Motorcycle specifications Honda1500 F6C Valkyrie 2003 Another world
A strange and bewitching machine that's invading the cruiser landscape. Is the F6C really a cruiser? Yes and no, because this machine is as much a custom cruiser as it is a roadster, with a dash of GT thrown in for good measure. But above all, there's its engine - that of the 1500 Goldwing, which for the occasion benefits from 6 carburetors instead of the 2 on the Honda limousine. Confident in its power, this machine is not above ripping your arms off as soon as your right hand starts to tingle. The weight commands respect, but doesn't bother the 6-cylinder flathead at all. A sort of super V max, bigger, longer, just as impressive but more civilized. Braking is commensurate, and the machine can venture out on long breakaways without any hang-ups, especially with the optional windscreen and saddlebags. A cardan shaft to take your mind off maintenance, a solid inverted fork to keep the machine on course, a nice melody in the exhaust (less praise for the noisy gearbox) and off you go for the fun. The bike holds the road and behaves soundly, although such a machine obviously lacks the agility and liveliness of a 900 CBR. So learn to anticipate, but don't deprive yourself of the bike's exceptional potential. A superb machine, the fruit of excess and passion.
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Compared to my two HD Electras, I was expecting better gearbox and braking, but the suspension comfort is much better, but the saddle rather less so. The fuel consumption, once reset to the US version and properly adjusted, is correct up to 130, a liter more in France. The engine is great, it pushes well, I just had a bit of trouble getting used to the lack of engine braking and the center of gravity compared to the Electras. I'd like to mention the quality of the paintwork and chromework, which is as good as new after 21 years.
I never tire of it. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Pat
A real pleasure to ride. Rating : 5/5 Respond to DidierG
First impressions, handling and comfort
When you climb aboard this "monument valley", you immediately sense that it's a heavyweight, weighing in at nearly 320 kilos. The position is regal, almost identical to the one I take in my Chesterfield to watch TV. The saddle is wide, the legs rest at right angles on the generous footrests, and the open handlebars fall naturally to hand. So far, there's no doubt we're dealing with a Custom. Once we hit the road, however, ambiguity sets in. Where traditional twin-cylinder engines pound and push with a thundering sound, this limousine lets itself be propelled by a trickle of gas and a gentle swish. It's so torquey (13.4 mkg at 4\'500 rpm for 100 hp) that you'll be quick to shift through all five gears, and it won't even hiccup at engine speeds barely above idle. Once past the 3,000 rpm mark, it forgets its stoutness, gets angry and takes off with the bewitching sound of a six-cylinder engine unleashed to its full potential.
Engine, frame and brakes.
The custom flat 6 (F6C) features two three-cylinder boxer engines acting on a longitudinal crankcase. Borrowed from the Goldwing 1500, it is fed by 6 carburetors instead of two injectors. The gearbox behind this mass sends power to a universal joint. The design of this block gives the bike such a low center of gravity that it's incredibly quick, with an almost disconcerting absence of vibration. A few bends are all it takes to get to grips with this civilized mammoth.
Rumor has it that some chassis were bent out of shape by the inertia of the big engine block during accidents, and I'm not at all surprised, as the double tubular cradle seems limited in its ability to cope with such a mass of steel. Braking clearly leaves something to be desired. The rear disc promptly locks the wheel, while the two front discs require an iron fist to modestly slow the machine down. All this calls for "preventive" driving, as it won't be too forgiving of leaning errors or emergency braking.
 
Finishes and customization
With a twenty-year career and, I'm not making this up, 55,555 km on the odometer, the bike is in great shape. Acquired more faded than abused, a few good chrome and aluminum polishes will have been enough to restore it to its former glory. The seat, dried out and cracked by the wear of time, deserves a facelift. While I was at it, I brightened it up with rhombuses to match the overall color. The replacement of the detached chrome-plated plastic coil cover is dishonestly priced at 550 euros by the dealer, but we'll find another solution. In principle, all spare parts for the bike are sold at the price of cat's blubber. Finally, I've replaced the flabby, aesthetically undersized original leather panniers with hard saddlebags from the Harley-Davidson parts bank.
Meters and front end.
The speedometer is typical of its era and lineage, with two well-crafted chrome-plated cone-shaped units, one for the engine speed and the other for the speedometer. The indicators for turn signals, high beam and neutral are integrated into the large round headlight. That's about it and it's good enough, although I've added an ambient temperature indicator and a clock right on the handlebars. The handlebars, speedo, headlight and fork head all shine so brightly that the sun's glare can get in the way. The original windscreen protects the rider very well, both in height and width, right up to cruising at 140 km/h without draughts. A coat of Plexiglas polish restored its transparency. On the cylinder protection bars, I fitted two additional headlamps in the same shape as the main one, adding even more volume to a machine that already has quite a lot.
