#1 reason guys/gals give for selling their 6b?

[27TJNJ]

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a new ride and F6b is in the top running spot. While doing my research I've come across 2 in NJ both 15s on Craigslist and wonder why?
I've had lots of bikes along the way and many brands as well, still trying to find that one that ticks the most boxes and I can keep a few years.

So what in this forums great collective pile of knowledge (of which I've picked through a bunch) would be the reason why there are A. Slow sales, B. Dropped from Honda, C. 15s in the used market already.
or is it a case of A+B=C?
What do guys give as to why they are giving up the F6?

[wjduke]

A lot could be financial, ergonomics, no time to ride, etc...I have my 15, over 20,000 miles in less than a year, stock everything except windshield and hwy pegs, and I love it. There's no way it's the ride or handling....no way.

[Steve 0080]

For me it just to change. Something new, not saying there was something wrong with the B. After 33K I wanted or was ready for something else. It's one of the reasons marriage should be a lease plan. If at 7 years or 33K, you don't want to renew your lease, you both just move on.

[valkmc]

For me it just to change. Something new, not saying there was something wrong with the B. After 33K I wanted or was ready for something else. It's one of the reasons marriage should be a lease plan. If at 7 years or 33K, you don't want to renew your lease, you both just move on.

That is my story, on my third marriage and the first two both lasted 13 years. On another note I had two separate Honda's I kept for 12 years. I guess that is about my limit!

[Dave Ritsema]

I loved my F6B, and if I rode by myself exclusively I would still own it. My wife and I ride together the majority of the time and she could never get comfortable on the back of it so we went to a full Gold Wing. I must admit some of the full Wing amenities are pretty nice. (Adjustable windshield, integrated NAV, better sound system, TPS, reverse, etc.)

[faz]

I enjoyed my 15 F6B, but yearned for something quicker and lighter.

[Redlinez]

So did I, that lasted 5 months and I'm back on another B. Trying to keep the wife happy. If I had the extra $$, I'd probably get a 04-05 GSXR600, 750, or a 05-06 ZX636R just to satisfy my sportbike craving. I learned the hard way buying a new Ninja 1000........

[Felloverboard]

Happy here.... speed and comfort is a great combination on this bike. I plan on going 300k on this bike. Great for the highway fast or site.seeing. this bike loves the mountain roads. Still has the storing capacity for trips. I think this is the ultimate all.around bike with muscle.

[jakec]

I spent a lot of money on the bike to make it comfortable, but bottom line was the seat base was just to wide for me to be comfortable. If they had a narrower frame I would still own it. By the way I only stand 5'5".

[Blk6bgg6]

I gotta pitch in on this.I don't know why anyone middle age would give up on this bike.I'm 53 rode crotch rockets back into my 30s.Having said that this thing is older guys perfect touring bike.I can take the wife riding all day an the next weekend kick the heels up with spirited riding.Wifey no complaining of sore back etc.It's a great value especially used,this is my retirement bike.I may own others that are one dimensional ,but none as versatile.No it's not the cool bike everyone craves but I'm the one enjoying the ride.

[STRaider]

I gotta pitch in on this.I don't know why anyone middle age would give up on this bike.I'm 53 rode crotch rockets back into my 30s.Having said that this thing is older guys perfect touring bike.I can take the wife riding all day an the next weekend kick the heels up with spirited riding.Wifey no complaining of sore back etc.It's a great value especially used,this is my retirement bike.I may own others that are one dimensional ,but none as versatile.No it's not the cool bike everyone craves but I'm the one enjoying the ride.

I bought my flawless red and black Deluxe with Kuryakyn ISO Grips, mini floor boards, kuryakyn highway pegs, luggage rack, driver and passenger backrest and really nice after market wind shield already on it. There was nothing left for me to do, and it only had 2,300 miles on it. I can't imagine why someone would have done all that and got rid of this bike that quickly, but to each his own, and it was my gain at a rocking good deal at under $14,000. I have never had a bike I enjoyed riding as much as this one. I am so comfortable on this bike, a comfort I couldn't reach on my ST1300, GS1200, Harley's, etc. After riding a friend's F6b one time, I knew I would own one, just had to wait on the right deal.

