Does the black F6B grow on you?

[Horseman]

I'm getting ready to buy a new 2013 or 2014 leftover (fits my budget) but the color choices are a tough call. My local dealer had a yellow (my first choice) standard at a great price but I hesitated for a few days and of course it was sold. Yellow is now pretty scarce. Dealer says they can find me a red 2013 (second choice) but unless it's in a crate it could be a bit worse for the wear coming from another shop. Which leaves the black 2014 at my dealer, who I'd like to do business with. The only black bike in my 45 year collection (1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 SP) was tempered a little by those gorgeous gold wheels. The F6B is all black and while it does have a certain stealthy, put together look to it, this is going to be a long-term keeper and I want to be happy every time I open the garage door. So, am I making too much out of nothing, or have any of you folks struggled with the same issue? Have to say that I really like the 2015 blue but the black pipes don't do it for me. Thanks for any input.

[53driver]

Didn't have to grow...I liked it from the get go.
The stealth looking angles and coloring, reminds of the SR-71 in a few ways....

This is also the one bike I can "pilot" and not just ride......
Cheers,
Steve

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

Once black is clean, with a good polish and protectant, there is no color that looks better. IMO.

However-

Be prepared for obsessing over this black looking good or forget about it and ride.

J

[willtill]

Once black is clean, with a good polish and protectant, there is no color that looks better. IMO.

However-

Be prepared for obsessing over this black looking good or forget about it and ride.

J

Like chrome.

I now say "no" to both... and my life is much more unencumbered :icon_wink:

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

Once black is clean, with a good polish and protectant, there is no color that looks better. IMO.

However-

Be prepared for obsessing over this black looking good or forget about it and ride.

J

Black also looks low, fast and a buddy says, Sinister..
Get the black one..

[Bunny]

I'm getting ready to buy a new 2013 or 2014 leftover (fits my budget) but the color choices are a tough call. My local dealer had a yellow (my first choice) standard at a great price but I hesitated for a few days and of course it was sold. Yellow is now pretty scarce. Dealer says they can find me a red 2013 (second choice) but unless it's in a crate it could be a bit worse for the wear coming from another shop. Which leaves the black 2014 at my dealer, who I'd like to do business with. The only black bike in my 45 year collection (1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 SP) was tempered a little by those gorgeous gold wheels. The F6B is all black and while it does have a certain stealthy, put together look to it, this is going to be a long-term keeper and I want to be happy every time I open the garage door. So, am I making too much out of nothing, or have any of you folks struggled with the same issue? Have to say that I really like the 2015 blue but the black pipes don't do it for me. Thanks for any input.



i never wanted a black bike - everyone has a black bike - but i now own a black F6B - and i love it. . . . this bike is meant to be black.

[Ixol Phaane]

I'm getting ready to buy a new 2013 or 2014 leftover (fits my budget) but the color choices are a tough call. My local dealer had a yellow (my first choice) standard at a great price but I hesitated for a few days and of course it was sold. Yellow is now pretty scarce. Dealer says they can find me a red 2013 (second choice) but unless it's in a crate it could be a bit worse for the wear coming from another shop. Which leaves the black 2014 at my dealer, who I'd like to do business with. The only black bike in my 45 year collection (1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 SP) was tempered a little by those gorgeous gold wheels. The F6B is all black and while it does have a certain stealthy, put together look to it, this is going to be a long-term keeper and I want to be happy every time I open the garage door. So, am I making too much out of nothing, or have any of you folks struggled with the same issue? Have to say that I really like the 2015 blue but the black pipes don't do it for me. Thanks for any input.

Go ahead and get black... then try to find it out in the sea of black that is any rider gathering. I say go with your first instinct and try to find a yellow. They absolutely, hands down without a doubt are the best looking F6B out there. And of course we all know that yellow is the fastest, regardless of what the unenlightened masses will try to get you to believe. :stirthepot:

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[3Chief]

I like my matte silver...black needs to much cleaning, the blue looked hideous, red's alright, can't stand most white paint jobs and I've never seen a yellow in person. All that being said, buy the color you like even if you have to search a bit .