Look and style
It was undoubtedly the Road King of the time that inspired the look of the Valkyrie. With its stubby handlebars, teardrop-shaped fuel tank and tire-mounted mudguards, the Honda is aesthetically a Custom. The two-tone colors are reminiscent of American cars of the '50s, notably the Chevrolet Corvette C1. Unlike the Harley, all that glitters is not metal, but sometimes plastic, which is less chic but lighter. The notable difference with anything else is under the tank: a chromed engine as wide as it is long, six intake pipes, six exhaust manifolds, a dragster look that attracts both the gaze of passers-by and smartphone shutters. "Road King", "Corvette", "Dragster", it's from the USA that you have to borrow the vocabulary to describe this bike, and make no mistake, it's well and truly built in the land of Uncle Sam.
Conclusion
A little over the top, the Honda F6C Valkyrie is a particularly endearing and original motorcycle, to say the least. Its big engine makes it unclassifiable and, as a result, arouses curiosity. Its temperament and behavior make it a machine that's not to be compared, but to be tried. On the downside, I'd say it's a capricious machine that sets the pace for the ride. The intrepid rider who shamelessly wrings out the throttle would be ill-advised. It's a joy to accelerate, but will frighten you if you need to correct a lean angle or brake in a hurry. According to my companion, the passenger seat is not the most comfortable. The legs are quite closed and the damping a little firm. Finally, one could almost get tired of this disconcerting absence of vibration. Some criticize the gearbox for being noisy when changing gears, but personally I find this note entirely in keeping with the mass of the unit. Produced from 1997 to 2003, it's bound to be found second-hand, and not necessarily at a good price. A friendly "young timer", its price is clearly on the rise.
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small problem with my 97 f6c when I push the gears above 4000 4500rpm a noise is triggered and lasts about 20 to 30 seconds (a turbine noise or seized wheel?) difficult to define because when I slow down this noise stops .help ? merci? Rating : 5/5 Respond to zézé25
what are the correct year and kilometer data?
thank you for replying the right data Rating : 5/5 Respond to serge
what an engine, just the noise and what a mouth!
forced to buy it
size: I'm 1.92m tall and 105kg, so it's perfect
one downside: fuel consumption Rating : 5/5 Respond to serge
I changed the timing belt at 110,000 km, 2 times the pots, 1 time the suspension arr, I compare it to a Mercedes. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
i've found some but I can't find the right one for all this
thank you for your answers
riko49 Rating : 5/5 Respond to riko49
I've had an F6C for 10 years and I love it ! I have a small starter problem. Can anyone tell me where I can find the part (a starter) to replace it myself. Thanks in advance
S.D. Rating : 5/5 Respond to L'hirondelle
Go to internet
Type honda f6c parts
You will find the honda site with all the new parts for f6c
Now it costs a lot of money
not far from 1000 euros for a starter motor
i haven't seen any used parts. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
I've carefully read all your comments on the F6C, and you've convinced me. After a long period of reflection, today should be the day I go back to try out this magnificent bike as a duo. I tested it solo the day before yesterday, and I didn't think I'd be able to ride it. With a passenger, how will I react? I'm 60 years old and the biggest engine I've ever owned is a 900 TDM....perhaps in a few days I'll come back to this forum having bought this beautiful machine..... In the meantime, thank you for your advice and enjoy the ride! Rating : 5/5 Respond to heucedress
I got my motorcycle license in June 2014 at more than 50 freelance
The f6c mine is from 98 is my first motorcycle certainly I had l\'aprehenssion at first when I went to pick it up in Bezançon
5 07 14, 5 days later
We were leaving with my miss in a duo for a weekend in Etretat
So easy to get used to
And the advantage of this beauty is that you can customize it to your taste
Easy routine maintenance
Bonne route Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
The day I rode a duo with my partner, we bought it.... A few months and 3500 kms later, we are delighted, and certainly don't regret our new acquisition.
I didn't think I'd be able to adapt to it, but I think I have.
See you soon, maybe we'll bump into each other. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
I've been offered a 1999 F6C 68000 km at 6290 euros, what do you think?
Is the fuel consumption reasonable? How much per 100 km when driving cool?
Why is it so poorly rated on the power plant?
Thank you for your answers Rating : 4/5 Respond to rodolphe
I'm on my second one, don't ask me about fuel consumption, with my 10,000 kms per year I really don't look at it, you have to enjoy yourself. 5.5 with a 2015 model and 9.5 with a 1999 model, but what a pleasure the 99 model is! Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
I discovered this forum and I find it nice.
