What are the ages of F6B Riders / Owners ?

[copper]

Congrats!! I'm a bit past 42 years old, and picking up my bike today. I admit, some of my Harley-riding friends are giving me a hard time about buying an "old man's bike." Too bad they won't be able to see my big ol smile from behind me. :icon_biggrin:

...or standing at the side of the road beside their broken down bikes... :icon_wink:

[ccasch]

44 here. 3rd bike, first bagger.

[blueverclear]

Turned 31 and saved up since I was 25!

Man you might be the only person on this forum younger than me lol I'm 33. Been riding about 12 years and been through 14 or 15 bikes

[MotoMike]

58 in August.

[Bighutch14]

38 years young!

[nomercyambulance]

TOO DAMN OLD!!!:yikes:

[smiley]

44 1/2

[Papawhip]

46 1/2. Loving this ride

[Hodgey1]

49 15/16

[Chrisb248]

I'm 51 and will own a f6b next week, can't wait!!😄

[Texan4life]

The F6B was a birthday present to myself for my 32nd bday.

[Casper96]

51 here...Bought a 2000 Valkyrie Interstate when I was 38 and well wanted anewther bike and of course this was sitting in the shop when i went to get oil for the other two...only a couple hundred miles on her since I bought her( F6B ) but already love the ride

[JMartin]

But your original post says, "F6B Riders / Owners. Now that I have done the full day rental on one, I feel I can vote.

I'm 55, and for many, many years I always said things like, "Why don't they put the doors back on that thing and call it a car?"
I never understood the huge Gold Wing and other such two wheeled Winnebago's, but now that I'm 55, I can really see the appeal.
I thoroughly enjoyed my recent 12 hour ride on a Rental bike in Southern California (http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?9671-I-wanted-to-share-my-F6B-Rental-Experience).

I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I currently ride a 2003 Honda ST1100P, and of course now, I'm searching for the right bike and the right deal.

Jim

[Crazyhorse]

63 in November. Been riding over 50 years. Have had lots of bikes thru the years. Got my first Valkyrie in 2000 still have her. Had hoped the new Valkyrie would be more like the old with the new 1800 motor. That did not happen. Just did not like the looks of the new Valk. Love the Bee.:icon_biggrin:

[Fingerz]

I just turned 46 and this will be my first touring bike. I'll looking to spend more time riding in a comfortable position over a longer period. When I'm not riding my horse, I'll be riding this bike.

[TripleDuck]

I'll be 58 tomorrow and tomorrow I will have been riding 48 years (still learning). I've had MANY scooters and do appreciate the B over my previous 2 GL1500s.

[D-Train]

But your original post says, "F6B Riders / Owners. Now that I have done the full day rental on one, I feel I can vote.

I'm 55, and for many, many years I always said things like, "Why don't they put the doors back on that thing and call it a car?"
I never understood the huge Gold Wing and other such two wheeled Winnebago's, but now that I'm 55, I can really see the appeal.
I thoroughly enjoyed my recent 12 hour ride on a Rental bike in Southern California (http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?9671-I-wanted-to-share-my-F6B-Rental-Experience).

I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I currently ride a 2003 Honda ST1100P, and of course now, I'm searching for the right bike and the right deal.

Jim

Hi JMartin, I'm also 55 and lived in The Bay Area for over 13 years and have been to Hollister many times, getting a seat at Corbin, going to bike rally, etc. Also been to Gilroy garlic fest, etc. I moved to Bend, Oregon in 2005 and love it here, except for the winters! Got over a foot of snow on the ground and tonight it is supposed to be -7 degrees. Yikes! Took delivery of my F6B today, got the dealer to bring it right to my garage. Wish I was still there, I'd be able to ride it. Anyway, glad to make your acquaintance. :shake2:

[tiltingf6b]

I am wondering if there is a correlation between rider age and seat size on these F6b's ?
Humor intended, as reality is intended also.
Comfort....... nuf said. Reliabilty .............. nuf said. Performance................ nuf said. Opportunities to accessorize.............. nuf said.
Owning an F6B makes it easy for people to buy gifts for you.'all/right''

[D-Train]

