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RE: do you use your cb as a commuter - LongRanger_imp - 01-07-2019
My commute is about 28 miles each way, all interstate. I don't commute by motorcycle -- it's not worth getting geared up for, plus I don't necessarily enjoy riding on the freeway.
RE: do you use your cb as a commuter - GoldOxide_imp - 01-07-2019
(01-07-2019, 03:52 AM)jitaylor_imp Wrote: I commute 48 miles round trip almost all of it on the Turnpike. My mileage experience mirrors yours pretty closely. Taking it easy one can get 45/gallon or so, but riding aggressively makes the mileage come down pretty dramatically. Some days I take the supersport and go a tad faster. Mileage is lousy but I get to work fast. Mostly just go on the CB1100.
I never want to get to work fast.
RE: do you use your cb as a commuter - the Ferret - 01-07-2019
do you use your cb as a commuter - 562loosenoodle_imp - 01-07-2019
Yes I have a 50 mile round trip strait through Downtown Los Angeles
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RE: do you use your cb as a commuter - Jurlie_imp - 01-07-2019
I do. 25 miles one way. Most part is on interstate (which is actually almost standing in the evening). 75-85 mph, about 42 mpg.
Would prefer to fuel up more seldom, otherwise I'm happy with the bike. It's narrow enough and the engine's wide torque range is helpful very much.
RE: do you use your cb as a commuter - jitaylor_imp - 01-07-2019
(01-07-2019, 12:06 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(01-07-2019, 03:52 AM)jitaylor_imp Wrote: I commute 48 miles round trip almost all of it on the Turnpike. My mileage experience mirrors yours pretty closely. Taking it easy one can get 45/gallon or so, but riding aggressively makes the mileage come down pretty dramatically. Some days I take the supersport and go a tad faster. Mileage is lousy but I get to work fast. Mostly just go on the CB1100.
I never want to get to work fast.
I never want to get to work fast.
Yes, somedays, I confess, I show slight disrespect to the speed limit. Seems silly just to get to work as you say.
(01-07-2019, 03:11 PM)562loosenoodle_imp Wrote: Yes I have a 50 mile round trip strait through Downtown Los Angeles
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Geez, that must be interesting.
RE: do you use your cb as a commuter - GoldOxide_imp - 01-07-2019
(01-07-2019, 03:11 PM)562loosenoodle_imp Wrote: Yes I have a 50 mile round trip strait through Downtown Los Angeles
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I reckon better options are few.
do you use your cb as a commuter - Bigskyorbust_imp - 01-07-2019
Each and every day without fail ( unless the Frozen stuff is in the forecast ). One of the joys of my life is the bad weather days where you get the "Look at that crazy mofo " looks. Priceless and I love it !
Really need to take the plunge on a second bike so the CB is not eating so many miles
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RE: do you use your cb as a commuter - suhawk305 - 01-08-2019
Nope, I’m Retired!
RE: do you use your cb as a commuter - flynrider - 01-08-2019
Same here. Although my old commute was not much of a trip. It was only 5 miles straight up a 7 lane major thoroughfare. Only took 10 min. most mornings. I used to alternate between the CB11 and CB750 to spread the love.
Nowadays I actually ride fewer days, since I often stay home all day and work on projects around the house.