F6B Break-in period

[willtill]

The only thing I don't like about the F6B is how easily it will scrape the pegs. I don't like scraping pegs; if at all.

[Jimmytee]

The only thing I don't like about the F6B is how easily it will scrape the pegs. I don't like scraping pegs; if at all.

I put titanium pucks on my pegs, With the Progressive front end and the Arnott air ride in the rear, Mine doesn't scrape as easily. Add a little body english , and riding technique and scraping can be held to a very minimal occurrence. But yes, if I am pushing her she is going to scrape. But it now happens at higher rates of speed.

[wjduke]

Over 28,000 miles and I haven't scraped a peg yet. My boot touched once, kinda like seaweed hitting your foot in the ocean...ok, call me grandma

[willtill]

I put titanium pucks on my pegs, With the Progressive front end and the Arnott air ride in the rear, Mine doesn't scrape as easily. Add a little body english , and riding technique and scraping can be held to a very minimal occurrence. But yes, if I am pushing her she is going to scrape. But it now happens at higher rates of speed.

I did this to my new Kinetic pegs that I installed; in the hopes of preserving them (see below link):

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?8...hlight=Kinetic

I think rider pegs on the F6B should be deemed as a consumable...

[VStarRider]

Over 28,000 miles and I haven't scraped a peg yet. My boot touched once, kinda like seaweed hitting your foot in the ocean...ok, call me grandma

11,500, and I haven't either. I continue to get a little more comfortable each time I ride, so I'm guessing it's inevitable.

I once scraped a boot too...making a sharp left with my heel on the peg and toe under shifter.

[unsub]

I figure there is a break-in period, but it really is extremely slouchy right now. Thx for input.

Did you mean "couchy" ? I could certainly see that.

Welcome to the B Hive, by the way.

[Bryster]

I ride a work FJR13 all day... 5 speed model. And the motor is powerful the acceleration is brilliant, but after 10 hours a day you're tired.

The F6 you point, engage cruise, and relax, I still catch myself cornering too hard occasionally with an odd scrape and a bellow from SWMBO, hopefully the full progressive upgrade will alleviate that slightly. Different horses for courses I guess.

[deb99]

I have to ask did you test ride the f6b,I know some dealers don't allow and that's crap.Anyway all of the replies are very accurate.I rode Kaw crotch rockets for years and they have strong engines.The Connie not much different than the those.I actually steered stepson to a good used one and yeah it gets up and goes.Having said that the f6b may become acquired taste.I can't believe how this bike grew on me,it just does everything well except backing the girl up.I suggest give it more time and I'm thinking wife or gf will like riding this.good luck

No, did not test ride. I am yet to come across a dealer that allow test rides. Nevertheless, like you said, F6B might really be an acquired taste whereas the C14 was such a beast. Planning on enjoying F6B as much as I can this season, and will be even trying to get some longer rides in. Wife not into riding which is why I did F6B. Thx for input, and keep safe.

[deb99]

Man, I must live in a bubble or haven't ridden enough bikes. I think the F6B is damn fast. It stunned me when I got on it the first time and was to 60 in what seemed like an instant.

Of course, I have only ridden an old GS650, two 1100 VStars, a Pacific Coast, and a CC Tour. Perhaps my frame of reference is way off.

Are these other bikes (Concours, Hurricane) really that much faster?!? If so, aye carumba!

YES!!!

[deb99]

Did you mean "couchy" ? I could certainly see that.

Welcome to the B Hive, by the way.

LOL !!!! Maybe I should really have said couchy since I sometimes feel like falling asleep.... especially when cruise is on...