2013 Honda Goldwing F6B, custom orange paint, 3240 miles on the clock. Delivered with a full tank of gas! I've had my eye on these since they were first introduced. Previously i've had at different times a BMW R1150R and a BMW R1200RT. I liked the RT for touring, but it was pretty tall for me and at the time it was unmanageable in my garage (I've since remodeled my house and garage so that's no longer a problem). Always thought that I'd buy a used one someday, but didn't expect it to be this soon. But when a good deal comes along sometimes you have to jump. It's not a "deluxe" version, but still has some of the expensive goodies already on it, including the centerstand, fog lights, back rack, and aftermarket convertible windshield. I'll be looking into adding other goodies as I get to know the bike better.
It arrived today at around 4 pm from a dealership in Tuscon, AZ. I'm not out riding because I was sick as a dog last night, and stressing all day about this delivery. I was seriously worried about whether or not this bike would be CARB rated, even though the dealer assured me it was. When it first arrived I couldn't find the sticker. I about went into shock (if the bike isn't labeled as CARB or California emissions certified, you cannot register it in California unless it's a used bike with more than 7500 miles on the odometer). It took a search through the manual to find that the CAL sticker was in the right saddlebag. Whew!
This is why I remodeled the house - well, one of many reasons. With a big garage and a nice flat driveway, I can manage a big touring bike like this. I don't have any time or money to go touring just yet, but give it time. My house remodeling projects are nearing completion, so I will be taking the bike out soon.
Also, ever since I started riding motorcycles I've wanted a Goldwing. I've just thought that they were so cool. I'm hoping that I will feel better tomorrow and be able to take it for an inaugural spin. Then on to the DMV ...
In the background you can see my other three bikes. The yellow one is a Suzuki Burgman 400, the green is a Kawasaki Versys 650, and the white is a Suzuki Burgman 650 which I will be selling soon as it is sort of redundant now.
I've not figured out what to name him yet. Hoping it will come to me on that first ride. I've not yet ridden an F6B, but confident that it will be fine. My first few bikes were all Hondas.
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If you ride out on I-8 tomorrow afternoon I might see you. Gotta pick up a load in Sandy Eggo Thursday morning.
Beautiful
