2000 miles on F6B now. Thoughts

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09-26-2016, 12:34 AM
RuneRider66

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2000 miles on F6B now. Thoughts

I just turned 2100 miles on the B today. Just a few thoughts.....none to be critical just observations. Initially I didnt like the feeling of "sitting on top of" the bike....I also didnt like that I couldnt put a full face helmet in the bags. I didnt like the paint issue. And I could not hear the stereo above 45 mph. Now all that being said...after putting some miles on this bike I am really starting to like it. Its a freaking 800 lb sport bike.. The acceleration reminds me of the Rune. So far the stock seat has been ok. The looks of the bike are pretty sexy if you ask me. It has a very sweet spot at 85 mph and jumps to 110 in a heartbeat. I am really starting to like this bike. Wished I had made the rally, but have previous engagements, but next year I will be there.
Here are some pictures from the day trip that a friend and I took today.
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09-26-2016, 12:45 AM
RuneRider66

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09-26-2016, 12:48 AM
RuneRider66

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09-26-2016, 06:24 AM
DMAGOLDRDR

If you like it now, wait until you have 20,000 miles on it !!! I'll get even better.

It takes some wiggling but my XL HJC Sy-Max Helmet fits in the right side saddlebag.
09-26-2016, 07:06 AM
jm21ddd15

My Shoei Neotec fits in either of my side bags. No room to spare, but it fits.
09-26-2016, 07:15 AM
RuneRider66

Ok, glad your pointing this out....I will go back and try to fit mine in...maybe I just need to spend a little time with it. Thank you gents.
09-26-2016, 07:36 AM
JackB

I used Glare wax on my black F6C and the paint is looking great no more scratches, very durable.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/x.../image_17.jpeg
09-26-2016, 08:22 AM
No Handle Sam

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Originally Posted by RuneRider66

I just turned 2100 miles on the B today. Just a few thoughts.....none to be critical just observations. Initially I didnt like the feeling of "sitting on top of" the bike....I also didnt like that I couldnt put a full face helmet in the bags. I didnt like the paint issue. And I could not hear the stereo above 45 mph. Now all that being said...after putting some miles on this bike I am really starting to like it. Its a freaking 800 lb sport bike.. The acceleration reminds me of the Rune. So far the stock seat has been ok. The looks of the bike are pretty sexy if you ask me. It has a very sweet spot at 85 mph and jumps to 110 in a heartbeat. I am really starting to like this bike. Wished I had made the rally, but have previous engagements, but next year I will be there.
Here are some pictures from the day trip that a friend and I took today.
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Russell. Glad you're enjoying the F6. Put a windshield on it. Trust me... it makes a ton of difference. (and you will be able to hear the stereo above 45 mph)
09-26-2016, 11:12 AM
DMAGOLDRDR

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Originally Posted by DMAGOLDRDR

If you like it now, wait until you have 20,000 miles on it !!! I'll get even better.
It takes some wiggling but my XL HJC Sy-Max Helmet fits in the right side saddlebag.

I forgot to add the pictures in the last post....
09-26-2016, 02:16 PM
Redlinez

This is my 2nd F6b and OMG, that stock "windshield" is useless. It's terrible above 70mph. Probably gonna go with another Clearview medium, light tint, recurve, extra width. My 2XL helmet isn't close to fitting, that's ok by me. Replacing the speakers and upgrading the amp seems to make a huge difference. I can't stand the seat, my broken tailbone doesn't help. I may get a used Mustang seat soon.
09-26-2016, 02:19 PM
DMAGOLDRDR

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Originally Posted by Redlinez

This is my 2nd F6b and OMG, that stock "windshield" is useless. It's terrible above 70mph. Probably gonna go with another Clearview medium, light tint, recurve, extra width. My 2XL helmet isn't close to fitting, that's ok by me. Replacing the speakers and upgrading the amp seems to make a huge difference. I can't stand the seat, my broken tailbone doesn't help. I may get a used Mustang seat soon.

I hear ya on the Shield... I have a Madstad. And my seat is a Corbin.
09-27-2016, 06:21 AM
yardart

Windshield replacement was first thing, went to Windbender 13 inch, now you can hear radio, also installed Risers, moved handle bars up and back, a lot more comfortable, and Michelin Alpine PA3, 23K first year!
09-29-2016, 04:38 PM
Redlinez

I'll have to look up that Windbender. I gotta get a new windshield first, I was pretty happy with my Clearview.
09-29-2016, 11:33 PM
Brasco

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Originally Posted by RuneRider66

Here are some pictures from the day trip that a friend and I took today.
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Love the photos you included with impressions of your B, RuneRider. It's great seeing interesting areas of the continent that are well beyond riding reach of where I live. Makes my bucket list ride planning all the more interesting!
10-05-2016, 09:48 AM
PC Ninja

