msrp... thats cool.....There are options.. color choice is either metallic blue metallic red or black..Then wheel finish choice:chrome or silver painted..Chrome is the exclusive model and silver is the deluxe model...The only other option is two handlebar options, one for tall riders with more reach the other for medium height riders.. From the pictures i have seen the only difference is a 3to 4 inch setback mount on the triple,the bars seem to be the same... put this kid down for an exclusive NRX1800 Double Clear Black With setback Bars.... Can't wait to get into this candy store......

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put down $500.00 deposit at my honda dealer for the new rune.I was the third customer to do so ,dealer said no more deposits.He said they are only getting three and thats it! No difinative price 15 to 25k is as closeas they can narrow it down..He did assure me there will be no dealer mark up..and put it in writing that i will pay only msrp... thats cool.....There are options.. color choice is either metallic blue metallic red or black..Then wheel finish choice:chrome or silver painted..Chrome is the exclusive model and silver is the delux model...The only other option is two handlebar options, one for tall riders with more reach the other for medium height riders.. From the pictures i have seen the only difference is a 3to 4 inch setback mount on the triple,the bars seem to be the same... put this kid down for an exclusive NRX1800 Double Clear Black With setback Bars.... Can't wait to get into this candy store......

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ABOUT TO PURCHASE MY THIRD VALKYIRE THE 2004 RUNE 1820cc...we're on the wait list at: kaiser honda, kailua kona, hawaii.we also manufactuer 2" gangster wide white walls for the valkyire.jm@ragsclub.org

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This info may be to late,as by now most of you have visited Honda's web site and know that there will be a 2003 Valkyrie 1500. Cool, that means I can still get my Valkyrie trike.

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It appears that no one has noticed that the valk is offered as a 2003 in addition to the preview of the 2004 rune. The 2003 is the standard model with carbs in black. check it out

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Well the valkyrie is not dead???? what do i think of the new valk one word .YUK I keep my 01 i/state for ever!!!!!

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Rune - limited supply @ $20 - 25k. The original Standard model will be available as an '04. No Tourer - No Interstate -no changes.

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Go check out the Honda site at http://www.hondamotorcycle.com The old Valk is dead. The new Valk will pop your eyes out and leave your jaw hangin' open

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i was just kidding about it being ugly, i love it and one will sit in my garage next year......only two sent to each dealer first year..ill wait for second year production...ill have two bad ass bikes ,and no crap harleys anymore ...life is good ..oh and ill keep my kawasaki too,because its japanese..i wonder if there will be hard bags, probably not....

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Honda has realy out done themselves. And they listened to what a lot of Valk riders asked for-- the 1800 high performance engine in a stripped down model. Sure it doesn't look like your Dad's Oldmobile but I'm glad! If you haven't heard, the 1800 Wing does 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. How do you suppose the Rune will perform? I'm not selling my '98 Valk ( unless I can figure out how to get my hands on this new model ). And then I will have had both of the real things!!!

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I didn' think Honda would kill the second legend they had (1st The Gold Wing) then the Valkyrie. But I'm undecided if they haven't killed the spirit of the Valkyrie. With parts off the vtx-Stretched tank of the artsy California customs and the obvious body style of Jesse James. I think I'll keep the real thing instead of following like sheep to "The New Style". I'm proud to stand out in the crowd. So too is my Lady. I hope everyone who buys the new Valk. enjoys them as much as I have mine, but now they blend into the crowd, how sad...

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i think it looks great, NOT.....now it looks just like all the rest of the bikes.. ill ride my interstate-till it falls apart. i guess honda is following the herd

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RUNE IS AN OLD ANGLO/SAXON WORD THAT MEANS MYSTERY OR SECRET. NOW YOU CAN SLEEP.

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Hey!! Click on motorcycledaily.com show,s the 2004 Valkyrie Rune With a 1832cc hotted up G Wing eng.

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I cannot believe we are looking at our website and not seeing or hearing anything about the GREAT news. Lamont where are you?

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The new Valkyrie Rune has chrome hand-grips? Why didn't they make they seat chrome as well? That way all you iron-butts would feel right at home!

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How does the new Honda Valkyrie Rune compare to the Honda Rebel? Just kidding... hehehe. Start selling them old Valks, y'all!

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Honda is alive for 2004 and the new Honda Valkyrie Rune will be released in the spring of 2003. Take a look at your new honda motorcycle site on the web. The Valkyrie Rune is awesome.

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For those of you who said I was full of crap a month ago, when I said I knew a new valk was coming . Well, all is forgiven.

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For those of you who said I was full of crap a month ago, when I said I knew a new valk was coming . Well, all is forgiven.

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Well,just got off Honda's preview website!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!! Only Honda could come up with a bike like that NEW VALKYRIE RUNE. I'll keep the ol 98 for afew more miles though. But, HHMM someday......no more Valk huh? HAH!!

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I was able to get into the Honda preview website at 6AM EST on 9-13-02. It's been down ever since. A photo of the '04 Valk was posted & it's really, really incredible. Almost unbelievable! I'm not a Valk freak, but I was simply blown away. The press release is not exagerating. The site quoted something like "from concept to production, the 2004 Valk will be in showrooms Spring '03". Like I said, I'm not a Valk freak, but I was at the local Honda dealer at 9AM today & put a $500 deposit on the thing. It's that nice!

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The truth found on this "rumor" page is impressive. Honda's press release, reference by REDVALK below, does indeed talk about the Valkyrie Rune. So yes, Honda announced a "Valkyrie" on Sept 13 (REDVALK thought Sept 12; that's certainly close enough). But it's a 2004 model, not a 2003. At least one very informative posting here described a 2004 model with many changes from current (2002-earlier) Valk's. And many have said there will be no 2003 Valk; apparently they were right, too. But Honda has announced it now (taking lessons from Microsoft about "pre-announcements", are we?) Hopefully, that means we'll be able to buy one sometime relatively soon - no mention of that in the press release. And yes, it's an 1832cc - hope they have the fan/overheating problem worked out. I just love press releases. Get this: "Meanwhile, styling element after styling element tears (sic) at your eyeballs, vying for attention. Where to look? At the chromed cylinder head covers evocative of muscle car hardware? The gorgeous, smoothly flowing six-into-two exhaust system so artfully sculpted into place? The brawny disc brakes, which are the largest ever mounted on a Honda motorcycle? Or how about the gracefully flowing lines of the neo/retro low-slung bodywork with the solo seat that beckons you to slide aboard for the ride of your life?" Who WRITES that claptrap? Don't they know Valk buyers have a brain? "Brawny disk brakes" - gimme a break. "Slide aboard for the ride of your life?". Well, I'll leave THAT one for your imagination. I plan to be first in line locally, and I'm going to the dealer tonight. Hope they're not priced like V-Rod's....... PS: And NOW I know why so many Valk's are for sale on eBay.

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Yes from the press release it's now a limited production bike called the Valkyrie Rune,but where are the photos?

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duh....as we said all along....for those that were listening....it's QUITE ALIVE AND WELL....thankyou very much. Long live the Valkyrie Rune..........

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I was at my Honda dealer today and he showed me a brocher for the 2003 Valkyrie, they are making it. But it only comes in one style and color!!It's a standard model and the color is black!!!

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honda direct line had a pic of the potentially new valk on line till someone took it off.. it was from europe... search europe sites for pics of her ..

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From my Honda dealer that the Valkyrie Interstate model and tourer model would not be produced in '03 because it competed with the Goldwing.

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Why are so many, particularly with low miles (7000 or less) on eBay, yet not making reserve? A lot of Valks. Hmmm.

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I JUST OPENED THE NEW (OCTOBER 02) MOTORCYCLE CRUISER MAG AND READ THAT THE VALK IS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION. LOW DEMAND WAS NOTED AS THE CAUSE OF DEATH. GLAD I GOT MY VALK WHEN I DID. SORRY TO SHE HER GO.......... HOPE THEY KEEP THE PARTS BINS STOCKED FOR A WHILE.

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Listen up ladies! I can't believe all of the whining I'm hearing about the Valkyrie. Put yourself in the shoes of the company that manufactures/sells/supports the bike for a moment... If there is not enough demand for a product, do you continue to make it? If sales of a particular model do not keep pace with the cost to produce/market/support the bike, do you continue to offer it and suffer a loss? It's business survival tactics 101: High consumer demand for a product = lots of $$$ for the maker = continuation of a product. Low demand = low sales = ADIOS MUCHACHOS! It would be financial suicide for any company to do otherwise. My advice is to sit back, take care of your Valkyries, and appreciate the fact that we have been able to at least enjoy the Valkyrie for this long!

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as i keep telling you folks....the new Valk will be on the Honda page on 12 September. PERIOD. Yes there is a new Valk. Yes you can see it....in all it's glorious detail...on 12 September. Already have my dealer ready to order mine...he's getting the colors at the dealer show...and calling me back 12 September....having me chose my color of my all new Valk...then ordering it. SO for once and all...STOP with the Valk is dead crap and get a clue :) Tim

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a friend of mine bought a 2001 roadking, for 20,800 dollars..then he spent another $5200 for doo dads... he just sold this treasure for $18,800 .. boy o boy what a strong investment that was lol lol ,... i spent $12,500 for my valk in 99 and just sold it for $11,000..and didnt add a thing to it...and buy the way, the roadkings cam bearings went bad ....nothin went wrong with the valk....imagen that......so keep your valks ....i kept my 2000 tourer ........

