I have to agree... especially on the subject of handling. Although I've never owned or ridden an older Valkyrie, my previous bike was 9 years on a VTX 1300. Whenever I get the VTX out (which isn't much since buying the F6B), it feels like I'm driving a tank. I honestly thought the tires on the VTX were flat the first time I switched back to it because the F6B is just so darned nimble. And the powerband... ooh the powerband. I USED too think my VTX had low end grunt. I love being able to cruise around town in 5th without the need to downshift when getting on the highway.
Looking forward to getting some longer trips on it with fellow riders... and only refueling every other stop.
Wow, you're putting on the miles. My bike is 28 months old & still think of it as my new bike. Thanks for sharing. Don't hesitate to add a Michelin Alpin to that extra wheel. You'll enjoy that extra stopping ability.
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