[JBnAZ]

Easy answer, because they could. So many nice rides available, but most of us have only one. Having owned 17 different bikes I am one of those guys that have sold a great ride after 1 year simply for something different. Had a wonderful full Goldwing that my wife fell asleep on regularly, so I sold it for something less comfortable.

Some of us struggle between the need for speed and simply having a very nice ride.

[tommyb]

Like a few members already mentioned, it's basically to try something new. There's so many motorcycle models to choose from these days I can't see myself being faithful to just one. Furthermore, I got on a motorcycle rather late in life and find myself wanting to own many bikes before I buy the farm. I've been very pleased with the last 3 bikes I've owned, but many more are waiting for me to own and enjoy. The F6B is an awesome machine and I'd recommend it to any one. Hope this helps

[Old Ryder]

Easy answer, because they could. So many nice rides available, but most of us have only one. Having owned 17 different bikes I am one of those guys that have sold a great ride after 1 year simply for something different. Had a wonderful full Goldwing that my wife fell asleep on regularly, so I sold it for something less comfortable.

Some of us struggle between the need for speed and simply having a very nice ride.

Ditto.
I have owned 14 different bikes since 2005. I like a different ride, but this bike is a keeper for a lot of different reasons. It does a lot of things very well. Most bikes have a single purpose. Not this one. I would classify this as a "Cult Bike".

[Bob Penn]

Many guys ride just to be cool and must have the latest and what's perceived to be the greatest. And that my son explains the HD success story. It's mostly marketing.

Humanity suffers from the old ad-dig "The grass is always greener on the other side". Unfortunately, we too soon forget what we stepped into when we got there and continue to look at the next other side. :banghead:

[Towerhawk]

Happy here.... speed and comfort is a great combination on this bike. I plan on going 300k on this bike. Great for the highway fast or site.seeing. this bike loves the mountain roads. Still has the storing capacity for trips. I think this is the ultimate all.around bike with muscle.


Many guys ride just to be cool and must have the latest and what's perceived to be the greatest. And that my son explains the HD success story. It's mostly marketing.

Humanity suffers from the old ad-dig "The grass is always greener on the other side". Unfortunately, we too soon forget what we stepped into when we got there and continue to look at the next other side. :banghead:

The grass is always greener over the septic tank. I'm keeping mine.

[JBnAZ]

To add to my first response and to OP, I like my 6B very much and have no plans to sell it. I like the idea it will be discontinued, being unique in community that values uniqueness is an added bonus for me.

I receive more interest and admiration from other rides than I would have predicted. It's a capable, versatile bike for one or two up riding. Nimble enough for me to ride in any traffic scenario.

I don't regret the purchase in any manner. Just the opposite, I look forward to riding it as often as possible. It's not a perfect bike, or the best bike ever, but it is worth the price seeing as reasonably priced units are available.

Enjoy your ride

[taxfree4]

They miss the assless chaps diner runs with the rest of the weekend pirates.

[Jimmytee]

They miss the assless chaps diner runs with the rest of the weekend pirates.

Where you riding? :icon_biggrin:

[Jimmytee]

Some people just have the means to buy a new bike about as often as they change underwear. More power to them. That isn't my case or I'd have me a Ducati Duavil and, and, and :shhh: :icon_razz:

I've got my Valkyrie at 16 years old , it still makes me grin ear to ear. My F6B is about as close to an all around do lots of things bike as you can get. I imagine that if Honda really did a number on a really new and improved Gold Wing, I'd have some lust and contemplation for how to make it mine, but there are still plenty of things I envision doing to this bike. Each one will freshen it up and provide me entertainment to not let this bike get old. My next big thing will definitely be suspension.