[taxfree4]

I wouldn't want to be you, maybe if the colors represented something, that might help.

[pilotguy299]

I have found that every time that I have "settled", that I have never really been happy with the decision.

I've spent an awful lot of money trying to get whatever it was I had bought, to where I really wanted it to be. And then was still not really happy.

No More.

I only have so much time left on this planet. I get what I want.

YMMV

As far as one color being faster than another. The only difference is the added drag caused by all of the scratches in the paint.

And as far as a color representing anything

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[Elroy]

Black also looks low, fast and a buddy says, Sinister..
Get the black one..
My black 6 has been described as Sinister as well. De-badging and a dark tint windshield enhanced this.



I wouldn't want to be you, maybe if the colors represented something, that might help.
Awesome response. :yes: (although, another could post a cheetah for yellow....:stirthepot:)

But to the OP, get whatever you know you'll be happy with if you know it's going to be a long term bike. I would've went with the yellow if the wife didn't prefer the black. That's what it took to get the 6 and I'm happy with it. All my past bikes have been black anyway.

[Dave Ritsema]

I have found that every time that I have "settled", that I have never really been happy with the decision.

I've spent an awful lot of money trying to get whatever it was I had bought, to where I really wanted it to be. And then was still not really happy.

No More.

I only have so much time left on this planet. I get what I want.

YMMV

Those are some very wise words. I feel exactly the same way. Whenever I settle I wish later I would have been patient and gotten exactly what I wanted. The black ones look beautiful when the paint is perfect, however that lasts about a minute. The Honda Glare product worked the best for me regarding the scratches but if your picky, like others have said that soft black paint is probably going to drive you crazy over time. My 2001 black Valkyrie Interstate that I owned for 12 years looked better the day I traded it in than my 2013 F6B did on the showroom floor.

I have also reached the point in my life I get what I want and I don't care what anyone else thinks about it. If it's what I want and enjoy, that's what is important to me.

[JackB]

I love my black F6B to me that is the right color for that bike.
I like bright shiny vehicles. The flat colors are ok but not my style.
Yes it is more work kepting a black bike clean.
I'm retired now but if I was still working with my black bike sitting outside for 11 hours a day I would have to buy a work bike.

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[copper]

I'm getting ready to buy a new 2013 or 2014 leftover (fits my budget) but the color choices are a tough call. My local dealer had a yellow (my first choice) standard at a great price but I hesitated for a few days and of course it was sold. Yellow is now pretty scarce. Dealer says they can find me a red 2013 (second choice) but unless it's in a crate it could be a bit worse for the wear coming from another shop. Which leaves the black 2014 at my dealer, who I'd like to do business with. The only black bike in my 45 year collection (1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 SP) was tempered a little by those gorgeous gold wheels. The F6B is all black and while it does have a certain stealthy, put together look to it, this is going to be a long-term keeper and I want to be happy every time I open the garage door. So, am I making too much out of nothing, or have any of you folks struggled with the same issue? Have to say that I really like the 2015 blue but the black pipes don't do it for me. Thanks for any input.

I came from a Candy Red bike before this. If Honda made an F6B in that color, I would have waited and searched for it. I didn't fit the regular Goldwing in that color because of the driver's seat. And there were 2 nearby that were for sale in that color.

The local dealership had a red F6B, but at regular pricing. No deal to be had there, and it wasn't a Candy red. So I went with the black: combination of the right bike, came with added accessories I would have wanted myself, great pricing, a lightly used 2013, with warranty remaining. And I got to ride it home.

The black has definitely grown on us, despite both of us loving that previous Candy red. I find now that I am smiling every time the garage door opens.
Great price, great bike, & brings a smile to my face.

And it's a rocket, freight train, gentleman tourer, grandpa's sport bike (I am a grandpa after all) all in one.