I am wondering if there is a correlation between rider age and seat size on these F6b's ?
Humor intended, as reality is intended also.
Comfort....... nuf said. Reliabilty .............. nuf said. Performance................ nuf said. Opportunities to accessorize.............. nuf said.
Owning an F6B makes it easy for people to buy gifts for you.'all/right''

You forgot to say "big seat for big butts..........nuf said" :moon: :icon_laugh:

[sharkey]

I call it the complete evolution of a motorcyclist. Starting hunched over, feet tucked way up and back on the most aggressive sports bike I could afford. Overtime I found myself slowly sitting further upright, legs un-folding as a result. My last bike (which I still have), a Concours 1400 was very comfortable and what I thought was the peak of evolution, and then came the F6B. I am now what I consider fully evolved. This bike has such a neutral riding position I just don’t know what to think, but that’s ok, as long as I don’t start to De-evolutionize, aka Harley riding position. I am the proud 2%...

After my limited time on the FB6, it seems to kinda ride itself on a rail and you just direct it. I had a FJR for a short time with the AE tranny and that was the only thing better. Alas, it ate tires and was a pig moving around slow speed and I was afraid I might drop it. I really like the F6B but if Yammy ever made a ST out of the 900 triple that wieghed around 500lbs and had about a 30" seat with their AE tranny, I'd be ALL over that.

47YOA when I bought the FB6. I had to wait ill I was old enuff! :icon_razz:

[AnthonyGen]

I turn 40 this year and just purchased my F6B as an early present to myself.

[Baboone]

63 in March. Been riding over 45 years. Have had lots of bikes thru the years. Got my first goldwing in 1999 ...

[Dave28391]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I'm 72 and ride a 2015 F6B. I've been riding since I was 11 when I made my first motorized bike out of an old bike frame and lawnmower engine.

[Jupiterider]

I'm 52 and just bought my F6B. I've been riding over 40 years and to date I've owned approximately 40 motorcycles. Much like a previous poster my last tourer was a Concours 1400. It was a wonderful, powerful, great handling and trouble free bike. We spent almost 40,000 happy miles together. As I got older it seems I have also evolved into F6B rider and couldn't be any happier!

[McDaniel]

I'm 47 and I bought my F6B last week. I had a Triumph Trophy before I bought this bike and before that a Honda ST1300.

[Johnsw3]

I am 30 years old and have a 2013 F6B. I also have a 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa but wanted something to take long trips and to cruise around the city on. Best decision I ever made in buying a F6B.

[Xrider57]

I'm 59 and bought mine about six weeks ago. Got one ride in before back surgery. My first GW was a brand new 1980 ! Loved it. Owned a 1990 and just sold my VTX 1800 . I feel I needed the better ride for my back.

[SimonTemplar]

Too old to rock n roll....too young to die!

Purchased November of '15.


Prior to that, I've owned several Yamaha's, a Suzuki, a Triumph, a Matchless, and a 1940 Indian Four.





....sT

[Holliwood]

51 years old. Owned many bikes prior but the F6 is my first Honda touring bike.

[crossbowme]

I'm 72 and will pickup my white deluxe next week. Had a GW but sold it because it was so too heavy. Really like the B. Been riding since 1962 and have owned dozens of cool bikes.

[gfnk106]

I am 35 years old and picked up a leftover 2015 F6B about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I am very happy with this bike. This bike has way more power than my Victory Vision did.

[Radman]

This is my fifth bike in riding over 11 seasons...and I LOVE IT!!! Had a Valkyrie Interstate for 8 seasons before the F6B and thought "How can they come up with a better bike than this?!?" Well Honda....ya did an awesome job with the F6B. Beautiful balance between looks, power, comfort and flickability on the twisties!!!

[makya53]

Got the 40th for my 40. No more Harley's for me.

[HONK]

44 here and bought F6B about five months ago.

[crossbowme]

71 - I'll ride until I can't balance anymore and then I'll trike the damn thing. :lolup:

[cody13]

Hello, I am looking at jumping from my Road Glide to a F6B today! I'm 59. I will lose a lot of friends...LOL

[53driver]

Hello, I am looking at jumping from my Road Glide to a F6B today! I'm 59. I will lose a lot of friends...LOL

Well, you may not lose them as friends, but you will definitely lose them after second gear!!!!!
Welcome!!!

