New F6B owner in central NY

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10-08-2018, 07:08 AM
JWExperience

New F6B owner in central NY

Hi all, I just picked up this new 2015 on Friday and so far it’s pretty great. While the dealer was Showing me it’s features prior to me riding off, he actually dropped it! Best part is he was mid sentence telling me how easy they are to move haha. It didn’t go down hard and left no damage so he’s sending me a check so I can get some gear. He also threw in a nice Corbin heated seat but it doesn’t fit me well so I’m going to sell or trade it. I’ll put a listing in classifieds. Looking forward to learning about these bikes and making it my own.

I would upload a pic but I keep getting an error message, can you not upload from an iPhone?
10-08-2018, 09:26 AM
olegoat345

WELCOME!! Great bunch of members, they'll help you in any way they can!! You're going to love your B!!!
Heli Bars & Russell Day Long seat is the best money you can spent on your B.
Get the OEM seat from the dealer, previous owner or buy a used one... Have Russell Day Long make a custom seat (using the OEM seat pan) just for you, your butt & body... You butt will be smiling & it will thank you. Hours of relaxed pain free riding.… Sell the Corbin seat on our "for sale section". Don't think about using the Corbin seat pan. RDL will not warranty them. Corbin makes a very thick seat pan & you end up sitting too high. Any questions about Heli bars or RDL, PM me.
10-08-2018, 09:30 AM
tenxxx

Congrats on the sort of new B. Enjoy!
10-08-2018, 10:50 PM
JWExperience

Thanks guys, I still cant figure out how to attach photos...I've tried from phone initially and after that failure, I sent them to my email and tried to attach from computer with no success. I swear it exists and its a really cool blue color imo.
10-09-2018, 10:19 AM
taxfree4

Congratulations, you have your hands on the only bike you'll ever need. Whether you have the fastest color, black, doesn't matter it is a great bike to ride. Lots of information on this board and very helpful folks, even the bleeding heart liberals.
10-09-2018, 11:53 AM
Ewreck

Get ready for some oil viscosity/weight dance offs. Bike is amazing bone stock. Enjoy and be safe.
10-09-2018, 05:49 PM
JWExperience

Lol, I see you’ve started quite a thread about you’re experience on the Limbaugh show tax free!
Ewreck, I’ve seen plenty of those on other sites, usually entertaining but funny how people think “their” brand is best and nothing else compares even though plenty of other vehicles operate without blowing up every day.
10-09-2018, 06:37 PM
Fingerz

Congrats. What color did you get?!
10-09-2018, 07:25 PM
taxfree4

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Originally Posted by Ewreck

Get ready for some oil viscosity/weight dance offs. Bike is amazing bone stock. Enjoy and be safe.

You might as well say "Susquehana Hat Company" or tell Mike Tyson he talks funny.
10-09-2018, 07:33 PM
taxfree4

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Originally Posted by JWExperience

Lol, I see you’ve started quite a thread about you’re experience on the Limbaugh show tax free!
Ewreck, I’ve seen plenty of those on other sites, usually entertaining but funny how people think “their” brand is best and nothing else compares even though plenty of other vehicles operate without blowing up every day.

The best board I've ever been a part of, no BS, very helpful people here and anything you need to know or have a problem with it's a one stop shop.
10-09-2018, 08:00 PM
VStarRider

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Originally Posted by JWExperience

Thanks guys, I still cant figure out how to attach photos...I've tried from phone initially and after that failure, I sent them to my email and tried to attach from computer with no success. I swear it exists and its a really cool blue color imo.

Hey, welcome aboard from near my neck of the woods. I bought mine about three years ago to the day, and it is about to roll over to 25,000 miles! Proof that this bike allows a seven month riding season, even up here.

I may see you around as I work halfway between Rochester and Syracuse, as well as often riding the county routes of Oswego and neighboring counties back and forth from my camp near Redfield.
10-09-2018, 08:04 PM
VStarRider

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Originally Posted by taxfree4

The best board I've ever been a part of, no BS, very helpful people here and anything you need to know or have a problem with it's a one stop shop.