For more information on the f6c 1520cc
please visit the forum on the vrcc France website below.
http://vrcc-france.com/vrcc3/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?sortname=p.post_time Rating : 5/5 Respond to Le glode
10 x more reliable
this is my 2nd Rating : 5/5 Respond to tof 57
i'm about to sign for a well-equipped, nickel-plated model, 8500 roros delivered to my front door. 37,000 kilometers, 1st hand, black.
I tried the beast shortly after a Rocket 3, which was less "obvious" to ride. If we can talk about ease of use on this type of bike, we agree, we've done better in the ballerina genre, but I found the F6, with its lower center of gravity, easier. Honda quality, the flat 6… :o) a buddy with whom I ride in our Alpine passes tells me I'm going to get bored, it's going to rub all the time. I'm not buying it to "angler" like with my V10, but could someone tell me more about this preconception?
Thanks, tschüss ;o)
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After riding a 125Rebel for 2 years, I got my license in 2001, bought an 1100 Drag Star Classic and enjoyed myself. forced to sell the beast, I discovered an F6C in Saint Jean de Monts and it was love at first sight: it would be the next one! In 2005, I was made redundant and received a nice redundancy bonus: I bought an F6C imported from the States. Model 97, mileage 8900, a real gem. A lot of nice, long trips followed. The problem is that when I wanted to take the car out of its winter storage (Excel Charge charger plugged in), I started it up and it sped off....3 seconds and then nothing! Since then, when I turn the ignition key, nothing happens. I've checked all the fuses (I think) and they're not blown.... Does anyone know of this problem and, above all, does anyone have a solution? The good weather is coming and I can't wait to ride my F6C. Thanks for your answers Rating : 5/5 Respond to Didier72
If your garage is damp, take a look at the wiring.
Good luck!
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Thank you for taking the time to reply, but obviously my battery is not from 1997.... I tested it with a voltmeter and the 12V are there. I looked this evening and I have 12V at the battery but when I turn on the ignition (by turning the key), I have nothing and the battery voltage drops to zero! I don't risk starting anything since I don't have any juice....A relay, a contactor or whatever is disconnecting and preventing me from powering the starter.
Thanks for your help and that of others too. The nice weather will soon arrive and I don't feel like leaving the car in the garage. Have a nice evening Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
it rarely happens, but it does get stuck
i; there's a float inside it once you reach a certain degree of inclination, it cuts off everything
good luck Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Several things need to be checked:
1 starter relay: right side cover, make contact between the two pins with a screwdriver to see if it starts.
2 battery: it may have twelve volts and be dead, try another one.
3 handlebar switch: open the right-hand switch and clean the inside with a scraper.
otherwise for any breakdown come to VRCC France (even if the site is currently down) you'll have all the information you need, and more.
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First, install the large 50 Amp flat fuse. Tighten the fixing screws.
Check your ground cable on the chassis side, detach it and clean the bearings.
and the cable on both sides.
(The rocker switch that cuts off the engine when the bike falls over does not cut off the ignition. But to restart the bike, you have to turn it off with the key and turn it on again)
You should also know that below 11 volts, the bike won't start (not enough for the ignition), yet the starter motor runs at full throttle and nothing happens.
Keep us posted after these tests.
Good luck.
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As for the noise, I'm on a cobra drag pipe and it sends out decibels. As for the belt, I'm in the process of changing it because after 17 years of good service, I prefer to play it safe.
As for fuel consumption, without going too far I'm doing a little 8 liters
As for accessories, there's no limit, which is nice
So don't hesitate to fall for this model, you won't regret it.
Headlight call Rating : 5/5 Respond to LOLO
I've got a 2000 f6c and I'd like to either- change the pots for cobras or something else
You say to gain in decibels "For the noise, I'm on a cobra drag pipe and it sends decibels".
Can you send me the link to this drag pipe and a video of the noise made by your superb machine?
Do I have to redo a carburetor synchro?
- Is that complicated?
Personally, I love this bike!
thanks for your help Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
To see pot cobra I invite you to type \"\"pot cobra f6c valkyrie\"\" on google.
For the noise I can make a video but I'll need an e-mail address where I can drop it off.
The noise is powerful and personally I love it even if some bikers find it too aggressive.
As for tuning, you'll need to change the jets for bigger ones (100) and find an enthusiast who knows how to tune 6 carburetors
Personally, I've had it tuned to perfection for 5 years, and I don't touch it.
Remember to keep a close eye on your air filter foam.
