About to trade my CTX for a 2015 F6B

[VStarRider]

I do have the ctx1300 but this may be my last day of ownership as a trade is coming.

One thing I don't like about the B is the big panel of buttons on the left panel. It looks pretty dated and old school. Not sure if it hs blue tooth or an iPod connector.?

You can also plug in your iPod or phone into the auxiliary 3.5mm (headphone style) jack in the left side fairing cubby. Others here suggested getting a Ram mount that uses existing bolts for clutch fluid reservoir...now I use the Ram mount to hold my phone with the cords routed down into the cubby. I have a 12V female receptacle in the cubby as well to charge the phone while it is mounted there. I can play podcasts, satellite radio (thru XM app), iTunes, or the bike's radio itself.

Best additions to my 2013 Standard:

1. Madstad 13" windshield
2. Heated grips
3. Ram mount
4. 12 V receptacle in fairing cubby

[Miks]

I owned a 2014 CTX 1300, and would really recommend the F6B. The CTX is a quirky bike that needed a few test riders before they released it...guess what, they only built it that one year!

Why does Honda do that?

Anyway, the CTX is considered Honda's "Technology" bike because it has LED lamps, and with the radio system...it was all blue tooth linked! I liked the CTX 1300 in many ways, the dash was nice, had a few features not found on the F6B like timers, fuel economy, etc.

That being said, the F6B is such a comfortable bike, with the large wide fairing, and the big six cylinder engine, it effortlessly goes down any road. You will find that before too long of ownership, the bike doesn't feel heavy at all. The fuel economy is only slightly less than the CTX, the throttle is not nearly as snatchy as the CTX 1300 is. You will like the F6B.

Regarding those large buttons - old school and dated...couldn't agree more. However, for scanning the radio, changing from FM to AM is EASY while you are on the road. I don't think I have ever used the rotating tuner/volume control, I always use the left handlebar controls.

But the best news? You are on a 2015...which has electronic cruise control!

[svnten]

I traded my ctx for a 2015 F6B blue one.. I could not be happier this first day. It has zero miles and now it has 45.

I am considering a taller windshield so any advice on that is welcome. I am 5'7 so I don't need too tall of one.

I got it from Al Lambs Honda in Dallas.

[broncsrule21]

I am 5'6.5" I bought this one because I still want to look over the shield, not through it.
https://www.amazon.com/Honda-0SR70-M...f6b+windshield

If you want to look through, and want more wind protection, get some thing a little taller. Personally, my helmet is my screen.

[Redlinez]

I am 5'6.5" I bought this one because I still want to look over the shield, not through it.
https://www.amazon.com/Honda-0SR70-M...f6b+windshield

If you want to look through, and want more wind protection, get some thing a little taller. Personally, my helmet is my screen.

Never seen that one, who made it?

[stroguy]

Never seen that one, who made it?

Just a guess but it says by Honda, so I'm guessing..........Honda. Sure that's not the factory screen? Does look short.

[Redlinez]

It says f6b on it and is taller than the oem. just never saw it at Honda.

[Broken Hand]

I traded my ctx for a 2015 F6B blue one.. I could not be happier this first day. It has zero miles and now it has 45.

I am considering a taller windshield so any advice on that is welcome. I am 5'7 so I don't need too tall of one.

I got it from Al Lambs Honda in Dallas.

Congrats! I hope you love the bike as much as I love mine!

[Paul B Blues]

Good choice, you'll enjoy every minute on the B

[stroguy]

Now it has 45 miles? Is it snowing in DFW? Are you feeling ill? Are the streets closed? We will expect another 400-500 by weekends end.

Congrats.

At 5'7" and being in a long riding hot weather city, I would not go passed an 11" or 13" shield, preferably the 11". You are going to still want some air blowing on you during May to September. Also consider Baker Hand Wings for more flexibility in ventilation all year. Wingstuff has them for a great price.