F6Broy - I hope you're recovering well. One of the key challenges with most cruiser style bikes (even the Wing) is the relatively short suspension travel. They are often a bit firm to keep from bottoming out.
Heading in the other direction on suspension travel, another bike to consider might be a BMW R1200GS. I have an 08GS Adventure as a second bike, and it has tons of travel, and rides super soft compared to my F6B. On the soft suspension setting, it's downright cushy. They're surprisingly cheap, too. Even though they start life as expensive as a Full Wing, units ~10-12 years old are shockingly cheap, and level off at that price...so even if you buy one and ride it or a year, you can usually sell it for pretty close to what you paid and go back to your trusty F6B when you are more ready for the firmer ride.
Rdbonds, thanks for the idea. I never considered a beemer gs .always thought they were ugly but he people that own them, love them. I may have to ride one to see if I get past the looks! Lol. Thanks. Roy
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