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Sorry for the delay, I'm away on business
My email is sebastien.guillemain62@orange.fr
Where did you order them?
Thanks Seb
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My pots were installed by Honda in 1998, along with jets and adjustments, as well as a whole range of cobra accessories. the previous owner had a certain lifestyle.....
I took note of the e-mail address.
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I'm going to sign tomorrow for a 1997 F6C with 33,000 kms for 6900â'¬
1st question: expensive or cheap? It's been overhauled with a new rear tire. And a 3-month warranty
2nd question: We ride the bike as a duo with my wife. How comfortable is it on long trips (200 kms)?
I hope you'll give me some answers, and I'll keep you posted on my first steps with the baby. Rating : 4/5 Respond to OnRoadAgain
A little late to reply, but I've just discovered this forum and your message. I hope you signed! I bought mine (97 model - red/ecru) for 10,000 euros in '99 (69,000 francs, to be exact), it had 12,000 km, so it was just broken in. Since then it's been nothing but pleasure, it has 120,000 km today. So 6900 euros for a machine in this category with 33,000 km, don't hesitate.
In terms of comfort, it's a real pullman for the rider, but for the passenger, the footstool is a little short on VERY LONG distances (but 200 kmm is really tenable). I did Toulouse-Marrakesh with a friend in the back, he's still alive and loved the trip (he even fell asleep sometimes while we were driving...). I hope you get a lot of pleasure from this bike, because I wouldn't change it for the world. I ride it a lot on long trips (Italy, Greece, Morocco, Turkey, Germany) and frankly it's a fabulous grand tourer. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
But it's a great bike!
Enjoy the ride.
V. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
A very pleasant bike, with character if you tease it, torque that gives it that quiet strength, a warrior, but mine's no longer a virgin (understand who can). As for comfort, it feels like you're on the right! lol Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
at last I've had a taste of the joys of riding my f6c since July 1st. Our 1st trip to Etretat in the rain wasn't great, but it was a pleasure to be able to ride such an exceptional bike
getting used to it was cautious but surprising, as the weight didn't bother me in the least, and in town I found it comfortable enough to save time and, above all, no more parking problems
well, after 4000 km of driving, I had a little mechanical problem (broken fuel tap and clamped air hose)
i realized that my passenger wasn't really up to scratch
in terms of comfort, and I'd like to know where I could fit rigid side cases and a passenger seat with top case and paint job, as the leather panniers are limited, additional headlights and a horn that would raise the heads of people phoning while driving (it's getting on my nerves)
so here's my e-mail address :delrieuxjeanjacques@yahoo.fr I'll show you a photo (for those who'd like to give me tips on how and where to do it)
of the current walk and the one I'd like it to be
thank you in advance to anyone who can meet me
bonne route soyer prudent
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Traffic adjourned due to insufficient control
(Opinion of l\'inspecteur référent)
Results file lost by the post office auto ecole du center à Boulogne-Billancourt which took my dough but today which takes care of nothing so the walk still in the garage for 2 months mini
In short, if anyone can tell me whether, as a beginner, it's going to be difficult to get the hang of it, because to get the car back to Boulogne I'd have to drive it 414 km, most of it by car and the rest on the N7
At Montargis I think I'll need 6h30 to get back from Besançon. I'm counting on 3 refuelling stops and a 20-minute break Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
GRIP NOT TOO DIFFICULT IT'S A DREAM BIKE BUT BE CAREFUL WITH TOO MUCH ROUGH THROTTLE IT COST ME A COMA AND 11600 EUR TO REPAIR OTHERWISE ONLY HAPPINESS GOOD LUCK AND GOOD ROAD
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roby for your advice
Indeed, I have already been told that this is a motorcycle with a lot of torque, so be careful with the acceleration
Otherwise, the file has been sent to the post office and traffic will pass by on Thursday
Now I'm waiting for the mail
Hoping I didn't screw up too much.
Finally, I'm going to look for her with a biker friend, because going from the xj6 to the 1500 walk may surprise me
Next post to talk about repatriation I hope.
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So normally I'm going to repatriate the beauty on Thursday with a motorcyclist friend to confirm safety and take advice
I'm like a kid waiting for his Christmas present Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Kawazaki KH400; HONDA 550 FOUR-K; KAWA 900Z; VIRAGO 750; VIRAGO 1110 (kept 17 years) and then the desire to no longer have a BI-PATTES that vibrates at 120, a friend saw a VULCAN and he owns an F6C, I looked at the vulcan and told myself if I had to change I'd get an F6C, I rode for miles (BXL ROUEN) to see a garbage can on foot, and then the ad of the century I begged the seller to show it to me first...
the color BOF!! gilded and black... the windshield smoked (a horror in rainy weather) NOT GRAVE.
