10K Miles whos got it already? Anybody Close?

[SpeedyWho]

By 3 PM tomorrow, AZ time, I'll be turning 10K on my way home from work. I would have had it two weeks ago but I got a flat and the "work, and family things" got in the way. So far so good its, an awesome bike with only the paint issue is bringing me down.

So whos close? I'm I the first 10K mile F6B?

[MNF6B]

1500 here in Minnesota.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

Well done! Waiting to hear from Miles on this question, he's probably out riding and unable to respond.

[MichaelG]

Using Dragon Speech, as I ride ( ha ha ha ha ha), I am not quite at 10k yet. I will be by the last day of this month though. Bought the bike on April 6th.

Then, after this month, I still have rides from Seattle to Galena, IL., and back, and then from Seattle to Deming, NM, then to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and back home. This year I should end the year with about 30k on the F6B. Good thing I have 11 other bikes, so I don't wear this bike out too fast.

[Steve 0080]

I'm at 4K but my bike is just a toy.....

[Darkknight]

Only 2500 for me, but with working 60 hr/wk and living in CT, that's not too bad.

I envy Miles. I must say I'm a little imtimidated with the thought of very long trips. :shock:
I'm just a "Touring Rookie". My Idea long ride will be about 8hrs and 400 miles to Bar Harbor Maine this summer. I saw the thread about the Smokey Mountains and the beautiful riding in NC. Possibly this fall or next year I'd like to try that.

We'll see how things turn out. I had a bike with tons of chrome that would require hours of polishing after running through a single puddle so weather and multiple day rides were a pain in the butt. With this bike, I think if I dress correctly, the weather wont' deter me from enjoying the adventure. I'm also ant-chrome now. All Black No Chrome is the goal for me:icon_lol:.

[Hook]

I have 5200 and No paint issue's I only use Mothers detail and distilled water and microfiber rags on my bikes :icon_biggrin:

[Cleaver1]

I picked up my bike 1st of May and only have a little over 2100 miles so far. It is the best bike I've ever owned. I've had 1500 Wings and before the F6B I rode Valkyries. I was waiting for a 1800 Valkyrie, but when I saw the F6B I had to have one. This site is a great tool for ideas and sharing information. I have made keys for the bags and glove box with tips from here. Also modified the passenger backrest (taller and better angle), and learned how to change the windshield. The Valkyriders.com site is the greatest site for info on Valkyries and I am hoping this site will continue to grow and contain as much info about the F6B.

Marty

[MichaelG]

By 3 PM tomorrow, AZ time, I'll be turning 10K on my way home from work.


I say...CONGRATS...for being the first to hit 10k on the F6B, and for getting it done so soon. Good on ya'

[Alberta Beagle]

Using Dragon Speech, as I ride ( ha ha ha ha ha), I am not quite at 10k yet. I will be by the last day of this month though. Bought the bike on April 6th.

Then, after this month, I still have rides from Seattle to Galena, IL., and back, and then from Seattle to Deming, NM, then to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and back home. This year I should end the year with about 30k on the F6B. Good thing I have 11 other bikes, so I don't wear this bike out too fast.

Winnipeg, Miles is where I was born . I have two kids that live there and most of my family.
Now what brings you to Winnipeg?


Beagle

[MichaelG]

Winnipeg, Miles is where I was born . I have two kids that live there and most of my family.
Now what brings you to Winnipeg?

Beagle

Beagle, Winnipeg is where the 38th annual Three Flags Classic rally ends this year. We are leving Deming, NM. on the morning of Friday, August 30th, and we will be arriving in Winnipeg on Sunday, September 1st. We will be there for a couple days, leaving on Wednesday morning, September 4th.

No, I will not be visiting your kids while I am there. But you could come ride over and visit us. All 225 of us riders on this rally.

[SpeedyWho]

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/code4130/odo_zpsf2e01786.jpg
Proof

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/code4130/odo1_zps2bcd43ee.jpg
Damn hot today too, on the Highway it was reading 116*, but cooled for to a nice 109* near home

[Alberta Beagle]

Good grief Speedy you must just be a pile of goo when you get off the scoot!!!! :shock:
That is some serious heat.....of course its a dry heat!!!! :icon_mrgreen:

Beagle

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

of course its a dry heat
So is an oven.....:shock:

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

Speedy: what saddle are you using, stock, or?

