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ths61
04-16-2015, 09:58 PM
Besides paint colors, has there been any changes in the F6B since it's introduction in the US ?

TIA

CheesyRider
04-16-2015, 10:12 PM
The was a change in the transmission for 2014.

Cruise control and black exhaust with a deeper tone for 2015.

If I remember right, the transmission change is supposed to cure "ghost shifting" but some have reported problems with a false neutral between 4th and 5th with the new design. Either way, it seems transmission problems are rare.

2013 4th 5th gear:
http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232442&d=1405343872&thumb=1http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232450&d=1405345129&thumb=1

2014-2015 4th 5th gear:
http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232458&d=1405344218&thumb=1http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232466&d=1405344241&thumb=1

bobbyf6b
04-16-2015, 10:13 PM
New for 2015- CRUISE CONTROL.

Now there's no excuse, go get one! :icon_cool:

Limoles
04-16-2015, 10:24 PM
New for 2015- CRUISE CONTROL.

Now there's no excuse, go get one! :icon_cool:

According to some GW 1800 riders , CRUISE CONTROL can be faulty , especially under heavier loads.
It might not apply to all , but problem exist ... for years already . Hmmm - Did Honda improved it ?

srt8-in-largo
04-16-2015, 10:48 PM
The was a change in the transmission for 2014.

Cruise control and black exhaust with a deeper tone for 2015.

If I remember right, the transmission change is supposed to cure "ghost shifting" but some have reported problems with a false neutral between 4th and 5th with the new design. Either way, it seems transmission problems are rare.

2013 4th 5th gear:
http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232442&d=1405343872&thumb=1http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232450&d=1405345129&thumb=1

2014-2015 4th 5th gear:
http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232458&d=1405344218&thumb=1http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232466&d=1405344241&thumb=1

Where did these pics come from Cheesy?

CheesyRider
04-16-2015, 10:54 PM
Where did these pics come from Cheesy?

It's a secret. :shhh:
I found them in another forum. The last time I posted a link to another forum, it was mysteriously deleted leading me to assume that's a no no around here. I'll send you a PM.

srt8-in-largo
04-16-2015, 11:53 PM
It's a secret. :shhh:
I found them in another forum. The last time I posted a link to another forum, it was mysteriously deleted leading me to assume that's a no no around here. I'll send you a PM.

Gotcha; links to that site has resulted in spamming over here, so yeah some may get deleted.

I think Greg was saying that only the 4-5 dogs are changed and all others are the same... ? I'm just curious because of the tranny work that I'm having done now.

Jim
04-17-2015, 08:54 AM
My 2014 shifts into neutral between 4th and 5th gear every now and then.

wantone
04-17-2015, 07:41 PM
Wish they introduce reverse soon. I've a bad right knee and I struggle pushing the bike back. I'll have to look at Goldwing and convert it to F6B.

srt8-in-largo
04-17-2015, 08:00 PM
Would it take much to import a Euro F6? Those have reverse...

vstar09
04-17-2015, 08:11 PM
I have no tranny shift problems at all.....as far as reverse...no need just watch how you park,,,,just saying...

srt8-in-largo
04-17-2015, 08:16 PM
What if he parks in his garage and needs to back the bike up a little to turn it around? Maybe he should just park it out on the street.

Airborne06
04-18-2015, 03:34 PM
Wish they introduce reverse soon. I've a bad right knee and I struggle pushing the bike back. I'll have to look at Goldwing and convert it to F6B.

My guess is the F6B will be available with both reverse and ABS in the USA in the next year or two.