I agree with this ... my aftermarket windscreen, installation of fog lights/running lights/turn signals, center stand, and other things I am neglecting to mention were all installed with help from this board. I give nearly all the credit to the members here for the fact that I have never had to bring my bike back to the dealer for any maintenance.

One of the best things about your new bike is how easy it is to work on! Tires, brakes, oil changes ... piece of cake (about all this machine will ever need anyway).

The only addition to my bike not endorsed by a majority on this board is the Corbin seat - which I really like - but seats are a very personal thing. Pretty much any advice you get here is valid, reliable and true. How often do you find that?!?!
10-10-2018, 06:35 AM
Big TP

Welcome JW.
Having lived in Central NY for a few years , you will love riding that bike on those beautiful roads this time of year. I rode up from Orlando to Cicero a couple of years ago on my HD Road Glide, but would love to do it on my B soon. No comparison in comfort and ride, and yes.....reliability.
10-10-2018, 07:34 PM
JWExperience

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Originally Posted by Fingerz

Congrats. What color did you get?!

Mine is blue, I think it’s prety sharp.
Vstar, I bought this bike from Hollink in Spencerport and debated on taking rt31 back which is a nice ride but needed to make better time so opted for the highway.
TP and vstar, if you’re ever in the area let me know.
So far I’ve tried the stock shield and a baggershield on its lowest setting which is 11.5 or 12”. I def get more wind blast from the stock shield but it’s not what I would consider buffeting. With the baggershield, I notice much calmer air until about 45 then I feel the buffeting start. Above that I can feel the wind hitting the top of my helmet and on the highway it’s so bad that it blurs my vision. It’s a very rapid vibration like sensation on the hwy. I have a 12” recurve that I’ll try next and I think I have a 1-2” that I can raise the bagger shield too. I really like that height shield because I think they still stay within the lines of the bike but being 6’ tall, I wonder if I would need something taller to prevent the buffeting on the hwy.
10-11-2018, 03:23 AM
valkmc

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Originally Posted by VStarRider

Hey, welcome aboard from near my neck of the woods. I bought mine about three years ago to the day, and it is about to roll over to 25,000 miles! Proof that this bike allows a seven month riding season, even up here.

I may see you around as I work halfway between Rochester and Syracuse, as well as often riding the county routes of Oswego and neighboring counties back and forth from my camp near Redfield.

My old stomping grounds. I grew up in Mexico NY and spent a lot of time riding Central NY back roads on my CB 750F. Love the area hated the winter. I usually ride up in the summer so I may run into you all some time also.
10-11-2018, 09:25 AM
olegoat345

Mine is black, very black, everything is blacked out & we all know that makes it faster, much faster. :)
10-11-2018, 02:39 PM
Big TP

And more stealth to radar:rolleyes:
10-11-2018, 02:42 PM
Big TP

And love bugs
10-11-2018, 06:38 PM
VStarRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWExperience

Mine is blue, I think it’s prety sharp.
Vstar, I bought this bike from Hollink in Spencerport and debated on taking rt31 back which is a nice ride but needed to make better time so opted for the highway.
TP and vstar, if you’re ever in the area let me know.
So far I’ve tried the stock shield and a baggershield on its lowest setting which is 11.5 or 12”. I def get more wind blast from the stock shield but it’s not what I would consider buffeting. With the baggershield, I notice much calmer air until about 45 then I feel the buffeting start. Above that I can feel the wind hitting the top of my helmet and on the highway it’s so bad that it blurs my vision. It’s a very rapid vibration like sensation on the hwy. I have a 12” recurve that I’ll try next and I think I have a 1-2” that I can raise the bagger shield too. I really like that height shield because I think they still stay within the lines of the bike but being 6’ tall, I wonder if I would need something taller to prevent the buffeting on the hwy.

Hey JW, you bought the F6B I almost bought ... a blue 2015. Man, he's had that one for awhile now. That was three years ago! I took a few days to decide and went with the '13 Standard he had in stock as well. Small world!

Bill Hollink is a decent guy to deal with, OTD pricing right up front, but don't even bother haggling. Not many dealers will beat his price, anyway. The shop has some cagey vets that probably know how to work on the Wings, not some young whipper-snappers.

