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Offline KB02

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The new Goldwing F6B...
« on: November 12, 2012, 07:50:54 PM »
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Offline Cqyqte

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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2012, 03:24:38 AM »
Hmmmmm without the pizza box, it looks like Honda's encroaching on the Harley Street Glide look.  Interesting!!!!

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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2012, 03:57:21 AM »
The red looks pretty cool, the website didn't have any good size pics of it though, last I checked.
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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2012, 04:50:55 AM »
It really does look like the HD - I just wish I could see more of the engine and less of the plastic body work. I always liked the looks of the wing motor but didn't like what they did to the Valkyrie.
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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2012, 07:28:00 AM »
Honda is bringing out a new wing in 2013 and offering a $1000 discount on the 2012. Wonder if they are trying to use up the 2012's with a custom look. Testing the waters. :-\
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Offline 78 k550

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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2012, 05:36:01 AM »
I like it. I would buy one.

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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2012, 03:14:08 PM »
I like it a lot, but it doesn't come with cruise or reverse. Hopefully Honda will make the needed changes.
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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2012, 04:17:47 AM »
Really DOES look like an HD (in a way) The HD guys/gals already whine and cry because the OTHER Japanese bikes (V twins)  look and sound almost like their PRECIOUS.


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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2012, 05:46:32 AM »
I think the  styling is spot on for the target market.  I got a chance for a test fitting at the International Motorcycle Show a couple of weeks ago.  The ergos are great.  Of course this comes from a former Gold Wing owner so YMMV  ;D  I loved that motorcycle for everything except ground clearance on the spirited twisties.  The black F6B is sexy!
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Re: The new Goldwing F6B...
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2012, 10:26:41 AM »
I like it a lot, but it doesn't come with cruise or reverse.
...or a center stand, unless you buy the Deluxe model. They're trying everything they can think of to get younger riders used to the idea of owning a Wing and not calling it The Old Man Bike. The idea being that as they age, those riders will find transition to a full Wing easy to swallow. So the styling may be spot on for that market segment. But I think folks who pay 20 large for one of those canal boats will still want the reverse and cruise. You haven't lived till you try to back an 800 pound motorcycle uphill out of a parking space.

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