F6Bs not selling?

[tank_post142]

there, now my head doesn't hurt.

[The emperor has no clothes]

My dealer has sold two F6B's in the last three weeks so I guess they are selling a bit around here.
For me it was the logical next step from my Interstate and it had the features I had been wanting for years such as a larger engine, fuel injection, self cancelling turn signals, fixed fairing and center stand. I also feel it has some attitude in it's bagger profile that I find appealing. The full blown Wing was just a little more  "mature" than I was ready for........for now.

I love my new F6B, but that being said I am still in the group of folks that like the new Valkyrie. There willl be plenty of chrome to satisfy those that want it, and I am sure Honda designed it in such a way that bags and a windshield will be possible. One of the reasons I purchased my first Valkyrie was because it was unique and different and I see the new Valkyrie that way as well. I am betting if you ride one, you will love it. I look forward to seeing what creative owners will do with this new blank canvas.

That is a nice looking bike . I like your license plate holder too!

[Big Al of Tennessee]

My dealer has sold two F6B's in the last three weeks so I guess they are selling a bit around here.
For me it was the logical next step from my Interstate and it had the features I had been wanting for years such as a larger engine, fuel injection, self cancelling turn signals, fixed fairing and center stand. I also feel it has some attitude in it's bagger profile that I find appealing. The full blown Wing was just a little more  "mature" than I was ready for........for now.

I love my new F6B, but that being said I am still in the group of folks that like the new Valkyrie. There willl be plenty of chrome to satisfy those that want it, and I am sure Honda designed it in such a way that bags and a windshield will be possible. One of the reasons I purchased my first Valkyrie was because it was unique and different and I see the new Valkyrie that way as well. I am betting if you ride one, you will love it. I look forward to seeing what creative owners will do with this new blank canvas.

That is a nice looking bike . I like your license plate holder too!

Do they make a trunk for that?

[jimmytee]

My dealer has sold two F6B's in the last three weeks so I guess they are selling a bit around here.
For me it was the logical next step from my Interstate and it had the features I had been wanting for years such as a larger engine, fuel injection, self cancelling turn signals, fixed fairing and center stand. I also feel it has some attitude in it's bagger profile that I find appealing. The full blown Wing was just a little more  "mature" than I was ready for........for now.

I love my new F6B, but that being said I am still in the group of folks that like the new Valkyrie. There willl be plenty of chrome to satisfy those that want it, and I am sure Honda designed it in such a way that bags and a windshield will be possible. One of the reasons I purchased my first Valkyrie was because it was unique and different and I see the new Valkyrie that way as well. I am betting if you ride one, you will love it. I look forward to seeing what creative owners will do with this new blank canvas.

That is a nice looking bike . I like your license plate holder too!

Do they make a trunk for that?

You're kidding right?   

[Dave Ritsema]

That is a nice looking bike . I like your license plate holder too!
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Thanks! Found it at the local Christian book store.

[John Schmidt]

That is a nice looking bike . I like your license plate holder too!

Thanks! Found it at the local Christian book store.
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Just noticed that myself, good message. Re. the bike, I sure do like the looks of it more and more, just hate the thought of starting over by making it "my" ride.

[jimmytee]

I know I've seen the guy with the Turbo charged 1800 Gold Wing. It would be cool if someone marketed a bolt on turbo for the F6B. Am I being silly?

[Pappy!]

I don't do payments if I don't have the money I do without. That's why my wife and I drive older cars and trucks I take care of them and repair as needed.... If I " DID " do payments a F6B would be in my garage right now along with a new 150 outboard Honda engine on my 24 foot Carolina Skiff . I rode Larry's ( Evil Twin Lisa ) better half's F6B that is one beautiful bike and the Cobra exhaust system sounds awesome on it.

Ya' mean like this one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDv8jwc_yTU

[LL]

there, now my head doesn't hurt.

Tanks, Tank

[Pappy!]

My dealer has sold two F6B's in the last three weeks so I guess they are selling a bit around here.
For me it was the logical next step from my Interstate and it had the features I had been wanting for years such as a larger engine, fuel injection, self cancelling turn signals, fixed fairing and center stand. I also feel it has some attitude in it's bagger profile that I find appealing. The full blown Wing was just a little more  "mature" than I was ready for........for now.