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I have heard all the same from a lot of sources: once the 1500 engines are gone, so is the Valk as we know it. It competes too closely with the VTX, which is a beautiful bike on its own, not in my mind anywhere near comparable to the Valk. I also heard that they may continue the Valk as an 1800 flat 6 (the wing engine). My advice would be if you want the wing, get it and KEEP the Valk (if your S.O. will let you). The wing, the valk, and the VTX are DIFFERENT bikes, not meant to compare to each other.

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im going to pick my 02 up in 3-4 days.thought id better because i dont want to miss out.thats what there saying in s.d.cal.

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I'd like to be included in the FIRST TO KNOW GROUP. So as soon as anyone has any certain news, Let's hear it. If it's history; at least I've got mine!!!!

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The Valk is dead. I got this information from the sales staff at the local Honda shop, as well as the Honda web page does not list a 03 Valk. That is a shame....unless you own own one.

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Funny how so many posts knock Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Seems like a few people have to justify why they are giving money to the Japanese for a bike that won't last nearly as long. I guess Americans are a fickle backstabbing lot. It figures.

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The letter dated August 10th from Robert sounds pretty convincing. I printed and saved it. If that letter is BS, then "Robert" can be assured he is one of the best convincers around. If it is in fact legitimate, then we shall see...\ Bill 99 Tourer Texas

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I heard that their not making the Valkyrie anymore because it doesn't sell well. Mainly because most people are more interested in the VTX or Gold Wing line and a lot of people hated the Valkyrie because of the foot position. Others were just affraid it was "too big" because of the way it looks so they purchased a VTX 1800 Retro instead (which is heavier BTW). People are stupid, and I have proof, look at the millions of people who use AOL.

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October issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine states that there will be no 2003 Valkyies. My local dealer confirmed that information. We can all hope they are planning a big comeback for the Valkyie in the near future. Steve #4735

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No more new Valkyries. Take care of them as they will be collectors items. People did not want convertable cars until they stopped making them. Then the prices went up on the old ones. Detroit started making them again. Old T Birds are so expensive and wanted that Ford is making close enough copies. People always want what they can't have so hang on to your Valks and enjoy.

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Spoke with a few friends here at a local dealer about the Valkyrie. Largest Honda dealer in the country (LakeHill Motors) said won't know for sure on the future on the Valky until September '02 Dealer meeting. Let's hope we can trade up for a new '04 model Valkyrie and enjoy the fruits of Honda's talented engineering pool.

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Honda will be making the mistake of their lives if they do not find away to keep the most awe inspiring bike ever created a part of the 2003 line up. People ride Harley Davidson because it is a harley. The Harley has and never will be the best built, best accelerating or best handling. The Harley will always be a Harley. The Valkyrie will always be a Valkyrie. I purchased my Valkyrie because I love to ride from town to town, not bar to bar. My high is on my bike. I myself would be driven to drink if I had spent twenty large only to spend seven more for what I already have. The Valkyrie platform is a designers dream. The 1800 Valkyrie will be the same dream with 300cc more to boot. The Valkyrie may be beautiful,fugly,agile, comfortable, quick, fast,a cruiser, a tourer, pavement eater, tire burner but never a gas miser. I hope to purchase the new Valkyrie when it arrives but never sell my 98' Tourer. I apologize but I have no idea why they would get rid of the only bike that is pure Honda. There is a reason why "Pig" and "VTX" have three letters. Nobody cares if the VTX is bigger or better or badder. The VTX is just another big V-twin that does not say show me the money. The VTX does shout "hey I am cheaper, look at all the money I saved!"

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All the dealers say they are not making the Valkyrieany more,I have my 2000 Interstate, just got back from a 3,500 mile trip. Changed the oil & filter, put some soap and water to it and ready to go again. Now have 47,600 miles on the Valkyrie.My friend has a 98 with 79,800 miles and still running strong. This Valkyrie will run longer than I will.Sorry some will never have the chance to ride the best bike made.I have had them all!!!!!

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Who cares if they stop making the Valkyrie,I have my 2000 Interstate, just got back from a 3,500 milke trip. Changed the oil & filter, put some soap and water to it and ready to go again. Now have 47,600 miles on the Valkyrie.My friend has a 98 with 79,800 miles and still running strong. This Valkyrie will run longer than I will.Sorry some will never have the chance to ride the best bike made.I have had them all!!!!!

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I HOPE TO GET 2003 HONDA VALKYRIE WITH BIGGER ENGINE 1800CC BETWEEN 2600CC. REAR TIRE WILL BE 180 TO 250 WIDER . IT WILL BE HOT ROD BIKE. IT WILL BE BIGGER GAS TANK AND GOOD SHAPE BIKE .

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I HOPE IN 2003 HONDA VALKYRIE HAVE 1800CC TO 2600CC. IT LOOK LIKE HOT ROD BIKE .

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I heard that at the stroke of midnight, Dec 31, 2002, all Valkyries will simultaneously implode and be crushed down to a 1" x 1" inch cube of infinite mass and infinite density. Apparently this is Honda's way of ringing in the new year or something. Keep your eyes open for these 1" x 1" cubes.

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In the restroom at my local Honda shop I overheard the following discussion. Hey buddy, you going to get that new Valk? Nah, My Salesman said that in a couple weeks the new F-8 Valkyrie will be out and thats what I'm getting. At least thats what I thought I heard.

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My dealer (who has probably sold the most Valks in Canada and gets his patronage visits to the factory) said that Honda is developing an 1800 fuel injected six that dumps out 140 HP or better. What they do with it is up to the marketing geeks. I bought my 2000 I/S new in anticipation that Honda would put this new six in a cruiser configuration and I could trade up. Resale on the 1520cc Valk should be stable as the new machine will be a tad pricey. All this is conjecture at this point. After a cross-Canada (3800 mi) tour on my I/S I'm not so sure they can improve on the Valk ;-)

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The dealer in Denver, CO said the Valk is leaving at the end of 2002 b/c it's a hard sell...bikers have always thought of cruisers as having a v-twin and they just aren't selling enough Valks to justify keeping her going. Fine with me...I love my lady and I'd rather have fewer on the streets myself. If someone wants one in a few years they can buy mine if they will pay the high price and are able to pry it from my hands.... It handled EXTREMELY well on the ride from Denver - Sturgis last weekend! NICE!

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i've said it before and i'll say it again... the valkry is the best darn tootin' motrcycle this side of the misissipi since tehm boys at harley d. ever laid eyes on. if'n you don't like it, will maybe you should saddle up and ride them ponies off the side of a cliff somewhere.s

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The British are coming! The British are coming! If Honda trashes the Valky, Triumph is getting ready to launch the replacement for anyone who can't find a Valkyrie. Seen in one of the bike rags, it has a triple with shaft, 2200cc, reported to be 145hp. It is supposedly designed by the same guy who designed the Valkyrie. The drawing looked a little like my Valky. Of my five bikes, I like the Valky best, but if Honda can't support our needs, there are more manufacturers than one. Valkys aren't supposed to break, but mine did! A piece of aluminum shaving or something fell off inside the engine and was sucked thru the transmission. Hey, I'm not mechanical so that's not the technical explanation. It took out some teeth and did some bearing damage. The whole engine/tranny had to be split and many parts were to be replaced. The dealer kept it for 2 1/2 months. Lucky for me it was still under factory warranty and I bought an extended warranty while it was in the shop. It is not a bike you want to have to pay to have overhauled. The mechanic said my job would have been more than $1800 if I'd been paying.

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From the salesman at Honda dealership in Sacramento, CA: The Valkyrie will not be sold in 2003, and 2002 is the last edition. Apparently there are still many Valkyries from prior years in the box in warehouses. He said the VTX is taking its place.

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Re the 1800 Wing overheating problem, per Motorcycle Consumer News Honda designed the radiator fans to blow the heat forward when you're driving at slow speeds. The idea was to keep the heat off your feet an ankles. At higher speeds, of course, the fans blow the heat backwards but with additional wind, your feet and ankles generally don't notice. (You DO wear proper boots, right?) Anyway, it was a great idea at really slow speeds, but at 10 mph or so - like the speed of a typical several-mile LA freeway jam - the bike's speed offsets the fan's foward-blowing speed. You guessed it - no air through the radiator and a hot engine. MCN says Honda is working on the problem.

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Hey, chuckiemechanic: will you be doing that riding all at once? In addition to the new battery you might want to think about getting a hotel room and eating some fruit or something every now and then!

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i dont care what they do with the valk. i have mine and when she hits 500,000 miles then i will pull over and put in a new battery and ride another 500,000 or so. who cares about parts, anyway ? just how many parts have you bought for your valk in the last 3 years to keep her running? me..... the answer is none ,except gas , tires and oil.