[Heatnbeat]

Just turned 68 last month bought my first F6B last week, and I'm loving it.
However my previous ride is still in the stable and probably will be for a long time yet.
A 1990 HD Ultra setup like a prototype Street Glide. Too much fun to lose and it feeds my inner teenager!

[Texas F6B]

Purchased a 2016 White F6B less than a month ago, love it. Three Harleys and this is my third Honda.

[TandemGeek]

Since my wife is 60 I like to say I'm in my 58th year just to keep things a bit closer.

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[willtill]

It is heartening to see; that there are 23 members at this point whom are still riding and over the age of 71 :icon_cool:

[Deerkiller]

34 and I should've gotten one of these sooner

[Kasperwing]

....so they say. At 64, I wake up some days and wonder if i died over night and they forgot to tell me. Some days I wake up and feel like I am in my 30's. The days that I have to look forward to riding my motorcycle are the days I feel the best. Due to circumstances I could not control, I have been away from bikes about 8 years. I plan to get a used or new F6B before I am 65. Since I no longer have to work 6 days a week, I plan on riding instead.

[Spiff215]

Bought my crated 2015 in March of 2016 at 43.

[soupbean]

I'm 52...

[oldxtreme]

Just bought the F6B as my 75th birthday present! Nice bike, already dropped it once with 888 miles on it, pinned my heel with the peg, hobbling around on crutches until my heel reattaches, got a Madstad screen, Areo pegs and ready to head to the Grand Canyon/Highway 1, CA ( if they are still a part of the United States next spring) I wish I had gotten this beast when I was younger...maybe 70. Instead, I was putting 80K miles on my VTX 1800. That is also a great bike!

[InvictusF6B]

I was 30 when I bought my 2015 F6B.

[Elin in So. Cal.]

...or maybe just missed someone. Since a lady never tells her age, I'll just allude that I'll be sliding into my seventh decade next year and leave it at that.

Never mind that I have 49,000 miles on my 2013 Dragonbeast. Great summer road trip of 21 days camping and seeing nine states, and already planning for the next one.

[James Wright]

I don't know about the rest of the riders out there but I have been riding for 55 years and I am 64.

[K/W Motoman]

63 years old.
Can’t wait till Spring!!

[F6Bretired]

74 years here. Just got my 2013 F6B couple of months ago. Rode a VTX 13 for 8 years, but the F6b is like a dream come true. Headed out from Jacksonville, Florida June 24 for a ride to Sturgis area and then west to Jackson Hole and down to Canyon and work our way back to Florida Group of 14

[biggreg]

I was 57 when I bought mine. Looking at Gold Wing DCT next.

[opas ride]

Turned 78 in January of this year...Love the F6B so far but am currently thinking about the 2018 Indian Chieftain...Riding position is much better for me on the Indian and I kind of miss the old feeling of a V-twin motor...Don't ride very far/much these days and the Indian seems to hear me calling....Even with the Baggershield, Mustang seat, Cobra pipes, custom paint, etc...I might trade later this year....We'll see!!!!

[Jwpelletier]

I am 26, just picked up a 15'

[F6Bster]

Welcome! You’ll love this bike!


I am 26, just picked up a 15'

[yabiah]

I was 50 when I purchased my 2013 and am 55 atm.

[SATXF6BD]

62 going on 21. Glad to be back on 2 wheels

[C214]

43 years young

[Ldb53]

65 and the f6b is by far the best bike I ever rode (have not tried the 2018's yet).

[MANDE64085]

59 years young! Starting my 3rd season on Big Red! No looking back... cause there's nothing in my mirrors!!

[Baggerwing13]

49 from Medina Ohio. 2013 F6B. First GW!!

[viperman11]

Doc here in Titusville,Florida. Just turning 62 in a couple of weeks. I've had my 2014 F6BD for a couple of months. This is my third Wing, I'm coming off and still have a 2007 VTX F3 1800cc.

[BlueF6B]

73 leaving in a couple of months for 21 days and 8,000 mile tour. all reservations confirmed. will turn 74 while on tour.

