Our bikes are amazing

[Robert]

I am a bit particular in how I take care of my bike and sometimes it seems that no matter how hard you try something is trying to scratch or mar your bike. Ok so I had the bike in the garage and had other things packed in since we were getting ready for the hurricane. Things were pretty tight but everything was Ok and the final pieces went in were the awnings over the windows. Well I didn't turn them the correct way so they wouldn't fall over and sure enough I opened the garage door and there was the awning on the floor and a nice what I thought was a scratch on the front fender. Now it just wasn't a scratch but about a 3/16 th wide one about 3 inches in length in 3 places.

OK so dont get upset yet, just looked at it and will get to it later. I thought it was going to be replace the front fender time and even went so far as to price it out. Well a bit later went out and took some very light cleaner and rubbed it on the spots and they looked better. Continued and they all came out, Whewwww. That was a close one, but wait put a plastic gas can on the new back luggage rack and that scratched a bit.

OH come on, really, I mean really? Well a bit of chrome cleaner made it better but didn't take it out completely, but its passable. There was one more incident that didn't leave a mark. I was just like at this point ok please give it a friggen break.

Well I said all that to say, in looking back at the attempted assaults on my bike, this thing is really durable and made to live with day in and day out. I dont know to many bikes that could come out of this without having to replace or repaint a fender. Coupled with the fact that this bike has been through some dirt and debris and held its own and looks as good as the day I got it says alot about the manufacturing and design of these bikes. I must say it impressed me when I could compound out a spot that would require a fender or repaint on other bikes.

So let me say it again, I love my bike and couldn't imagine riding another bike. Its not the best handling but is easy to get around on, its not the quickest but it will easily get you out of trouble or put a smile on your face. Its not the flashiest but it will turn some heads and it will soak up the miles like no ones business. It as in my case will be there daily for the commute to be used as a daily driver and on the days off is always ready to go to places unknown. For exploration or just to blow off some cobwebs of the week.

What a great bike we have and I must say we made a great choice in approving Honda's excellent decision in making these bikes.

[Bill Havins]

So, how do you really feel about it, Robert? 

Yep.  It's a pretty swell scooter.  Two weeks ago I had to ride through near ankle deep flooding (ankle deep with my feet on the foot pegs!) to get home from my part-time gig.  After I got home I stuffed my boots with newspaper and then went to the garage to do a bit of cleaning.  An hour later everything was shipshape and looked near new.  The exhaust system and everything else was just fine after the water contact.  But I'll try not to do that again in the future.

Pretty swell scooters.

Bill

[Robert]

I hear they are making a pontoon attachment with paddles that go on the rear wheel for those interested in a Valkyrie wave runner. 

[goldstar903]

So, how do you really feel about it, Robert?  

Yep.  It's a pretty swell scooter.  Two weeks ago I had to ride through near ankle deep flooding (ankle deep with my feet on the foot pegs!) to get home from my part-time gig.  After I got home I stuffed my boots with newspaper and then went to the garage to do a bit of cleaning.  An hour later everything was shipshape and looked near new.  The exhaust system and everything else was just fine after the water contact.  But I'll try not to do that again in the future.

Pretty swell scooters.

Bill

Try dropping a hair dryer in the boots for a few minutes. A few minutes in one boot, then the other, back and forth until dry.

[ledany]

Well I thought I would keep my Valk until the end (the end of it I mean  ) because it's a cool bike, incredibly reliable (46,000 mls on the clock) and because nobody wants it, so it's impossible to sell. 
I like the bike indeed, so original and already a collector item 

But we have now the pix of the next GW




and moreover, of the next F6B


Hossack front fork similar to what I had on my BMW K1200R and K1200 GT  (home again !), 125 HP, lighter weight etc.

I never liked the 1800 GW (too close to a 1970s american car, plastic and buttons everywhere, when you guys didn't have a single idea of what a modern Audi or BMW looks like  ) but this next GW looks great.

Or maybe will mother Honda sell this Valk project ?

[st2sam]

If Honda builds this bike I'll buy it in a heart beat!

[bscrive]

The new styling looks really nice, but I still wouldn't trade my bike.  I love it too much.

As for the concept one.  I definitely wouldn't trade mine on that one.

[woofred1832]

            Wow that concept it tooooo much for me I bought the 2014 Valk cause then I could make it into the bike I wanted, whitch I have done. Sell it NO WAY? I have my cruser and I have my day ride, my 1975 GL1000 got the bikes I wanted DONE......

[zackod]

Note the absence of a Clutch lever on the new F6B.    Younger me would puke at a motorcycle with an automatic transmission or clutch-less shifting (guessing its auto-tran).   54 y/o me is kinda digging the though and would love to test her out.