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My brotherinlaw just got a new 2003 honda golwing and had nothing but trouble with it overheating around town. its ok at 70 mph. on the highway but around town it toasted. the dealer told him that they know all about it. its common on all 2000 to 2003 Honda Goldwings.. thank you Ron

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I work for Honda and could get fired if they knew what im about to say. My name isnt realy Robert and I cant say where I work, but I will say that Hondas lips are sealed on this one.I disagree with Honda on their marketing strategies with the valkyrie ,and keeping the plubic uninformed is a senseless way to conduct business. Here are the facts that I know about the Valkyrie. I work in Research and Development for Honda on the new Valkyrie ,to be more specific I help design Powertrain Management on the 1800 engines. A team of us engineers have been asigned to redesign the air induction and fuel injection system on the 1800 engines for use on the Valkyrie for the 2004 models. Honda is looking for a 20% increase in torque so we decided to get it by bumping the compression ratio and redesigning the cylinder heads using a smaller chamber with slightly larger intake valves. The fuel will be delivered via fuel injection with a slightly larger injector bore and ten spray nozzles on each tip insted of the eight used on the orriginal 1800 engine. We are changing our intake runers on our cylinder heads from the standard 109 cc to a much larger 141,and using a new coil and ignition control module with a hotter spark that will insure of a clean burn of all that extra fuel. The fuel system will be prety much unchanged with exception of the injectors. We have added a camshaft position sensor for sequential (timed)fuel injection , to maintain good fuel ecomony and better throttle response. The throttle bodys are slightly larger with a completely new vortec design air box and intake system. We will be testing our new prototype on the 1800 engine sometime in November. Honda expects us to produce enough from this engine that there will not be any question about who has the hottest cruiser on the market today. I do not know a lot of the facts about the rest of the bike except to say that there is an aluminum frame bike being built to put this engine on.Our projected time of release will be near the end of the year, 2003. Safe riding

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Talked to a VTX owner who used to be a Valk owner says the VTX is ok a total different ride not a replacement for the Valk he made a bad trade. Also talked to a guy who traded for the new wing he said he prefered the Valk over the new wing, also talked to a lady whos husband had to have the new wing she says he made a big mistake she was much happier with the Valk, I figure after everyone trades and Valks become scarce Im going to buy another Valk, heck these are going to be worth alot more later.Keep up the good work Honda you keep producing wings nobody really wants and wanabe like everyone allready has and you might just get lucky and realize your the one that !@#* up.

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Talked to a VTX owner who used to be a Valk owner says the VTX is ok a total different ride not a relacement for the Valk he made a bad trade. Also talked to a guy who traded for the new wing he said he prefered the Valk over the new wing, also talked to a lady whos husband had to have the new wing she says he made a big mistake she was much happier with the Valk, I figure after everyone trades and Valks become scarce Im going to buy another Valk heck these are going to be worth alot more later.

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Bikers used to want to be different. Rugged individualists. We rode what we liked not what somebody else said we must like, or not be a biker. There were Nortons, BSAs, Triumphs, Matchless, Ariel square fours, Guzzis, Dukes, Vincents, Indians, Harleys,just to name a few. Now most neo bikers all want to look alike, dress alike, and ride the same machine. You ride what you like and sometimes you ride what you can afford to pay for. Bottom line be free keep your knees in the breeze and to hell with what anyone thinks.

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....the Valk is joining forces with Harley Davidson and the Lada motor company. The new machine will have a flat six, will break down a lot and rusts. It will be called the VALHARLLA. Heaven!

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The Valkyrie will be re-released in the spring of 04. It will be equipped with a tow-hook and a HD tool kit, so when you are out on the open road you can tighten the loose hardware or tow all of the broken down HD rattle-traps to the nearest repair shop. We don't want all that junk cluttering up our highways now, do we?

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M&M will come out with a new color for 2003 ..And when the super computer costs a buck nine with a free up grade ....We will still be ridin our VALK'S

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I heard that the Honda Valkyrie wasn't really manufactured by Honda at all ... it was based on a design from OUTER SPACE! Yes, there was once this long lost civilization of space aliens who were into motorcycles and ....

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I bought a left over last year for short money. I love the bike. The public wants V Twins so thats what they will get. The Valk is dead. Will I get rid of my Valk. NO I have owned many bikes and I went through the Harleys in my younger days. I thought it gave me an image. I also thought I would score all the biker chicks. I didn't ride much. Mostly the bike was parked outside bars. That is what most of the new V Twin owners are thinking and doing. I am older and wiser now.

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The Valkyrie is the best bike ever built. It will out run, last, ride, better than any V-Twin bike could ever hope for. Honda will make them for 03,04... It is not one, of many bikes, that look like a hardley. Once you have ridden one you will never look at a 2 cyl. bike again. BUILT IN AMERICA - HONDA VALKYRIE. Ride The Dragon Dude!

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The ANNA engine plant had a picture of a 2003 Valkyie on display at the Honda Homecoming. It looked the same as the 2002.

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the 2003 Valkyrie will be 1800 fuel injected version of Wing engine with aluminium beam frame. This is fact and machines will go on sale before March 2003. Remember you heard it first from U.K.

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HONDA ISN'T GOING TO PRODUCE A NEW VALK FOR 2 YEARS. IT CUTS INTO THE GOLDWING AND VTX MARKETS TOO MUCH.

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Sort of strange that while on the tour, the guide kept saying this is where the make the VTX, GOldwing, and the Valkyrie. And the gas tank section had some mighty BIG tanks being made.

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i talked to the janitor at the marysville plant we were standing at the urinal, i said ,sooo whats up ? and right out of nowhere he got all defensive, and said i dont know nothin about the future of the valk... i never even said any thing about the valks, so somethins going on and no ones talkin... not even the janitor...

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Bultaco! Yes, Bultaco purchased the rights to continue manufacturing the Valkyrie. Heard this from reliable source from Honda. They are going to call it "The Bulkyrie!" Going to have 12 cylinders and 12 carb's along with a 12 gallon gas tank. They figure that with 12 gallons of gas you could go up to 60 miles before looking for a gas station. Anyone else heard this rumor?

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My Honda Dealer (Pasadena Honda, Texas) told me that they were not going to make the Valk anymore after 2001.

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Valk is just the best bike with an original concept : flat 6 and custom look VTX is probably a good bike, but it's only a bad copy of a typical US concept ,the milwaukee twin Be original, go f6

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I heard on the Honda tour from tour leader, "Tim," that the Valk will be kept strong - except that they are only manufacturing them on a dealer request basis. Also that they are going to putting out an 1800.

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My honda dealer said that honda entered a deal with Harley Davidson to build a faster better valkyrie. The engine will be built by Honda/Porshe and you guessed it, it will be called "valkrod". Able to pass ninjas in third gear.

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I was hoping the valk would be around for ever,but it looks like its gone,so what bike honda replaces it with the VTX ,I had a look and ride on one ,what a peace of crap,honda you must be kidding your self,why make a bike that looks like a other peace of crap H D o well i got my valk i/state i dont need any twin clyinder heap

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There are Valkyries being made for the the 03 model. They are Black standard models and there will be very few of them. Don't ask me why but the majority of them are exports bound for Europe and Canada. There is absolutely no aluminum frame Valkyrie in that building. I have access to all parts of the building and theres no such bike and none in the works. I cannot tell you which department i work in because they would know who I am. To the guy that talked to a tech support person, I am sorry but Honda is structured differently from any other company and we have no Tech support people. Don't get me wrong, I love the Valkyrie and think your club is a class act all the way, and I appreciate your wishful thinking attitudes. Honda is not interested in a small group of Valkyrie lovers, they are interested in H-D's market share, which means a bigger badder twin. It is and always has been about the mighty dollar. the Valkyries fate was sealed a few years ago when in 2000 there were tons of new 98's sitting in warehouses and on showroom floors( many of you got a deal on such bikes) the decided then to siscontinue the model and since all new model developement is done several years in advance the Valkyrie was scrapped. The 02's and 03's are just for the purpose of emptying parts bins. Keep the faith maybe in 3 or 4 years the will see the error of their ways. Ride safe and thanks for coming to our world on the 25th- 27th.

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Honda will make a new valk but it will be a couple of years away. During a plant tour last friday, an employee told me there would be a new valk 1800, but it would be wild and nothing like we thought. Maybe the Valk is going to go through a simaler revamp as the gold wing did. He said to look for it in a couple of years. He was pretty excited about what was coming and said we would love it.

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The bigwigs at Honda have been watching this site for years, and after so many of the "Valkyrie Lovers" bitching about everything on the bike, they are gonna drop it from production. If not even the few who OWN one are content, why beat a dead horse?

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just came back from honda homecoming they said the engine plant could not keep up and they needed the production for the 1800 so only the Valk standard was going to be made

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According to Damien, there will be no new Valks, but according to other people (who work there ),there is a new flat 6 , aluminum frame bike being built, maybe the new bike won't be called a Valk, but it is a flat 6, 1800 with an Aluminum frame. I asked one of the Tech Support people about it , and got a " I really don't know what they are doing behind that wall, I'm always the last to know " We can speculate all day, only time will tell, but think about it ????? Why would Honda spenda all that cash on a Custom Valkyrie contest last year if they wanted to Valk to go away ? and keep in mind , the new Gold Wing took 4 years of research and was kept a secret ,but everyone knew something new was coming. So if we are in year 2 of research , and since a new Valk is not as complicated as the new Wing, expect a new bike for 03 or 04.