[Ballsie]

The first Gold Wing I rode was my Dad's 1982. He bought it without a fairing, bags, or truck. I mounted the full Vetter System on it ,Fairing, bags, truck, etc. . I was the coolest kid cruzin' around on it in high school. He then picked up a 1994'ish Gold Wing Full Dresser. I recently picked up my first Gold Wing F6B this pas January. It was a brand new factory left over 2016. It's awesome to ride. Wish I did this years ago. No going back now.

[Midland Mike]

60 on a 2013 f6b

[opas ride]

79 in January of this year and hope to ride a few more..2013 F6B with lots of "whistles and bells" added....

[The Horse]

I'll be 49 in September. I have a 2013 F6B and its my first GW. The previous owner only put 4900 miles on it and spent a ton on chrome, different seat with back rests, and a luggage rack. I had a Hurricane back 31 years ago so the F6B was like nothing I had ever ridden. I love it! I've had for about 4 months and put 2200 miles on it.

[Ghost Rider]

I am 63 I own a Black 2013.I have owned over a dozen Goldwings. I have enjoyed everyone of them, have ran 100,000 on a few of them. No favorite they all been good.

[Tbutor]

62 and have had my leftover 2016 8 days now and love it! Came back to riding this year after 30 years. 1987 GL1200A is awesome but couldn’t resist the f6b price. 87 is for sale now...dealer only offered $200! My tires are worth more!

[Coondawg07]

Just turned 30 in July. Just a few weeks after my purchase.

[jm21ddd15]

Over 1100 F6B owners, responded to the poll, over the past few years. Wonder how many are still owners. I know some have switched to the new Goldwing.

[Big Jay]

I've still got mine.
a 2013, 6 years old next month.

[FarsideF6B]

Just turned 60 on the 13th of this month and my(14) F6B arrived on the 14th. Went on a 200 mile ride after the rain cleared on Sat. and rode with a Big smile! Currently have a couple Valkyrie's 98 Tourer and 00 IS. I hope the Phat Gyrls don't get too upset with me! :o

[valkmc]

Over 1100 F6B owners, responded to the poll, over the past few years. Wonder how many are still owners. I know some have switched to the new Goldwing.

The site only 316 members, I'm sure there used to be more than that. My B has 43K on it and I have the itch. Just looking around now.

[Paul B Blues]

I just turned 56. I've had my B since 2013, bought it new, and still love it :o

[honda_dog]

56 years old, just bought my first Goldwing F6B, 2014 Deluxe.

[3wings]

I'll be 67 next week. I got my Black 2013 Deluxe early this past August with 16000 miles on it. I have several other bikes including a 1975 Red GL1000 that I bought new and a 1981 GL1100 I bought used in 2010. When I got the F6B it had a car tire on the rear. Took almost 48 hours to get it off and it will never go back on. Tire mileage versus handling and safety just isn't worth it. The bike wouldn't turn a corner at low city speeds. Try and try and then it would climb up on the curve of the sidewall and suddenly turn. Not fun! Put a Bridgestone on it- now it's FUN!

[Big Jay]

55 in march

[oldxtreme]

Hitting 78 this year, that's not MPH!
Did a cross country last year from Cleveland, Oh to LA and back. Was planning to do Alaska this summer but resent feedback indicated that there is a lot of "off road" gravel pit type of riding which I do not want to do with my F6B. I will stick to the paved stuff and wind my way to Washington and back this year.

[Notorious1]

Turned 50 in January. Waiting on delivery of my 2015 F6B deluxe

[wjduke]

I’m 63 now and still a hanging on to mine. Two bike accidents have put a damper on my riding. Waiting to see how I feel this Spring.

[Gorray64]

55 years old. Bought myself a new to me 2016 Deluxe. Been riding for 32 years. By far the best motorcycle I’ve ever owned. What a beast

[Mcrydernut]

This thread was started in 2013. Has the chart been updated to reflect current ages of riders? Does it update automatically each year to reflect age of riders?
Just wondering how accurate it is in 2020.

[SeaSteve]

The "poll" is simply a total of all votes since it was started. Voters must be member of the Forum and can only enter a "vote" once.

