Strongly considering the F6B, have a few minor concerns

[shooter]

I've ridden a lot of different bikes over the years. I've had occasion to make a few dozen panic stops with the B. This bike has some of the best brakes on the planet. Having said that , it's the "GO" function I like the best. If the brakes are what you're worried about , don't worry.

[lowkee]

I've wanted this bike since it came out and just got one this past fall. Have been waiting for abs myself. I have an 09 C-14ABS and didn't want to be without ABS again. There were days I swore I would never be without ABS.
I accidently bought another Harley in 14 with ABS while I was waiting For f6b to get ABS. It stopped great but didn't go. I traded it in on my f6b
I'm not sorry.

I've got better than 16 hours riding in rain and tried to make the rear tire lock up in the rain numerous times without success. I'm not going to attempt on paint, gravel, or Leaves but my brain wont allow me to use ABS then either. My biggest fear was once I got used to ABS, would I be more careless without it. Its like riding a bike. Went back to my old ways.
Good Tire technology and linked brakes gives me some confidence. Just my opinion, Its not ABS but its some serious stopping ability.

I've heard taller people have issues with these bikes?! I'm 6ft only have 6k so far but I love it.

I love the way The F6B handles in corners. Its so stable it makes me laugh. I do scrape more often then I like. Working on cornering technics so I can corner a little faster without scraping.
(I have to add The C-14 has more cornering ability then I do)

For me its a relief to finally get this bike and not wait for the ABS anymore.
I let a Hardcore BMW guy ride MY C-14 a while back He came back with a huge smile on his face and said
"Its a little heavy in corners, But its fast. You can't have everything. Great bike!"
That always plays back in my head..."you can't have everything"

[STRaider]

Great responses by all. I appreciate them. I try not to buy bikes that often, attempting to research them out and stick with them once I purchase them. I do like this bike, and the responses on the ABS help. Once I sell my 1200GS (Hopefully this week), I will likely pull the trigger on a clean, used F6B. Loving this forum already, thanks again to all.

[DarkKnt]

Too bad you're not closer to our border.... our weak Canadian dollar and ABS equipped bikes would make you happy... as for cornering clearance, yes, you can drag the pegs, belly pan and even the engine guards. The beauty of it is the damn bike is so stable and confidence inspiring that you don't mind doing it! I'm using a bit more of a sport bike "hang off" style these days.

[ShanghaiDan]

Strange that here, the European models do have ABS.
Before, had a st 1300 with abs aswell, but with the 2/3. 1/3 brake system, on both models, so far never needed the abs.

Worst surprise is when you drive the st 1300 again. Feels so heavy to manipulate after driven the f6b.

It's a new law in the EU effective Jan 1 2016 - all motorcycles must have ABS. The US will lag behind a few years but we'll end up with all models having ABS as well since our motorcycle market is so tiny and it doesn't make much sense for most metric bike brands to make a custom version for the US.

[MisterB]

Strange that here, the European models do have ABS.
Before, had a st 1300 with abs aswell, but with the 2/3. 1/3 brake system, on both models, so far never needed the abs.

Worst surprise is when you drive the st 1300 again. Feels so heavy to manipulate after driven the f6b.

I sold the lighter ST1300 and was ready to give up biking, back issues and other things made it too hard to thread the needle backwards out of the garage in the morning due to the high COG.
It's such an issue that there is a sub-forum on the ST site about drops.
This heavier bike feels at least 100 lbs lighter than the ST unpowered.
My dream brake setup would be like the one mentioned, unlinked at low speed with ABS, however; perfection is the enemy of good enough.
or:
"better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without" - Confucius

[3Chief]

[QUOTE=MisterB;117184My dream brake setup would be like the one mentioned, unlinked at low speed with ABS, however; perfection is the enemy of good enough.
or:
"better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without" - Confucius[/QUOTE]

+1

[Brasco]

DarkKnt mentioned this but if you were up for the importation paperwork (and unknown associated $$ costs) and a significant ride home, you'd get a an ABS-equipped F6B Canadian model for about $18,500 US based on list price. Another $500 for the 2016.

[CheesyRider]

Another option is to buy a full wing with ABS and convert it into an F6B.

[Bryster]

I sold the lighter ST1300 and was ready to give up biking, back issues and other things made it too hard to thread the needle backwards out of the garage in the morning due to the high COG.
It's such an issue that there is a sub-forum on the ST site about drops.
This heavier bike feels at least 100 lbs lighter than the ST unpowered.
My dream brake setup would be like the one mentioned, unlinked at low speed with ABS, however; perfection is the enemy of good enough.
or:
"better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without" - Confucius

Heh...

My work bike is an ST1300, and yes, rolling that feels SO much heavier than the F6 to move. The F6 has reverse, but after moving the ST out, the blue beasts a doddle.