New F6 owner

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01-24-2015, 02:04 PM
fastvalk

New F6 owner

Hello to all! After many years I traded my beloved 2001 Valkyrie. I really enjoyed that bike, thought I would
keep it forever but the 6 carbs were getting to be an issue as she aged. I tired the '13 used f6b (only 800 miles!) the dealer in Sanford
Florida had last weekend (I live in Mount Dora) and was hooked as I took it up to 90 on I-4 test ride! Yes it is faster (and far smoother) than
my Valk. It sure does not feel like it weighs 800+ pounds !
Hope to meet up with some owners in the central Florida area in the future!
Rick
Fastvalk
01-24-2015, 02:13 PM
bigbird

.welcome20. 'all/right'

You've bought a helluva' bike, as we all know.

Now the fun starts making it even better and more personal with all the accessories and mods available.
01-24-2015, 02:26 PM
Hornblower

:congrats: and .welcome20. from NC!
01-24-2015, 02:27 PM
choptop

Welcome and congratulations !:clap2:
01-24-2015, 02:33 PM
Jimmytee

.welcome20. Congrats. I kept my Valk though.
01-24-2015, 02:37 PM
Limoles

Welcome to the board

That's what happened , when Valky riders have not enough of pleasure . You'll like this (B)bbbbaby . Enjoy your rides ...
01-24-2015, 03:04 PM
Doug44

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastvalk

Hello to all! After many years I traded my beloved 2001 Valkyrie. I really enjoyed that bike, thought I would
keep it forever but the 6 carbs were getting to be an issue as she aged. I tired the '13 used f6b (only 800 miles!) the dealer in Sanford
Florida had last weekend (I live in Mount Dora) and was hooked as I took it up to 90 on I-4 test ride! Yes it is faster (and far smoother) than
my Valk. It sure does not feel like it weighs 800+ pounds !
Hope to meet up with some owners in the central Florida area in the future!
Rick
Fastvalk

I am coming to I-4 in March for bike week, staying in Orlando because I am not giving the motels in Daytona Beach $1700 for 7 day stay ! Soooooooo back & forth I will go staying at the Motel 6 off Lees road. I will be riding from Central IL stopping in Savannah, Ga the first of March then down to Orlando around the 8th of March. I am a new owner myself my bike has 104 miles on it ! Maybe we can get together for a cup or a can in March.
01-24-2015, 03:21 PM
Phantom

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastvalk

Hello to all! After many years I traded my beloved 2001 Valkyrie. I really enjoyed that bike, thought I would
keep it forever but the 6 carbs were getting to be an issue as she aged. I tired the '13 used f6b (only 800 miles!) the dealer in Sanford
Florida had last weekend (I live in Mount Dora) and was hooked as I took it up to 90 on I-4 test ride! Yes it is faster (and far smoother) than
my Valk. It sure does not feel like it weighs 800+ pounds !
Hope to meet up with some owners in the central Florida area in the future!
Rick
Fastvalk

Welcome,

THERE IS A F6B Gathering TOMORROW (January 25th) in the Orlando area , Steve0080 from Sanford is coordinating the ride. see link and join the guys ....

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?4...b109-Steve0080
01-24-2015, 03:26 PM
firetech

Welcome and congrats on your purchase from the FL mid west coast.:th_sunbathe:
I know it's short notice, but we are having a RTE (ride to eat) tomorrow, Sunday, meeting in Crystal River at Cody's at 1:00. You're more than welcome to join us.
Check the forums ride trips and gatherings.
01-24-2015, 06:01 PM
Old Ryder

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Originally Posted by Doug44

I am coming to I-4 in March for bike week, staying in Orlando because I am not giving the motels in Daytona Beach $1700 for 7 day stay ! Soooooooo back & forth I will go staying at the Motel 6 off Lees road!

I will be in the area also-- staying free with my father in Jacksonville and my sister in law in Palm Bay. Driving the 1 1/2 hours is worth the not paying crazy prices. Did that a few years ago when 5 of us crammed in a suite. We were all at each others throat when we left.

Driving the wifes 180 HP go kart instead of the B. Best thing to a bike and much better when the weather turns bad-- put up the top and turn on the heater.Attachment 2557
01-24-2015, 06:28 PM
sshake1905

welcome to the family

Welcome from the cold winter land of Idaho and congrats on the purchase of the best bike you'll ever lay your butt on !!!!:yes:

Just what the forum needs....another warm-weather all year-round rider from the Sunshine state:icon_cool:

I'm envious of Florida weather this time of year...:shrug:..today's high was one of first days over 40 F since the start of the new tear....enjoy your new toy....:yes:

Shaker
01-24-2015, 07:11 PM
RickW

Congratulations from NE Ohio.

