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    Senior Member broncsrule21's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by JGF6B View Post
    Hmmm, I thought black with chrome exhaust was available for 2013 and 2014. I thought there were 6 different F6B color combos, 4 of which were single year versions. Black and matte silver were the only ones available for more than one model year.

    2013: Black/chrome, Red/chrome
    2014: Black/chrome, Yellow/chrome
    2015: Matte silver/black, Blue/black
    2016: Matte silver/black, matte white/black

    In the wild I think I've seen more black/chrome than any other color. Black/chrome was my first choice but I got impatient and settled for a fast red.
    I have the black/chrome 2013...The OG. I have all but eliminated the chrome though
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost Rider View Post
    I own a F6B and a 1800 Goldwing. as far as the new 2018. No Thanks. Would not trade my old model for a new one.
    Same here, both are 2015s. Wing is pushing 63,000 miles, new (to me) B 9,400 miles. Once I wear them out, guess I'll be at or past my "use by" date, so no need for the new wing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by F6Joe View Post
    Same here, both are 2015s. Wing is pushing 63,000 miles, new (to me) B 9,400 miles. Once I wear them out, guess I'll be at or past my "use by" date, so no need for the new wing.
    I turn 56 in a month...I know that's not old compared to some on this board, but in my case there's a lot of "city mileage" without timely fluid exchanges.
    Started doing some 'backwards' planning and came to the same conclusion: if I should wear out Isleen, I'll probably not have need for another.
    So? Now the task is to wear out Isleen and see if I'm right! About 300 short of 90k......
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    Quote Originally Posted by F6Dave View Post
    I realize plastic saves both weight and money
    The above and I also believe plastic (or ABS) gives the motorcycle a better defense against the elements. I'm all for lighter non-metal where it counts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by F6Dave View Post
    Not quite, but I've suspected for a while that the 2018 Wings aren't selling very well. I saw a handful on the ride to our rally in Cortez, but other than that I've hardly seen any. In fact, I see more F6Bs and old Valkyries than new Wings.

    This morning I got an email that confirms my suspicions. Honda Direct Line, an online dealer I've often ordered parts from, is selling 2018 Tour models with DCT at a 4K discount, for $23,700. The non-Tour model (they call it a Bagger) with the 6 speed sells for $19,999. Those are pretty steep discounts for a bike that was introduced less than a year ago.

    If I were in the market those prices would sure be attractive. But like others here, I think Honda made a few mistakes on their new Wing. The biggest blunder IMO was shrinking the luggage to sport-touring capacities. They also could have bumped up the power a bit, to be more competitive with the K1600. It's a great bike, but I suspect those issues are making many riders shop elsewhere.

    But no manufacturer seems to have figured out the demographic problem and attract younger riders. Who needs a motorcycle when you have a phone and the Uber app?


    Now that's a deal!! Almost tempting....



    https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Honda-...2:pf:0&vxp=mtr

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