[lgjhn]

They miss the assless chaps diner runs with the rest of the weekend pirates.

LMAO!.....ain't that the truth.

[taxfree4]

Where you riding? :icon_biggrin:

Unfortunately, I see them all weekend long especially now when the weather gets cooler. You would figure with all the heat those waffle irons throw off you could wear shorts in the dead of the winter and not feel it. Nothing funnier than seeing Captain Bluebeard all leathered up ordering a kale salad and an apple/carrot juice.

[BIGLRY]

Unfortunately, I see them all weekend long especially now when the weather gets cooler. You would figure with all the heat those waffle irons throw off you could wear shorts in the dead of the winter and not feel it. Nothing funnier than seeing Captain Bluebeard all leathered up ordering a kale salad and an apple/carrot juice.
:lolup:
http://cdn30.us1.fansshare.com/image/bluebeard/captain-bluebeard-bluebeard-1831288297.jpg:icon_lol:

[carpdm]

Sold mine to buy a nicely equipped ST1300. Now, sold the ST and wish I still have my B.

[STRaider]

I love the anti establishment Harley guys, the rebels, that go and spend $80.00 each on Harley branded tshirts so they can prove their independence and resistance to being controlled by corporate America. :icon_laugh:

[broncsrule21]

I love the anti establishment Harley guys, the rebels, that go and spend $80.00 each on Harley branded tshirts so they can prove their independence and resistance to being controlled by corporate America. :icon_laugh:

$80.00?? I thought HD stood for "hundred dollars"! Harley is #1 at marketing, by far.

[taxfree4]

:lolup:
http://cdn30.us1.fansshare.com/image/bluebeard/captain-bluebeard-bluebeard-1831288297.jpg:icon_lol:

I don't where you get these but man you're fast.

[BIGLRY]

I don't where you get these but man you're fast.
https://www.athletenetwork.com/userfiles/images/12%20Times%20Too%20Competitive/if%20you%20ain't%20first,%20you're%20last%20pictur e.png

[opas ride]

I love the anti establishment Harley guys, the rebels, that go and spend $80.00 each on Harley branded tshirts so they can prove their independence and resistance to being controlled by corporate America. :icon_laugh:

You are right on my friend!!!...What a bunch of self righteous and narrow minded riders....God bless Harley Davidson and the "good ole boy" network.....

[Smoothcruz]

I bought m bike used. The prior owner was an older guy. HIs wife rode with him. The two-up with no reverse was a bit much for him considering the weight of this bike. The wife wanted the rear seat comfort of the full Wing.
I'm a big guy, but I'm in my mid 50's. I hopped on this bike and rode from Jacksonville,Fl. to Memphis Tenn. effortlessly. That's where this bike shines. Power is more than enough. Speed tops out at 125. It's comfortable at that speed until you catch a cross-wind, then it's scary !
I have 2 complaints:
1) It's weight. No problem when riding but go to a gas stop. The time when you thought you heard the kickstand spring down when it was actually springing back up and you lean the bike over. Good luck holding up 850 lbs. with one leg. Also make sure you back it in to any inclined parking spaces. You'll have a hard time backing off of grass also.....and I'm 6'3". Shorter legged people will have even more of a challenge.
2) Difficult routine maintenance. Changing oil is easy. Changing a simple bulb can involve popping-off panels that you had better pop off right or you break the little tabs on the panels. You have to dismantle half the body and dash to change an air filter !

In conclusion, this is my first and last bike with a full fairing and full bodywork. My next bike will have a windshield and top-opening hard bags..........PERIOD !

[fl1madmax]

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a new ride and F6b is in the top running spot. While doing my research I've come across 2 in NJ both 15s on Craigslist and wonder why?
I've had lots of bikes along the way and many brands as well, still trying to find that one that ticks the most boxes and I can keep a few years.

So what in this forums great collective pile of knowledge (of which I've picked through a bunch) would be the reason why there are A. Slow sales, B. Dropped from Honda, C. 15s in the used market already.
or is it a case of A+B=C?
What do guys give as to why they are giving up the F6?