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I work at the plant in Marysville. Sorry to say folks but honda will not build any new valkyries. We just finished limited production for this year. Just a few hundred standard black valkyries. the fact is they were just too expensive to manufacture, and Honda doesn't care about a small extremely loyal Valkyrie enthusiasts. The push is on to build big bore twins. the VTX is a nice bike, but give me a Valkyrie any day. By the way it was nice to see all you vrcc folks at the plant yesterday.

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They have already started welding the aluminum frames for the new Valk. Only 10 per day new Valks are going to be built, Could be out in fall 02 or Spring 03/ Fall 03. How do I know this? Well I just do. Don't want my buddys (who are employees @ the plant) to get fired for leaking info.

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just got back from inzane word from the honda rep is 1800 aluminum frame valk is on the way.

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Honda's manuafacturing cost of the Valk is way higher than any other Honda bike when compared to market price, including the VTX. Honda is going to hold back on the Valk and downplay it (no advertising and a crummy set of pics at their website) pending how VTX goes over. VTX is the new strategy at Honda, with plans to run up and down the engine sizes through a full line. The new wave. If the consumer buys in, ... Valk's dead. You can't make an 800cc Valk and there's no profit in it. Pray the VTX strategy fails. Buy Valks ... you'll get a 'fortune; for them ten years from now.

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Honda now owns Harley-Davidson. They made a quick bid for it before that crazy CEO from Mitsubishi who gave his control over to his two sons who then re-named the company "Sonsabishi's" could buy it.

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Honda's coming out with a V8 and the ad sounds a little like this: It's the new V8 from Honda. "It's better than your 'Hoss'...it's my new 'Boss'"

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The Valk's last production year would be 2002. And that Honda pulls a "line" every once in a while and then re-introduces it 4 to 5 years later. Thanks!

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Al's Honda in Bellingham Wa. says "There is a 2002 but no Interstate or Tourer, just a stripped bike like when they were introduced. Also found out (being a scooter freak) that here is a 600cc scooter, the Silver Wing!!!

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. . . that we all need to get it in perspective. With the new ST 1300, the emphasis on VTX models and lack-luster sales of Wings, there's a question of how much longer the Wing will be made. All Honda really needs is a cruising tourer based off the VTX to compliment the existing line up. Nobody's impressed with six cylinders sticking out anymore. Within a few years, that's what we'll see. So, hold on to your Valky's and Wings; they're going to be classics of a bygone era.

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Well my brother sleeps with the wife of the northwest marketing zone rep and he said she said the valkyrie will be dropped for 2 years and come back on line 2005 as a golf cart called the tiger powered by 6 briggs and stranton moters,get a grip one valk is all anyone ever needs.

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I called Kuryakyn yesterday to see if a kickshifter marked "for GL1500" would fit my 2000 Tour. My dealer wasn't sure. The tech rep said "No", but she gets the question often. I asked why they weren't making one and she said they were "going to wait for the 1800 version" due to tooling cost. All I know is I don't see how the Valk could get much better. I'll ride mine to it falls apart!

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I work for a dealer. There is no valk for 2003 on the price list. My opion is that the 1800 fuely is in the works. Remember many years ago there was a prototype big twin in red riders mag. It looks a lot like the current VTX. There are 4 or 5 protoypes of a valk w/ the 1800 heart. After the shock factor of the VTX goes away I think we will see a nudered version of these bikes hit the market.

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I was told from a dealer to wait 'til Sept. to see what is happening.... However, if you remember, in the "Red Rider" there was a special about the "Valkyrie" in trying to put an 1800cc in them. i guess we all must wait and see but i love my 2000 Valk.

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Friend/ Dealer Rep and was told by management that there will be no '03 Valks. Also, if you notice Honda has even excluded it from the new Summer Specials Commercials on TV. Well, it looks like I'm keeping mine for a longtime... Haven't seen anything worth giving up my Valk

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Honda showed up at Lake George - 2002 Americade June 3-8 - with only VTX's and Wings. I asked "no Valkyrie?" Response: "we're focusing on these models". Question: "What about the 2003 Valk?" Answer: "We're focusing on the Wing and VTX". They did have a non-running (!!) ST1300 for show. Guess they're "focusing" on that too.

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My honda dealer stated that the valk was going to be terminated as it cuts to deep into the goldwing and vtx market. All I can say is DUMP the GoldWing and VTX. Valk's are better looking and riding than those bikes. I have a '99 Interstate and you could not swap me even up for a 2002 or '03 GoldWing. I wouldn't consider it even if you threw in extra $$$$$$$.

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Honda screwed up and underpriced the most reliable,good looking,meanest,sweetest curiser on the market it was built to last and most people who buy one never desire anything else,therefore don't buy again.Except those who bought one thinking is was a better looking gold wing.

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I just took a 2,500 mile trip on my valk. At the end I still could hear and my vision was not impaired. All the bike needed was a wash and an oil change. I am impressed. I hope that Honda is smarter than to think that you can achieve status in just 5 short years.

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in the Red Rider mag article concerning Honda Homecoming, when talking about what they build at the marysville site, they do not mention the valkyrie as they have in the past. Good indication it will not be built next year, at least.

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THE V-TWIN IS A TRACTOR MOTOR JUST LIKE THE BMW BOXER ENGINE. THESE ARE MOTORS OF YESTERDAY, GIVE EM UP, LET EM GO, PUT THEM IN YOUR TRACTOR OR MOWER BUT STOP PUTTING THEM IN YOUR MOTORCYCLES, HONDA, GIVE ME A 6 ANY DAY.

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My honda dealer stated that the valk was going to be terminated as it cuts to deep into the goldwing and vtx market

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I heard from a Honda rep at Americade 2002 that the Valks are discontinued as of 2003-2004. When I asked why, he said: " Customers want V-twins today". So let us keep our treasure !

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I was just at the Wing Ding and had a chance to visit with the VP of Marketing with Honda. The Valk is indeed not available as an '03 model in any version. The '02 will be the last of this configuration. He would not discuss R & D but did allude to the possibility of a "new" Valk in the future. Honda has it's hands full right now with the VTX line which will be more than just the 1800 and 1300 line, and the all new ST1300 sport tourer. The Gold Wing is a success, but is having some problems with overheating. It was announced at the opening and closing events that Honda was working on a solution and new wing owners will have a letter outlining the solution by September.

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Many of the remaining new Valks are being shipped to Australia, probably to take them away from US dealers so that they have sell the Gold Wing and VTX variants. Many of the dealers here have brand new Valks on sale in the three variants. One week there weren't any and the next week they appeared together at different locations. Vfastbear

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Honda has a 1800cc Valkyrie in it's R&D facility and it is a mix between the VTX and the Valkyrie. LOW AND MEAN!

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First off, I'm in Honda manufacturing and have first hand news of what is projected in the future of Honda's acclaimed Valkyrie. To be frank, Honda has indeed dropped the Valk for the upcoming year of 2003. We felt that what was best for Honda new 1800cc Wing and the 1800cc VTX was to drop the Valkyrie line for the next 2 years. This would allow these bikes to make an impression on the somewhat younger more rebel like generation. After that, we at Honda are going to re-introduce the NEW VALKYRIE FREEDOM SPIRIT or VFS 2300cc fuel injected big bore V-6. Yes V-6! This new 45 degree engine design will host torque per ft/lb ever released to date by any other manufacture to date. The new Valkyrie Freedom Spirit will have an all new frame design while still holding on to that crusier spirit that made the former Valkyrie's the legend they are today. The new VFS 2300 should be available sometime in the fall of 2005. Keep in mind, that the 2005 launch date is a projected date that we at Honda are looking at. As time progresses and refinements are made you can expect nothing but the best when you swing your leg over one of these machines. Honda has always put their reputation on the line each and every time and will continue to do so in the future. That is why Honda is the worlds leader in the world of motorcyling. One last note: For you guys who saw a good thing coming and bought the first Valk's, don't fret. Honda hasn't forgotten you! Your parts and needs will always be up front with Honda.....The way it should be. You know there's and old saying thats been around for ages.....If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Well we at Honda didn't fix the perfect crusier, we're just making it better. Besides you can never get to much of a good thing, right? And that is why, like you and I, have always looked at the leader. "Honda, leads yesterday, today and into the future!

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If Honda wants to make a motor with that big bore sound and feel, then they should go back to the early wings flat FOUR cylinder, (still smooth plus four cylinders is enough for any motorcycle) but have the cylinders 500cc each. Or even 750cc each. This would give us a 2000cc or even 3000cc motor with that sought after big displacement sound and feel. Now that should be the next Valkyrie motor in my opinion. And all this talk of alumimun frames, forget it. Steel is the best material for frame building by far. Steel IS an alloy.

