I'm new here today. Hello from Thailand! Yes, for real.

I've searched the forum looking for a "welcome" area or "new members" area, but I'm getting old and couldn't locate one.

We don't have a lot of NEW big bike choices in Thailand. There are lots of restrictions on imported big bikes, and most cost twice as much as they cost in the US. I'm in between bikes right now. Just sold my Yamaha Road Star 1600, and I'm looking seriously at the F6B to replace it. I'm here to find out all I can about the bike -- besides what I have already read and researched online.

The F6B is one of the few big bikes here that can be purchased new and also have official taxes, title and plates. I'm hoping that your expertise with the F6B will help me decide that it will be my last bike. In Thailand, the F6B is priced new at around $30,000 USD, which includes import taxes.

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I was born in Galveston, TX and lived there and in St. Louis growing up. For most of my adult life, I lived in various places in South Louisiana (between New Orleans and Lafayette). I retired in 2010 and moved to Thailand after spending the 5 previous years traveling and looking for a retirement location where I could get the most bang for my buck and STAY retired. Thailand is it. For every $30,000 USD you have, you're a millionaire here.

I started riding 30 years ago, but the bulk of my riding has occurred after retirement. I've been to every corner of Thailand and also into Cambodia and Laos.

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If I've screwed up right off the bat in posting in this area, please accept my apologies. I'll get it right.

I appreciate the opportunity to be here and learn about the F6B! Attachment 14242