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quietguy_imp · 12-25-2015, 05:33 AM

I took my first "real" ride on my new CB1100 this morning. Rolled her out at 10:00 am and geared up, then off I went heading east on a great back road.

Stopped at 56 miles and filled the tank. The gauge was showing 1/2 tank remaining. It took 1.9 gallons (capacity 3.9) and calculated mpg was 30.9 - due mostly to my poor handling of the controls.

Impressions:

Smooth, quiet, torque into the stratosphere, and Comfortable. The ride is near Lincoln Towncar quality... bumps and road imperfections have almost zero affect.

Handling: Neutral, balanced and easy to control. No bad habits.

3 hours and 100 miles later, home again. Rolled her into the shed, got her on the centerstand, wiped it all down, and came in the house with a "perma-smile" pasted on my ugly mug.

Overall, an incredible Xmas day for this old fella.

I hope all of you are having a great day.

... quietguy

the Ferret · 12-25-2015, 05:43 AM

Nice report QG. Glad you were able to get out for a Christmas ride. Better weather conditions than we are having, I see a shadow under your bike.

BTW have you filled it up since you got home from the dealer? If not I suspect your bike was delivered with less than a full tank. Hope you zeroed one of your meters so you can check it at the next fill. 30 mpg can't be right.

quietguy_imp · 12-25-2015, 06:47 AM

(12-25-2015, 05:43 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Nice report QG. Glad you were able to get out for a Christmas ride. Better weather conditions than we are having, I see a shadow under your bike.

BTW have you filled it up since you got home from the dealer? If not I suspect your bike was delivered with less than a full tank. Hope you zeroed one of your meters so you can check it at the next fill. 30 mpg can't be right.

Thanks, Mr ferret...

And I would surmise you're correct about a less than full tank. I have zeroed the "A" odometer and will recheck.

Forecast beginning tonight is for a storm with up to 6" of rain, possibly turning to snow by Sunday night. Temps for the next 2 weeks are said to be in the 40s during the day, 20s at night. Old man winter is about to make an appearance.

I'm really glad I did my first "real" ride this morning.

**Cormanus** · 12-25-2015, 07:17 AM

So glad you got out QG. The good news is that the experience improves.

quietguy_imp · 12-25-2015, 07:19 AM

Thank you, Cormanus...

drodg33 · 12-25-2015, 12:54 PM

Glad you got out and it does look like winter is coming upon most of us. Have a good weekend.

quietguy_imp · 12-25-2015, 12:57 PM

Enjoy your weekend as well, drodg58.

redbirds_imp · 12-27-2015, 11:27 PM

Sounds like a fine day on the CB QG. Your sentiments are the same as mine when returning home from a ride, what a sublime motorcycle.

quietguy_imp · 12-28-2015, 07:50 AM

Although I only rode 100 miles... I was in my sweet spot.

As the old saying goes, "once bitten..." , or so it seems, redbirds.

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