Smoothcruz
07-12-2014, 02:26 PM
Hi. I'm anew F6B6 owner, but not a new rider. As I rode this great country on a Honda Shadow 1100 A.C.E Tourer I told my Goldwing riding buddies that if Honda ever stripped a Goldwing, I would buy it. They did so I did. I just brought the F6B home this past Tuesday. It's a 2013 Deluxe. It's rained every day since. I just donned my Frogg Toggs and rode on!
The P.O opted for the taller w.shield. I enjoyed that in the rain but would opt for the shorter stock shield for hot summer days. My girlfriend is disappointed in the backrest. She said it's too low. I saw a fellow here had some longer brackets. I'm going to hunt him down. The key-for-everything sucks, especially because I only got one key w/ the bike. The keyed glove box is annoying but the fact that you can't remove the saddlebag keys after unlocking saddlebags is very frustrating! These are just small quirks that I know you guys can help me with.
I have a hankering for a hard case mounted on the back rack, but not with a recliner like the Goldwing, something more stealth to fit the lines of the bike. I am a Florida rider so more air vents in the fairing would be nice. I've never ridden w/ a full fairing. so far,it's too hot. I liked my knees in the breeze. If Honda built another Valkyrie Tourer with w.shield, roomy top-opening bags and this fuel-injected 1800 engine, I'd trade my F6B tomorrow !
This leads me to another question. How much of this body stuff can be removed on the F6B? Does anyone remember the "Black Princess" Goldwing? They removed the front cowl. How about the bottom cowls, some of the side panels,etc.? Can I remove those w/o any effect on engine heating or protection? I mean, the Valkyrie did just fine w/o them.
My first tank has 168 miles on it w/ less than 1/4 tank left. How many m.p.g's are you all averaging?
I know I'm focusing on some little quirks here. These are just things I want answers to. All in all, this in one fine bike with awesome power and smoothness. I think e are going to enjoy a long ride together. I just need to make it my own.
As for me, I'm a 54-year old that has ridden most of my life. I reside in North Florida. I enjoy group rides with good people, good scenery, good food and not TOO MUCH drinking. I hope to hear from you all and ride with you as well.
The P.O opted for the taller w.shield. I enjoyed that in the rain but would opt for the shorter stock shield for hot summer days. My girlfriend is disappointed in the backrest. She said it's too low. I saw a fellow here had some longer brackets. I'm going to hunt him down. The key-for-everything sucks, especially because I only got one key w/ the bike. The keyed glove box is annoying but the fact that you can't remove the saddlebag keys after unlocking saddlebags is very frustrating! These are just small quirks that I know you guys can help me with.
I have a hankering for a hard case mounted on the back rack, but not with a recliner like the Goldwing, something more stealth to fit the lines of the bike. I am a Florida rider so more air vents in the fairing would be nice. I've never ridden w/ a full fairing. so far,it's too hot. I liked my knees in the breeze. If Honda built another Valkyrie Tourer with w.shield, roomy top-opening bags and this fuel-injected 1800 engine, I'd trade my F6B tomorrow !
This leads me to another question. How much of this body stuff can be removed on the F6B? Does anyone remember the "Black Princess" Goldwing? They removed the front cowl. How about the bottom cowls, some of the side panels,etc.? Can I remove those w/o any effect on engine heating or protection? I mean, the Valkyrie did just fine w/o them.
My first tank has 168 miles on it w/ less than 1/4 tank left. How many m.p.g's are you all averaging?
I know I'm focusing on some little quirks here. These are just things I want answers to. All in all, this in one fine bike with awesome power and smoothness. I think e are going to enjoy a long ride together. I just need to make it my own.
As for me, I'm a 54-year old that has ridden most of my life. I reside in North Florida. I enjoy group rides with good people, good scenery, good food and not TOO MUCH drinking. I hope to hear from you all and ride with you as well.