Hey Dave, I remember your name from the VRCC and think I saw you a couple years ago at a Valkyrie rally in Northern Mich...I too was a Valkaholic and loved my 99 Black Tourer I rode for over 6 years...but, the F6B is better in everyway in my opinion..More power, handles better, love the fairing, rides better and is just plain more fun to ride...I have a 11"-19" Baggershield, Cobra 6-2-6 pipes, custom painted, Kury grips, and some chrome goodies....This is the nicest bike I have had in my 45+ years of riding and I know you will not be disappointed in your choice....Keep us posted on what transpires and Good Luck......