Test rode a new bike and have made a purchase!

CBO Vaquero · 08-31-2015, 06:27 PM

Well I was out riding this weekend and ended up test riding a 2015 Honda F6B and fell in love! Long story short I traded in my 14 Vaquero and bought it. I could not believe how light and nimble that big bike feels and nothing can come close to the power deliver of that flat six. Ended up on a 2015 Deluxe version in the blue and got a decent trade in for the Vaquero.

**smokier** · 08-31-2015, 06:32 PM

Greetings,
Ufda! Congratulations! Have eye-balled the FB6's and liked them as well. Glad you feel good about the deal.
Pics?
Ride safe,
Smokier

redjay · 08-31-2015, 06:34 PM

The Honda flat six engine has always appealed to me.

robjob · 08-31-2015, 06:43 PM

Congrats on the new bike. Rode one of those this summer as well. Beautiful bike. They sure have a lot of giddy up

CBO Vaquero · 08-31-2015, 08:58 PM

Heres a couple of pics that are not the best because I was riding till dark so these was taken in the garage. With the Vaquero gone i'm going to list a lot of the goodies I had for it including seats (for a tall guy) and the Nomad trunk kit I modified to fit so watch for that stuff in the classifieds.

**Iamriding** · 08-31-2015, 09:11 PM

Beautiful bike!

Ken Vega · 08-31-2015, 09:34 PM

Congrats on the new bike. They are sweet. A buddy of mine has a black one. I was surprised just sitting on it how easy I stood the bike up. I thought it would weigh a ton with that engine.

Sin City Stan · 09-02-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

The Honda flat six engine has always appealed to me.

I especially like the flat six engine in a Porsche.

BigAl1952 · 08-31-2015, 09:42 PM

Congrats I have been looking at those as well. The local used motorcycle shop has 2 right now I think they are 2013. I have been thinking about test riding one and see how I like it but Im afraid. I did read a write up on them comparing them to the Voyager and they did mention it was easier to come off the kick stand with the F6B. I hope you enjoy it. Al

Dave · 09-01-2015, 11:48 AM

I was seriously looking at one but the deal killer for me was no ABS. How hard would it have been for Honda to port it over from the Goldwing. Especially for the price they're asking for the F6B.

CBO Vaquero · 09-02-2015, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I was seriously looking at one but the deal killer for me was no ABS. How hard would it have been for Honda to port it over from the Goldwing. Especially for the price they're asking for the F6B.

I actually spoke with the dealer about that very thing. Turns out Honda built this bike to go after a very specific market and price point and several features were price point problems such as ABS, electric adjustable suspension, Air bag, cruise control (just recently added to the F6B), adjustable (on the fly) headlights... you get the idea. Really though the F6B is not all that much more than other cruisers but it is a lot less than Goldwing full tour models. It still amazes me how Honda got that big bike to feel that light and nimble!

dhobbs74 · 09-02-2015, 07:06 AM

I would like to know who let you test ride that bike because Dealers around my parts won't let you test ride these metric bikes. Only the Harley and Victory Dealers let you test ride around here in NC

bikenut51 · 09-02-2015, 09:18 AM

I used to own a 2004 Honda Rune with that same motor, amazing bike! You could roll off the throttle at 20 mph in 5th gear! Raced a Mustang GT and a Subaru WRX, beat them both. Sooo much smooth torque. And check out the video of the motor running with a nickel on the valve cover. I love my Vaq, but if only I were 3 or 4 inches taller...and younger... and better looking... and slimmer... more hair...

ponch · 09-07-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I was seriously looking at one but the deal killer for me was no ABS. How hard would it have been for Honda to port it over from the Goldwing. Especially for the price they're asking for the F6B.

Because even with the goldwing, to get ABS one must get the next to highest trim line which is around 28K. If they offered it with the F6B, they probably think it would take away from GW sales. If I am paying 28K for a bike, it'll be a K1600, not a goldwing. Honda has left the bike pretty much the same for 15 years. That's way too long in tooth, at least for me.