I could not sell my Valkyrie so our youngest son has it now. Quite an upgrade from his VStar 1300. He thinks it is the best ever and absolutely loves it. He had been using it off and on with his wife the last couple of years.
Picture is from last Summer. I still get to see it all the time, but I like riding the F6B a lot better.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps3b41937d.jpg
01-24-2015, 07:39 PM
JackB

Welcome to a great bike. I also came from the Valkryie family also a great bike but the F6B is better.
01-24-2015, 08:21 PM
Limoles

+1 :icon_biggrin:
01-24-2015, 08:22 PM
Steve 0080

Welcome !!!! Try to make it tomorrow !!!!!
01-25-2015, 07:44 AM
fastvalk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug44

I am coming to I-4 in March for bike week, staying in Orlando because I am not giving the motels in Daytona Beach $1700 for 7 day stay ! Soooooooo back & forth I will go staying at the Motel 6 off Lees road. I will be riding from Central IL stopping in Savannah, Ga the first of March then down to Orlando around the 8th of March. I am a new owner myself my bike has 104 miles on it ! Maybe we can get together for a cup or a can in March.

Hi Doug,
Yes that sounds great ! Love to meet up in Daytona for the bikefest !
01-25-2015, 07:45 AM
fastvalk

Quote:

Originally Posted by firetech

Welcome and congrats on your purchase from the FL mid west coast.:th_sunbathe:
I know it's short notice, but we are having a RTE (ride to eat) tomorrow, Sunday, meeting in Crystal River at Cody's at 1:00. You're more than welcome to join us.
Check the forums ride trips and gatherings.

Todd, thanks for the invite. I have to work today (Sunday) but will make the next meet up for sure!:icon_frown:
01-25-2015, 07:49 AM
fastvalk

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickw

Congratulations from NE Ohio.

I could not sell my Valkyrie so our youngest son has it now. Quite an upgrade from his VStar 1300. He thinks it is the best ever and absolutely loves it. He had been using it off and on with his wife the last couple of years.
Picture is from last Summer. I still get to see it all the time, but I like riding the F6B a lot better.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps3b41937d.jpg

Hi Rick,
Wow that is great that your son can now enjoy your Valk.
Looks like mine, tons of chrome and custom paint. I think I have seen pics of that
Valk on the valk board.
Your F6 looks AWESOME !

Rick
fastvalk
01-25-2015, 07:53 AM
fastvalk

Quote:

Originally Posted by sshake1905

Welcome from the cold winter land of Idaho and congrats on the purchase of the best bike you'll ever lay your butt on !!!!:yes:

Just what the forum needs....another warm-weather all year-round rider from the Sunshine state:icon_cool:

I'm envious of Florida weather this time of year...:shrug:..today's high was one of first days over 40 F since the start of the new tear....enjoy your new toy....:yes:

Shaker

Thanks Shaker for the warm greeting, and thanks to all who responded. Yes this is the best bike I have ever owned!
Looking forward to meeting F6 riders in the future !:icon_cool::039:
01-25-2015, 09:07 AM
53driver

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastvalk

Hello to all! After many years I traded my beloved 2001 Valkyrie. I really enjoyed that bike, thought I would
keep it forever but the 6 carbs were getting to be an issue as she aged. I tired the '13 used f6b (only 800 miles!) the dealer in Sanford
Florida had last weekend (I live in Mount Dora) and was hooked as I took it up to 90 on I-4 test ride! Yes it is faster (and far smoother) than
my Valk. It sure does not feel like it weighs 800+ pounds !
Hope to meet up with some owners in the central Florida area in the future!
Rick
Fastvalk

WELCOME! I had a '98 Valk - GREAT bike, but in simplifying my life as I get more accustomed to a fixed income, I decided to keep only two of my scoots and let the rest run free.
Hopefully you can make the F6B Rally in September - info is on the board.
01-25-2015, 09:18 AM
Old Ryder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rickw

Congratulations from NE Ohio.

I could not sell my Valkyrie so our youngest son has it now. Quite an upgrade from his VStar 1300. He thinks it is the best ever and absolutely loves it. He had been using it off and on with his wife the last couple of years.
Picture is from last Summer. I still get to see it all the time, but I like riding the F6B a lot better.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps3b41937d.jpg

Is that a picture from the Skyline Parkway down the road from Deals Gap?

BTW-- I see a lot of guys had a Valk before the B. Mine was a 99 Interstate.Attachment 2558
01-26-2015, 07:35 PM
Doug44

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastvalk

Hi Doug,
Yes that sounds great ! Love to meet up in Daytona for the bikefest !

Sounds good when it gets closer I will put up an post here. I will be at the Flatrack races THursday & Friday evening 12 & 13th of March at the speedway. Keep an eye out here let's try to get together.
01-26-2015, 08:00 PM
powercruzer13

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Welcome aboard!
A TRIPLE Valkyrie family that now is a double F6B family.
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Mine is the black standard & the wife has the red Deluxe.
Still have my '97 Valk but it will soon be on it's way to a new family.
Never thought I would find a bike that would get me off of my Valk but I did! We are just up the road in Silver Springs so I'm sure we will cross paths if we haven't already on our Valkyries.
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01-26-2015, 09:02 PM
RickW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Ryder

Is that a picture from the Skyline Parkway down the road from Deals Gap?

BTW-- I see a lot of guys had a Valk before the B. Mine was a 99 Interstate.Attachment 10836

That picture was from the Skyline Dr., North end of the Blue Ridge Pkwy. He was not with us when we were down to Deals Gap.

We did have that Valkyrie at most of the Valkyrie Inzane Rallies over the years. Haven't been at one the last couple of years.

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