I think ppl here are more level headed. Most here have ridden all kinds of brands. I'm just curious and want to know what previous road glide owners have to say about that bike. I may eventually test ride the bike. But I really hope this lower front forks and rocky risers do the trick for me. I'm really going no where with new bike every spring and summer. So far I'm blown away with the engine characteristic of F6 but something is missing to make it complete for me.Originally Posted by shooter
here is my nickle,if you have to try this hard to like the f6b,you need to move on...
most will agree that its the finest bike we ever road but its not for everyone
lots of mods for a road glide,not so much for the f6b,be careful and I hope this helps
I had a Softail and a Road Glide. Sold them, bought F6B. Never could get used to ergos, loved the performance. The new Rushmore bikes by Harley are amazing. I just trade F6B in for Ultra Glide. Unlike the Honda places in AZ, the HD shops are generous with their demo rides. Go ride them, maybe you will like it better, maybe you won't. I also, demo'd Indians and Victorys.
07 RG
2015 HD Ultra Glide
2017 Mustang GT Premium
1997 Low Tahoe
2002 HD Road King
It's a good bike if you can stand the heat. I can't and won't ride another HD until they do something about it. I used to be one of those guys that HD could do no wrong.
i traded in a hd to get my f6b,and I loved my harley...
risers are not your answer i can tell you this...
my opinion you are going in the wrong direction,the best changes i have made were the heli bars and my ultimate seat
but all this aside you have not even scraped the surface with this bike...stop changing stuff and learn to ride it...this is not a sporty...
never gonna be...this is a first class tour bike...made to eat mile and bring smiles...stop listening to the crowd go get your bike and just ride...
the risers wont help a short rider,you need heli bars...nuff said
I'm with SmokinJoe on the Heli Bars. I hope the Rocky's work for you. The Kury's didn't work for me (pain in the upppers shoulders/back). I didn't want to waste time and money with another set of risers when I was pretty certain the Helibars would be the answer. They were definitely the answer for me. Night and day difference in comfort. Yes they are not cheap, but ....
I traded a 2009 Road Glide for my F6B. At first I liked the Road Glide, but that faded pretty quick. I have owned nothing but HD for 25 years; 2 Fat Boys, 1 FXR, a couple of Road Kings, an Ultra and even a HD sidecar. There was too much wind turbulence with the Road Glide which I attribute to the fairing being so far out front. I tried different windshields but didn't get much improvement.
I must admit that most who own the Road Glide like it. Not me.
If I had bought the Street Glide I might still be riding a Harley, but I didn't.
The F6B is far and away the best bike I've owned, and I've owned a bunch of Hondas, Kawasaki's, multiple BSA's and Triumphs, a Ducati, and several I don't want to mention.
After years of HD expensive maintenance I was shocked when my first service on the F6B was under $200. I thought they had made a mistake on the bill.
The only complaints I have about the F6B (2013) is the lack of cruise, poor quality of the paint, and the radio sucks. I consider these problems minor in the grand scheme of things. The combination of power, electric-like smoothness, and excellent handling far outweigh anything available today.
I'm still trying to decide on a windshield, but I may not change it since I like the stock look so much. A full-face helmet solves most of that problem.
These are my experiences and your's may be different. I know that in my opinion nothing on the market serves my needs like the F6B. I'm 75 and had just about quit riding because of the Road Glide, that has changed dramatically and I really enjoy my F6B. In 9 months I've almost equaled the total mileage on the Road Glide in 5 years.
As said above, depends on your interpretation of "Touring"..I rode a Victory Vision Tour for over 3 years and on the highway and long distance rides it can't be any better in my opinion...Lots of good reports on the newer Mt.Rushmore Harleys, but have not ridden one so can't comment..Why not go to GW if "touring" is your thing...As for me, my F6B does everything I need it to do and more, and as a result I have no desire to look for anything else.....Sounds to me like your trying to fine the quote, "ideal" bike for all situations and that, my friend will never happen!!
I had two Road Glides. Of my 10 Harley's, they were absolutely the best Harley touring bikes. Made many trips to Sturgis, Daytona, Lauglin, Milwaukee, and even Hollister from Texas on those bikes and they were the best on the road with the frame mounted fairing. I had the detachable Tour Pack and could easily pack for ten days including camping gear. The second one was the best as far as performance because it had a 95" big bore kit. Unfortunately, I had to replace two charging systems on that bike. The F6B is the best all round bike and that inludes my two previous full Wings. The performance and handling is far superior to any other big bike I have owned.
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Why don't you just pony up and buy one and then let us know what you think ?
I've had 7 Harley's and who cares
Now I have a f6bd and no regrets
Blah blah blah
It's my bike and I do what I want !
And -gee wiz -I didn't even ride the f6 before I bought it
YAY !
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