[Kidd]

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posta  have 200hp

[Adirondack Bill]

Robert I agree with you, our Valk's are Sweet! So why the HELL didn't they sell better??

[ledany]

I guess that's because you have to ride it to understand how good the bike is. I test rode it once in 2014 because I like to test as many bikes as I can (you enter the shop, say "Bonjour, I'd like to ride your new bike", the dealer says "Okay sir, here are the keys, have fun " and there you go for an hour on a brand new motorcycle  ). I never thought I would ever buy a GW (a bike for old people experienced guys, expensive, massive etc.) but I was so impressed I test rode it a second time and then bought it.

@st2sam : maybe so but I'll have to rob a bank first 

[_Sheffjs_]

Bill- Yes, amazing smooth,fast,reliable technology.  Why? I don't know but I feel looks did not fit with the market they were targeting.  It is bad a$$.  

[st2sam]

I guess that's because you have to ride it to understand how good the bike is.

  Ding-ding -ding. We have a winner.
No test rides on Jap bikes in the USA, at the least were I live.

However. Looking at the massive frame, knowing how well a heavier Goldwing handles the twisties, I took the chance.
I also wanted a bike that doesn't need a lot of fuss'in. Having owned a few Ducati's over the years, a gas -tires- change the oil bike, with a 200,000mi. motor was calling me.
After a $3,000 discount and a 3yr. unlimited mileage warranty, IMO a no brainer.

So far so good! 

[Robert]

Robert I agree with you, our Valk's are Sweet! So why the HELL didn't they sell better??

I can only think the style, every review I have seen of our bikes was excellent.

I think Honda should give me a commission, my friend bought a F6B and now another friend just bought a  14 Valkyrie. I haven't seen his bike yet but I wonder if he got it in red. I know he asked about my windshield and bags so he may have lumped that into the purchase. It may get a bit hard to tell the bikes apart 

While the new Goldwing is good looking its still got the command console that I dont want. The concept Valkyrie is ok but bags and windshield would take away from the looks and I have to have both. If  I had wanted a sport bike I would have bought a sport bike.

[Bill Havins]

Robert I agree with you, our Valk's are Sweet! So why the HELL didn't they sell better??

I can only think the style, [snip]....

Yep.  For a naked bike to have appeal to a broad market it has to look "naked."  Our bikes have their two "ginormous" radiator cowls stuck on their sides.  Most naked bikes "celebrate" their engines by leaving them at least partly exposed.  The prominent feature(s) on our bikes is not the engine but the radiators.  Hmmm....

Oh well.

Bill

[_Sheffjs_]

Do you all feel that their target market was younger than typically bought?

[Robert]

Do you all feel that their target market was younger than typically bought?

No, we are the younger target market 

[st2sam]

Do you all feel that their target market was younger than typically bought?

Good question.
(I'm 67 if that helps)

It was marketed as a power cruiser. 
IMHO   It is so much more!

Seems like most younger guys want Adventure bikes.

[_Sheffjs_]

I feel it was more the 30s 40s - would have been interesting to know.  A Segway to suck the young into the eventual full on GW??   

[Adirondack Bill]

What was the target age market for our Bikes? I was  55 when I bought mine. Also, I was  able to take it for a test ride. I was very impressed with the bikes smooth and deceivingly fast acceleration.  I felt the huge radiators on each side were a tad ugly, but the looks grew on me. After owning it for 3 years- no regrets.

[Crabballs]

56 here.  I bought mine new in February of this year and have over 6,200 miles on it already.  I didn't want a full dressed GW as it would make me feel old and decrappitated!   I must say I was pissed when the local shops here won't let you test drive bikes.  Their stupid response is buy it if you don't like it you can return it.  Yeah right, like they are going to take it back.  I still enjoy riding it like I did the first day I got it.

[Jambriwal]

I don't know what the target age was but i know what worked for me. After 21 years of Harley's went looking for a bike that was easier to ride, lighter in weight, better suspension. I found it. Bought mine at age 64. People are surprised to hear it's 750 pounds full of fuel. Bellies it's muscular look. Next question, is it fast, oh yeah. This bike gives me a thrill everytime i ride it.

[Denver]

I bought my Valk this spring at the age of 42. Great bike so far!

[dans2014]

My, That new F6B looks really good!!!

[rudymsmith]

First it was an F6C, then I bought an F6B, then after someone totaled my parked Valkyrie I had to ride the F6B for a couple of months and guess what - I missed the F6C so much I bought another one. The new Valkyries are the most amazing machines that I hope never catch on because I like owning the road.