[RT59]

I have a long way to go to get to 10K. I'll likely have it by the end of September though.

Has anyone else noticed that they worry about too many miles on their cars/trucks but when it comes to a bike - the more miles the better?? That sums up my personality.

Russ

[buefchris]

Sorry but, just got back from a 7000 mile trip. Ya, I ride this bike
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[MichaelG]

Sorry but, just got back from a 7000 mile trip. Ya, I ride this bike
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That is some pretty good riding. I say Congrats to both YOU and to SpeedyWho for breaking the 10,000 miles mark.

BTW, when did you buy your bike ?????

2nd BTW, I am sitting down at Russell seats in Nor Cal, while they make my new seat.

[buefchris]

After riding a Road King for 13 years, going cross-country on this F6B is "hands down" smoother which allows one to travel farther.

[jkelley]

Wow! Sorry, but at 109 degrees my big a$$ will be sitting in the AC.
I like to ride but not sweat.

[chipmaker]

Wow! Sorry, but at 109 degrees my big a$$ will be sitting in the AC.
I like to ride but not sweat.

Yep!!!!!!!!

[SpeedyWho]

Sorry but, just got back from a 7000 mile trip. Ya, I ride this bike
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Sweet, thats awesome I wish I had more time to be able to do a trip like that. But thats not in the cards at this point, work is super busy and I need the hours right now.






Wow! Sorry, but at 109 degrees my big a$$ will be sitting in the AC.
I like to ride but not sweat.

It wasn't as bad as it looks, it was 116* on I-10 on the way home that day. The worst part was the area between the top of the boot and bottom of my work pants, when I sit in the F6B my pant leg comes up just enough. That was freaking hot. But the rest wasn't bad, I ride in long sleeves, gloves, my work boots, and a full face helmet. Keeping exposed skin out of the afternoon sun makes all the difference.

[Phantom]

:biggthumpup: :bowdown: Congrats to both of you

One question ........ TIRES, how are the Bridgestones holding up ? Will you continue with OEM when it comes time to replace?

[SpeedyWho]

The tires seem fine so far, no cupping or anything. The rear is a little squared off from riding upright so much, my commute is boring and thats 60% of my miles. I got a nail in the rear tire about 700 miles ago, it's plugged and holding air just fine. I'll stay with mc tires in rear OEMs most likely.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

T-shirt at A&S Powersports "I've got more miles on my bike than you have posts on your forum". Someone needs to make an F6B version......

http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=121963

[dougvtx]

On my current trip from Texas to Wisconsin, I just turned over 10000 miles.

[bobbyf6b]

That's some great mileage, I'm jealous! I do 60-80 miles a day during the week and more on weekends. I'll be there before I know it. So how many services have you done and at what intervals? Any major maintenance? SpeedyWho, especially you cuz we both live in the severe heat, what intervals and oil/filter are you using?

[MichaelG]

Just turned over 10k on the way home today, from Sactra-tomato to Washington State. Bike is less than 3 months old.

[Teach]

HaHa, finally found a forum where folks ride as much or more than I do, lol.....

It is going to be slow and lower numbers for me this summer, but as soon as the hip is up to speed, back to normal:icon_wink:.

Congrats to all of the folks breaking 10k.........

ps.. anyone using any type of cruise device???

[bob109]

HaHa, finally found a forum where folks ride as much or more than I do, lol.....

It is going to be slow and lower numbers for me this summer, but as soon as the hip is up to speed, back to normal:icon_wink:.

Congrats to all of the folks breaking 10k.........

ps.. anyone using any type of cruise device???

Several of us are using the Go Cruise!

Here's the thread!

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?240-Go-Cruise-Improvement-Tip

[dougvtx]

By 3 PM tomorrow, AZ time, I'll be turning 10K on my way home from work. I would have had it two weeks ago but I got a flat and the "work, and family things" got in the way. So far so good its, an awesome bike with only the paint issue is bringing me down.