I love my new F6B, but that being said I am still in the group of folks that like the new Valkyrie. There willl be plenty of chrome to satisfy those that want it, and I am sure Honda designed it in such a way that bags and a windshield will be possible. One of the reasons I purchased my first Valkyrie was because it was unique and different and I see the new Valkyrie that way as well. I am betting if you ride one, you will love it. I look forward to seeing what creative owners will do with this new blank canvas.

That is a nice looking bike . I like your license plate holder too!

Do they make a trunk for that?

Yep, Al.....they call it a Golding then !!

[texaninsouthfl]

It  comes down to price...I paid 14.9k for my IS in 99...was 18.9 on the original sticker...

Market demand drives price...

I just saw the new add for a Vistory, doing a dirt powerslide, sound familiar? Then they throw the price at 18.9k for most models...it is a nice looking bike, v-twin but a solid bike and has a modern super valk look to it. To me that is what the f6b should be...would not take much, but right now if I was in the market, I think I would go Victory first then f6b...

The $14,900 you paid in 1999 is $21,275 in 2014 dollars.  So based on inflation adjusted prices, the new Valk is actually quite a bit more affordable than the original.

[Jess from VA]

Perhaps, but in '99 I was working, and now I'm not. 


Which is great...... but not lucrative. 

[Dave Ritsema]

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Just noticed that myself, good message. Re. the bike, I sure do like the looks of it more and more, just hate the thought of starting over by making it "my" ride.
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For me thats part of the fun! I forgot how much I enjoyed "making it mine". My Interstate had had nothing done to it as far as customizing for over 5 years and I guess I just started to get bored with it. Now with so many accessories available for the F6B I am having a ball doing modifications.

Today I am working on a low cost XM sat radio set up that will easily mount in the fairing pocket and hook to the radio via the provided "aux" cord and power port in said pocket.   

[BigChris99]

I like the F6B. Love to have one and pull up next to a guy on a Street Glide. I don't think he'd want to have a go with that Honda.

[Valkahuna]

Do you guys think the GW would have lived if the Valkyrie we ride would have still been made today with upgrades relative to the times? 

Oh, yes.  Keep in mind that as much as we love the Valkyrie and as fine a motorcycle as it is, it was not a marketing success for Honda.  Why would we think they would be motivated to market a motorcycle meeting our approval?

+1 Bingo!  I've said this before as well.

[Dave Ritsema]

I like the F6B. Love to have one and pull up next to a guy on a Street Glide. I don't think he'd want to have a go with that Honda.

Actually that has already happened and it did not end well for the Streetglide. He has some stage2 kit or something, it was never even close.

[Bugslayer]

Talked to my buddy at the dealership today. They had three F6B's in stock, and sold all of them. He said they've had lots of people asking about them. Would definitely sell more if they had them.

[WNGD]

I don't do payments if I don't have the money I do without. That's why my wife and I drive older cars and trucks I take care of them and repair as needed.... If I " DID " do payments a F6B would be in my garage right now along with a new 150 outboard Honda engine on my 24 foot Carolina Skiff . I rode Larry's ( Evil Twin Lisa ) better half's F6B that is one beautiful bike and the Cobra exhaust system sounds awesome on it.

Ya' mean like this one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDv8jwc_yTU

Stock sounds terrible, kinda wheezy and mechanical; way too quiet
The Cobras look fantastic and sound better but still no real growl and the sound cuts off too quickly, no rumble; better but still no soul at idle 

[weevalk]

I think the F6B may be in too narrow a market to sell well. Add to that the fact that its not a cruiser, not a sport bike and not a touring bike and you have the same situation that probably caused the end of the Valkyrie. I owned an F6B for almost a year. Just got rid of it a few months ago. It was a fantastic machine, but for me it was a bit uncomfortable. I was on tip-toes only and the seating did not seem to fit for me. Lots of wind turbulence even with a larger windscreen. And, like the Goldwing (had a 2004) for me it has no character.

For me the Valkyrie (old ones) fit me just fine and provide me a comfortable ride with an endearing character.