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[DarkLeftArm]

To me it looks more "Batman" than "Star Wars".

Very good looking bike.

Hope you stay around after you sell the RSMTD.

I look forward to your posts, Miles.

[SilvrT]

IMO SilvrT, the victory doesn't look as nice as this bike, so I am certainly entitled to give my opinion, as you are yours ( stripped down wing, that's all it really is)

So, yeah it's awesome...TO ME.

 

Didn't mean for you to be offended (if you were) ... I was simply using your comment as an example ... wasn't directed specifically at you. My apologies.

 

And, I did say it looks cool ... in other words, I like it too but can't say it's awesome nor futuristic simply because it's not (to me)... that said; however, I have seen some pics of other F6B's where, for one, the guy did "personalize" it and that did look awesome.

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

Miles sadly I am going to have to sell my 86 Standard......

 

Just saying..... not too far away.

[Barrycuda]

Didn't mean for you to be offended (if you were) ... I was simply using your comment as an example ... wasn't directed specifically at you. My apologies.

 

And, I did say it looks cool ... in other words, I like it too but can't say it's awesome nor futuristic simply because it's not (to me)... that said; however, I have seen some pics of other F6B's where, for one, the guy did "personalize" it and that did look awesome.

 

 

All is good. I appreciate you letting me know where you stand. Thank you.

[Miles]

Sorry, I was busy outside "washing" my new bike.

 

Let's see if I can answer some of these questions.

 

I will stay around even after my RSMTD sells, as I really do like this forum. Great bunch of people here.

 

Trader...I am so very sorry to hear about your Father. I wish the best for the entire family.

 

Barrycuda, I will not have 80 to 90k on this new bike at the end of the year. Wow...you are optomistic, or wishful for me. Riding to the 3 VR events I am this year, plus the 3 Flags Classic, and a few other rides, I expect to hit maybe 30k on this new bike.

But...remember, I already did over 15k in January, down to Bolivia/Chile' and back. So if I end up with 45k to 50k at the end of the year, on all bikes, then I will be happy.

 

Deepforkriver...there are some accessories already available, but others are slowly trickling out of the manufacturers, like molasses in January. Like the pipes listed above. There is one company...BikeMP3 that is making some very cool stuff for the bike, so I will have to wait on some things. So far I have ordered my new windshield, handlebar risers, aux. driving lights, farkle shelf, belly pan, and a list of other things, as well as already having an appointment in June to have another Russell seat built for me. That means having to ride to Tennessee and back...then to Ohio and back...on this stock seat. OUCH !

 

Kevin...That '86 Venture in Blue looks very nice. Hmmmm........

 

I think I have my RSMTD sold already. To someone on the forum. Waiting for final confirmation, and then delivery.

 

Oh, and I have only a few more miles on the new bike, as I have actually been busy the past few days. I am building, by myself, a 30' x 48' raised center aisle barn for my critters. I am not in a hurry, and will take my time with this, but the past few days have been clearing the land, removing stumps, leveling the land, ordering $ 5k in lumber supplies...just to start the process...

 

Whew !

 

Edited April 11, 2013 by Miles

[Barrycuda]

I didn't want to figure low and get a PM stating I insulted you

Anyway...I realize how I am on the opposite side of the planet when it comes to available riding time. You say 45-50k on EACH bike. Sh*t, I am tickled pink if I can get 4500 or more miles out of both bikes. Last year was 4300 miles TOTAL. That's a weekend trip for you. Ugh...I need to hit the powerball.

[SilvrT]

Miles sadly I am going to have to sell my 86 Standard......

 

Just saying..... not too far away.

 

I think you should keep it and sell the RSV

[Miles]

You say 45-50k on EACH bike. Sh*t, I am tickled pink if I can get 4500 or more miles out of both bikes. Last year was 4300 miles TOTAL. That's a weekend trip for you. Ugh...I need to hit the powerball.

 

 

Barry, that is not what I said. I said...I would probably get 45k to 50 k total out of all bikes...combined. Not out of EACH bike. With cuurently having 12 bikes (hoping to sell this RSMTD soon), so call it 11 bikes...I am NOT going to put 45k to 50 k miles on EACH bike this year. Some of my bikes haven't seen the road for a few years, they are just museum pieces now. And while my Ariel Square Four is a good road bike, I am not going to ride that puppy for 45k miles this year.

 

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[Guest tx2sturgis]

ordering $ 5k in lumbar supplies.

 

Back breaking work, eh?

 

[Condor]

Some of my bikes haven't seen the road for a few years, they are just museum pieces now. And while my Ariel Square Four is a good road bike, I am not going to ride that puppy for 45k miles this year.

 

 

Way cool Miles. . Beautiful bike. What year is it?? I cut my teeth on an overhead '53. Bill Harrah had one in his collection that looked just like the one I owned, and I've always wondered??? :confused07:

[Evan]

You have an amazing collection Miles. Leaves me drooling a bit, but compliments to you.

[SilvrT]

I have seen some pics of other F6B's where, for one, the guy did "personalize" it and that did look awesome.

 

... and here it is....

 

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?345347-Black-deluxe

[Midrsv]

Congratulations on the new bike Miles. I was at the dealer today for some warranty work on my Wing and I sat on one in the showroom. It does feel different. Even on the center stand it felt lower. That windshield would have to go as you stated. With all of the riding you do, how can you get by with no cruise control? That would be a deal breaker for me. I look forward to hear of your experiences with the new bike.