I have had over 30 scooters, loved them all, Now I only have 2 a Kawasaki Concours, which I love, Fast as you care to go , Light and Nimble,
use it for the Mountain roads and Speed Runs to Okeechobee , My F6B, with King Ultimate seat, and dual Back rest cause NO BODY LIKES the stock seat........... is for me and the wife, I got to run home from Daytona Sunday to Palm Bay 102 miles , following a Bentley, 100-110 all the way home and Honda wasn't even breathing hard, she loved it, V&H pipes never sounded so good, Just another note I'm a real believer in Amsoil 20-50, but just for shits and Giggles I changes to 10-40 Mobile 1, and put in a little bottle of Zinc Additive I use in My antique Street Rod.
It has Never shifted so good, both UP and DOWN shifts...........

[rdeady]

I think it would be the ergonomics .The seat stinks and the footposition is bad. That being said I love the bike. Just sold my mint 07 fat boy which also hauled azz because I enjoy riding this so much more. Maybe a new seat and ergo 3s will get me what I want.

[James2003x]

A lot could be financial, ergonomics, no time to ride, etc...I have my 15, over 20,000 miles in less than a year, stock everything except windshield and hwy pegs, and I love it. There's no way it's the ride or handling....no way.

You ride like I do.

Bought my 15 GL April 1st already have 10,400+ miles on it.

[Tqjunkie]

I really like my f6b but I have a big chubby for the Honda Africa Twin so as much as I like it she will be going down the road in the spring if I can get my price if not I will keep it and ride it either way it it is a win win situation.

[MotoMike]

I really like my f6b but I have a big chubby for the Honda Africa Twin so as much as I like it she will be going down the road in the spring if I can get my price if not I will keep it and ride it either way it it is a win win situation.
Funny. I had a deposit for the 1st DCT Africa Twin that Ridenow Rancho in Vegas was going to get. Then I saw my new 2014 F6B Dee-Lux for sale and got it after it was marked down 9K. Haven't looked back.
I'll just put some knobbies on it when I get the dirty urges.24219Like this cat did.

[HONDO]

Let me know when you get. ill shoot up there.

[1surebet]

The F6B is a great machine. For some, it may be too great. In other words, some people like the events that transpire while experiencing a high maintenance machine - during a journey. Remember, it's the journey not the destination...the grave.
i've had many bikes, and still have a number of them, which are being sold off slowly.

The F6B is a world class machine. So are many other machines. Some seem to have a heart, some are just a machine. It's an intimate relationship. I wouldn't own this bike if i had just one. If you are running at a higher rate of speed, stop and go in heat, riding in cold or in any poor weather for more than 10 hrs a day, especially multiple days, this bike is tops. It's best to be in shape to deal with the weight.

One of my other rides is a '69 shovel in a '57 frame w/handgammer on a manual lid. High maintenance. Another is a 100+ HP FXR with police bags - love those bikes, well the list goes on. As i whittle down the herd, I see my life go by. I gave a lot of other options up to ride. I didn't watch much TV, "go to the game", play golf or join the Elks. I met a lot of peculiar people (I guess Im one) & found my habit to be excessive...as demonstrated by responses i received, when i mentioned the number of bikes i've owned at a previous writing. It was my life, not a hobby. I'm glad i lived it. Now to why people sell??? it is a pain, as someone mentioned to change an art filter and some of the other things mentioned, for sure. This is 2016. Things change. No more pouring used oil on the garage dirt floor to make it hard. No more riding your woman with her feet in the saddlebags, no more adjusting the lifters every couple of days, or the five hundred mile runs that took3 days, not to mention what a cross country trip was like.

I miss all that stuff. That's why i'm not selling the hard tail, many others would, and they wouldn't be wrong. It's a different day. It reallly depends on your needs and your Spirit. The F6B does what it was designed to do very well.

