Considering an F6B or???

**Gumby** · 05-12-2013, 08:52 PM

I had my k100 in college and couldn't really afford the maintenance and upkeep. Every time it or my R80/7 before that died I went in the shed and fired up the CB550. I finally came to the realization that BMW reliability was overrated and Hondas was not. If you can afford to keep either the bikes or the cars they are very nice, but so are Hondas for less money up front and down the road.

**boocoodinkydow** · 05-13-2013, 07:41 PM

well jj, finally got an opportunity to take the wing out for about a 50 mile loop on some first class roads this aftenoon. take it from a happy ol' beemer jockey, this puppy is one sweet ride!! it's the gentlest bike in a curve i've ever ridden. i took some familiar roads i often ride the LT for a little adrenaline rush. at the same speed on the wing, it was like sitting in a comfortable ol' rocking chair; just settles in the curve & floats right through. anxious to get a little friendlier with it & find out what drags first. while it promises to be a really fun bike for a nice day trip around here, it's not perfect. i already miss the cruise but i'll bet an aftermarket unit isn't far away. lack of a real windscreen is annoying at speeds much over 50; makes the radio almost useless. the ol' beemer is still my choice for the purpose it was built, luxury touring, but this f6b is gonna make one fine lil' day hopper!!

**TCBronson** · 05-15-2013, 06:02 PM

I currently ride a 2010 NT700 and it has been a great bike, reliable and fun to ride. Also, I can pick it up if I have to! I have also been considering a BMW R1200 RT. I like the simplicity of the air cooled bike. I used to think about a Goldwing, but didn't want that big and heavy of a bike. I used to own a ST1300 and liked it, but it was heavy too. So now this newe F6B comes out and it has caught my eye. I do wish you could add the factory cruise control though and I am concerned about the weight.