Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
57,356 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2002 model years. Data updated: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Equipment:Electrical is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 31 complaints (19.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic
Matching reports
Share of complaints
Engine operation
1
3.2%
Braking behavior
1
3.2%
Steering behavior
1
3.2%
Fuel system concerns
1
3.2%
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
Equipment:Electrical
6
Power Train
5
Suspension:Rear
3
Power Train:Driveline
2
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
Component breakdown data
Category
Count
Equipment:Electrical
6
Power Train
5
Suspension:Rear
3
Power Train:Driveline
2
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
Equipment:Electrical: 6; Power Train: 5; Suspension:Rear: 3; Power Train:Driveline: 2; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
Category
Count
Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
Equipment:Electrical leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA VALKYRIE 1500 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KICK STAND BOLTS FRACTURED AND WAS CAUSING THE KICKSTAND TO REMAIN HANGING DOWNWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE WITH THE KICKSTAND DOWN. IF THE KICKSTAND WOULD FALL WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONTACT ORDERED THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED HE WOULD BE SERVICING THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000. UPDATED 10/13/10*BF UPD…
I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN ON A WET STREET. A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED THE FOOT BRAKE (REAR BRAKE) HARD. I DID NOT APPLY THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AT ALL. THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED-UP AND THE MOTORCYCLE IMEDIATELY WENT DOWN. I BELIEVE IT IS A DESIGN FLAW FOR A FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK-UP WHEN A RIDER DOES NOT APPLY THE FRONT BRAKE. A MOTORCYCLE CAN BE HANDLED WITH THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED, BUT A MOTORCYCLE WILL GO DOWN IF THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKS. IN MY OPINION, THE LINKED BRAKE SYSTEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
31 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
19.4%Usable mileage6 / 31 records
45.2%Valid incident date14 / 31 records
100.0%Valid filing date31 / 31 records
45.2%Ordered incident and filing dates14 / 31 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
1997
1998
1999
2000
2002
Equipment:Electrical
535.7%ODI 523303
THE TACHOMETER/SPEEDOMETER GAUGES ON THE HONDA F6 VALKYRIE ARE HARD TO READ EVEN IN DAYLIGHT DUE TO THE COLOR AND THE STYLE OF THE LETTERING ON THEM. AT NIGHT, IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THEM. THIS CONDITION PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD, IN THAT IF THE RIDER ATTEMPTS TO READ THE GAUGES, HIS ATTENTION IS DIVERTED FROM THE ROADWAY. *AK
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA VALKYRIE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THE REAR SPLINE WAS DETERIORATING ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM RETAINING LUBE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE AT 60,000 MILES. AT 87,000 MILES, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR END ONCE AGAIN AT 98,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 104,000 MILES AND IS BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AND STATED THAT ALL THE REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPEN…
CONSUMER WAS DRIVNG MOTORCYCLE, AND WHENEVER HE WAS ROUNDING A CORNER BACK END SWAYED. CONSUMER REPLACED REAR TIRE WITH ANOTHER DUNLOP TIRE. PLEASE ADD THE VIN.#. *AK
THE U-JOINT WAS WRONGLY ASSEMBLED, CAUSING IT TO BREAK UP WHILE RIDING. ALSO, WHEN MOTORCYCLE REACHES 60 MPH IT STARTS SHAKING VERY HARD, ALMOST CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA VALKYRIE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THE REAR SPLINE WAS DETERIORATING ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM RETAINING LUBE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE AT 60,000 MILES. AT 87,000 MILES, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR END ONCE AGAIN AT 98,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 104,000 MILES AND IS BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AND STATED THAT ALL THE REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPEN…
THE SPLINES ON THE FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND FINAL DRIVE FLANGE WERE COMPLETELY DRY AND RUSTED. *MR HONDA FAILED TO LUBRICATE THE FINAL DRIVE SPLINES, DUE TO THEIR LACK OF MENTIONING OF THE CRITICAL MAINTENANCE IN THE MANUAL. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE PROBLEM AS THE TIRES WERE BEING CHANGED. UPON REMOVAL, THE REAR WHEEL SPLINES ON THE FINAL DRIVE GEAR/FINAL FLANGE WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND SHOWED SEVERE WEAR. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE EXCESSIVE WEAR WAS DUE TO A LACK OF MAINTENANCE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT OF THE…
FAILURE OF LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING. BEARING INITIALLY FAILED AND REPLACED 2 YRS AGO AT 50K MILES. FAILED AGAIN THIS YEAR AT 70K MILES WHILE 600 MI FROM HOME. NO AREA DEALER HAD REQUIRED PART(S). HAD TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLE HOME VIA TRUCK RENTAL. BIKE EVENTUALLY FIXED AT MY OWN LOCAL DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. HONDA REFUSES TO DISCUSS MY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES OR ACKNOWLEDGE THERE MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH THIS PART FAILING PREMATURELY. AN INFORMAL POLL OF 52 OTHER OWNERS SHOWED 22 EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE, 5 OF US TWICE, AND SOME FAILURES OCCURR…