 

Dennis

[SilvrT]

Congratulations on the new bike Miles. I was at the dealer today for some warranty work on my Wing and I sat on one in the showroom. It does feel different. Even on the center stand it felt lower. That windshield would have to go as you stated. With all of the riding you do, how can you get by with no cruise control? That would be a deal breaker for me. I look forward to hear of your experiences with the new bike.

 

Dennis

 

So many are "lost" without cruise ... I wonder ... is it because most of their riding is done on the "slab"?

 

I ask this because, that is the only time I ever use mine and only if it's light traffic so, in other words, I'm not even sure if mine is working as I haven't used it since last year .

[Miles]

Congratulations on the new bike Miles. I was at the dealer today for some warranty work on my Wing and I sat on one in the showroom. It does feel different. Even on the center stand it felt lower. That windshield would have to go as you stated. With all of the riding you do, how can you get by with no cruise control? That would be a deal breaker for me. I look forward to hear of your experiences with the new bike.

 

Dennis

 

Dennis, the ONLY time I use my cruise control on a bike like a GL-1800 or a RSTD, is when I need to do something with my right hand, and want to maintain the speed I am doing.

 

I do not use it to just cruise down the slab. I want my right hand on that right grip...for the throttle, and the front brake. My left hand gets to wander around...flapping in the breeze, and once it a while it is used...in a clutch

 

Otherwise, my right hand is on the throttle, unless I need to use it to do something other than twist the throttle.

 

Edited April 12, 2013 by Miles

[Miles]

Back breaking work, eh?

 

 

Brian, every time that you catch me with an error like that, I have to go back and edit my post, just for you (and for me too)

 

 

[Miles]

Way cool Miles. . Beautiful bike. What year is it?? I cut my teeth on an overhead '53. Bill Harrah had one in his collection that looked just like the one I owned, and I've always wondered??? :confused07:

 

Condor, my Ariel Square Four is a '48. I got it about 10 years ago, and have hauled it all over the country while I moved. Now that I am finally settled...it has a permanent home.

 

[Miles]

... and here it is....

 

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?345347-Black-deluxe

 

 

SilvrT, I looked at that bike, and I don't think it is that personalized. Other than black muflers, a new windshield, and he removed the Honda name plates on the front and rear, it looks the same.

 

Today, I just received my second large box of new parts for the F6B. Next week at this time I will take some new pictures of it, with "most" of the new items installed. It will look even better then.

 

Edited April 12, 2013 by Miles

[Midrsv]

So many are "lost" without cruise ... I wonder ... is it because most of their riding is done on the "slab"?

 

I ask this because, that is the only time I ever use mine and only if it's light traffic so, in other words, I'm not even sure if mine is working as I haven't used it since last year .

 

Oh I am certainly not lost without it. But when I am trying to cover 500 to 600 mile days I welcome the cruise button to help relax my cramped hand. My hand rarely leaves the grip but it is nice to relax my grip a bit.

 

Dennis

[Condor]

Condor, my Ariel Square Four is a '48. I got it about 10 years ago, and have hauled it all over the country while I moved. Now that I am finally settled...it has a permanent home.

 

 

Yep it's a '48. I just wrote up a big response to your post on a '58 before you edited it....

[jfoster]

So can the trunk be removed from a regular Wing?

[SilvrT]

SilvrT, I looked at that bike, and I don't think it is that customized. Other than black muflers, a new windshield, and he removed the Honda name plates on the front and rear, it looks the same.

 

 

 

I have seen some pics of other F6B's where, for one, the guy did "personalize" it and that did look awesome.

 

No, not "that customized" ... I did say "personalized"

 

We'll be looking forward to your "personalized" F6B

[Miles]

No, not "that customized" ... I did say "personalized"

 

We'll be looking forward to your "personalized" F6B

 

 

Okay, okay...I sit corrected.

 

 

[Miles]

Oh I am certainly not lost without it. But when I am trying to cover 500 to 600 mile days I welcome the cruise button to help relax my cramped hand. My hand rarely leaves the grip but it is nice to relax my grip a bit.

 

Dennis

 

 

Dennis, that is why all of my (modern) bikes have the throttle boss palm rest on the right side. I have a bad right hand. It was crushed so bad in a non-motorcycle related accident back in February 2010, that they wanted to amputate my right hand. My wife intervened while I am laying on a gurney in the ER, and she told them...do not remove the right hand. Being a doctor herself, she had them call in a hand specialist, and he saved my hand. I cannot make a tight grip like I used to. So I use the Kuryakyn Iso grips with the larger palm rest on the grip, so that I can palm the throttle, rather than grip the throttle.

 

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[Cesar]

Barry, that is not what I said. I said...I would probably get 45k to 50 k total out of all bikes...combined. Not out of EACH bike. With cuurently having 12 bikes (hoping to sell this RSMTD soon), so call it 11 bikes...I am NOT going to put 45k to 50 k miles on EACH bike this year. Some of my bikes haven't seen the road for a few years, they are just museum pieces now. And while my Ariel Square Four is a good road bike, I am not going to ride that puppy for 45k miles this year.

 

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Hey Miles, this is a beautiful bike you have. Just last Saturday I was in Portland talking to the father of a friend of mine, he is in his late 70's or early 80's and we were talking bikes and I never knew he used to be a rider. He was talking about an Ariel 52 he bought when he was stationed in Germany and he brought that bike back to the US. To be honest with you, I did not know more than the Ariel name at that moment. I knew these bikes existed... but that was as much as I knew. I did a google search on my I-phone and came up with a few pictures while we were talking, I showed the pictures to him, and the guy was almost in tears. He just made a comment about memories those pictures were bringing, then he pointed out: "mine was black." Thank you for sharing the pictures of your bike.

 

You have a nice collection!

 

Cesar