I'm working in a body shop, total paintwork respecting the original layout. new windshield, a few more chromes.
It's splendid, I ride it every year for about ten days, non-stop from morning to night for 10 days, it's a gentle beast if it wants to be aggressive too, heavy at standstill, but from the first km/h it's a bike!
i find it easier to ride an F6 than my Virago 1100!
i ride with 3 suitcases loaded to the brim, I don't even feel them. It's also an advantage of the F6C's weight (a little more or a little less)
I don't like the 2014 version because you can't change anything.
i'm not going to change my bike tomorrow. If I have to... it'll be the same F6C (not the 2014)
if you want to know everything, type VRCC in google and you'll come across a bunch of enthusiasts
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Toujours dans le code
But I'm highly motivated
To know the joy of eating asphalt with an exceptional 6-cylinder Rating : 5/5 Respond to beep beep
i wanted something to share with my partner but not to share with others, so I decided to get a motorcycle licence (not yet in my pocket)
then we started looking for a motorcycle for the duo to ride, so we started asking around about the pan european
then i start looking at custom harleys and other kawasaki vn suzuki intruder
and miraculously I discovered the f6c on a forum, with reviews that immediately made me want to know more, then as the days went by, we intensified our search to acquire one, but the price often put us off (because of budget constraints) and above all, few f6c owners wanted to part with one
day after day, we searched without finding a bargain, but last week we found a walk-in
appointment made for this Saturday
request for financing (favorable but not yet definitive) this machine has nothing in common with what I thought of the bike
the baffles have been slightly modified to give it a sound worthy of respect
i've been studying the code every day (pffffff hard but not impossible), and my girlfriend supports and encourages me, because she's fallen under the spell too Rating : 5/5 Respond to beep beep
250 XLR, 500 SilverWing, 750 Four, 1000CBX, all Hondas. After Kawa and BM, I still have two in the garage, an 80 RT and a 100RT.
But when it comes to motorcycles, once you've had a taste of 6-cylinders and cardan shafts, the Honda F6C is a rare find: the torque, power and incomparable smoothness of a flat 6, but 50 kg lighter than a GoldWing! The astonishing handling, quality and reliability of pre-2000s Hondas
I've been the proud owner of a Valkyrie for 1 month and have already clocked up 1,500 km. Fatigue-free road and freeway riding, nickel-plated duo with panniers and compulsory windscreen.
All this with a rider measuring 1m65 and weighing 62 kg! Experience has taught us not to get carried away by the beast when stationary!
But as soon as it's moving, it's off, with a very low center of gravity and both feet touching the ground Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
I've just tried a Valkyrie 1500 and it's love at first sight. Could you give me some information, starting with maintenance and consumption costs. Thanks in advance. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
hyper hyper satisfied ...I do my revisions myself ..nothing complicated except the distri at 50000kms at Honda..only one small problem of nothing at all but very few people had the solution even the dealer was looking for ..the foam filter of the air box which slowly disintegrates and the beast goes out of order .... (old F6 disease...) a 5-bullet thing... but you have to know it, otherwise nothing !!!! nothing !!! it's a clock !!! only downside !! fuel consumption between 8 and 15 liters depending on driving ... but what a treat ... I love it !! if you want more information don't hesitate pasfaivre@estvideo.fr A PASCAL Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
it's obvious that it's a super super bike but why deprive yourself of reverse?
I love my 1500 and a lot because of it, the MA...I have a weakness in my left elbow (no stupid humor please, I've been there). I'd love to replace my 1500 Gold with an F6C but that damn reverse gear...I miss it too much...
A plus
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Great in every way.
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i've just changed my shock absorbers because I'm always riding a loaded duo, and I've fitted air bags
a great bike that I've kept Rating : 5/5 Respond to ALJUJU
I hope to find one soon! Rating : 5/5 Respond to loule
but it's still my favorite of the bikes I've owned. Rating : 5/5 Respond to jack
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At every stop (or almost every stop), admiration from the old-timers. The 6Cs are very attractive and very often; your HD is beautiful! So I've just ordered 1 ROAD KING but I don't want to part with my red WALKYRIE with its equipment that I had brought from the US
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http://loupsnoirs22.free.fr/vrcc2/html/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=1 Rating : 5/5 Respond to le glode,V
the weight, it's heavy, it's true, but the steering is light enough
on the other hand, you need a windscreen on the freeway!
Motorcycles for enthusiasts, released in France in only 1300 units: you don't come across them on every street corner! Rating : 5/5 Respond to amideuche