CBO Vaquero · 09-08-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Because even with the goldwing, to get ABS one must get the next to highest trim line which is around 28K. If they offered it with the F6B, they probably think it would take away from GW sales. If I am paying 28K for a bike, it'll be a K1600, not a goldwing. Honda has left the bike pretty much the same for 15 years. That's way too long in tooth, at least for me.

Why mess with success! The GL1800 platform is a very successful bike and other than the 2012 restyle it's still awesome. I had a 02 GL1800 and loved it, sold it and that was a mistake. Now that I have the F6B it's like getting back my old friend. Rode 611 miles this past Saturday, me and the wife did another 121 on sunday and Monday I got in another 343 miles average mileage is right around 51 mpg. Ultra smooth and killer looks I get complimented everywhere I go with it.

08-31-2015, 06:27 PM	#1
CBO Vaquero Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Preble county Ohio Posts: 259	Test rode a new bike and have made a purchase! Well I was out riding this weekend and ended up test riding a 2015 Honda F6B and fell in love! Long story short I traded in my 14 Vaquero and bought it. I could not believe how light and nimble that big bike feels and nothing can come close to the power deliver of that flat six. Ended up on a 2015 Deluxe version in the blue and got a decent trade in for the Vaquero. __________________ My new ride.... 2015 Honda F6B Deluxe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-31-2015, 06:32 PM	#2
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Greetings, Ufda! Congratulations! Have eye-balled the FB6's and liked them as well. Glad you feel good about the deal. Pics? Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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08-31-2015, 06:43 PM	#4
robjob Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 347	Congrats on the new bike. Rode one of those this summer as well. Beautiful bike. They sure have a lot of giddy up __________________ Lovin my 2010 Nomad Rob Woodall Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers 088 Picton VBA # 02445
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08-31-2015, 09:11 PM	#6
Iamriding Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 305	Beautiful bike! __________________ 2003 Nomad 1500 Memphis Shades batwing fairing \| Chuckster dual plate BAK \| Dobeck EJK \| Mustang seat \| Victory Boardwalk handlebars \| Garry's fork brace with modified KLR fork boots
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08-31-2015, 09:34 PM	#7
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	Congrats on the new bike. They are sweet. A buddy of mine has a black one. I was surprised just sitting on it how easy I stood the bike up. I thought it would weigh a ton with that engine. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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08-31-2015, 06:34 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	The Honda flat six engine has always appealed to me.
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08-31-2015, 09:42 PM	#9
BigAl1952 Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Evans,Colorado Posts: 30	Congrats I have been looking at those as well. The local used motorcycle shop has 2 right now I think they are 2013. I have been thinking about test riding one and see how I like it but Im afraid. I did read a write up on them comparing them to the Voyager and they did mention it was easier to come off the kick stand with the F6B. I hope you enjoy it. Al __________________ "A man can never have too much red wine, too many good books, or too much ammunition."Rudyard Kipling Once I was young and now I am old and everything in the middle went way to damn fast
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09-01-2015, 11:48 AM	#10
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	I was seriously looking at one but the deal killer for me was no ABS. How hard would it have been for Honda to port it over from the Goldwing. Especially for the price they're asking for the F6B.
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09-02-2015, 07:06 AM	#12
dhobbs74 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 99	I would like to know who let you test ride that bike because Dealers around my parts won't let you test ride these metric bikes. Only the Harley and Victory Dealers let you test ride around here in NC
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09-02-2015, 09:18 AM	#13
bikenut51 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 22	Test rode a new bike and have made a purchase! I used to own a 2004 Honda Rune with that same motor, amazing bike! You could roll off the throttle at 20 mph in 5th gear! Raced a Mustang GT and a Subaru WRX, beat them both. Sooo much smooth torque. And check out the video of the motor running with a nickel on the valve cover. I love my Vaq, but if only I were 3 or 4 inches taller...and younger... and better looking... and slimmer... more hair...
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