[Horseman]

Great responses! Thank you. Still kicking myself for missing the yellow 14 at Des Plaines Honda. A guy traded his Harley in on it. You snooze, you lose! A red 13 might be the good option. No difference between the two except for the transmission upgrade I've been reading about on here.

[Navvet]

I have liked the black from the get-go .....


Also, it matches my wife's new bike ....

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[pilotguy299]

and there's always the option of finding the lowest cost F6B you can, and having it painted exactly how you want it later on.

[Travelor]

Great responses! Thank you. Still kicking myself for missing the yellow 14 at Des Plaines Honda. A guy traded his Harley in on it. You snooze, you lose! A red 13 might be the good option. No difference between the two except for the transmission upgrade I've been reading about on here.

Yellow Deluxe (new) for sale at Competition Accessories, Honda dealer in Springfield, OH. Selling for 16,999. I have (and love) the yellow. Get what you really want, jump on this!! Good Luck. Found it on cycle trader.

[opas ride]

Great responses! Thank you. Still kicking myself for missing the yellow 14 at Des Plaines Honda. A guy traded his Harley in on it. You snooze, you lose! A red 13 might be the good option. No difference between the two except for the transmission upgrade I've been reading about on here.
I would get the one that you really want and not to compromise and be sorry later....BTW, the so-called "up grade" in the transmission is only a coating on the 4/5 gears in a effort to supposedly stop the infamous "ghost shifting" some have said they have...My 2013 has had no such issues so far and I love the thing....Although I did have it custom painted at the dealer Brandywine Candy Red....Ride safe

[Steve 0080]

Get what you want! Have your dealer go get what you want!!! Mine did !!!

[taxfree4]

Isn't it comforting in a way that your one dilemma is color? Being a Harley owner also for over 30 years mine was oil leaking out of the bike...on the showroom floor that they used to put metal pans underneath so the customers wouldn't slip, arrogant dealers, overpriced parts, paying $1000 over sticker, HEAT coming off the engine, throttle lag etc. It's a blessing in disguise.

My apologies for leaving out the other colors:

[taxfree4]

Did I mention black?

[BadDawg]

I wouldn't have any other color.

[Horseman]

This is such a great forum! Really appreciate the thoughtfulness, humor, and the really cool pictures in your responses!:clap2: So far, DP Honda seems willing to do whatever it takes to get me on one of these beauties, no matter what color it is. They are the kind of small, one-line shops that you just don't see anymore. And they sell a bunch of Goldwings out of the place. I know he wants to sell what he has on hand (can't blame him), but after all of the sage advice I'm getting here, holding out for red or yellow seem like a good plan, at least for the short term.

[seadog]

Buy the bike or vehicle with the color you like. If you don't like the color from the start you will never like it. Color is a funny thing, a bike or vehicle with the color you like is usually well cared for and maintained but buy something for a good price with a color your not happy with and it usually takes its toll on the vehicle. JMHO of course but I have seen this scenario many times over.

[Big Jay]

IF you like the blue 2015, get it and trade the black pipes for a set of chrome ,I bet some one here would be happy to trade ya.

[tinknocker]

I wanted a black one the first time I'd seen them...my only wish is could it be blacker4127

[53driver]

IF you like the blue 2015, get it and trade the black pipes for a set of chrome ,I bet some one here would be happy to trade ya.

I would!!!!!

[Horseman]

The 2015s and 16s are unfortunately out of my price range. The only silver lining to the deep discounts on F6B leftovers right now are that people like me, who never thought they could ever afford one of these things, now can. I'm smart enough to appreciate the downside to the current market, and what it's done to the value of bikes purchased early on. The Japanese companies (a particular Italian group, as well) have been doing this for years. The Yamaha Super Tenere (another one of my contenders) is a perfect example, and there are many others. Someone stands to benefit from this practice, and I guess in this particular situation, that's me.

