First 60 miles: my impressions

[fiscy_imp]

You may enjoy this thread as well..hope you love your new bike!

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....t=black+is

[dave]

Ergonomics are without a doubt the most comfortable out of any bike I've ridden.

What other bikes have you actually ridden?

[DocRid_imp]

Ergonomics are without a doubt the most comfortable out of any bike I've ridden.

What other bikes have you actually ridden?

A couple Harley softails and vrods, a cbr, and a handful of various friend's bikes and dirt bikes. Never any touring type bikes though, I'm guessing they're probably more comfortable but I wouldn't know lol.

[DocRid_imp]

I hope you saw this before you ordered your RS-3

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4977

Again, you're a life saver!

I wasn't able to catch the order before they shipped, but I called and they sent me a return label so I can send it right back when I receive it. I would be pretty bummed if I put it on only to find out it's a permanent baffled version.

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

Best ergo's ever! Wonderful seat, good for hundreds of miles, perfectly placed bars and grips. Easy to squeeze levers. The pegs and their location couldn't be better, controls excellent, mirrors big and that motor! Zero vibration! Great torque. Tranny shifts better than any of my BMW's, old or new! A gear for every driving situation too - perfectly spaced cogs. And those brakes! Front rotors not prone to warping at all. Once I finally wrested ownership away from my son, and put a few miles on it (14k at this point) I decided that the CB1100 is the most enjoyable bike I've ever ridden. It is, plain and simple: perfection.

[fiscy_imp]

I hope you saw this before you ordered your RS-3

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4977

Again, you're a life saver!

I wasn't able to catch the order before they shipped, but I called and they sent me a return label so I can send it right back when I receive it. I would be pretty bummed if I put it on only to find out it's a permanent baffled version.

Again, you're a life saver!

I wasn't able to catch the order before they shipped, but I called and they sent me a return label so I can send it right back when I receive it. I would be pretty bummed if I put it on only to find out it's a permanent baffled version.
Glad I could help.....enjoy

[cbdtran_imp]

Picked up a new 14 std yesterday; and yes, RLETs ordered before I even left the dealership.



Ergonomics are without a doubt the most comfortable out of any bike I've ridden. I was extremely comfortable operating it and pushing its limits right away, versus other bikes that feel awkward at first until you get used to it. It's hard to put into words, but it felt like I've ridden this bike my whole life (for reference, I'm coming from a Suzuki Boulevard cruiser). The only thing that was unfamiliar was the turn signal button position. I hit the horn a few times on accident instead

One thing that surprised me (in a good way) was the wind on the highway. For a fairing-less bike, it handles the air pretty well. I wasn't being pushed around by the wind like I have with other bikes. I'm considering a Road Comet or Dart Marlin in the future, so I'm interested to see how much the aerodynamics can improve even though I feel it's exceptional as is.

Also on the highway, the 6th gear... I'm not sure about this one... I don't go fast while riding; often spirited, but I don't go much over the speed limits. While on the highway, I didn't really feel that 6th was necessary. To be honest, it feels like overkill for highway cruising. It seems like something Honda threw in so they could say, "Hey, it gets 2mpg more than the 13' model on the highway! We improved it!" I almost want to see if switching it out for a 5-speed is possible so I could shift less, or at least change some of the gear sizes.

There was one thing that I had to change ASAP after riding for a little bit: the stock muffler. It's simply too quiet for my liking. I placed an order for a Yoshi slip-on this morning.

Twisty roads were a lot of fun; more fun than I was expecting. I'm surprised with how much lean you can achieve without dragging something. She's no supersport on turns, but impressive nonetheless.

Brakes: good. Clutch: no complaints there! Mirrors: not sure if I like them. For big "Mickey Mouse ears" mirrors, they're not very wide, so I find myself leaning to see around my body. I might switch them out for something wider, or maybe bar-ends with a lower bar.

Heat: no problem at all while riding, but it does rise up quickly while stopped. All-around, the heat is definitely better than a lot of other bikes. I think it will keep my legs at a perfect temperature when it gets a little cooler out.

I remember seeing a thread on here about spirited riding over like 4.5k rpms being pointless, and I would definitely agree now that I've gone hands-on for a little bit. I can't wait to open her up with the slip-on, improved air flow, and a power commander.

when I come home riding at night, I turn off the engine as soon as I can not to disturb my neighbors