Question about backing the F6B

[MichaelG]

StepBill, it is quite easy to back up the F6B. First, it weighs less than a normal Goldwing. Second, the OEM seat height is lower than a nornal Goldwing. Third, with no trunk on the back, it is easy to see behind you

A more important piece of imformation that you left out is...what is your inseam? That makes a difference on planting the feet, and getting a good footing for backing the bike up. If you are 5'9" or taller, and have a 29" inseam or longer, than you will be fine for backing this bike up.

Oh, I forgot.....Hi, StepBill, and welcome to the forum

[stepbill]

StepBill, it is quite easy to back up the F6B. First, it weighs less than a normal Goldwing. Second, the OEM seat height is lower than a nornal Goldwing. Third, with no trunk on the back, it is easy to see behind you

A more important piece of imformation that you left out is...what is your inseam? That makes a difference on planting the feet, and getting a good footing for backing the bike up. If you are 5'9" or taller, and have a 29" inseam or longer, than you will be fine for backing this bike up.

Oh, I forgot.....Hi, StepBill, and welcome to the forum

I'm really tall at 5'9" 1/2 and my inseam is 29". Sounds like a winner!

[FlyinF]

I'm old and tired at 66, vertically challenged at five eight with tired legs and find the F6 to be no more difficult to handle than any other big bike, actually easier...................just mind where you park.

[Ericb445]

If I ever get into a spot where I can't back my bike while I'm on the bike, I just get off and just walk it while standing along side it. I find it pretty easy.

[Darkknight]

I'm almost mid 50's with a damaged right knee, 5'10" on a good day, with a 30-32 inseam.

This F6B is much easier to back up than my last bike, (1997 Yamaha Royalstar 1300). I stay aware of how I park and pay attention to inclines. As was already mentioned, the seat height and low center of gravity make this bike seem easier to back up. Now, parking nose down or on grass may be quite a different story.
I was VERY suprised how easy this bike moves being so much heavier than my last bike.