hoglaw
06-29-2014, 05:20 PM
Just bought my F6B last week and began scouring this site. I picked up a wealth of information from all the posts I read...thanks.
Thought I'd share what I've learned. I really like the looks of the F6B in stock trim. That short windshield, however, left a lot to be desired at high speeds. I've been wearing a 3/4 helmet for years and the wind was beating me on a short, 50 mile trip to Daytona Beach. Plus, the wife unit wasn't pleased with all the wind turbulence.
I picked up some National Cycle mirror wind deflectors at J&P. It's hard to believe a couple of little plastic pieces could make such a difference. Wow. Well worth the $70.
The more I read the more convinced I became that a full face helmet might make things more comfortable. I ordered a GMax modular helmet from Competition Accessories, and a Go Cruise from 2WheelRide,Inc.
Earlier today I went out for a little ride. I didn't have time to get on the Interstate, but at speeds up to 60 MPH I was amazed at the difference. There is still a fair amount of wind noise with the helmet, but that may be because I have all the vents open. It was amazingly smooth. The Gmax certainly made the ride more pleasant. I'm not much of a radio guy at higher speeds so I don't know or care if it will reduce hearability.
That Go Cruise feels like it might be the ticket to make up for the lack of a cruise control. My last 3 Harleys all had cruise and I relied on it whenever I was on the Interstate. I think this little device may help an old guy compensate for no cruise control.
Some friends and I are doing the America's 9/11 ride in August so these three accessories will get a full test. We'll leave the Orlando area, go to Shanksville, Pa; Arlington, Va; and NYC. Then back to Orlando. That should be an excellent opportunity to see how my selections work out. Right now I firmly believe I have the perfect ride.
So, thanks for all the input on this forum from those sharing what they learned. It helped me make some informed choices.
Thought I'd share what I've learned. I really like the looks of the F6B in stock trim. That short windshield, however, left a lot to be desired at high speeds. I've been wearing a 3/4 helmet for years and the wind was beating me on a short, 50 mile trip to Daytona Beach. Plus, the wife unit wasn't pleased with all the wind turbulence.
I picked up some National Cycle mirror wind deflectors at J&P. It's hard to believe a couple of little plastic pieces could make such a difference. Wow. Well worth the $70.
The more I read the more convinced I became that a full face helmet might make things more comfortable. I ordered a GMax modular helmet from Competition Accessories, and a Go Cruise from 2WheelRide,Inc.
Earlier today I went out for a little ride. I didn't have time to get on the Interstate, but at speeds up to 60 MPH I was amazed at the difference. There is still a fair amount of wind noise with the helmet, but that may be because I have all the vents open. It was amazingly smooth. The Gmax certainly made the ride more pleasant. I'm not much of a radio guy at higher speeds so I don't know or care if it will reduce hearability.
That Go Cruise feels like it might be the ticket to make up for the lack of a cruise control. My last 3 Harleys all had cruise and I relied on it whenever I was on the Interstate. I think this little device may help an old guy compensate for no cruise control.
Some friends and I are doing the America's 9/11 ride in August so these three accessories will get a full test. We'll leave the Orlando area, go to Shanksville, Pa; Arlington, Va; and NYC. Then back to Orlando. That should be an excellent opportunity to see how my selections work out. Right now I firmly believe I have the perfect ride.
So, thanks for all the input on this forum from those sharing what they learned. It helped me make some informed choices.