I had decided that my chronic back issues were going to force me to move from my 2015 R1200RT BMW to an F6B. Then I went to the dealer and they offered me $11,500 trade in on a $23,000 bike with 4,000 miles on it. Guess that's not going to happen.
I had decided that my chronic back issues were going to force me to move from my 2015 R1200RT BMW to an F6B. Then I went to the dealer and they offered me $11,500 trade in on a $23,000 bike with 4,000 miles on it. Guess that's not going to happen.
I would just try another dealer I made the deal over the phone when I bought mine
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First thing is that they are really made for tall, thin Europeans. I am none of those things. Just getting on and off is the worst part. The riding position is pretty neutral, although the knee bend is a little more acute than would be good for my knees. I'm in need of a full knee replacement on the left side, and I'm needing L1 and L2 fused in my lumbar spine. The F6B riding position seems more comfortable, and certainly easier to get on and off, but I want to rent one for an entire day of riding to be sure.
This is my bike.
I ride on occasion with a retired friend of mine who has an R1200RT. He is about 6'1" or so and seems to enjoy his BMW as he likes the lightness and handling, until he rode my F6B...Still has his BMW, but said the ride on my 6 was much more to his liking than he thought and he would definitely consider buying one next time he is the market....Just my .02 cents....Ride safe
That is a beautiful bike! Although I love my black 2013 Deluxe with 5000 miles, I would trade you in a heartbeat and throw in $3000. We could ship simultaneously and both be on new machines by mid-July...email me if you are interested: dfinkelsteinmd@comcast.net
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I have a '15 F6B and also have back problems. The stock seat offered little to no back support and the handlebars didn't help either. After adding an ultimate king seat and helibars it's fine. It's a great bike, just took a few adjustments to make it fit me. In all farness, almost everyone must make some changes to a new bike to make it work for them.