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RE: Well congratulations all - Randy B - 08-01-2013
(07-31-2013, 09:50 PM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: Honda is definitely on a roll. Not only with unique and cool bikes like the F6B and the CB, but theyre also building a whole new set of bikes aimed at new and re-entering riders. The CTX line in particular looks like it could really take off.
I'd like to see them build a naked bike based on their flat six Goldwing engine. That would be a hoot! (No, NOT a Rune reduex!)
That was the Valkyrie.
RE: Well congratulations all - wildezt_imp - 08-01-2013
(08-01-2013, 03:32 PM)Randy B_imp Wrote:Saw a couple of them last week, heavy machinery nice...!(07-31-2013, 09:50 PM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: Honda is definitely on a roll. Not only with unique and cool bikes like the F6B and the CB, but theyre also building a whole new set of bikes aimed at new and re-entering riders. The CTX line in particular looks like it could really take off.
I'd like to see them build a naked bike based on their flat six Goldwing engine. That would be a hoot! (No, NOT a Rune reduex!)
That was the Valkyrie.
RE: Well congratulations all - meowguy_imp - 08-01-2013
Shame on me. I didn't vote.
RE: Well congratulations all - rboe - 08-02-2013
But the Valkry is history.
RE: Well congratulations all - HondaJon_imp - 08-02-2013
(08-01-2013, 03:32 PM)Randy B_imp Wrote:(07-31-2013, 09:50 PM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: Honda is definitely on a roll. Not only with unique and cool bikes like the F6B and the CB, but theyre also building a whole new set of bikes aimed at new and re-entering riders. The CTX line in particular looks like it could really take off.
I'd like to see them build a naked bike based on their flat six Goldwing engine. That would be a hoot! (No, NOT a Rune reduex!)
That was the Valkyrie.
That was the Valkyrie.
Heck, I would kill for Honda to add two more cylinders to our CB and revive the CBX :-)
RE: Well congratulations all - ApathyCurve_imp - 08-02-2013
Interesting. Three very different types of bikes, too.
Ya know, when I first saw the F6B on the Honda website, I really liked it. Cool. Different. Even sorta edgy. But when I saw one a few months later on the showroom floor, my immediate reaction was "meh." There's just something about it that looks wrong to my eyes. The CB, on the other hand, I found even more attractive in real life than in photos. Of course, I'm obviously biased on that point.
And, as others have mentioned, Honda has gone bonkers with their pricing on 'Wings in the last decade. I realize the target market is generally an older and therefore relatively wealthy one, but still... While the F6B is a little more reasonable, a decked out top-o-the-line 'Wing is well over $30K after TT&L, warranty, etc. Really? For a motorcycle? I admit I can be pretty cheap at times, but that's just ridiculous.
RE: Well congratulations all - cbfan_imp - 08-02-2013
I have a black standard F6 and have no paint problems, yes it does feel "soft" but I don't have a problem...........but many on the F6 forum are not happy. Actually this is an age old problem, if you will search the net for Honda Vehicle paint problems you will find all kinds of problems with their cars and vans....................and Honda did very little to help (one model extended warranty and a few they repainted only parts of the vehicle). I can bet they won't do a thing for their motorcycle line, when they did basically nothing for the hundred of thousand 4 wheels.
RE: Well congratulations all - the Ferret - 08-02-2013
(08-02-2013, 09:53 AM)cbfan_imp Wrote: I have a black standard F6 and have no paint problems, yes it does feel "soft" but I don't have a problem...........but many on the F6 forum are not happy. Actually this is an age old problem, if you will search the net for Honda Vehicle paint problems you will find all kinds of problems with their cars and vans....................and Honda did very little to help (one model extended warranty and a few they repainted only parts of the vehicle). I can bet they won't do a thing for their motorcycle line, when they did basically nothing for the hundred of thousand 4 wheels.
This surprises me. I have/ had 9 Honda 4 wheelers since 1991....3 Civics, 3 Accords, 1 CRV, 1 Odyssey, and 1 Ridgeline. My son drives a Pilot, my daughter drives a CRV and my son in law drives an Accord. We have never had an issue with paint. The sheet metal on my Civics have been thin and door ding very easily, but no paint issues. Ive had 160, 305, 350 twin, 350/4, 450, 750, 1300 and now 1100 cc Honda motorcycles and never a paint issue.
RE: Well congratulations all - bubblerboy64_imp - 08-05-2013
I've owner pretty much everything. Frankly the FB6 is a disappointment for me because it's not all that significantly different from the standard wing. The Valkrie had some common connections to the wing of it's day but it was clearly for a different market.
A undated Magna would be my best wish from Honda. I've owner three Magna's and just sold the third one. I needed to make some garage space as let the older bikes (the bikes with carbs) go.
I doubt there is a market but I'd buy a NEW Magna TODAY. Fuel injection, ABS brakes. Always loved the size and smooth power of the Magna.