My last bike was a 2003 VTX1800c, current bike is a '14 Valk. I'm 29 and in decent shape so I don't tent to notice the weight coming up off the stand or throwing it around. What I can tell you is my 60yo father's impressions of both bikes. He took my vtx for a ride and the only nice word he had about it was for the stupid amount of power. He took my Valk for a ride a month ago and said if he had known a bike that heavy could feel that light and handle that well he might not have bought a spyder. I would say buy the Valkyrie if it gets to be too much look into tilting motor works, they make an inverted trike kit for the wing (yes it will fit a valk) that still allows you to lean in corners
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Hey, I know you!!! 
Red 2014 Valkyrie is exactly what I replaced my totaled CTX1300 with. As much as I loved the CTX before I terminally broke it, I like the Valk even more. I just don't like to talk it up too much on the CTX form. I do miss the bags a bit once in awhile, but not enough to add them. The power, though, is just addictive. I mentioned in the other forum that the CTX doesn't have quite the same neck-snapping torque that the VTX did.... well, the Valkyrie does -- if you want it. It is ridiculously smooth, crazy power available over the whole RPM, and it will definitely surprise you if you crack it too hard. There is so much torque immediately available of-idle, you barely need to throttle up to get moving. It really is an amazing and very unique ride.
The only real drawback is the factory seat -- it's nowhere near as comfy as the stock CTX seat, and you'll probably want to improve or replace it if you're planning on doing long miles. And if you're looking for lots of gizmos and gadgets, it has none. Just big motor and no frills.
As for size and weight, the Valk is very easy to handle for its heft. The flat 6 gives it a lower CG than the VTX, but it has significantly more cornering clearance. I'm about 175#, 31" in seam, and I have no problem flat-footing it or pushing it around parking lots.
Red 2014 Valkyrie is exactly what I replaced my totaled CTX1300 with. As much as I loved the CTX before I terminally broke it, I like the Valk even more. I just don't like to talk it up too much on the CTX form. I do miss the bags a bit once in awhile, but not enough to add them. The power, though, is just addictive. I mentioned in the other forum that the CTX doesn't have quite the same neck-snapping torque that the VTX did.... well, the Valkyrie does -- if you want it. It is ridiculously smooth, crazy power available over the whole RPM, and it will definitely surprise you if you crack it too hard. There is so much torque immediately available of-idle, you barely need to throttle up to get moving. It really is an amazing and very unique ride.
The only real drawback is the factory seat -- it's nowhere near as comfy as the stock CTX seat, and you'll probably want to improve or replace it if you're planning on doing long miles. And if you're looking for lots of gizmos and gadgets, it has none. Just big motor and no frills.
As for size and weight, the Valk is very easy to handle for its heft. The flat 6 gives it a lower CG than the VTX, but it has significantly more cornering clearance. I'm about 175#, 31" in seam, and I have no problem flat-footing it or pushing it around parking lots.
I picked up a used 2014 I couldn't pass up a great deal it has bags, center stand, wind deflectors, windshield PowerPoint, rear rack, running lights, and a custom modded seat from mean city in NC. Still under warranty with 6600 miles I want to add highway pegs, can someone tell me what size the crash bars are?
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