So whos close? I'm I the first 10K mile F6B?

I just finished a road trip to Wisconsin on 7-10. I'm right at 12K now. This trip alone was 2700+ miles. :woohoo:

[MYSTER REE]

I am at 10000 miles. Bought it 2/16/2013.

[choptop]

On my current trip from Texas to Wisconsin, I just turned over 10000 miles.

Were in Wi ?

[fl1madmax]

HaHa, finally found a forum where folks ride as much or more than I do, lol.....

It is going to be slow and lower numbers for me this summer, but as soon as the hip is up to speed, back to normal:icon_wink:.

Congrats to all of the folks breaking 10k.........

ps.. anyone using any type of cruise device???

And you can alway's shut off Gas with out touchung any
thing just turn off its just tightens it enough to hold it !

[thunder217]

Just pasted the 7K just changed the oil for the second time. On my way to the Carabana on Thursday. :lolup:

[ghostrider]

I just turned over 10,000 miles. Bought it in April. Seems like I get more comfortable on this bike more and more. We are as one now...... :shock:
Unlike my 97 BMW R1100RT I never really felt totally comfortable on it in corners or around town.

[MichaelG]

I just turned over 10,000 miles. Bought it in April. Seems like I get more comfortable on this bike more and more. We are as one now...... :shock:
Unlike my 97 BMW R1100RT I never really felt totally comfortable on it in corners or around town.


Kevin, congrats on the 10k mileage mark. Funny, I too had a '97 R11RT.

[smokinjoe187]

Getting ready to do the oil change this weekend!!

[ghostrider]

1662

Thanks Miles.

I bought the bike locally but it was originally purchased in Sacramento and had a Rick Mayer seat put on it. It was a good bike but I was always leery of major component failure and expensive repairs, from what I read on the forums. It now has a home in Twin Falls Idaho.

[MichaelG]

Just turned over 10k on the way home today, from Sactra-tomato to Washington State. Bike is less than 3 months old.


I guess I will have to start all over again. I no longer have 10,000 miles on my bike. I have created the way-back machine:icon_mrgreen:

[MichaelG]

2772

Thanks Miles.

I bought the bike locally but it was originally purchased in Sacramento and had a Rick Mayer seat put on it. It was a good bike but I was always leery of major component failure and expensive repairs, from what I read on the forums. It now has a home in Twin Falls Idaho.

I had the same color bike, same year, same model, and mine also had a Rick Mayer seat on it. Mine was bought locally too, but...locally for me was at Cascade BMW in Kirkland.

[hondabikepro]

just turned 27000 miles, time for brake and clutch fluid, air cleaner, fork oil, plugs, and drive shaft input spline lube, and diff oil, plus new dunlop tires, she will be like new again, dale

[MichaelG]

just turned 27000 miles, time for brake and clutch fluid, air cleaner, fork oil, plugs, and drive shaft input spline lube, and diff oil, plus new dunlop tires, she will be like new again, dale


So, Dale, tell us, what air filter and spark plugs are you going to install ?????

I already had Tyler install a new K&N air filter in mine, while you were off playing in Florida. And the NGK Iridium spark plugs are sitting on my shelf in my shop, just waiting for the bike to come home. Of course, now that I have "zero" miles on the bike, it may be awhile before I have to do anything to it.

[hondabikepro]

So, Dale, tell us, what air filter and spark plugs are you going to install ?????

I already had Tyler install a new K&N air filter in mine, while you were off playing in Florida. And the NGK Iridium spark plugs are sitting on my shelf in my shop, just waiting for the bike to come home. Of course, now that I have "zero" miles on the bike, it may be awhile before I have to do anything to it.

i will put stock plugs and air cleaner in it, there is no need for me to install after market parts. by the way there is something fishy about your zero mileage bike???? you must have installed used tires on it to give it that used, well wore look??? there goes your trade in value. dale

[kjelders]

Sparky....I was over there today talking to Dale. I saw a brand new black F6B in the showroom with your name on it! :icon_mrgreen:

[MichaelG]

