Is F6B a keeper?

[Spanky]

Good question. As a die hard hd guy, I can tell you for me it's a keeper. As a matter of fact,weI have 2.

Honda screwed up in my opinion. It is not a good Mc at 19999.00 it is a great bike at 16750. I think what you may be seeing is guys that bit the bullet at full msrp, and had regrets that for 4k more, they could get a full wing, with all the bells and whistles. If you can pick up a 2013 for 16k or so, then it is a great bike, and so what if you have to drop 2k in cruise and lights.

[XKnight]

After owning a bunch of Harleys the F6B is a keeper for me. Fast, reliable, handles great and is comfortable. More low mileage Harleys out there than F6Bs or Goldwings. Like any bike, there are folks that buy them only to realize the bike doesn't fit them or they can't afford to keep it or they just don't really have what it takes to keep riding for a variety of reasons.

[shooter]

I think you may have something there Spanky. I wouldn't give 20 for one. At 16995 and 1.5% financing I liked it. It's a keeper.

[RoadWeary]

I don't know why the bikes don't sell better except for the price maybe. My last bike was a VTX 1800 f which is a big twin, and although I enjoyed the bike, it is nothing like the F6B. I bought a 2013 F6B this spring, (before all the sales ), and I love it. The big twin was great for riding around town, but this bike I just want to keep going and going. The 2015 has more features I believe. I love the temp gauge, fuel gauge, locking saddle bags, and locking glove compartment - things I never had before. (I know other bikes have these as well.)

I'm not an expert rider, but the F6B handles so well. With the twin, I sat back further, with my feet forward and the cornering was less precise. With the F6B I sit more like a sport bike and I feel like I have more control. My ankles and knees aren't so good, but I'm not so tucked in that I get discomfort.

I bought this bike so I could tour, but also feel comfortable going to the store or taking it to work. I'm getting older and not married anymore, so I'll be taking solo vacations and the F6B will be how I get there.

[SCMike]

I've never owned a Harley. It always seemed to me that you had to spend so much for the HD name and culture and didn't get much bike. I also don't like air-cooled engines, particularly in the South. So I can't compare my F6B experience with Harley, but compared to the metric cruisers I've owned the F6B is a huge improvement. Much smoother, much more comfortable, better handling, better all around. I've put 6,000 miles on mine and have no intention of trading for any other bike. I honestly can't think of a bike I'd rather have.

[bobbyf6b]

Some people are "it's new and I gotta have it" buyers and don't keep anything for long. I have to say that this is definitely more popular in the HD world. Look at CL or cycle trader and you can find newer, low mileage HD's all day long. I got my 05 Sportster a few months ago with 7k miles and the original tires on it.

The F6B is definitely a keeper. These bikes are built for low maintenance and high mileage. I know I plan to have mine for a very long time.

[Grognard]

As a former FJR Rider who wanted sport/tour, I found a cruiser who is really sport minded. My wife now is saying let's ride more than I used to.... Does not get better than that.

[Phantom]

a quick search


2,626 miles ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles


410 miles ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles


3,000 miles ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles


5,700 miles ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles


3,100 miles ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles


205 miles ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles

[chipmaker]

Im always cruising Craigslist, there cant be a brand that beats HD for low mileage turn over.