THE REAR TIRE DEVELOPED A BULGE IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD WHILE RIDING. THE MOTORCYCLE BECAME BARELY RIDEABLE. AT A FRIEND'S SHOP WE REMOVED AND INSPECTED THE TIRE. IT APPEARED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE CASING. I HAVE SINCE SEEN ABOUT 2 DOZEN COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS INTERNET MESSAGE BOARDS DESCRIBING THE VERY SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE A FILE OF THESE DESCRIPTIONS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.( DOT NUMBER: CALL ME TIRE SIZE: 180/70R 16 )
ON SEVEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE ON MY MOTORCYCLE HAS DIED WHEN CHANGING GEARS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOS SPEEDS AND ENGINE OPERATING TEMPARATURES. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. HONDA HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SAY THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE THE CONTACT INFORMATION OF 5 OR MORE OTHERS WHO HAS REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE SAME MOTORCYCLE.AK
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
Component failure mileage distribution
Component
Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)
Median
Usable records
Examples
Suspension:Rear
Too few reports for a range
87,000 mi
1 (sparse)
ODI 10239920 · 87,000 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA VALKYRIE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THE REAR SPLINE WAS DETERIORATING ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM RETAINING LUBE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE AT 60,000 MILES. AT 87,000 MILES, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR END ONCE AGAIN AT 98,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 104,000 MILES AND IS BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AND STATED THAT ALL THE REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPEN…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA VALKYRIE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THE REAR SPLINE WAS DETERIORATING ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM RETAINING LUBE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE AT 60,000 MILES. AT 87,000 MILES, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR END ONCE AGAIN AT 98,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 104,000 MILES AND IS BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AND STATED THAT ALL THE REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPEN…
FAILURE OF LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING. BEARING INITIALLY FAILED AND REPLACED 2 YRS AGO AT 50K MILES. FAILED AGAIN THIS YEAR AT 70K MILES WHILE 600 MI FROM HOME. NO AREA DEALER HAD REQUIRED PART(S). HAD TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLE HOME VIA TRUCK RENTAL. BIKE EVENTUALLY FIXED AT MY OWN LOCAL DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. HONDA REFUSES TO DISCUSS MY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES OR ACKNOWLEDGE THERE MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH THIS PART FAILING PREMATURELY. AN INFORMAL POLL OF 52 OTHER OWNERS SHOWED 22 EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE, 5 OF US TWICE, AND SOME FAILURES OCCURR…
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month
Complaints
Campaigns announced
Examples
2024-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2000: 1 complaints · 2002: 1 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2000
1
1
1
2002
1
1
1
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2000
1
2
0
2002
2
0
0
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
Equipment:Electrical
Power Train
Suspension:Rear
Power Train:Driveline
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Tires:Tread/Belt
Unknown Or Other
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Equipment:Electrical
—
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Power Train
0
—
0
0
0
0
0
0
Suspension:Rear
0
0
—
1ODI 10239920 · 87,000 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA VALKYRIE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THE REAR SPLINE WAS DETERIORATING ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM RETAINING LUBE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE AT 60,000 MILES. AT 87,000 MILES, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR END ONCE AGAIN AT 98,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 104,000 MILES AND IS BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AND STATED THAT ALL THE REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPEN…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HONDA VALKYRIE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THE REAR SPLINE WAS DETERIORATING ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM RETAINING LUBE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE AT 60,000 MILES. AT 87,000 MILES, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR END ONCE AGAIN AT 98,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 104,000 MILES AND IS BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AND STATED THAT ALL THE REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPEN…
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
Stalling or loss of power
1 mentions · 3.2% of complaints
Median mileage: 25,000 mi (1 usable records).
ODI 10347045 · 25,000 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA VALKYRIE 1500 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KICK STAND BOLTS FRACTURED AND WAS CAUSING THE KICKSTAND TO REMAIN HANGING DOWNWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE WITH THE KICKSTAND DOWN. IF THE KICKSTAND WOULD FALL WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONTACT ORDERED THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED HE WOULD BE SERVICING THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000. UPDATED 10/13/10*BF UPD…