Question about backing the F6B
I'm 58 years old/young, currently ride a Honda VTX1300R and have had a total left knee replacement. The knee is strong and I do not limp from the surgery or even feel it. I am strongly thinking about getting a F6B if I can have it painted prior to picking it up and my main question is, how hard is it to back up by pushing it with your legs? I know the Goldwing has reverse but I prefer the look of the F6b over the wing. Thanks for your thoughts!
4,287 miles, but it will be parked for two weeks soon.
I'm 5' 4" tall on a good day, and I can back the bike as long as there isn't an obstruction to stop the rear wheel. That means when I pull into the garage, I have to be sure not to stop where the asphalt drive has this itty bitty bump before the cement of the garage. I rocked that F6B six times before I had enough gumption to get it over that 1/2 inch spot of asphalt. Dang!
So I always am mindful of where I park, and make a point of having any downhill either on the way forward to clear space, or behind me to make the rolling out of a spot easier. So far I haven't had to ask for help. I'm seriously not above doing that!