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This is such a good motorcycle. - the Ferret - 07-24-2020
How good?
I know I've said it before, but this Honda CB 1100 is just a pleasure to ride. Thought it on last night's ride, thought it again on tonight's ride. Matter of fact it pops up in my mind on just about every ride. Smooth, comfortable, handles well, brakes well, plus it has stunning looks. I am so glad Honda brought it over and I was able to get my '13 and then my '14 deluxe. Kinda wish now I had kept the 13, and added a '17 to the garage too now.
7 years, nearly 60,000 miles on 2 CB's, and it' still one of the, if not THE finest motorcycle I have ever owned. In a way, at this point in my life, it is all the motorcycle, and the only motorcycle that I really need.
Now, that doesnt mean I'm going to run out and sell the FJR. It's a great motorcycle as well, and one that I enjoy riding a whole lot. It's tall, and top heavy, but good night what a motor, plus it handles well, and brakes well too. I feel fortunate to be able to have each of them in the garage. Due to it's larger size, bigger motor, shaft drive, cruise control, electronic windshield, fairing, liquid cooling, built in hardbags etc it makes a dandy cross country machine, and if I were to head out to say the bad lands of South Dakota tomorrow, it's the bike that I would call on. Not that the CB couldn't do it, but the FJR would be the better tool for that job.
However, if for some reason I could have only one motorcycle in the garage, I do believe the CB would be staying where it is.
It's that good.
RE: This is such a good motorcycle. - Bheezy27403_imp - 07-24-2020
It is indeed a fine motorcycle. I actually got to ride for the first time in 2 weeks tonight (new baby and covid scare) and I was thinking the same thing on the short cruise into work. Just a solid all around bike. Not to mention a looker!
RE: This is such a good motorcycle. - LongRanger_imp - 07-24-2020
Ferret, very well stated. I don’t think you’ll find anyone in disagreement on this forum!
RE: This is such a good motorcycle. - Cormanus - 07-24-2020
I’m still in love with mine.
RE: This is such a good motorcycle. - Cb man_imp - 07-24-2020
Love mine
RE: This is such a good motorcycle. - Wisedrum - 07-24-2020
Yes, the CB is a very good motorcycle with an superb engine. I enjoy every km with it. Right now on a tour lasting over 5.000km and some more to come. The CB is
a very reliable motorbike. I know it will start and carries me everywhere I want to travel. I don't have to spend a single thought that something could go wrong and wouldn't work. It will work. I also love my two other bikes, like Ferret also loves his Yamaha. I only choosed bikes I like because they are nicely and charmingly shaped and a joy to ride. The Honda is definitely one of these bikes. A pleasure to look at and the same to ride with. One can't say it enough as you did, Ferret.
Wisedrum
RE: This is such a good motorcycle. - Rocky_imp - 07-24-2020
I often reflect on the CB the way ferret did. Such a joy to own and ride.
It's the star of my modest fleet.
RE: This is such a good motorcycle. - peterbaron - 07-24-2020
Love my CB as well!!
This is such a good motorcycle. - Mtneers - 07-24-2020
I had the same thought Mickey. If and when I quit touring and I get down to one bike, the Goldwing will go. The CB is just too much fun and easy to ride.
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RE: This is such a good motorcycle. - Charlie Bravo_imp - 07-25-2020
Lovin' it! Taking it to TX when we move there, at some unspecified time in the future.