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Originally Posted by RuneRider66

I just turned 2100 miles on the B today. Just a few thoughts.....none to be critical just observations. Initially I didnt like the feeling of "sitting on top of" the bike....I also didnt like that I couldnt put a full face helmet in the bags. I didnt like the paint issue. And I could not hear the stereo above 45 mph. Now all that being said...after putting some miles on this bike I am really starting to like it. Its a freaking 800 lb sport bike.. The acceleration reminds me of the Rune. So far the stock seat has been ok. The looks of the bike are pretty sexy if you ask me. It has a very sweet spot at 85 mph and jumps to 110 in a heartbeat. I am really starting to like this bike. Wished I had made the rally, but have previous engagements, but next year I will be there.
Here are some pictures from the day trip that a friend and I took today.
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Thanks for the post Runerider. I just completed 800 miles and my first service. Agree about hearing the radio, was pretty bad but with a taller windshield it's perfect. I replaced with a vStream tall windshield and cut it down so my viewing is above the top. Didn't like looking through the windshield and helmet visor - wasn't natural to me.

I'm new to the forum and traded my M109R for a Blue F6B. Windshield and passenger back rest installed, we're ready for a longer ride. Perhaps Bear Mountain the end of this month - 29th.

Great pictures, didn't read where they were.
10-05-2016, 07:31 PM
Kdarmy

I also have a HJC full face...only mine is 5XL!....I've got a Charlie Brown head:icon_mrgreen:

When I first got my bike I tried to fit it in the side bags, and it was a no go....

Problem was I was putting it in the same as in the pics in DMAGOLDRDR's post above.

The fix...
turn the helmet around....that is, put the opening towards the back wall, so that when closing the cover, you are closing it on top of the helmet.
By doing this my 5XL fits in either side, but the left side does provide just a bit more room...and the cover closes as it should....easy!....no forcing required at all.

Keith
10-05-2016, 07:36 PM
Bighutch14

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Originally Posted by Kdarmy

I also have a HJC full face...only mine is 5XL!....I've got a Charlie Brown head:icon_mrgreen:

When I first got my bike I tried to fit it in the side bags, and it was a no go....

Problem was I was putting it in the same as in the pics in DMAGOLDRDR's post above.

The fix...
turn the helmet around....that is, put the opening towards the back wall, so that when closing the cover, you are closing it on top of the helmet.
By doing this my 5XL fits in either side, but the left side does provide just a bit more room...and the cover closes as it should....easy!....no forcing required at all.

Keith

Thanks for the tip. I have a 4xl and just assumed it wouldn't fit. So I never tried going to go try it now.
10-05-2016, 07:42 PM
Kdarmy

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Originally Posted by Bighutch14

Thanks for the tip. I have a 4xl and just assumed it wouldn't fit. So I never tried going to go try it now.

It worked didn't it?
I was locking my helmet up every time I left the bike, which was a pain in the arse....it took me longer than Id like to admit to figure out all I had to do was turn the damn thing around:icon_doh:

Keith
10-07-2016, 09:18 AM
terryboyle

have to try this

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Originally Posted by Kdarmy

I also have a HJC full face...only mine is 5XL!....I've got a Charlie Brown head:icon_mrgreen:

When I first got my bike I tried to fit it in the side bags, and it was a no go....

Problem was I was putting it in the same as in the pics in DMAGOLDRDR's post above.

The fix...
turn the helmet around....that is, put the opening towards the back wall, so that when closing the cover, you are closing it on top of the helmet.
By doing this my 5XL fits in either side, but the left side does provide just a bit more room...and the cover closes as it should....easy!....no forcing required at all.

Keith

I wear a large HJC modular. Hope this works for me. Many thanks to you gentlemen.
10-07-2016, 11:42 AM
DMAGOLDRDR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kdarmy

I also have a HJC full face...only mine is 5XL!....I've got a Charlie Brown head:icon_mrgreen:When I first got my bike I tried to fit it in the side bags, and it was a no go....
Problem was I was putting it in the same as in the pics in DMAGOLDRDR's post above.
The fix...turn the helmet around....that is, put the opening towards the back wall, so that when closing the cover, you are closing it on top of the helmet.
By doing this my 5XL fits in either side, but the left side does provide just a bit more room...and the cover closes as it should....easy!....no forcing required at all.Keith

Fitting a Helmet in the side bag was like searching for a lost item,, once found you stop searching. I guess in the opposite direction the Helmet must settle into the indentations in the back of the Bag a bit better. Now I will have to try facing the Helmet the other way and see...