Need some F6B Advice...

[Verismo]

Jason,
As the throttle cable stretches, you "use up" the available threads at the handgrip throttle adjustment to tighten it up.
The other end is on the throttle body and the tech can "zero out" the handgrip adjustment and take up all that slack at the throttle body.
So you can keep using the same throttle cable and keep 'er taught with the handgrip adjustor.
"Range" was NOT the correct word - sorry.
Cheers,
Steve

Now I got ya! Thanks, Steve! I was kinda hoping the opposite. I find the throttle spring to be a little tight, if anything. (Minor complaint). However, I've gotten pretty accustomed to skipping gears on the upshift. Makes traffic acceleration much less jerky.

I do love the B. But like others who had an original Valk, I'm still impressed with what a machine that was. Besides the ergos being really comfortable to me (wide bars, slung-in feeling), there was something about those 6 carbs. Yes, it was a major concern if it was sitting for any length of time. But when you twisted the throttle, something about those carbs seemed to really breathe in the acceleration. It's difficult to describe, but something about fuel injection feels ever so slightly more.... disconnected?

However, no muss, no fuss, no worries is very hard to argue.

Jason

[olegoat345]

I read there's a heat issue w/ some years of the ST's. Not so w/ the B. I too have a throttle lock, I rarely use it. I did like the power windshield on my FJR. It took a couple of tries to find a windshield I liked on my '13 B. I use the 15" "Wind Bender" (EZ manual "stop light" adjustable, or up grade to a power) from Fire Creek, they're great folks to deal with.. I prefer the gloss finish over the matte, different strokes, different folks. There's lots of fraklies to be had for the full wing & the B. Should be able to get a great buy if you shop around, ebay, cycle trader, craigslist, this forum, any brand MC dealer. I saw a new "0" miles on ebay a week or 2 ago. You wait until this fall / winter you can steal one...….. I took a test ride on a B in the fall of '16, came home & put my '16 Chief (w/ 600 miles) on the market & brought a great used (off this forum) '13 in 2 weeks, been smiling ever since...…. you'll love the B.

[fxolato]

Yes the early ST's had a heat issue and the 2008 and later are better and after I installed a Corbin seat which fit much better around the gas tank area and a few other mods I have the heat issue pretty much under control.I really enjoy the ST but two up I think the F6B would be better. I think my hooligan days are over, just turned 60 and have spent the last ten years or so riding all of the crooked roads in Arkansas and NC now wife is retiring and has decided she wants more than the twice a year weekend trip. I have had my fun managed to remain upright all of those years and from what I see on You Tube the F6B corners pretty well. I think it will be a good choice. I am doing my homework now and you are correct Jan or Feb is a good time to really go shopping.

[Donncat]

I have owned 2 VALKS, sold my 99 when I bought the B. While the chrome and black/orange paint was awesome on it there is NO comparison in the ride, not even for nostalgic sake. As for sound, if you like the Valk's sound Torque Loops will give you the fun you are looking for. Throaty around town and 911 Porsche sound when you wind it up. Best of both worlds, Just Sayin.

[Kokomo Kevin]

Might have to get a set of torque loops someday. I have done quite few modifications to mine already. Saving coinage for Traxxion upgrade. After riding the 18 Goldwing DC yesterday and then getting back on my 13
I found that the suspension just was not as good. My Valkyrie has a full progressive upgrade that I added and to be honest it rides as well if not better than the stock 13 B. I am a larger rider, in the mold of Big Larry, and will upgrade to Traxxion when I get a chance.

[olegoat345]

To me the B is a 800# sport bike. I love the way it handles & rides.

[Frye]

The 2016 Deluxe model has heated grips, cruise control, self canceling turn signals, passenger backrest and a center stand. I really like all those features. I don't care much for the linked brakes on mine and I'm disappointed in the performance. It's not 20 years and 300 cc faster than my Valkyrie but it's OK and maybe a little faster. The passenger comfort is superb and rider comfort is nearly as good as my Valk's was. With a drivers backrest it would be even better. The saddlebags are very good and adding a show chrome rack really adds a lot of storage space.

In comparing my 97 Valk to the B what stands out to me is that even at 21 years old my Valk was faster than most cruisers. But since Honda didn't soup up the B at all, in 20 years it's performance will be embarrassing. But it is what it is.

[F6Bster]

In comparing my 97 Valk to the B what stands out to me is that even at 21 years old my Valk was faster than most cruisers. But since Honda didn't soup up the B at all, in 20 years it's performance will be embarrassing. But it is what it is.

I loved my Valk also...nothing looks or sounds like a Valk. But the handling on the B and all of the GL1800s is so much better in the twisties. That big tire on the front of the Valk could sure tire you down after a day of twisties!!!! But, nothing else out there like the original Valks!!!!

[Frye]

I loved my Valk also...nothing looks or sounds like a Valk. But the handling on the B and all of the GL1800s is so much better in the twisties. That big tire on the front of the Valk could sure tire you down after a day of twisties!!!! But, nothing else out there like the original Valks!!!!

Agree all the way around.

The handling of the F6Bs is superb and better than the gen 1 valks.

[Verismo]

Been studying the F6B and am getting closer to finding one. I am riding an ST1300 now, and a ST100 before that. Time to find something more comfortable two up as wife is retiring and has decided she wants to ride along....Any thoughts on the difference between a 2013 and a 2016?
Also been reading about this crank position sensor issue (Honda calls it a generator Pulse something) is that a common defect on the newer F6B's? Does the dealer cover this under warranty? I have read of a few 2013 and 2014 with the issue but not much on the newer ones. Anything else I need to look for or be aware of maintaince wise? Honda motorcycles seem to be pretty bullet proof for the most part. Thanks in advance

I realized after replying here that I was complicit in the hijacking of this thread. Sorry about that!

The price point is the obvious difference between the 13 and the 16, but when I was making the same decision around the time I bought my 16, I factored in what I considered having cruise, heated grips, center stand, self cancelling turn signals, and passenger back rest all factory, would do to resale value/demands. After hunting for and finding a very good deal, decided the difference would be negligible. Plus, I can't believe how much I like cruise and heated grips. Never had them and I use the hell out of both. I don't know anything about the pulse generator issue so no help there. Happy hunting!

Jason