For the record, that heated Corbin seat came off a '13 F6B trade-in on a new Wing. How do I know this? Because I sat on it and offered to buy it! His price wasn't much different than what I bought the Corbin for new a couple of months later, even with an offer including my stock seat. Even smaller world!!

Your windscreen:

I am about your height, and I will sing the praises of the MADDstad (remove a "d" for true spelling - there's drama with that brand and this site). No buffeting, and highway noise levels equivalent to driving a car with the sunroof open.

This is the first week since May that I was not able to pull off at least one commute to work. I could probably do it tomorrow, but I only have to go 5 miles for a meeting instead of my normal 38 miles in the other direction.

I rode from camp near Redfield down 104 to Co Rt 38 to Co Rt 45, crossed the Oswego River, and CR 25 to 20 back to 104 near Ontario Orchards. Then back roads to Sodus. I swear we have some of the best, and least known, motorcycle roads in the country. I watched a video of the Tail of the Dragon and it offers nothing that we don't have. Ever ride 28N from North Creek to Minerva? WOW. Perhaps not 300 curves in 11 miles, but its close.

I'll take a ride through the Finger Lakes this weekend ... probably Sunday afternoon while listening to the Bills game.
10-11-2018, 06:40 PM
VStarRider

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Originally Posted by valkmc

My old stomping grounds. I grew up in Mexico NY and spent a lot of time riding Central NY back roads on my CB 750F. Love the area hated the winter. I usually ride up in the summer so I may run into you all some time also.

Hey Valk, I often go right through Mexico on my way up ... my camp is 15 more miles down 104 East and up Co Rt 22. Gas at the Fastrac and groceries at Tops in town are common stops on the way through.
10-12-2018, 12:53 AM
JWExperience

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Originally Posted by VStarRider

Hey Valk, I often go right through Mexico on my way up ... my camp is 15 more miles down 104 East and up Co Rt 22. Gas at the Fastrac and groceries at Tops in town are common stops on the way through.

Man is it ever a small world, that’s the bike and the Corbin all right. Def some nice roads around here, let’s meet up and ride before winter. . I should be getting my new stock seat in a few days and while I have it apart I’m going to install some goodies that I picked up cheap. I got a bazzaz to take care of the throttle response for 129 new, a maddstadd in like new condition for $150 and a set of four Polk speakers for 80. Along with the seat, I got a Klock Werks for $25. I’ll be trying a few of the shields out and selling what’s left. I’ll have two recurve shields, a bagger shield and maddstadd I would imagine the maddstadd will win out but I like the look of traditional screens better.
10-12-2018, 10:53 AM
valkmc

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Originally Posted by VStarRider

Hey Valk, I often go right through Mexico on my way up ... my camp is 15 more miles down 104 East and up Co Rt 22. Gas at the Fastrac and groceries at Tops in town are common stops on the way through.

I try to come up every summer VStar. We own a family farm (not working anymore) 8 miles south of Mexico corner of county rte 6 and county rte 4. I'm a teacher so I have time to travel in the summer. I'll let you know when I coming, maybe we can meet up for a ride.
10-12-2018, 06:22 PM
VStarRider

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Originally Posted by JWExperience

Man is it ever a small world, that’s the bike and the Corbin all right. Def some nice roads around here, let’s meet up and ride before winter. . I should be getting my new stock seat in a few days and while I have it apart I’m going to install some goodies that I picked up cheap. I got a bazzaz to take care of the throttle response for 129 new, a maddstadd in like new condition for $150 and a set of four Polk speakers for 80. Along with the seat, I got a Klock Werks for $25. I’ll be trying a few of the shields out and selling what’s left. I’ll have two recurve shields, a bagger shield and maddstadd I would imagine the maddstadd will win out but I like the look of traditional screens better.

Yes, let's hope the salt trucks aren't out anytime soon. PM me when your bike is set up to ride!
10-12-2018, 06:24 PM
VStarRider

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Originally Posted by valkmc

I try to come up every summer VStar. We own a family farm (not working anymore) 8 miles south of Mexico corner of county rte 6 and county rte 4. I'm a teacher so I have time to travel in the summer. I'll let you know when I coming, maybe we can meet up for a ride.

I know EXACTLY where that is.

I am a former teacher, now an administrator. How small will this world get?