Closing in on 6 years...

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Can you believe the F6B emerged 6 years ago?

For you early adopters that still own and ride their B what do you reflect on 6 years later? Lessons learned, second thoughts?

[Ixol Phaane]

Best bike ever! No regrets.
2014 Deluxe

[Big TP]

Only wish they came with the adjustable windshield.
Electric or manual.
Other than that.....best bike I have owned.;vroooom'

[Sorcerer]

I bought my 2013 F6B Deluxe in October of 2013. Coming from a 98 Valk I’ve never missed the cruise control. Would have been nice, but not missed. June of 2016 I totaled it. Replaced with a used 2014 in yellow��. I have yet to discover any bike that fits me any better. The 2018+ Wings is to tall. With toes pointed straight down I only slightly touch one boot tip at a time on the 2018.

[DaWadd]

No regrets except I wish I put the HeliBars on sooner.'all/right'

[opas ride]

I also bought mine in October of 2013 and by the time I had it custom painted and other options installed that took until November, I only put about 400 miles on the bike that year..Now after 5 riding seasons here in Michigan, it is one of the best bikes, if not the best, I have owned and I have had a lot over the last 50 years. I would not trade it right now for any other bike currently available.. My 99 Valkyrie Tour was also a great bike , but this one is special and I have no regrets with the purchase several years ago.....Regards and ride safe..

[olegoat345]

I had a new 2016 Indian Chief, I stopped in the local central Fl. Honda dealer to buy a throttle rocker. While there, I was looking at a '16 B, the young salesman ask if I wanted to take it for a test ride, "hell yes" I said. After a 12-15 mile ride, I was hooked. Couldn't make a deal on a new one (didn't care for the matte finish anyway), found a '13 w/ only 12k it, several nice hi end up grades. Made a deal & haven't looked back. Sold the Indian (w/ 600 miles) on ebay, to a guy in Ca. (only lost $1K)== I've owned well over a dozen bikes and this is without a doubt, the best bike I've ever owned. It's just feels right, plenty of power, handles like a big sport bike. I'll keep riding it until I can't.

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I saw the F6B at a dealer and the lines reminded me of the old Honda Dream for some reason. I thought Honda could have named it the "Dream" and gotten away with it. When I rode one for the first time however, I reconsidered the name and thought it could have easily fit the ST category. GoldWing ST1800 has a nice ring to it! F6B not so much, but it's what we have.

In a way, I'm glad it never clicked with the masses and the owners circle is small. Yet the GL 1800 platform is so pervasive that it gives us access to most of the GL1800 parts pool and wide Honda network. It was the GL 1800 platform reputation of reliability (why many people didn't, appreciate this is beyond me) that sold me as much as the styling.

My thoughts now: We are a lucky few to own and ride the best bike ever that never sold, and never gets old.

:cheers:

[taxfree4]

Only wish they came with the adjustable windshield.
Electric or manual.
Other than that.....best bike I have owned.;vroooom'

Look into this, I had one On mine and its fully adjustable, fits at the tho and diverts air anywhere go want it.

https://www.twistedthrottle.com/mra-x-creen-touring-bolt-on-variable-windscreen-spoiler-blade-windshield-extension

[taxfree4]

Traded my 2013 Harley Road Glide Custom, with 4000 miles on it for a 2013 F6B on July 6, 2013 at Rick Case Honda. First time I ever cracked a throttle on a Goldwing which led to my first "Holyshit" moment on a bike. BEST Bike I ever owned and will own again

[Big TP]

Same here. Owned about 9 different Harleys over the years. Always said to myself is Honda would make a Goldwing bagger then I would most likely trade. Rode my HD Road Glide to the Honda dealer and as the sales guys were drooling at my HD I went on a F6B test drive.
Came back over an hour later! Sales Manager thought I stole the bike. I just couldn't believe the difference. I was hooked.
Just got back from running errands since 8am with 47 degree cool Florida morning wind. I find myself just smiling in the breeze.
I never get tired of people asking what kind of bike is that.

