+- The CB1100 Community Forum (https://cb1100forum.net/forum)
+-- Forum: Honda CB1100 Discussions (https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=5)
+--- Forum: Mechanical & Technical (https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=7)
+--- Thread: Time to trade down (/showthread.php?tid=5435)
Time to trade down - Mikestib1_imp - 02-08-2017
A guy offered me $5700 for my 1100 so i may buy a Yamaha Fz07. The Yam is f ugly but fortunately when you're riding it you don't see the insect resemblance. Wish I could afford them both.
RE: Time to trade down - kballowe_imp - 02-08-2017
What do you find attractive in owning an FZ-7 ?
Just asking.
We are fortunate to own several motorcycles, and are not partial to any one size or brand or style - except that I'm way too old to ride a super-sport bike.
RE: Time to trade down - Mikestib1_imp - 02-08-2017
Dude
Compared it to an insect, it's no super sport, has great brakes, motor, suspension, light weight, accolades from testers, that's good enough for me. Owned a cb750k1, Z1R, cb1100f, and zrx1100.
Light weight twins are more fun to me. It took a Tl1000s and 2 900 Ducatis for me to realize it. Enjoy your big 4
Should have posted in General Discussion
RE: Time to trade down - Nortoon_imp - 02-08-2017
I was given a FZ-09 to ride for the day while my CB500XA was in for maintenance. What a hoot!
I was a little intimidated at first, but by the times I reached the twisties I was very comfortable. The Yamaha weighs less than my CB twin, so I was pleasantly surprized with the handling. The brakes, although not ABS, proved to be excellent when a deer ran across the road in front of me. Unfortunately I found I could only use about half of what the motor had to offer. The only time that day I used 6 gear was coming down an on-ramp. It reached 25 kilometers over the speed limit in seconds.
My CB500 felt like a scooter on the way home. But everything returned to normal on my next day ride. More fun to ride a small bike fast, than a big bike slow.
RE: Time to trade down - kballowe_imp - 02-08-2017
(02-08-2017, 08:55 AM)Mikestib1_imp Wrote: Dude
Compared it to an insect, it's no super sport, has great brakes, motor, suspension, light weight, accolades from testers, that's good enough for me. Owned a cb750k1, Z1R, cb1100f, and zrx1100.
Light weight twins are more fun to me. It took a Tl1000s and 2 900 Ducatis for me to realize it. Enjoy your big 4
Should have posted in General Discussion
Was fishing for your opinion on the differences between that CB1100 and the FZ-7. Fairly familiar with the FZ-7, but never rode one. Have had an FZ-6 though.
RE: Time to trade down - gtmn_imp - 02-08-2017
great bike
no suspension, needs it bad but what bike doesn't
ermax touring screen and you have a great bike
put an akr pipe and wake the neighbor hood half mile away
you will love it
its really a great bike but it aint a cb
RE: Time to trade down - CB4ME_imp - 02-08-2017
I downsized too after a major accident. In fact I took my first ride on a new 2016 CB500F today after 4.5 months off a bike.
Smaller, lighter bikes have their attractions. If I had the money a 2017 CB1100 would be in the garage, but the 500 cost less than half.
Good luck on the new bike!
RE: Time to trade down - DAC - 02-08-2017
So glad to hear you're back on a bike again, CB4ME! Have fun!
RE: Time to trade down - the Ferret - 02-08-2017
That is good news CB4ME. Guess I don't have to tell you to be safe huh?
RE: Time to trade down - 4 Paws_imp - 02-08-2017
I went to a dealer with the intention of buying the Yamaha, heard great things about their triple plus the lighter weight was what I was really searching for. Saw the CB11 and got it instead. Picked up a CB500X later on, quite a nice little bike too.
Lots of good bikes out there, choosing "yours" is hard work but fun.
Glad you're back on 2 wheels CB4ME, frightening write up of your experience.