Poll; Your Previous Motorcycle before the F6B ????

[Philcole]

Had many over 40 years of riding. Can't remember all their years though.

'73 Honda 500/4, Suzuki TS185, Yamaha IT250, 3 x Yamaha RD250, RD350, '81 Suzuki GS650, 73 Kawasaki GT750
Yamaha XT200, Honda CX500, Suzuki GS850, BMW R100R, VL800 (M50), Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600, 2013 Honda F6B.

At the time I had them I loved them all except the R100R. It was a huge disappointment. My expectations may have been too high. I had lusted after a BMW since I was a kid. Eventually got one and was hoping for big things from it. Didn't ever really enjoy it. Kept it for 5 years because of economics. I first saw pictures of the F6B before it was released, on another bike forum. I said then that I would have one the day I could afford it. I did. Love it and will probably retire from riding before it does.

[LacoocheeBoy]

Had a 2006 Yamaha Roadliner. Thought that was the best bike I ever had until I rode the F6B. Now I have the bike of my dreams and it is sitting in my garage. How lucky am I?

[Jhox]

1969 Harley Rapido 125
1973 Kawasaki 175 Enduro
1973 Yamaha 175 Enduro
1976 Kawasaki KZ 750
1976 Honda GL 1000 Goldwing
1996 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing Aspencade
1996 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing SE
1998 Honda GL 1500 Valkyrie Tourer
1999 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing SE
1999 Yamaha RS Venture 1300
2001 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2001 Yamaha RS Venture 1300
2004 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2006 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2010 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour
2014 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2015 Honda GL 1800 F6B

[DaWadd]

1969 Harley Rapido 125
1973 Kawasaki 175 Enduro
1973 Yamaha 175 Enduro
1976 Kawasaki KZ 750
1976 Honda GL 1000 Goldwing
1996 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing Aspencade
1996 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing SE
1998 Honda GL 1500 Valkyrie Tourer
1999 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing SE
1999 Yamaha RS Venture 1300
2001 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2001 Yamaha RS Venture 1300
2004 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2006 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2010 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour
2014 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2015 Honda GL 1800 F6B

Honda should give you a present for owning that many goldwings.

[XHarley]

1969 Harley Rapido 125
1973 Kawasaki 175 Enduro
1973 Yamaha 175 Enduro
1976 Kawasaki KZ 750
1976 Honda GL 1000 Goldwing
1996 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing Aspencade
1996 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing SE
1998 Honda GL 1500 Valkyrie Tourer
1999 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing SE
1999 Yamaha RS Venture 1300
2001 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2001 Yamaha RS Venture 1300
2004 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2006 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2010 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour
2014 Honda GL 1800 Goldwing
2015 Honda GL 1800 F6B

That is an impressive list of Goldwing ownership. Since you are coming from a 2014 GL1800 to the 2015 F6B I have a question that you appear to be well qualified to answer. Was the riding and seating qualities of the F6B great enough to overcome the lack of the reverse gear that is standard on the GL1800?

I am hoping that Honda will release a F6B with the reverse gear and ABS brakes sometime soon, 2016 or 2017. I don't need or even like the looks of a trunk on a motorcycle so for me this is the biggest reason for owning a F6B.

So, what is your reason to switch from a GL1800 to the F6B and your opinion of the two machines.

Thanks,

X

[Jhox]

That is an impressive list of Goldwing ownership. Since you are coming from a 2014 GL1800 to the 2015 F6B I have a question that you appear to be well qualified to answer. Was the riding and seating qualities of the F6B great enough to overcome the lack of the reverse gear that is standard on the GL1800?

I am hoping that Honda will release a F6B with the reverse gear and ABS brakes sometime soon, 2016 or 2017. I don't need or even like the looks of a trunk on a motorcycle so for me this is the biggest reason for owning a F6B.

So, what is your reason to switch from a GL1800 to the F6B and your opinion of the two machines.

Thanks,

X

I've only had the F6B for a week, but the difference in the two motorcycles is huge in my opinion. Seating on the Wing was cramped. I had switched to aftermarket Hartco saddles on my prior Wings, but never got around to it on the '14. The stock seat was good for monkey-butt after about an hour.

While the F6B is somewhat lower weight, it is quite apparent and feels like more weight was lost.

I don't ride as many miles or as long each day as I used to, and don't think I will miss the trunk. The days of 3,500 mile trips or 1,000 mile days are behind me. As for reverse, I really never used it much and hope I won't miss it. My F6B does have cruise.

To be honest, I was getting a bit bored with the Wing after so many over the years and was seriously considering a Road King. But I just couldn't come to grips with the vibration of a Harley. They are beautiful art and I understand many love them, but in the end I went with what I know.

I also bought a modular flip front helmet to see if I can make the shorty windscreen work. So far, I am liking that a lot. Need a bluetooth set-up for sound, as I don't want a cord connection.

Hope this answers your questions from my perspective at least.