[Fingerz]

This is the best bike I’ve ever owned. I’m glad I didn’t by the HD in the end. No regrets here. 2016 Deluxe.

[wjduke]

my 2015 that I loved
6236
my new to me 2016
6237
Wouldn't change for anything

[ReserveBum]

my 2015 that I loved
6236
my new to me 2016
6237
Wouldn't change for anything

Nice Wayne...you got the maadstaad and the cruise. Sweet ride!

[Bryster]

Geezuz Duke, that first picture brings a tear. Glad to see you were able to get another and ride! :eek:

[wjduke]

Nice Wayne...you got the maadstaad and the cruise. Sweet ride!
Thanks Jim. More options than I had before. Couldn't pass it up. Now I have to retool. I lost everything I had inside, including my prescription shades, air compressor I never used, tool kit...stuff like that. It'll come in time.


Geezuz Duke, that first picture brings a tear. Glad to see you were able to get another and ride! :eek:
Thanks. Surprised I survived it to be honest. That was a rear end hit on the highway as traffic slowed. I was doing 50-55, he was doing 75. I was back to work in a back brace in two weeks.

[Vandal]

Look into this, I had one On mine and its fully adjustable, fits at the tho and diverts air anywhere go want it.

https://www.twistedthrottle.com/mra-x-creen-touring-bolt-on-variable-windscreen-spoiler-blade-windshield-extension


I have one of those on eBay right now $75, it's awesome. Used it once until my new taller shield came in.

[glryder98]

Best bike I ever owned. Now with close to 99,000 miles I love it even more.

[tenxxx]

Went for a ride yesterday for the first time this year. The skies looked like rain, so kept it close to home.
Rode for a hour and decided to call it quits, But by "Accident" B missed the driveway. She just cant get that right?
Her and GPS don't get along either. She just throttle's up and were off again.
Then the phone rings and momma says its time for dinner.
Aint no way Im missing that.

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Best bike I ever owned. Now with close to 99,000 miles I love it even more.

Will turning 100,000 be a first here on the board?

[Az Wingrider]

I think Drive Jehu is probably closing in on 130,00 by now and there are several more around 100,000

[blackmetoc]

I got mine when I came back from deployment. It is amazing it has all been so long ago. The beginning of 2015 was when I got mine used. I ride it nearly every day.

[53driver]

4.5 years.
Went over 93k while at Bike Week.
Still purring along.....

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I think Drive Jehu is probably closing in on 130,00 by now and there are several more around 100,000

:yes:

Oh of course, I hadn't thought of him.

It would be nice to showcase the 100,000 milers on here.

[VStarRider]

I only have 25,000 miles on mine, but it is the first vehicle I have owned (boats, sleds, jet skis, ATVs) that does not have me thinking about its replacement very often.

Purchased new in October 2015. It first caught my attention in this commercial. I believe there is another featuring the 6 as well:

https://www.popisms.com/TelevisionCommercial/97234/GEICO-Commercial-for-GEICO-Motorcycle-2014.aspx?from=http%3a%2f%2fwww.popisms.com%2fnode s%2fread.aspx%3fid%3d97234

[53driver]

:yes:

Oh of course, I hadn't thought of him.

It would be nice to showcase the 100,000 milers on here.

I think so too!
I'm gonna start a new sticky thread!
Cheers,
Steve

[grendl]

MAde me think I have owned mine since april 2013. About 35k and when I think of replacing it for a new GW or lately the new BMW with no regrets I say to myself nope ! Still in love with my baby and cant justify replacing her...

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MAde me think I have owned mine since april 2013. About 35k and when I think of replacing it for a new GW or lately the new BMW with no regrets I say to myself nope ! Still in love with my baby and cant justify replacing her...

I think if I purchased another BMW, or any other bike for that matter, it would have to be my secondary concubine. I'd continue to own the B.

My worry about letting the B go is that I would definitely regret the sale at some point down the road. Like the time I sold my favorite car in the 70's. I'll never have that car back again...and my garage is big enough for 2! :p