This one’s been a LONG time coming. In this video I finally get the Honda Valkyrie out for its first proper ride and give you my honest first-ride review—no sugar-coating, just what it feels like when all that time, money, and wrenching finally turns into miles. I’m coming at it as a tall rider on a used motorcycle, so I’m paying attention to the stuff that actually matters once you’re in the seat: comfort, riding position, how the weight feels at low speed, and whether it’s the kind of bike you can actually live with instead of just stare at in the garage. I also talk through what it took to get to this point, because this isn’t some “I bought it yesterday” review. This Valkyrie has been a project, and even putting this video together took way more time than my usual edits. The big takeaway? The first ride is the payoff moment—where you find out if the rebuild direction makes sense, what needs tweaking next, and whether the bike matches the legend in your head. If you’ve been thinking about a Valkyrie, or you’re tall and wondering how a big old cruiser feels on real roads, this is the real-world first impression you’re looking for.