1997 HONDA VALKYRIE
15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
15
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19981117CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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 DANG