[Skromfols]

I'll turn 74 next month. I've always said that I would ride into my 70's but recently changed that to 80's. I first saw an F6B about two years ago and knew that I would eventually have one. I finally found exactly what I was looking for 385 miles away on E-bay. I made the offer that same day, got an acceptance and before the sun went down I had my motorcycle trailer hooked up and was on my way. After my first ride on the B I put my Valkyrie on Craigslist. I loved that Valkyrie and put over 40,000 miles on it, but this B is everything the Valkyrie was and more. With the addition of the Madstat windshield that I installed yesterday this bike is perfect.

[Mcrydernut]

It would be interesting to see how many have kept their F6B over the past 7 years and what age group they are in today today. I am 65 and soon will move into the 66-70 age group. Wondering if the percentages in age groups have changed much.

[jm21ddd15]

I'm turning 66 this year, still riding my 2015, and plan to for many more years. Hope to see a big group at this years rally, in Franklin!

[valkmc]

Hitting 78 this year, that's not MPH!
Did a cross country last year from Cleveland, Oh to LA and back. Was planning to do Alaska this summer but resent feedback indicated that there is a lot of "off road" gravel pit type of riding which I do not want to do with my F6B. I will stick to the paved stuff and wind my way to Washington and back this year.

Don't know if it is different now but I rode from Florida to Alaska and back a few years ago and did not run into hardly any gravel. Great ride and had a bucket list experience.

[pradsharma86]

I am 33 and riding from last 15 yrs. Just bought my 2015 F6B bagger .... traded my Yamaha raider ... also have a 2017 Honda CBR 1000RR

[gadgeteer]

Finally decided after putting 70k+ miles on my '02 Valk to move up to a "B". I've put 44k+ miles on my 2015 B and enjoyed every minute of it!
I'll be 78 this June and hope to make the "West Gathering" again this year.
Really enjoyed the Cortez roundup in 2018.

[Lcsix]

I'm gonna be 63 in June, hope to put as many miles as my *#@&€*# back will allow on my 13 f6b.

[six2go]

Coming up on 78 in Sept. Hope to keep riding for a few more years.

[FarsideF6B]

62 and dividing up my time with my two rides. Renegade is my 98 Valkyrie, love her and will never get rid of her. Taking it to my 5th InZane this June. InZane 2022 in Billings. I love my B = Stinger and ride it often different ride and love it. Not planning to stop love my wind therapy! :cool:

[mike528]

32. started riding dirtbikes about 20 years ago and been riding on the road (legally) since 18. always had honda's. picked up my f6b last friday and rode it 850 miles home. looking forward to many years and memories with this bike.

[Eternalydamd]

I turn 40 in a couple months, started riding about 9 years ago....in those 9 years I've put just under 200,000 miles on bikes and I hope to put on hundreds of thousands more in the coming years.

[BJJJ]

68 and still riding

still alive got to be happy

[Femme6B]

59. Bought my first bike in 2008. It was a Honda shadow aero 750. Put 30k on that bike, rode it back and forth across the country. I have t ridden it much n the last few years because it beat me up. So I moved up to a bigger more comfortable ride. If I’d have done those rides on this bike, it would have been a much nicer ride. Most of those rides were just endurance rides trying to hang that little 750 with wings riding 80. I remember flying up a mountainside hanging off the right side trying to get more out of the throttle. This new guy has all the throttle I need.

[Skromfols]

76. My first bike was a Honda 305 Superhawk in 1964. It was my only means of transportation for about 3 years. I believe I had it about a year before installing the 350 kit. My riding partners were a Harley Sportster and a Triumph Trophy. I had no trouble keeping up with both of them, plus I had reliability and didn't leak oil. I've had various bikes over the years, but really like the Honda Opposed engine and I've had a 1984 Goldwing and a Valkyrie. I've also had both a V45 and V65 Magna, both were sweet running beasts. But this F6B is the smoothest, sweetest most comfortable bike that I've owned.

[tenxxx]

I'll be 70 in 2023. Had a lot of bikes but the F6b is by far the best.
My Harley got great mileage. 150 Decibels to a drop of gas!
But I'm really liking my Burgman lately.
If I decide to sell the B this spring, I'll list it here first.

[Cruiser2014]

I'm turning 70 in April and I ride a F6B deluxe. Best bike ever owned!!!!