I'm on an Indian forum....haven't gone back since I bought the 6. I wasn't sure which direction I was going. My 9 forum is the same way. We all bleed what we ride...lol They were cool for the most part. Just don't like someone saying something that isn't true. I went the reliability route, along with comfort and visibility. The Cheiftan has a lot of nice features. It's more expensive too.
“Gibraltar” 2016 white deluxe has been sold.
i totally agree with what you said about the Beautiful B!!!! i am a female owner of the F6B and i get on that bike and i just dont want to get off of it. i did swap out my seat, replace the windshield, want more mods but i got the important things done - that bike is so comfortable i can just keep on going and going and going!!!
that's my 2 cents worth = don't comment much on here but had to this time. Enjoy what ever bike you decide on!!
Bunny
Much awesome!
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2015 F6B Deluxe
Matte Silver
Indian is just plain ugly.
F6 is a thing of beauty
After many hours of research and time spent on looking at a small bank account, I decided the best bang for the buck was the F6B. So it boiled down to money and comfort being the deciding factor. Now I could use some advice on who to vote for, Hillary or Trump?
Riding a Goldwing is like opening a can of testosterone.
Go Green - Recycle Congress!!!!
Well, I have to agree with most posts on here, but you answered your question in your original post when you said
"As I’m 55, this would probably be the last bike I’d ever own. I want to ride, too, not wrench. Reliability and low maintenance are key."
If this is truly what you want the answer is clear! Most of us here are in your age bracket and bought the 6 for the same reasons.
If you have not ridden a 6 I recommend you do, our forum members are very friendly (except Stro) . maybe you can find one of them near you to test drive the last bike you will own.
Good Luck on your decision and never look back!
Maintenance Log- Changed oil with Rotella T6 every 5k, Changed tires at 14k, Recall 17k. Current mileage 23k. Is that low enough maintenance?
John (Jay) Bettua
2014 F6b Red- sold 2016
2020 Goldwing Matte Black
Retired U.S. Air Force MSgt