[Nicki]

I spent a lot of money on the bike to make it comfortable, but bottom line was the seat base was just to wide for me to be comfortable. If they had a narrower frame I would still own it. By the way I only stand 5'5".


I'm 5'3" 140 lb woman. I put the classic GL saddle on my F6B and boy, do I and my pillion love this saddle! 250 miles yesterday with 300 smiles. I reach the ground well enough -- slight loss of heel touch depending on road surface -- but better than stock and better than Mustang. JM 2 cents.
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[speedjunkie]

I'm 5'3" 140 lb woman. I put the classic GL saddle on my F6B and boy, do I and my pillion love this saddle! 250 miles yesterday with 300 smiles. I reach the ground well enough -- slight loss of heel touch depending on road surface -- but better than stock and better than Mustang. JM 2 cents.
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I'd like to see a pic of the GL saddle on the B if you have one.



Mike

[F6BPDX]

Just got rid of mine today to scratch a Valkyrie itch. Wanted something I could run pure when I wanted and throw on bags and a windshield when that suited me. Plus at 100lbs lighter with the same motor the thing runs like a scalded dog.

[tiltingf6b]

I'd like to see a pic of the GL saddle on the B if you have one.

I would like some pics too! Maybe a link

[Vondawg]

Ultimates' GL seat ? Is it a custom built seat? Are we talking the same Honda GL seat?
Spill Nicki.....a picture please:icon_lol:

[SoCal Rich]

Reasons for Selling?

Giving up riding for a 20 year old hottie;
Insanity.

Can't think of any other valid reasons!

[seventwenty]

Reasons for Selling?

Giving up riding for a 20 year old hottie;
Insanity.

Can't think of any other valid reasons!


Might change what's getting ridden but that's not a good enough reason to sell it. :icon_wink:

[Airborne06]

I just sold my 2013 F6B Deluxe and my 2011 Harley Ultra Limited this week to downsize a bit. I now only have one bike...2017 Harley Ultra Limited. It was a tough decision to get rid of the F6B...it's a great bike that can do just about everything I want a bike to do. But...I only need one bike, and I was in the mood for something new. Who knows....I may be back after the "new" Goldwings are released in 2018 (or 2019, or 2020, or 2021....). I got tired of waiting....:039:


F6B parts will soon be listed for sale, including a Mustang seat in perfect condition....

[Bigcityd]

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a new ride and F6b is in the top running spot. While doing my research I've come across 2 in NJ both 15s on Craigslist and wonder why?
I've had lots of bikes along the way and many brands as well, still trying to find that one that ticks the most boxes and I can keep a few years.

So what in this forums great collective pile of knowledge (of which I've picked through a bunch) would be the reason why there are A. Slow sales, B. Dropped from Honda, C. 15s in the used market already.
or is it a case of A+B=C?
What do guys give as to why they are giving up the F6?

A-Slow sales- This is a niche bike. Baggers are almost exclusive to Harley. Everyone has a bagged in their line up but no on other than Harley sells very many of them
B-Honda hasn't dropped them just yet. You can get a 2017 off of their website.
C- I agree with most here it's just some people like change. My change was to the F6B from a Harley.
To close, buy one. They're amazing machines. Great fun to ride. At the end of the day the ride has to be fun. If you just wanted transportation, you'd have taken the cage.

[JMartin]

...F6B parts will soon be listed for sale, including a Mustang seat in perfect condition....

Waiting anxiously. :icon_biggrin:

[Airborne06]

A-Slow sales- This is a niche bike. Baggers are almost exclusive to Harley. Everyone has a bagged in their line up but no on other than Harley sells very many of them
B-Honda hasn't dropped them just yet. You can get a 2017 off of their website.
C- I agree with most here it's just some people like change. My change was to the F6B from a Harley.
To close, buy one. They're amazing machines. Great fun to ride. At the end of the day the ride has to be fun. If you just wanted transportation, you'd have taken the cage.

Couldn't have stated it better myself!