I have found the factory cruise control to be well worth it to me. Good luck in your search.
I have found the factory cruise control to be well worth it to me. Good luck in your search.
Cruise control is okay for some that travel long times on the Super-slab...I had cruise on two of my previous bikes and never used it....I just change throttle speeds or take a break. As it comes on most larger touring/cruiser bikes these days it has almost become a "moot point"......JMHO
Thanks for the info. I suspect that if a smoking deal came along on a black 13, I just might have to forget about the cruise. I agree that any new bike that is advertised as a long distance touring machine is expected to have cruise control as standard equipment. I guess the same would be true for ABS. The Canadian and Euro versions of the F6B have ABS, not sure why they eliminated that on the US versions. I guess to keep the costs down. They are balancing costs with features.
I have it on my 15 and rarely use it. I like to be in control. I find it annoying to be honest. Yes, on long trips, it comes in handy for some relief. That's all I use it for. Same for my highway pegs...rarely used.
“Gibraltar” 2016 white deluxe has been sold.
I don't think that the F6B was ever advertised as a long distance tourer...Goldwing has that honor....Most articles I have seen/read refer to the F6B as a kind of mini-GW, lighter, more nimble, and a little faster for shorter rides and easier to handle around town etc...I know many take longer trips on the thing and Honda finally gave into the demands for Cruise control on later models, but for me I am just fine and see no need for it....Ride safe....ABS brakes are nice also, but Honda's linked-brake system works just fine on the F6B and stops my ride just right.....JMHO
Correct in the post by me...I never intended to start a controversy on opinions...I merely stated that the F6B was never "advertised" as a long distance touring bike...Hell I know guys that have ridden old Honda 350's several thousand miles across the country...Do with yours what you wish as the F6B is a great bike in almost all regards!!....Ride safe
I guess "advertised" was the wrong term, but when you have a bike with a 1832 cc six, saddlebags, huge fairing, audio etc.. it sure is a touring bike advertised or not. It would be a shame to only ride an F6B just around town.