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2000 cc Fuel injected 140hp at the rear wheel... Some thoughts about other comments made here: Several people here have mentioned slow sales of the Goldwing, or the swift sales of the valkyrie interfering with sales of the Goldwing as a reason Honda might kill the Valk - However, just last year during the tours at the Honda plant in marysville they indicated that they were producing more Wing's than originally planned and still every one coming off the line had a buyer. Granted the economy's been running rougher than a Harley during the last year, so perhaps the demand has run out. And finally, if the valkyrie does dissappear, I have my own explanation for it. It's too perfect. I took part in a phone survey from Honda and when asked if I would ever replace my valk, I responded emphatically, "NO!, This is the last bike I'll ever own, I plan on riding it forever." Immediately after the phone call I realized how much I screwed up by making that statement. I essentially told them that I would never be a customer again...because I love the bike so much.

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Honda is no longer producing the Tourer or Interstate but just a basic bare bones Valkyrie starting in 2002.

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I`m german. After driving many BMW`s, Yamaha`s, a Road King, Suzuki Bandit and so on, one of my friends allowed me to ride his Valk. Next day I went to a Honda dealer to buy this fantastic bike. He told me, 2002 was the last year the Valk will be made. I made many phonecalls to dealers all over Germany. Nobody has got a Valk in his showroom. What does that mean........?

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Coporate profits are the true driving force. If the goldwing is starting to look more like interstate and the twin is selling more. The nitch for the valk is getting smaller in corporate eyes. Just look at the last red rider, less valk and more twin. I am going to ride my valk interstate for many years in spite corp profits. I just hope the parts do not become a problem in the future.

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I heard (Honda dealership in Jax FL) from the service guy that the Valk is dead, but may resurface later with the 1800. Then I walked into the parts shop and asked, and was told the Valk Interstate is the only machine fading away. I should have asked the sales guys, and gotten a third version. Honda probably loves this rumor mill.

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I have talked to several dealers here in central California. They have no idea if the Valk is dead or alive. They have requests for new bikes. They could have sold more 2002's had they been available. The general consensus is that the Valk will remain in the line but they won't know anything until the rest of the product line is released in September.

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My 97 Tourer has 60k and is running way better than when I bought it. I plan on 120K before I consider looking at another ride. Parts will be no problem for a good 10 to 20 years if history is followed by Honda. The Valkyrie may become a "classic" bought and sold only in the inner circles of some cult called the VRCC.

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Honda dealer in British Columbia said that he was told by his rep that Honda has dropped the Valk for 2003 and will not show one for 2004. However Honda is in the process of building a new 1800 FI Valk for release in 2005. For what it's worth.

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my dealer in Alabama says the Valkyries are gone, only 1800 VTX's and Gold Wings hang on to what you have might be worth something one day, mine is worth something every day to me it runs great

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The new 2003 is on the way, confirmed by the Valk's absence in the summer announcements. Honda doesn't announce all-new road bikes in the summer. Check the announcement dates for Gold Wing, all the VTXs, sport bikes, etc. (Only the new motocrossers are announced in the summer.) They keep the good stuff under wraps until the dealer show in mid-September.

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The 2002 Valk is the last year it will be made. Personally I think they should put the 1800 in the Valk and then we'll ....!

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I work for a Honda dealership...we just got our new prices for 2003...the Valk is not listed. On a good note.....there are no price increases for 2003

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Honda this and Honda that. who cares? enjoy the bike and replace it with whatever is best for you when the time comes. the only things I've heard that make sense to me is that Honda under priced these classics form the beginning and would like to stay on the Goldwings profit track and see if the vtx's turn the profit they hope for before they decide on whether to bring back the Valkyrie line or not. my guess is that they will be bringing back the Valks with a few more extra's and a lot bigger price tag. in the meanwhile i, for one, am enjoying the cruiser of the millennium. bill van evera 2000 black and chrome interstate.

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The Valk is conspicuous by its absence on the Honda website for 2003 models. But, as you will note, there are other models missing also. Models that have been successes in the past. Honda has not finalized the list of 2003 bikes. They are not dropping the Valk.

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Checked Hondas webpage and the '03 column is conspicuously absent for Valkyrie! (Quite a few other models as well)

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I've talked to, three dealers in western Canada, and they feel that Honda is coming out with an updated version of the Valk, they all said Honda likes to keep everyone in the dark regarding this type of thing. If they don't I am not worried, I got my Valk and I love it. Maybe we shouldn't crap on Honda quite so much, they at least brought out the Valk for those of who were smart enough to buy one. I looked at HD's also but there was no way in Hell I was going to pay that much for an "Image", but I have spent that much and more customizing my Valk. Where I live no one else is riding one, just HD's and Wings. One of a kind, that's the way I like to be.

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Hey guys, don't trip! At least we've got our Valks to ride. I feel bad for all the folks who don't know what they are missing!

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Doesn't Matter what is said or what you have heard. In my opinion, the VALK will never die. as the t-shirt says, NOUGH SAID!

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You know quite seriously...Honda has dropped us not just the Valk line. And you know what, It's okay cause when my Valk does wear out...and I know that it will cause I am riding it! If Honda hasn't come to their senses at that time. Kawasaki has and Intruder that will be sitting in the Lady's Space. Or there may even be a Harley in her spot! One thing for sure... It won't be a Wing! Or any other Honda. Next we will be hearing that parts are not available! And then there is the old Valkyrie? What was that? And in a few years only a precious few of us will be able to tell our Grand Kids what a Valkyrie really was! Just like the dinosaur's of old. And when I tell them of her Power and Mighty ways. I'll just say she was a Valkyrie. I won't even mention Honda! or Marysville. KansasCityKid, Columbus, Ohio

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While riding with some Harley Dealers in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend! I heard from a reliable source that.. My Valk is NOT dead! I dropped them Bad Boys and collected yet another set of Hogg Pipes. 1 more set and I'll be able to invent some 6 into 6 pipes out of old Hogg Heaven Pipes! Hahahahahahaha!

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They are dropping the Valkyrie line. Hell I have my 2000 Interstate for 1 1/2 years,I have put Only have 37,000 miles on it.My friend just turned 78,000 on a 98 Std. Valkyrie and still running strong.When I went looking for a Valkyrie, all the sales persons wanted to do is push the Wing.Must be more money in them. Well Honda you are making a big mistake!!!!!!!!!! Valkyries will be running for a long time.

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After a dozen (12) Haarleys, my kids grew up and it was my turn for a new bike. I did the family thing for my kids and now have had a 99 Interstate Valk. I don't really care if it becomes a classic at some point in time. All I'm sure of is that my classic don't eat durt or ride in the dust of some new idea or V-rod. It'll keep me out front at high idle.

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the 2003 Valkyrie is out of the Honda lineup. Can't believe they cut the Valkyrie. I've never heard anyone say a bad word about it, on the contrary I just heard praises from everyone! The motorcycle had so much allure I bought it because I fell in love with it for a large part because of it's uniqueness. I wasn't looking to buy another motorcycle at the time either but it was just one hell of a motorcycle to try to ignore and forget. The models that fill the current Honda lineup I can easily do without. I sure hope Honda will come to their senses and realize that the Valkyrie filled a real niche and has left a big void in their 2003 lineup.

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Well, My Valk did not seem to disappear on the ride into work this morning, so I'm not concerned. I kept my Voyager 11 years (sold it for the Valk, finally, with some regret for a hugely reliable bike), I expect I'll keep the Valk for at least 10 years. So in 2012 I'll check these rumors again and see if I can buy a replacement Valkyrie.

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Hal's not sure, LaMonster doesn't really know...these guys are about as "inside" as you can get and they aren't even sure about Valkyrie's death dance. I'm not a HD guy, but you can understand their concept of loyalty, brand indentification, and communication with it's motorcycle family (customers). The HD concept works, even with a motorcycle that is still to be perfected after being around for 100 years. Honda.....don't let this one go. You will pay the price because even though I will keep my Valkyrie...I'll not be as loyal as I have been in the past...promise.

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Honda Motorcycles posted on it's Web site (6-1-2002) the lineup for 2003. THERE IS NO VALKYRIE! It was dropped from all production.

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This is, I believe, Year Number Three that I have been hearing "The Valk is DEAD!". First time was when Honda discontinued the Tourer. Next was when the Interstate was discontinued. I once met a gent who worked at the engine plant. I stopped at a rest stop last year during a run; he ambled over, looked at my Interstate and we engaged in a bit of discussion, during which I found out all about his line of work. Of course, he knew nothing about new models. Or wasn't telling if he did. I posted something similar on the General board: Honda, along with every other manufacturer, wants us to go potato-potato. Sorry; ain't happening here. Nor will I buy the next, newest generation of Gold Wing. While not perfect at any one thing, the GL1500C-series is perfect -as a package- . You simply cannot improve upon it if you understand what it is and are willing to accept it for what it is. I feel that many riders view the Valkyrie as just a bit too much motorcycle for them. Honda knows this; they will design, produce and sell those products which produce maximum dollar return on minimum dollar investment. (This includes models sitting around in crates waiting for someone to buy them. Honda isn't getting rich on those and they know it.) Honda ain't Yamaha, what with their 11-year run of the XS650 and even longer run of the V-Max. Nor are they Kawasaki - with the Voyager 12. Or H-D. They are plainly and simply not in the "cult motorcycle" business. This may hurt them in the long run, as customer loyalties eventually shift to where "more of a good thing" can be had. Oh, that's right - what did I hear? Honda is going to bring back the Interstate in the form of a VTX-inspired road couch. Its smaller-scale siblings will include a VTX-Tour and equivalent models of the 1300-series V's. Those will stay in production until someone finds something ELSE to carp about...

