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VRCC# 468 2017 ABS Pearl White GoldWing Grand Touring motorcycle Life is too short to sweat the petty stuff.  |
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F6Dave
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2014, 03:40:40 PM » |
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Nice, but it is the only color listed for 2015.
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mrtappan
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2014, 04:15:53 PM » |
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I'm glad I bought mine already. I was thinking I was going to be mad when the 2015 came out and it had cruise or something else I might have wanted. Looks like the same bike to me.
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2014, 07:05:37 PM » |
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Looks like no ABS option either. I understand how the United States market does not put priority on having it, and would rather sell the bike cheaper, but when all other markets gets ABS standard, why is it not cheaper for Honda to just make ABS worldwide standard and save the money by not building 2 versions?
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mrtappan
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2014, 07:37:20 PM » |
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I don't like ABS on a bike personally. I just wanted a nice cruise control instead of a lame break-away throttle lock.
I usually take the ABS off bikes I own if I can.
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Chadleys1
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2014, 07:56:38 PM » |
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WOW. Color looks really great in the photos, probably better in person.
Also, I like the non-linked antilock brakes on mine... a complete non issue for me.
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imrubicon
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2014, 06:57:15 PM » |
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So you can get it in any color you want as long as thats red LOL
Dont like ABS ? never seen human that can outperform motorcycle ABS
I got so I like the linked braking on my other bikes , Alot in rain
This bike will most likely not be my long haul ride for four states away as other bike may do that better or with a little more comfort
I think (maybe cause its my color) I liked the darker red of 2014
I think they need more than one color
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mrtappan
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2014, 01:49:49 PM » |
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I didn't imply I could out perform an ABS system. But where I live it's sunny and dry about 85% of the time. So it's just another thing on the bike I dont need. Why have something else that might break if its unnecessary?
Although it is personal taste. I have never liked the way ABS feels on a bike. Every bike I've ever had with it, the ABS was too touchy. I'd feel the ABS kick in breaking going over bumps and whatnot. Just kind of annoying personally.
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2014, 02:27:49 PM » |
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I think they are just gearing down to stop production. Less parts to produce, Less colors to fool with  |
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F6Dave
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« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2014, 12:25:11 PM » |
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I think they are just gearing down to stop production. Less parts to produce, Less colors to fool with I thought about that, too. I remember in the original Valk's final year, 2003, the black standard was the only model available. It was obvious it was about to be dropped. Hopefully Honda will give the new one some time to gain acceptance. The F6B seems to be doing better in 2014, though the $1000 bonus surely helped. Next year, with cruise control, some great new colors, and black exhaust, I would think the F6B will attract more new riders. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2014, 02:51:07 PM » |
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I think they are just gearing down to stop production. Less parts to produce, Less colors to fool with I thought about that, too. I remember in the original Valk's final year, 2003, the black standard was the only model available. It was obvious it was about to be dropped. Hopefully Honda will give the new one some time to gain acceptance. The F6B seems to be doing better in 2014, though the $1000 bonus surely helped. Next year, with cruise control, some great new colors, and black exhaust, I would think the F6B will attract more new riders. The buzz on the F6B seems to be that they are selling pretty good with the incentives and discounts. We'll see how the 15s do with the different exhaust and cruise added. There are some who are already trading in their F6Bs on the new 2015s, or are planning to. I'd just add the McCruise before I'd spend that kind of money. But I'm not made of money.  |
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F6Dave
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« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2014, 01:33:51 PM » |
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With the cruise, new colors, and black exhaust, Honda may actually be listening to it's customers! I hope that carries over to the new Valkyrie as well. I've been pleasantly surprised to see their superb flat-six drivetrain in some different bikes once again. I'd given up hope after they dropped the original Valkyrie and was very close to buying something else, probably a Triumph or BMW. I'm glad I waited, and couldn't be happier with the F6B.
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WNGD
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2014, 08:25:08 AM » |
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I'm seeing the 2014 Valkyrie prices dropping like a stone. My bet is they stop making it completely after 2015 or 2016, jmo
Anyone seeing any sales figures?
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dago mooserider
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« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2014, 03:57:28 PM » |
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I won't be suprised if they do stop production and it makes me sad. I was hoping Honda would revive the valkyrie when they finally decide to up the ante with a new engine. There is no doubt that the 1800 is one great motor but its old. Keeping that engine the same for 14 years is not cool. Not to mention the love it or hate it styling. Check out this little list of cars/bikes 2001 vs. 2014.
2001 2014
bmw m3 333 horsepower 425 h.p. (2015)
bmw 3 225 horsepower 333 h.p
mustang gt 320 horsepower 420 h.p.
gsxr 1000 160 horsepower (crank) 185 h.p.
v-rod 115 horsepower (crank) 125 h.p.
Honda has never been about the most horsepower just, usually, the best combination of power/reliability/comfort. But they should be ashamed of themselves on this one. Even H.D. updated the v-rod engine!
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« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2015, 04:35:43 AM » |
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Does the new Valk have linked brakes? The new MCN road test said that the rear brake was so powerful that it was very easy to lock up the wheel. They recommend the ABS model.
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« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2015, 09:11:03 AM » |
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Does the new Valk have linked brakes? The new MCN road test said that the rear brake was so powerful that it was very easy to lock up the wheel. They recommend the ABS model.
From what I could see looks like no link system on it. My Goldwing has the link system and it's ok. I kinda like the old system where the back pedal controlled the back and the front lever controlled the front. That's just my opinion. David |
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« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2015, 09:28:18 AM » |
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Does the new Valk have linked brakes? The new MCN road test said that the rear brake was so powerful that it was very easy to lock up the wheel. They recommend the ABS model.
From what I could see looks like no link system on it. My Goldwing has the link system and it's ok. I kinda like the old system where the back pedal controlled the back and the front lever controlled the front. That's just my opinion. David Each goldwing caliper has two bleed valves, the Valkyrie only one... does that have something to do with the link system? -Mike |
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« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2015, 10:57:41 AM » |
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Does the new Valk have linked brakes? The new MCN road test said that the rear brake was so powerful that it was very easy to lock up the wheel. They recommend the ABS model.
From what I could see looks like no link system on it. My Goldwing has the link system and it's ok. I kinda like the old system where the back pedal controlled the back and the front lever controlled the front. That's just my opinion. David Each goldwing caliper has two bleed valves, the Valkyrie only one... does that have something to do with the link system? -Mike Yep. They have 3 pistons on each front caliper. Can't remember right off hand but on the link on 1 side 2 pistons work off the rear and 1 on the opposite side. The remaining pistons are activated with the front lever. Also while using the front leave it activates 1 of the pistons on the rear via secondary master cylinder. David |
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« Reply #19 on: January 15, 2015, 03:30:40 AM » |
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On the NEW Goldwing Valkyrie F6C's (2014/2015), the brakes are NOT linked at all, front to back, with ABS or without.
The front and rear brakes work completely independently of each other.
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« Reply #20 on: April 09, 2015, 11:48:38 AM » |
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Im happy with my 2014 1800C.........I get great looks at stop lights.
Love the motor... seat is ok acces.I added or made myself work fine, and since
I got it planning on being the last bike I will probably buy since im already 65 and had my suz 850 for 20 years before upping to my vtx1300c then a 1998 1500C. im good to go.
My son rides so when im gone he can do with it as he wants, he rides a honda 1000 crotch rocket now,so in 10 years or so, it will have only 130,000 miles or so plenty of life still to go.......RIGHT.
LETS RIDE
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