Sparky....I was over there today talking to Dale. I saw a brand new black F6B in the showroom with your name on it!
:icon_mrgreen:

Yes, I know. It is VIN # DK001917. I looked it over about 5 weeks ago. But Dale says he won't give me trade-in value on my bike with zero miles on it.
Just because there are a couple bugs stains on my bike, he things my bike is used. :icon_wink:

[Scotrod]

But Dale says he won't give me trade-in value on my bike, he things my bike is used. :icon_wink:

That charcoal smell is a dead give-away! :shock:

[kjelders]

That charcoal smell is a dead give-away! :shock:

Now that's funny right there! :icon_lol::icon_lol:

[JAYZSTEALTH/SHIRTS]

By 3 PM tomorrow, AZ time, I'll be turning 10K on my way home from work. I would have had it two weeks ago but I got a flat and the "work, and family things" got in the way. So far so good its, an awesome bike with only the paint issue is bringing me down.

So whos close? I'm I the first 10K mile F6B?

In a couple days I will be over 10k,got bike early april, not bad for upstate NY the last 1000 or so have been more fun GOT THE COBRAS

[bobbyf6b]

I'll break the 10k mark on my way home from work today. Bought mine in June.

So far so good! :biggthumpup:

[dougvtx]

Were in Wi ?

I rode up to Janesville to visit my friends. Made a ride over to New Berlin to visit some folks. I lived in Oak Creek over 20 years. :icon_cool:

[Philbert40]

Ok...I just turned over 10 K....Little over 5.5 months since I bought it.:clap2:

[Phantom]

I'll break the 10k mark on my way home from work today. Bought mine in June.

So far so good! :biggthumpup:

I'm guessing that you don't miss the Harley :icon_mrgreen: :beer3:

[hill881]

Got 6800 on my F6B Had to put it away for the winter here

[bobbyf6b]

I'm guessing that you don't miss the Harley :icon_mrgreen: :beer3:

Nope! I got to ride a friend's HD last weekend and it was fun but I couldn't wait to get back on my F6B. :icon_cool:

Someone asked me the other day who my salesman was at the Honda dealer. I can't remember his name. You know why? Cuz I never have to go there! I knew everyone by name at the HD dealer cuz I was always there waiting on my bike. Not my problem anymore.

:wav:

[pblair]

Hit it last week. Woo Hoo!

3001

Took about 8 months.

[Dark Knight]

I finally have over 10k. I am sitting at 11.5k now in 11 months. My old bike had 22k after six years... Does this say something?

[Steve 0080]

crossed 10 K coming back up from the Keys….

[Hornblower]

Crossed the 10K mark on my way home from Daytona :icon_biggrin: I have a history of not keeping bikes very long but I THINK this F6B will be the exception.

[Norm]

By 3 PM tomorrow, AZ time, I'll be turning 10K on my way home from work. I would have had it two weeks ago but I got a flat and the "work, and family things" got in the way. So far so good its, an awesome bike with only the paint issue is bringing me down.

So whos close? I'm I the first 10K mile F6B?


Just turned 10,553 miles. Got the F6b in May of 2013. Rode it to Daytona and beach. Sweet ride. Best bike I have ever owned. I saw three F6b's from North Carolina at the Speedway.

[Deer Slayer]

Crossed the 10K mark on my way home from Daytona :icon_biggrin: I have a history of not keeping bikes very long but I THINK this F6B will be the exception.

Me too, 10,400 on return from "Da Ride". Home from Honda on 9 July 2013. My best GL1800 yet. :041:

[misterc]

26k in first 2 months of ownership. Proof that the seat is comfy.

[misterc]

OOPS. Correction to previous post. I'm a Canuck so 26 000 km = 16 250 miles.

[unsub]

8500 miles a month, wow that's great. How are the tires holding up?

[firetech]

Just turned 14,243 miles getting home from the Keys, in just about 10 months. Still on original tires,
but will be ordering new ones this week.

[Paul B Blues]

Just got 32 miles on mine, 31 of them made by some else during pre delivery test rides! I have a long way to go to reach 10k .snowremoval.'windy'