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Well guys, I work at the plant in Marysville, that doesn't always mean that I know anything before the rest of you. Honda doesn't share much info on future products with us lowly rats that build them. But I have a friend who is on the new model team and recently went to Japan to train on the new MZO which is Honda's designation for the Valk on the production line. I don't know if the bike will still be called a Valkyrie. But here is what my friend told me. It will be 1800cc with carbs. He didn't say anything about the frame. The bad news is the price, somewhere around $25,000. I can't say for certain that these things are true. We're supposed to run one down the line in august. So when I actually see and help build one I'll let you know.

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I've got one, so who cares if Honda does away with the Valk. Honda did away with the V65 Magna and I've got one of those too. With all the support of the VRCC we should be glad to have each other (have you ever tried to find a back rest for a '86 Magna). We've got the best bike out there, so let's ride with that sh*t eating grin on our faces, and let the rest of the world look at us in wonder. Ride safe, have fun, just ride.

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I can't believe that Honda is going to end the greatest bike ever made, does Honda know what they are doing? I have owned many bikes over the years nothing comes close to the valk,3 years ago I bought a 97 tourer it was a great bike 3 years of hassle free riding,6 months ago I was in my local Honda bike shop ,I was looking at the 2001 interstate I thought to myself I wouldn't mind owning latest model ,so I bought it .This is the best god damd bike I ever own ,if Honda ends the Valk life will go on ,I will be ok because I have the best bike ever made

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I also have heard that the Valk is dead from my local dealer. (BIG MISTAKE...HONDA) My local dealer ticked my off by pushing the VTX, so I bought a sweet 1998 Valk. I would not trade this Valk for the world. It is sooo much more than a V-Twin. It is silk smooth with the power of a beast. Even my Harley friends started to slam me for buying a Honda, until they heard Valkyrie. They all said, "oh Valkyrie, nice bike." I plan on adding one more bike to my stable, that will be a Valkyrie Interstate. The V-Twins can take a hike, I will own a Valk as long as I live.

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I wonder why they are doing that. I can't believe it's because they are taking away sales from the Wings. Wings will sell regardless of anything else being sold out there.

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At Americade, I spoke with a mfg. rep. He told me that they (Honda) will keep the standard in the line next year. Tourer and Interstate are gone. He also said our Tourers and I/S's will be collectors items, someday. Doesn't sound too good for those models, does it?

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The Valkyrie is, was selling better than the new wing so production of the Valkyrie would stop. Dave Lord

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A Honda dealer told me today that the discontinuation of the Interstate and the Tourer was just the first step in phasing out the Valkyrie line altogether

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WHAT> The Valk dead. Say it isn't so. Man I'm 6 months out from having the bread to get one. Kids outta school and on his own, house is almost paid for and its time to start enjoying myself. I hope you guys are fooling around here. I borrowed one a couple of month ago and fell in love. I want one. Don't tell me they aren't going to make any more or I won't have anything to live for.

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The Valkyrie name may go away, but the F6 is a niche bike that will be an all-new machine in 2003. It was never expected to compete or replace big twins. (Hence the VTX.) The twin buyer and the F6 buyer are the same person about 15% of the time. The four concept bikes displayed at bike around the country the last two years sampled rider preferences. Honda will unveil the next gen F6 at their dealer show in mid-September. Aluminum frame, 1800cc, FI, exotic, expensive. Expect it in the Spring, 2003.

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The Valkyrie is about to become a relic. It seems that large bike enthusiasts would rather buy a Goldwing or "horrors", one of those tractors made by HD. It appears to not interest the young people who buy 954's or old men who buy Goldwings. I am looking for a group of Valkyrie Riders to do some long distance riding. I have a 2001 Interstate and what a machine. Send me your email address and let's talk. Ed Smith Apple Valley, California

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ROFLMFAO!!! I knew I'd get some flames goin' if I stoked you guys enough! In all honesty, I'm just jerkin ya around - personally, I don't care WHAT you ride, as long as you ride...and I honestly think the Valk is a really nice bike! Just trying to bust up your endless death march for your bikes - if they keep making 'em, great - if not, be glad you got a chance to own what you love. My first experience on a bike was a monster Honda 750 custom chopper, and I'll always remember that beast fondly. Just relax, all - ride what you love, and keep the rubber down. I'd stop for ANY bike down on the roadside, Asian, Euro or American...if we all rode the same bikes - how boring would the world be??? Just enjoy the ride...

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Everyone relax, why did Mr HD build his bike to 100 ci anyway (please tell me who's 100in v twin makes 140hp bhp and don't tell me TP because your lying if you do), Answer :Because the stock motor twin cam 88 is gutless and unreliable, my 99 roadking left me stranded more than once I ride a Valk Interstate, for 3 yrs now, I was HD rider for 20yrs. There is no comparison. Last weekend with a rider, I left a bourget and a screaming eagle roadglide in the mirrors. Different bikes for different purposes, riding is what it's about, and I like to spend my time riding, not talking about riding or blowing smoke (that's for wannabees) So go ride already

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Year, late 2003, 1800 to 2000 cc's. Aluminum frame, ( based on 1800 Gold Wing frame of course ). Heard this from salesman @ Western Honda in Scottsdale, AZ. Was discussing purchase of new Wing, this info stopped me in my tracks. Still a one bike owner. We will see what future brings, but I believe the Valk. will live on.

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My proctologist told me: it’s in the bag, skip Oct, go straight to Feb 03. Two liter, FI, six speed, 90 amp alt, uses tire sizes common to HD, plastic snap-on tank cover and fenders, and has cruise control and turn signal canceller as standard equipment. But this is the same guy that ten minutes earlier said: “this won’t hurt”.

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It has come to the attention that the Valkyrie is going to be phased out. This is a truth. Sales forcasts say that the Valkyrie has had it's time in the lime light and it is time to move on to something that is (supposedly) better. That is the thought. However the standard will be on the sales agenda for 2003, but only in the standard Version. It seems that to have all the accessories on the Interstate and the minimum on the tourer, seems to cost to much for the market. So if you want any of these goodies you will have to pay extra for them. And as anyone knows.....Hondaline is not cheap. Just an observation.

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Although the big Val is such a cool beast, I say that because i own the second one off the production line 97 fat chromed and yellow and black lots'a zero's followed by a single digit no#2. In New Zealand they are not mentioning Valks any more due to the VTX rolling out onto the showroom floors with a hideous price and lack of coolness that the big val presents. I was hope'n 4 a 1800 val with a least 130+ at the rear wheel, six pot brakes then, and only then, would i part with my big friend..Alas it is not 2b but I'm not loosen any sleep ya hear..Keep the big girl upright...Westie cola N.Z

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The Valkyrie puts the GW's in 2nd place. There are more of them than us, they have more political clout...2+2=4. But I don't care, I've got my Valkyrie, and I'm not worried about spare parts, cuz Valk's don't break!!!!

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BEING A HONDA DEALER WHO BELIEVES THAT THE BEST BIKE ON THE ROAD IS THE VALKYRIE (MY INTERSTATE PREFERABLY), IT SEEMS AS IF THE VALK IS GOING AWAY. SELLS ARE SLIM AND IT SEEMS THAT THE VALK SELLS CUT INTO THE VTX AND GOLD-WING MARKET. I ONLY HAVE 3 LEFT IN STOCK AND AM TRYING TO GATHER ALL I CAN BECAUSE OF MY LOVE FOR THE VALK AND ITS RIDERS. IT MAY ONLY BE GONE FOR A FEW YEARS AND THEN RE-RELEASE AS A SPECIAL ISSUE, AND BESIDES HOW COULD THE "BEST ON EARTH" DO AWAY WITH THE BEST BIKE ON EARTH. JUST OPINIONS AS FAR AS THE DISCONTINUATION, HONDA IS TIGHTER LIPPED THAN THE MILITARY SO STOCK UP AND BE PREPARED. VALK RULES

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Valkyries are Going To be built By Harley-Davidson In 2002. They Just have to install the oil leaks!

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I did just speak with someone with HRC connections. Honda has told us we can expect something exotic. Which model? There's the mystery.

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The 2nd generation Valk will have the GL1800 engine with 10% more poop. It will have a single sided swing arm & an alloy frame. It's innovative styling will stop you in your tracks. Oh yes, It's coming soon & it will make you giggle. You heard it here. :-)

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who cares if they do not bring the Valk back, my man has a 2000 red and black interstate, it is the best bike he has owned since I've met him, he is not allowed to get rid of this one, pay it off and buy another I say, man the chicks that flock to his bike, I've never seen so many want to sit on that bike, only the select few get a chance for a ride, the others can just die with envy, enjoy your bikes guys, cause we sure do. hope to meet some of you around.

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The Valkyrie will be alive as long as I have the strength to ride her. She is legend, she is perfection. The Valkyrie was not chosen as "Cruiser of the Decade" because she was an improvement on the V-Twin, she was chosen because she is unique. It is getting increasingly difficult to find a Valkyrie for sale. Everyone thought the Valkyrie was too heave, or clumsy, etc. all Honda has to do to sell the Valkyrie is let people ride one. They sell themselves. The new Valkyrie will never replace the old Valkyrie, because the new Valkyrie will still be a part of the legend. Honda may not know how to sell motorcycles, but they sure know how to make them. There will be a new Valkyrie.