[XHarley]

I've only had the F6B for a week, but the difference in the two motorcycles is huge in my opinion. Seating on the Wing was cramped. I had switched to aftermarket Hartco saddles on my prior Wings, but never got around to it on the '14. The stock seat was good for monkey-butt after about an hour.

While the F6B is somewhat lower weight, it is quite apparent and feels like more weight was lost.

I don't ride as many miles or as long each day as I used to, and don't think I will miss the trunk. The days of 3,500 mile trips or 1,000 mile days are behind me. As for reverse, I really never used it much and hope I won't miss it. My F6B does have cruise.

To be honest, I was getting a bit bored with the Wing after so many over the years and was seriously considering a Road King. But I just couldn't come to grips with the vibration of a Harley. They are beautiful art and I understand many love them, but in the end I went with what I know.

I also bought a modular flip front helmet to see if I can make the shorty windscreen work. So far, I am liking that a lot. Need a bluetooth set-up for sound, as I don't want a cord connection.

Hope this answers your questions from my perspective at least.

Yes and thanks for your time and thoughts.

X

[Bryster]

Hmm... thinking cap is on..

It all started here.

Suzuki RG90 (FAT tyred floater, except in the bottom of a freshly drained dam.... *sigh*)

Honda XL250R (made it myself!, repaired it myself several times, it was a rolling silicone advertisement to prevent oil leaks, I was young, what's a gasket? )

Yamaha RD250LC ( Couldn't kill this thing, bought it with a failed oil/water seal, removed the yoghurt, replaced the seal and left a trail of two-stroke smoke across the state!)

Suzuki GSX400F (four friggin cylinders!!! The power!.... and a gear indicator, I didn't have to think as hard!)

Yamaha XS1100E (78' model, came with a butt ugly La Parisienne fairing, but it went, well, everywhere)

Yamaha FJ1100 (bought with 98,000k's, I was still young, but crikey this was a powerful toy, young remember?)

Yamaha XS1100RH (it was a like a mechanical Bulldog, shaft drive after the FJ.... I like shaft drive now)

Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 Mk V ('Reliable and a Moto Guzzi' <- said no-one.... ever! Hmmm why is this stopping? Where's my key!!! o.. down there in the barrel hanging on the loom by the front wheel)

BMW K100RS 1988 (First ABS model.... after the Guzzi, it was a revelation, fill, ride and repeat)

BMW K1 1991 (pwhoar! Lookit I'm Flash Gordon.... with no luggage)

Suzuki GSX400F (2nd one, good little commuter, still not thinking hard)

BMW K100LT 1988 (hit from behind by a mini bus, taking all the hard luggage off with my lower back/legs, that wasn't fun.... )

BMW K1 1992 (yes, another one, see above)

BMW K100RS 1992 (The RS series is still my favourite, this was a cross country stallion baby!)

BMW K1100RS 1996 (it's 100cc bigger, slightly heavier, and well, pretty much the damn same... o well)

Honda ST1100 (Bad accident, smashed my noggin, thank heavens for the BMW systems helmet)


Kawasaki ZX10 (bought as a replacement, clutch hub possessed, squealed more'n a stuck pig under acceleration)

Kawasaki ZZR1100D (Wow.. a great motor, let down my a ghost in the machine which would just stop it, usually in the rain, miles from nowhere with no reception....)

Honda Blackbird (sold because of house deposit, but yeah, these things were awesome I know I never did 305km/h but the speedo showed it...... )

Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (backwards step because of above, proof if you're a bike junky that you'll take anything so stop chewing the furniture and fill the shed void)

BMW K1200RS (best one!! had this for nearly 5 years, crossed the country a few times, just loved this thing, after all it's got 'RS' in the designation)

BMW Rockster (nice bike, servo brakes were powerful but whirring at the lights just gave me the irits)

BMW R1200ST (sold because it was a Friday bike built with incorrect valve guide sizes, clattered from new when warm)

BMW K1200R (hey look a BMW with mumbo!, but a gearbox engagement that let the next town you were clunking on in)

BMW R1200GS 2007 (Thought I'd go offroad a bit, we've a sh*tload of 'offroad' over here..... after I swapped the bars it was a nice bike)

BMW K1300R (back to the road, compared to the K12R, a completely different bike, quickshift and fuelling perect but the friggin switch blocks...I mean really, three replaced in a year?)

BMW R1200GS 2008 (flipped that, don't ask.. it hurt.... a lot, lesson learnt? Don't get a flu after you've cracked ribs)

BMW R1200GSA (Great BIG toy... just never felt comfortable after flipping the above)

BMW F800R (great little bike, some vibration above 5000rpm, but a good honest commuter)

Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X (Awesome, awesome motor, although wife needed a step ladder)

Honda F6B!! Current!


There were other offroaders as a kid I've not listed, but the major on roads are here, depressingly I realise I could've bought a bike with the stamp duty paid to the government for vehicle transfer. Hmmm.... this was fun.

[Redlinez]

In Aug 2009 I bought a 08 CBR1000RR. Sold it in December. None til last Saturday.....

[Shiloh]

My latest before my F6 was this custom Harley Fat Bob.

Matt