Honda Valkyrie Bobber: Rough Beginnings (Part 1)
I bought my Honda Valkyrie bobber as an unfinished project. The previous owner left the bike in rough shape. I will explain the issues in this post. In the next post, I will explain what I did to solve the problems. I, also, plan...
Honda Valkyrie Forum and Links List: Resources for your F6 or GL1500C
I bought a 1997 Honda Valkyrie standard recently and wanted a central list of Honda Valkyrie forums, resource links, and videos for my reference. It is below.
Muscle cruiser
The F6C and F6 Valkyrie is a muscle cruiser. Its wet weight was advertised as 739 lbs,...
Tips for Buying the Best Adventure Motorcycle GPS for the Money in 2023
My first long distance adventure riding motorcycle trip took me across the Great Plains to the San Juan mountains of Colorado then down St. George, Utah.
I brought an XM radio, Android phone, and the best adventure motorcycle GPS I could afford to buy. It...
What is the best motorcycle coolant? (ANSWERED)
Question: What is the best motorcycle coolant to use? My bike has not had the coolant drained in the last two years. For my V-Strom, Suzuki recommends it be done at 2 years or 7,500 miles using the Suzuki Long Life Coolant.
Guide to buying...
I lost my car keys! What do I do?
My girlfriend called me from the parking lot of a shopping mall recently with some bad news. She said, "I lost my car keys what do I do?"
Although she backtracked most of her steps, she did not find them at first, which was why she...
Motorcycle throttle locks: Cruise control!
A motorcycle cruise control setup can provide wrist relief when riding down the freeway.
But if your bike is like mine and did not come with an electronic cruise control, an option is a motorcycle throttle lock.
A throttle lock locks the throttle when cruising at...
Guide to buying the best motorcycle lift table on the market
Behind every care-free rider who cruises the roads endlessly is a serious bike owner who spends as much time in the garage keeping the motorcycle in top condition.
For those who nod in agreement, they know how important tools, equipment and the best motorcycle lifts...
What is the best 600cc sportbike? (ANSWERED)
The age-old question: Who makes the best 600cc motorcycle? Opinions red-line when debating which bike company has the fastest 600cc motorcycle. There are many good sport bike options up for comparison from the Japanese motorbike market. The list is in alphabetical order.
Best looking sport...
Best used motorcycles under $2,000
Question: What are the best used motorcycles under $2000?
When I first started riding, I was on the lookout for inexpensive bikes. I wanted something sporty and fun. But, I could not afford a lot of money.
Despite being cash-strapped, I still found a good, older...
Types of the best sound deadening materials: “What’d you say?”
Different sound levels and transmission methods require different soundproofing materials. The same thing can be said about different areas of application -- like autos, homes and edifices, and other structures. In this particular article, we look for the best sound deadening materials for cars and trucks.
Peaceful...