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Last weekend the dealer in Ohio where I bought my bike said that they did not order any 2002 models. There are 100s of 2001 and 2000 crate bikes left at Maryville. They were not expecting a 2003 model and did not want to get stuck with 2002 models as the line was discontinued. All the sales people who were riding Valks were suggested to go to the current model Honda cruiser, VTX. So they have them riding VTXs now. I would say our beast is dead at Honda. I am sure the Harley boys are glad.

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I just read all the poop, I think Honda will make an 1800 f6 that will blow everyone away. But it was still fun reading everyone's ideas. Just wait...

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SHEEP- The Valkyrie is the best damn bike in the world. When I went to buy a 2002 two dealers said that they would not even order any one dealer in SLC had about 4 total so I bought a red and black. Love it. I still think my 97 had a little more umph.

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Last week I was at one of the Honda dealerships here in Wichita, Nicholes Honda. I asked the owner if he had heard anything about Honda putting the 1800cc in 2003 Valk. He looked at me and said, "Hell, I tried to order some 2003 Valk's and they (Honda) said that they are not going to make any more".

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I haven't heard anything other than they probably go to the 1800 f6. I do know that a lot of dealers didn't have any Valks when I was looking for mine. I live in the Nashville TN area. Did find a 2002 blk and red. I love it and hope they will quit making them. NOT! What ever they make will be ok as long as its not a twin. I'll put my f6 against any stock production twin, even the vtx.

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Valk Standard was on the main (big) Honda stand at a major bike show here in the UK about 6 weeks ago. Couldn't find a salesperson as usual!

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My Honda dealer where I got my Valk, that the Valk Std and the Interstate are on offer as part of the 2003 lineup. Saw a Mar 2002 build Std at another dealer. At least here in Australia.

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the valk is dead honda wants to put more attention on the goldwing. sales have been slow on both bikes. but the wing is a new style and they want it to sell. thats what I heard.

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Walked the showroom today looking for a new Valk. None to be seen. Salesman says it is being phased out and he directed me to the new v-twin 1800cc VTX as the "official" Honda substitute. The Interstate does not appear on the 2002 full line brochure. What a shame!

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Like the Honda Glossy Brochure for 2002, the Valk is right there amongst all the others. Interestingly the little V25 - 250 Magna cruiser is not, although its still in the showrooms, and that the Honda sales people tell is to be discontinued. ( In Australia at least. )

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I already OWN a Valkyrie so I could NOT care less if Honda sees fit not to make one more, single Valkyrie.

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1956cc FI V6, narrower cruiser profile, aluminum frame, 642 pounds dry weight, 138hp, 148ftlbs torque, 7.1 gal gas tank, overall length 8.4 feet, 28.5 seat height

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I know the V65 magnum was a great bike, I rode it for 16 years. I bought it 2 years old and sold it for more than I paid for it. Last summer I bought a 1999 Interstate, I love it!! I hope they discontinue it so I can more for it, than I paid last Year!! Never lost money on My Honda's great performance, reliable. The Valkyrie is gone but not forgotten!

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I don't see any mention at all of the Valk on Honda's website. They have recently eliminated the listing entirely. I bought a '99 leftover Interstate last year and it is an awesome machine. Maybe we just became a family of "future classic" owners! Even if they make a new Valk, it is sure to be radically different, so our Fat Lady's will always be unique. Nothing is forever ...

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I was told that if you haven't heard a good rumor by lunch time, then.....start one. Honda will do what Honda wants to do. I already have my purple and white '97 standard and will probably keep it for a lot of years to come. I can't deny the way the folks drift over to oooh and awww over the fat lady at the rides, she has a magnetic personality. If Honda discontinues the Valkyrie line then I'll own a limited edition motorcycle and it's worth will increase. I have no plans on getting rid of her and Honda does make a good product. Ride Safe....Ride Free

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The Valk is dead its gone and forgotten just look at any Honda dealer they dont even want to talk about it. They think the VTX is the answer. Ill buy anything but a Honda they are not loyal to there customers or there product. I lost money big time on there Shadow 1100 but bought there Valk best bike I ever owned, But they have dropped the price, dropped the bike no future in owning a HONDA and I wont own another wanabe.

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As much as I love the Valk I just don't think it will make the show for 2003. I would like to see a 1800 aluminum frame version come out but who knows. If Yamaha can build a limited # of V-Max why can't Honda follow suit. The V twin craze has really gone mad with bikes pushing the 2 liter envelope. While this fad goes on in the Harley look-a-like race I'm going to hold on to my Valk. So what the resale is down right now. I didn't buy mine to resell I bought it to ride. You can pull 10 VTX's, a few Yamaha Warriors and Roadstars, Intruders, Shadows, V-stars and etc, etc etc and that Valk will draw people to it. The Valk sales are poor although my dealer here in Myrtle Beach sold all he had this week at bike week (along with about every other bike he had) but people are afraid of this bike. It just looks to big for most and that V-twin thing has just got them by the mindset. All good things must end. While im pretty sure the Valk is on the way out I hope the aftermarket continues to build stuff for this bike for years to come. It begs for chrome and that personal touch. Just my 2 cents. BR

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JAPS ARE IN IT FOR THE $ AND NOT ENOUGH WERE SELLING FAST ENOUGH FOR THEM,SO......THERE OUTA HERE.

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Note there were no Valks at the Honda tent at Biketoberfest and it is rare a mention in Red-rider. I think Valk riders have too much fun for the 'nicest people' at Hondoo.

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No more Valkyries! There now you can say you heard it straight from the horses mouth! unless your heard it from the other end under the tail.

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not I heard! stop and look at Hondas concept bikes did you see the Valk? looks like the Fat lady is losing some weight and been work'n out and look'n ever so fine! you really think Hondas going to let go of a hot number like that? NOT!!

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rode the vtx and loved it--love my Valk more--much more no more Valk? a shame to loyal valkers... it'll give me and other Valk riders something to gloat over

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I heard that when someone says "i heard that...",you should listen to every word because that person knows what he be talkins' 'bout! :)

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That one of two things will happen ton the Valkyrie: either it will become an 1800cc super cruiser with a Gold wing like motor or it will simply be gone.

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O.K. here it is... I work with a guy who's son-in-law works at the Marysville plant. We're all gonna be smilin', pointin', and laughin' at the nay sayers soon enough... COME ON GUYS (and GALS) Don't you remember, "It ain't over 'til the FAT LADY sings!"

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feb of 2003, Look for the Large Gas Tank. I don't know what it is yet, but it has a huge tank, and it is going to be made on the same machining line as the goldwing. Aluminum.

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WHAT PORSCHE ENGINEERS DID FOR THE HD V-ROD WILL BE THE NEXT GENERATION VALK, ALLOY FRAME WITH A GE GAS TURBINE MILL. HANG ON...

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not a rumor, no more Valks produced since march 11 2002, they still have motors , some fenders and various parts in the plant. I can even tell you what bay there in !!the fenders and tanks are not painted, the ones that are are in a warehouse in Marysville... most parts in plant right now have green slip tagged (dealer shipped o.e.m.) there are no more frames on floor , and no production jigs set up as of mar 25 2002 ... no new Valks planed.....

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Straight from manager at Honda USA Calif...they're using up 1520 engines, Wing engines were for Wings only for 3 years (2004), unbelievable 2004 1800cc Valk to intro late 2003.

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Talking to a Honda Rep. at a recent International MC show in MPLS., The rep told me that Honda has to fulfill a contract to build the Valkyrie 'til 2005. Take it for what it's worth.

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I was trying to trade my 99' Tourer in for another bike, and one of the Honda sales persons at my local dealership said I quote "sales are very cold", so I don't think Honda is planning to do anything more with it. But I'm gonna try to take real good care of mine because I know they are going to be a collector item in a few years.

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You won't believe this, but...not to mention that... and the greatest part is...besides all that, Honda will take all of our best interests to heart, so that every individual owner will have exactly what they have always desired. And, you can take it to the bank!

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Found my 2000 "leftover" with 79 miles at a dealership this year. I bought it as a lower cost version of a Goldwing. Glad I got it instead, it's a keeper. Not worried about the rumors.

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...when someone says that they have inside information about Honda's plans for any bike, much less the Valk, that profound stupidity is about to be asserted. Honda has a long reputation for keeping secrets; nobody on the outside will know until Honda is ready for us to know.

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Actually, I haven't heard anything that confirms or denies the continued existence of the almighty Honda Valkyrie. It seems to me that the marketing and product boys and girls at Honda Motorsports would be wise to spend some serious time visiting the VRCC Web Site to witness the loyalty and esprit decorp that this exceptional piece of machinery has invoked. In addition they might pay attention to how well a small group of private consumers have co-marketed their product worldwide and continue to support it without much help from Big Red! My hat's off to Lamont and OZ and all the others that have given the "Fat Lady", a fine home to showcase her attributes!

