Mate i lived in Morwell in the Valley for near 40 years ex military time and been up hear near 20
trust me mate up here is better than good:icon_cool:
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I have gotten a few comments on my F6B, but not near as many, or as often, as I did when I rode my 2011 Victory Vision Tour....Nobody that I ever talked to had ever seen a bike like the "Jetsons" mobile....It was an awesome looking bike and was one of those styles that one either loved or hated!!
Always positive comments. Nice bike man, is that a BMW. Harley rider said the more I look at that bike the more I like it!! On a 400 mile group ride. Harley riders wife said. His seat sure looks comfortable! He said what the hell ride with him then!! LOL:stirthepot:
My attitude (and I admit it' a little harsh) has been shaped from mostly a brand loyal group. This brand rider knows only one shield (there is a clue there) and unless you ride his brand, wear his brand of clothes, etc your's is inferior and a rice burner. It just really gets old I have always been interested in all brands and all class of motorcycles. I would like to clear the air, yes I do like to have someone ask me about my bike but in the way that shows & gives respect and I will always do the same.
I have had mine for 20 months now, 28K miles, when it is parked outside my office (most days) folks stop to take pictures or just admire the bike, I have been stopped on the road and people comment. While in Laconia last year I only saw one other F6B. Several were pointing as I rode by, Wow look at that bike! I was at a benefit for a fellow rider and all the Harley guys were circled around the bike admiring the look. I have had all positive reactions, except one Harley Chick just did not like my Honda!
My last bike was an 02 GL1800 Illusion Blue.
Ride Safe!
DITTO! In my case what makes this funny is that I rode that brand for a decade. I found a better bike (Victory at the time) and all my HD buddies were suddenly not as friendly as they once were. Strange how metal, rubber and chrome has so much power in ones thinking.
I gotta say, by the way, DougRR, I also admire your taste in sports cars. I had two S2000s, a 2001 and then a used 2005 (that I traded my Gold Wing in for). Most impressive sports cars I've ever owned.
With my last bike, I often had people go out of their way to ask questions. One time at a stoplight, the guy in front of me actually got out of his car and walked over to me to ask about my bike. This attention might be understandable if I had a Rune or some other rare motorcycle, but it was a 2011 FJR1300. It was very weird that the most common bike I've ever owned would get such attention. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with my new F6B.
Thanks for the kind words about the S. I have a buddy in town that had a pair of them one was a S2000CR club racer and that S was most impressive. Below is a picture of my engine in the S for folks that haven't had the pleasure to see one. Absolutely a race car on the street with a 9000 rpm redline and a much needed rev limiter they reach redline so quickly. Only Honda back in 1999 could market this crown jewel for under $30K.
I am not one to klick another man's anything.... but I was in Daytona yesterday and saw three H.D.'s being picked up by a wrecker..... I have a 03 Ultra in my garage with over 50K and it has never let me down...now if Honda can match the paint quality !
I went up to Daytona over the weekend from Friday through Sunday. I road with a mixed group of bikes but most were HD's. I hands down got the most attention and had tons of questions asked by folks. One guy said he thought the bike was way cool and had never seen one like it. Asked me what it was and I said "It's a Goldwing F6B" he looked shocked as he said, "That's a Wing?" and I laughed. Since pulling the emblems of front and back and replacing with the Hambly badges, I get that allot. (BTW, where is Hambly?).
Had another older biker walk up and look it over carefully and he says to me that my bike was way too cool. Had folks taking pictures and some even posing with it and I didn't get a single bad or off comment all weekend.
I've owned 5 HD's and a couple of sport bikes. None has been as comfortable or fun as the F6B
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3 days in Daytona and I have seen 4 Bs. Anybody here the guy on I-95 going south Sunday afternoon? Pretty girl on the back of a black standard that ran up on the wreck in the left lane?
I get lots of comments and stares on the road and in parking lots.
- What is that?
- Is that a Goldwing?
- Nice bike! :yes:
- That's the only Goldwing I would ride.
- So you're the guy (from someone at work wondering who was riding the only F6B in the parking lot - he was a GL 1800 rider - it's a big parking lot)
And my favorite from a couple who came all the way across a parking lot to let me know they didn't like it...
..."it looks like a car" :f2:
I just heard a new one over the weekend.
While on a ferry crossing a river. An older Grandma type rolled her window down in her car and asked me "Is your Bike a three seater?"
I said I guess, I told her "I just like Fat Girls."
She got a laugh out of it.
She said it looks like it needs some wings so it could fly.
