11-18-2014, 12:55 PM
(11-11-2014, 01:12 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: I completely agree, Henrik. My 1981 CB900 that I owned until recently was completely restored by a professional shop. As much as it could be said, it was like new. Really really strong engine, pretty good brakes, and the seat was very plush. But if I rode it hard, it felt like all the weight was right where the engine was, it didn't feel nicely balanced like our 1100s. As nice as everything was, each system wasn't quite as smooth as the new CB1100. Honda really got it right with our bikes.
That was right along the time period when Honda went to 16" front tires on their superbikes. They knew what worked. I think the fj 1100 was next with the 16. When the cb1100 came out, it was love at first sight for me.