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I thing it will be like the v65, and the super magna. The Valk will be discontinued...............

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not a "I heard" but you have seen the triumph 2200 cc? going to be coming out this year. may be an impetus to Honda to keep the Valk and add that 1800cc mill.

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Personally I don't care, I have mine. If they are discontinued its Honda's Loss (Stupidity). It will make mine more cherished and valuable. 19 years and 10 months from now mine will be an antique. Recommendation: Buy as much aftermarket parts and spares that you can afford, if Honda does discontinue then these parts will double in value over night. :) On a somber note: Yes I think we have seen the last of the Valk. :( Botman... Nick

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Oh yeah, one more thing, that OEM parts will be available for the next 20 years and that most of the aftermarket part manufacturers are not going to retool for valk parts.

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From a employee at Excel Motorsports in Denver, that Honda is not going to make anymore valks. They don't think it is worthwhile to beef up an engine on a heavy bike. They are going to concentrate more on light frame bikes with big engines, "supercruisers" like the GL1800 and VTX.

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who cares!! I have my 2001 standard ( fast black ) with Heritage saddlebags and CHROMED out to the max.I love this bike and will never even think of selling it.

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One thing is certain, There is little consistency between Honda dealers. This includes pricing, service, knowledge and professionalism. Some are very good and some fall short. So I would take the information disseminating from the dealerships with a grain of salt. I think we would all agree that Honda, (the company) makes good products, and stands behind what they sell, thus I doubt if they will leave Valkyrie owners without parts and service. On this note, What puzzles me is how the Honda company can make such a very good product which demands consistency on many levels for success and at the same time have a force of inconsistent dealerships many of whom are marching to a different drummer, and distributing conflicting information. Reminds me of the wild west. As for weather Honda will continue to make the Valkyrie. Does is really matter? For those anxious to know, does it really matter? Do you need this information in order to make some sort of decision? It all sounds like insecurity. If Honda continues to make the Valk, then more people will be riding Valks. If Honda stops making the Valk we will all be owning a unique motorcycle that experienced a limited time of production. The words rare, limited production, unique come to mind. From what I understand, this is a good thing. Again, does it really matter? PS I wonder what the Honda company executives think of all this guessing and misinformation? Either they are not able to control it or they find the whole thing amusing.

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not one person has a real clue what is going on. (But we do all claim to be experts!)

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Walked into a different dealer again today and asked him if they where going to continue the Valks and he didn't think so either. He said they where hurting the sales of the Goldwing.

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The Valkyrie would not be produced next year. I was recently in Redlands, CA and had stopped in to shop at the Honda dealer. We were talking about my Valkyrie and the 3 he had on the floor when he made the statement about no more Valks.

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the Valkyrie will be built through 2004 with special edition to be built that year. Supposedly, the special edition will feature more chrome than the present model including the shaft case and swingarm. Also a custom seat (supposedly made by Mustang) will be standard equipment. Only three colors will be available--bright red, yellow, and black. And all of these will be powder-coated. I can verify the powder coating because my brother works for the company that builds the powder coating equipment and he has done test work with Honda. They are thinking about powder coating ALL their bikes but he experimented with Valkyrie parts. I'm going to let him experiment with my tank, fenders, and side covers this coming winter.

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WHATEVER WE HEAR,VALKYRIE IS AND WILL BE THE BEST BIKE AROUND,FOR YEARS TO COME,I KNOW I JUST GOT MY 2002,POWER,SMOOTH AND GREAT LOOKS. " WE KNOW THE TRUTH",NOW LET THE OTHERS TRY TO BEAT OR MATCH!! RIDE SAFE..............................

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I was told today that Honda is trying to phase out the Valk with the VTX. Doesn't make sense but that's what the salesman said.

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That Honda will be taking orders by September of 2002 for the 2004 New and Improved Valkyrie Interstate. It will have a 2030 cc motor and more standard accessories

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The 2003 Valk will be bigger (1800cc), faster, lighter and with better handling than the current model. Suspension will be upgraded and the frame will be aluminum. The bike will retain the 5 speed transmission but gearing will be longer in 4th & 5th gear. This Valk will again raise the bar for cruisers. Can you say "Cruiser of the decade" for two decades in a row? I thought you could.

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Talked with factory supervisor at Marysville at 2001 Homecoming and 2 of his engineers. They couldn't give me a lot of detail but assured me that an 1800cc Valk prototype was actively being tested at the Marysville track as of June 01. They said it would probably be introduced in late 2002 or early 2003 if I remember. They also told me about the 1300 VTX which at the time was unheard of, and they were very correct about its introduction as well in 2002. This is my most reliable source but I've talked to other Honda mfr reps from time to time who have assured me that Honda is very

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Just like the Vmax that still has a following... the Valkyrie will never die. Hopefully Lamont will keep us in parts for a long time!!

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The Valk is going to come out with the new goldwing 1800cc motor, Honda didn't offer the full dress Valk this year they are just using up the remaining 1500cc motors in the standard Valk I don't think they had enough on hand to offer the full dress Valk

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from my wife, that if they discontinue the Valkyrie, that I will just have to keep this "Fastest Twotone" that I already have, and then if I want to, I can then buy a Boss Hoss... YIPPIE !!

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I heard that Harley was going to buy up all of the new Valkyries and then market them as Hondas. Only way the HD riders would be able to keep up with the Valkyrie on curves and open road. HD had to do something drastic!!!!!!!

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They hoped that by marketing that "V twin thing" that the Valk owners would switch. And the wingers would stop moaning about being 2nd. Well it's not happening. Honda underestimated Valk loyalty. The Valk will live on, bigger and better than ever.

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This is the only fact in this pile of garbage: In September 2002, Honda will announce what it will do. Why not just ride and enjoy what you have NOW and just forget all this nonsense?

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Valkyrie motorcycles will not be manufactured anymore. Honda is making money in other areas and apparently are not worried about a small band of very satisfied customers. We Valk riders are an island.

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The Valk will go to the 1800 cc FI. From a factory rep. at a party through a friend. WHO KNOWS? Nothing like the VALK. Honda hasn't done much to help us VAlk riders. The magazines don't even mention the VALk any more.(I cancelled all my subscriptions) Who needs a VTX? Another 2 cyl clone!!!! Then Honda starts dropping the accessories for the VAlk. Why didn't Honda offer a hard bag set for the Valk as an accessory? I've ridden it all and NOTHING gets close to the F6. I've got mine and as far as I am concerned Honda has it's Head up it's A--. If Honda drops the VAlk then Harley has me again. It ain't about MONEY. I had enough to buy the Harley to begin with. ENOUGH SAID!

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I've heard it all. I'm keeping my Interstate. If they come out with an 1800 valk I'll buy a standard and supercharge it. Then I'll have the best of both worlds. Having two fat lady's isn't poligamy is it?

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That Honda is building the biggest, baddest, cruiser in the world. Of course this was in 95-96

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The Valk is very much alive. It's the Harleys that might die off because they have F6 ENVY baby!!!!! The big lady will live forever.

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After all the 1500 engines are gone, they will either stop the Valk altogether, or go to the 1800. The prototypes I have seen(I live near the Honda Plant in Torrance and go there for the Ride For Kids every year) lead me to believe the latter. Perhaps a souped up 1800 Valk would go to much against the VTX(???)

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The obvious..1832, alloy frame, single sided swingarm, 130ish crank hp. Lots of innovations. Heard NOT from a dealer, Someone who has seen the prototypes. "You will laugh when you see it" was the quote. I asked, laugh funny or laugh pleased? "Oh yes, pleased" was the answer. Lamont, you know the fellow I spoke with.

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I think Honda will leave it pretty much alone with the exception of a few very minor cosmetic changes and improvements. Tom

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My opinion is that there will be three levels of Gold Wing with the present one then one with more engine showing called "Interstate" and then the "Valkyrie" for those who have to customize one to the extremes.

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2001 last year for interstate,2003 1800 valk standard only. this from the dealer.. interstate competing with the stripped down gw.. keeping my interstate till it quits

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All this talk about what going to happen to the Valk is giving everyone a headache. Honda is now putting out a synthetic (which we all know is better) powder drink you mix with supercharger juice and all the headaches go away. It then brings visions of the latest Valk version on the drawing board (really it's in the final pre-production stage). It's a little longer, wider, lighter (dry weight), better seat, bigger tires, pull back bars with some very cool throttle grips. Covered with chrome and has a souped up DOHC variable timing, fuel injected V-6 motor. Oh yea, did I mention the 6 speed gear box and larger than life fuel tank. Dreams are what the future is made of. Enjoy life, ride hard. The Valkyrie Twin

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THAT "GOOD THINGS" COME THOSE WHO WAIT!!!!! SO I WILL WAIT........AND..............SEE.......................AND IF IT DON'T....I STILL GOT A "GOOD THING" NOW......

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Not dead, if fact I hear the new Valk will be powered by a modified Acura V-6 with overhead cams (330 + HP, I hear), FI, the works... also, a new 6 speed gear box and a total new look....can't wait to see it.....

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I heard from a reliable source that Honda has a new paint booth that they are painting a BIG gas tank in. Not saying that's a Valk tank but it could be. I all so heard that... never mind.