Ah crap... I was just going to say we won't have a true representation of opinions because those who don't like it will not say anything :icon_biggrin:
I was at a stop light listening to my radio and the guy in car next to me had his window down talking to his passenger and said nice bike not knowing I heard what he had said. I said thanks and he gave me a thumbs up. :icon_biggrin:
One dumbass said, "It's not a Harley." I said,, "No kidding, it's for actual riding, not washing daily and carrying it on a trailer to events."
I have only owned the bike for 2 weeks and love it. I am currently a High School teacher (STEM school), on the first day that I parked the bike at the school the comments from the kids were like talking to an aeronautical engineer, Lines, features, turbulence, aerodynamics, sleek. If they only knew how fast it is.
I have owned various motorcycles in my life, some good some not so good. My thought is “I will ride whatever makes me happy. I still have my 2009 Electra Glide 103" 255 cam (my 6th HD) it’s a great bike, great looks, super paint and yes the HD rumble, but in regards to dependability and performance it’s not an even fight paired against the 6.
Majority of comments positive, then the haters, they don't even have to open their mouths, the look on their face says it all. The most irritating comment I have experienced was, "What kind of Harley is that?"
Yesterday on a 270 mile trip during bike week I received many comments from fellow riders and non riders alike. Ones that were special:
- that looks like a rocket ship
- that looks really comfortable
- is it as fast as it looks
- that's bad ass
The last two guys that gushed over the B when I parked near a bike week event were seriously impressed with the looks and super curious about its performance. Their keen interest was a bit surprising as they were die hard American V twin riders and Angels members. They were blow away with the value of the B, so much performance for such a low cost compared to a new HD.
My riding buddy rides a fat boy low (he is vertIcally challenged) - the look on his face when the two guys were displaying so much interest in the B was priceless - his jaw about hit the ground.
The Trask turbo performance guys had a tent at the event and I asked if they had ever installed a turbo kit on a wing. They said no, followed by the comment "why would you, it's plenty powerful stock". And, "it's a Honda Goldwing, put gas in it and rip on it".
Mate my entire life has been the world on the others side of the fence and when you mentioned "Angels: I smiled
Both my wife and myself are Godparents to the same children as Two Australian Hells Angels Club Presidents
Been in a room with club members when they have been arguing who had the fastest Kwaka nine back in the day
Been on Runs/ride with club members when one was riding an MV Augusta (Red & White) and another a Rune???
In Fact I understand that Ralph Sonny Barger may even be riding/owns a Victory hamburger with the Lot????
Some people own Motorcycles so they can play dress up and pretend their in a Magazine
But some are and Motor Cycle Club members included
Motorcycle Enthusiasts :icon_cool:
Is that an automatic (Heard that twice, so far...)
Nice bike! (Followed by I looked at it, but ended up with a street glide, too much plastic) I get it, it's a valid aesthetic concern, but I do enjoy the function of the overall package.
Cool!
Looks like Batman's motorcycle.
That's got too be fast.
After starting it... "o.k., you can turn it on now."
Just bought a '13 last week. Told a friend who is a 30yr rider, currently with a Yamaha V-twin. He said: Yeah, I rode that but didnt like it because it didn't sound like a motorcycle." I replied "and it doesn't drive like one either, which is why I bought it." LOL
For the "you can turn it on now" and "is it running comments", I would like to have an iPOD recording on tap of a stuttering, misfiring, stalling HD and crank it in response to their questions. :icon_lol:
But then again, they might not be able to take a joke. :shock:
Positive remarks:
"Damn,that thing looks fast sitting still"
"That is bad a$$"
"Man I could get to like riding that"
Negative remarks:
"why would Honda not put cruise on that,that is just f**king stupid"
"Looks like a big a$$ scooter"
My responses to the positive remarks:
"Thanks,I love this thing"
My response to the scooter remark:(I didn't know this guy by the way,but figured he opened the door to a disrespectful response)
"Your and idiot" (his reaction was to just walked away)
A lot of people ask me if I bought it that way. Or is that an older person's bike?
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Why is it that the chromasexual Harley guys seem to feel they can say whatever they want about other motorcycles,but get offended when someone else says something as simple as they are not into Harleys?
I just don't get it.
I never owned a Harley, but was in Sturgis in 2005. (on a Kawasaki). I was at one of the major "watering holes", and there were several Hells Angels inside. I heard one of them say that "if we knew how reliable Hondas were, then we should have all been riding them instead of Harleys." Rather surprising comment, I thought.
I heard one of them say that "if we knew how reliable Hondas were, then we should have all been riding them instead of Harleys."
and he was never heard from again...:icon_lol:
From my neighbor's son's girlfriend: "Wow, I like your motorcycle. Is it a Harley?"