Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Much to consider for sure. I'll let you know what I have decided when I have decided
Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Much to consider for sure. I'll let you know what I have decided when I have decided
I purchased a heel toe shifter from Rivco, but did not like it at all. My previous bike was a Honda VTX 1300 and I loved the heel toe shifter on it, but the foot position on that bike was way forward. On the B as the shifter is not so far forward, I found it very uncomfortable to use, so I removed it after a week and sent it back and Rivco credited me the whole price (Yaa Rivco) Also as stated here, It does seem to clunk the gear shift more. I really like the shifter on the bike. stick with it.
If you're running the OEM seat... and you're over 5'10" tall... you may not like the slight amount of helmet buffeting. If you're looking for a "clear air bubble" - better do some serious research on what brand/model & size will best suit you.
IMHO... the more one needs a still bubble of air behind the fairing/windshield, the more the F6B starts looking like your run of the mill Goldwing.... IMHO, to keep the "look" and still have adequate protection, some level of compromise between style and function needs to exist for this bike.
When it comes to windshields, you have to decide what is more important to you, form or function. The angle/height adjustable shields work better at deflecting wind but they sure don't look as good as some of the other fixed shields. Form or function? I think you have to choose. You can't have both.
heard horror stories about the heel toe shifter. causing damage to the tranny.
I know the F6B is tight around the toe area....
I have a pair of steel toe motorcycle boots from my Harley days...
There is no fitting that boot toe under/over that shifter.
Thus the reason a lot of guys tried the heel toe shifter.
I still like riding in boots, but now I wear my work boots.
No steel toes or composite toe boxes.
I wear Bates, 5.11, Thorogood's ,,, a normal toe fits well enough.
I'm with the guys above who say, "put a few thousand miles on it before a bunch of changes"
Also, I Love my baggershield. it is 11" in the down position and 19" when its up.
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2013 F6B Black
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Just did a little over 4K miles with Rivco pegs and I love mine. Rivco modified the design to eliminate engine damage if you drop the bike. The peg has a relief machined in the design to allow the peg to break away and save the motor. Ask me how I know as that is a lesson on never leaving them extended. Peg replacement is simple and 47.00 for a black one. So I guess to be honest 3500 miles with 2 and 500 miles wishing I had 2..
2015 Matt Grey F6B Deluxe - Gloria
2011 BMW K 1300S - Stella
2000 Triumph Sprint ST - Trixie
2000 Ducati Monster 900 - Monster
1985 HD FXRS (Still in the Shop as a reminder) - Frita
1984 HD XLX - The First