[JackB]

The 2015s and 16s are unfortunately out of my price range. The only silver lining to the deep discounts on F6B leftovers right now are that people like me, who never thought they could ever afford one of these things, now can. I'm smart enough to appreciate the downside to the current market, and what it's done to the value of bikes purchased early on. The Japanese companies (a particular Italian group, as well) have been doing this for years. The Yamaha Super Tenere (another one of my contenders) is a perfect example, and there are many others. Someone stands to benefit from this practice, and I guess in this particular situation, that's me.

Most of my new bikes have been leftovers, with discounted prices.
1984 ------82 CX500
2000 ------98 Valkyrie
2014-------13 F6B

[SoCal Rich]

All F6Bs grow on you, regardless of color!!!

[SoCal Rich]

P.S., better to start your love affair with the F6B as soon as possible.

[gmorstad]

I love my black f6b. I would not have any other color. My ST1300 was also black. Black is very classic and never goes out of style. Other colors can be temporary trends.

[Horseman]

SoCal Rich, I agree and I'm working on it. Looking at a new job tomorrow and that will change everything!

Gmorstad, Black is a classic color and it goes without saying that there's a lot of folks on here who love it and wouldn't choose anything else. I haven't seen a black F6B in 3 years so I'm heading to DP Honda to refresh my memory.

[JGF6B]

I really wanted black or matte grey but couldn't find a good deal on a leftover when I bought my red one. I still would prefer black but I'm fairly content with the red. I have no regrets but I ride it more than I look at it. You don't see much of the color when riding.

If you won't wear high vis or light colored clothing for safety or comfort then the color is very important to you so you may want to hold out for the right color.
If you're ok with wearing high vis or lighter colors for comfort/safety then I don't think the color will bother you for long.

I'm still semi-planning on trading mine for a used one w/ cruise and a different color in a few years but I won't eat the loss and trade for new. It is a sweet bike regardless of color.

[motozeke]

I have a black 2013, put 24,000 miles on it and there is not a single time I take it out for a ride where I don't get a positive comment on it from somebody, sometimes every time I stop. And frankly the paint kinda sucks. It's just the whole package... just the right blend of gloss black, flat black and chrome (it's amazing what a visual impact the little chrome trim has on the valve covers). Love it!

[unsub]

I love my black F6B to me that is the right color for that bike.
I like bright shiny vehicles. The flat colors are ok but not my style.
Yes it is more work kepting a black bike clean.
I'm retired now but if I was still working with my black bike sitting outside for 11 hours a day I would have to buy a work bike.

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I think you've found a nice balance with the chrome JackB

[anthony1969]

I like black so much I'm changing it to legend lime matte finish

[cosborn]

Love my black machine.

Chris

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[Bighutch14]

SoCal Rich, I agree and I'm working on it. Looking at a new job tomorrow and that will change everything!

Gmorstad, Black is a classic color and it goes without saying that there's a lot of folks on here who love it and wouldn't choose anything else. I haven't seen a black F6B in 3 years so I'm heading to DP Honda to refresh my memory.

I bought a black one from Des planes Honda about a month ago. Love it! I paid 14,999 plus tax and title. 2014 left over

[grendl]

I agree with the adages of getting the one you want. If that is a yellow one keep searching. I HAD to have the black one and ended up buying it and having it shipped out.Really anxious about that little exercise.
Get what you like the struggle makes it all the more worth while -and be happy !
All said,I love my black one.....

[grendl]

Did you say you wanted a Yellow one? Right on this forum !! In the for sale by members section....
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?8923-For-sale-2014-F6B-Deluxe-Pearl-Yellow

[shooter]

Its tough waking up to this everyday. You just have to tell yourself , its gonna be OK.41824181

[MotoMike]

The stealth looking angles and coloring, reminds of the SR-71 in a few ways....
Nails it with that analogy. It does have Habu's chine like lines and mechanical aero quality of gnarliesness.
"Indigo Blue" is the actual name of the SR's paint color.
Fitting...since the Black B's can just hit burner and walk away from the other colors..