Public Reactions to Your F6B

[RoadSurfer]

Forgive me if a thread like this was started earlier; if it was, I missed it.

In another thread Jimmytee recently mentioned: "My experiences with my F6B has been looks of bewilderment as to what I was riding. I have had a lot of positive inquiries as to what kind of bike my F6B was." This peaked my curiosity about what sorts of reactions the rest of you have had by other riders and no riders alike. Have there been any negative comments or reactions? What sorts of compliments or questions have you had?

[Fla_rider]

1. Is that a Goldwing?
2. Thumbs up from others at lights.
3. What is that?
4. Is that a scooter?

[shooter]

What is that?
Man that thing is long!
That thing sure does shine. "Fast Black"
That looks like something Darth Vader would ride!
Man that thing is long!

[bobbyf6b]

I've never had a bad comment said about it.

Most people don't know what it is but think it's cool anyway.

[RoadSurfer]

The "Is that a scooter?" one hurts a little. 😝

[taxfree4]

You traded a Road Glide for that? You lost your mind. (Harley buddies) Cool bike (everybody else) Holy $hit (After Harley buddy took a ride on it for the first time)

[bob109]

Haven't experienced a single "negative comment" in almost two years of ownership Having de-badged my 6, folks are at a loss as to what bike it actually is. I ride with a group of mixed bikers, Harley, Suzuki, Yamaha Owners etc. and there's never any negativity with them. We swap lead riders regularly and it's fun to occasionally crank the throttle and pull away with a smile. Visiting a Harley Dealership is a treat. HOG Riders gawk, at a distance, but dare not get too close to the 6 as they must keep that HOG aura/oath

[Old Ryder]

One guy called mine a "Custom Goldwing" because I had taken off the trunk and glitter and put on a shorty windshield. I really did not want to be honest and tell him it came that way!

[RoadSurfer]

Yes, I think the Harley riders' reactions (or studied nonreactions) are probably the most interesting ... and amusing. In their heart of hearts they KNOW the F6B is a highly superior technology, much more reliable, more comfortable and better performing. But all that counts for nothing in comparison to the all important image of the Harley. So sad, you don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[bigbird]

Wow!
What is that?
A Honda? No way.
Looks like a batmobile.
It's huge.
Doesn't sound like a motorcycle.
Beautiful colour.