Bad things about the F6B...

[Cool Hand Luke]

Darcym said it perfect. I agree it sucks to spend more money to make things right for you but that's the way it is for any motorcycle out there. I made mine fit me by doing the following:

I immediately put different windshield on (I use adjustable Baggershield dark tinted and for me it is great, I love the looks).

I put a different seat (I use Mustang but there are many other fine choices).

I put Throttlemeister cruise lock (I like it a lot, easy to use and I think it improves the looks of the handlebar from stock)

For suspension is fine, it feels much better than my previous 2007 GW or Road King. Only a few times in my life I tried going over 120mph just to see wthat that's like. It was in the straight, empty road and I rode BMW K1200LT then. Didn't really do much for me except scare me as I was thinking 'What if a dog happens to walk in front of me?' I only did it for a few seconds. I remember the trees seem to go by super fast. No time to react if anything happen up ahead. Also, my front tire on GW used to do cupping very bad and handlebar would shake at low speeds. F6B does not do that and I have about 16,000 miles on front tire so far and it still has life left!

I have no trouble keeping with most anybody in the twisties on the F6B. In the real world and not on the track one must account for many things such as gravel you can't see in the curve until you are right on it. There was a guy at Deals Gap on Yellow GW that would follow any bike thru the twisties and make a video of them, here is the youtube link of him riding:

http://youtu.be/VxHNnOHuikI


So, GW and therefore F6B are perfectly capable bikes especially for their size. But, you could change suspension too however the cost for that is not worth it IMHO. I also read about adding a front fork brace, I haven't yet myself, the reviews say it makes handling up front better and less flex.

I also added Rivco Aeropegs. I like them a lot, they work fine for me at 6' tall. I think they look great (mine are black) and I was asked many of times by GW owners to show them how they work.

So far have not even noticed kickstand location while riding but thanks for the tip, I will try not to hit it while riding. Also, not sure why shifting pattern is bad around town, it is the same as any other bike. I agree first gear seems too low, I start at lights in second gear very often and no problems as the bike has plenty of torque.

So, don't sweat the small stuff, improve the things you must and just enjoy riding one of the best bikes bever made!

[FlatSixBagger]

Do not get me wrong I rarely go over 100, but wanted to test capabilities, I am actually very happy with the motorcycle except for lack of cruise, I new Roadglide for 2015 has been release, I will look at but doubt it will be as good as the F6B but will need a solution to cruise I ride 15,000-30,000 and lack of cruise which I thought I could do without may have been in error.

[Darren]

I found a few things I didn't like about the bike.
1)Screen
2)Having to use the key to unlock the luggage and the fact that my FF helmet would not fit no matter how I twisted it.

My wife didn't like the pillion back rest far too low.

I solved these issues by ordering a new screen KW is on way and I removed the backrest and added a Shad 48lt topbox, with optional backrest, which resolved the other issues.

Those will likely be my only mods.

[Scotrod]

new Roadglide for 2015 has been release, .

Spy shots:

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...d-3355201429-o

[Cool Hand Luke]

Spy shots:

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...d-3355201429-o

I am waiting to see new Roadglide in person, too. The spy pictures don't appeal to me as the fairing seems angled forward and downwards somehow, it just looks wrong somehow to me:

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Also the fairing seems to be very far from the rider, which means less wind protection and more turbulence. But we'll see.

[hiflyer]

I am waiting to see new Roadglide in person, too. The spy pictures don't appeal to me as the fairing seems angled forward and downwards somehow, it just looks wrong somehow to me:

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Also the fairing seems to be very far from the rider, which means less wind protection and more turbulence. But we'll see.

So much for HD moving into the 21st century with a totally water cooled modern engine. This is just cosmetic with a fairing change and the new styled saddlebags. What a disappointment.

[Steve 0080]

The Road Glide is THE BEST TOURING bike H.D. makes! Bar none....the fairing is very nice and blocks most of the air!!! You just need long arms to reach the radio!!

[motozeke]

With a few additions (throttlemeister, Madstad screen, MP3 luggage rack, heated gear cabling, USB port, GPS/phone mount, fork brace, belly pan) I have the tourer I always dreamed of. All day comfortable, easy to manage at low speeds, easy to get on and off the stand, plenty of power, quiet on the road, great weather protection, confident handling... my wish list for this bike is very very short (cruise, ABS, bluetooth, higher quality suspension, remote side case release), way too short for me to remotely consider another bike. This is it for me, I am riding this beast until it falls apart or until they come out with a new F6B that has the extra stuff I really want. The F6B is an awesome, amazing bike. ****ing killer machine.

Frankly I don't like going faster than 100 anyway. Things can go tits up in a hurry at that speed. This is what happened to a Concours I was riding with when it got a speed wobble at 100 mph:

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Homey never knew what hit him. Thank god for him he landed 150 feet away into the sand on Panamint Valley Road and only got a broken ankle; if he'd hit the pavement who knows how bad he might have been hurt. No thanks!

[hiflyer]

The Road Glide is THE BEST TOURING bike H.D. makes! Bar none....the fairing is very nice and blocks most of the air!!! You just need long arms to reach the radio!!

You said it all, it is the best HD makes, I've had a couple, but I ride the F6 by choice now, because it's better. Let me rephrase that, I will ride the F6B again, when this shoulder thing heals.

[hoglaw]

The Road Glide is THE BEST TOURING bike H.D. makes! Bar none....the fairing is very nice and blocks most of the air!!! You just need long arms to reach the radio!!

I disagree, but that's just me. I've had nothing but Harleys for the last 25 years, the Road Glide being the last. I hated it. I didn't find it as comfortable or agile as an Ultra Classic or Street Glide. I had 3 different radios (warranty) and the last one wasn't working when I traded. Tried a couple of windshields, but the wind turbulence was bothersome because the fairing is so far out front. Several other minor problems.

Actually, I should appreciate that Road Glide more. Because it was such a piece of chit I bought an F6B and I'm very pleased with this new bike.

In 4 years of ownership I rode the Road Glide just over 10,000 miles. In 2 months of F6B I'm already up to 4,000. And, best of all, my wife is extremely happy with the smoothness of the F6B vs the vibrations of the Harley.