Short but sweet

[Richard_imp]

Good luck with the new bike, Richard. Stick around the forum. We’ll look forward to hearing about your adventures.

Thanks.

[DAC]

Yes. Please keep us informed and good luck! Always good to hear about other bikes. Though I think the CB is gonna be it for me.

[pdedse]

Thanks ferret, my complaint is with my knees bent backwards putting pressure on my hips , been trying to find something light, but the foot pegs more forward . But not front foot controls like on a softail Harley . I don’t know if the triumph fits that quotient .I tried the mfw adjustable pegs but that was a waste of money, no help‘.Had set on the triumph bobber good fit - too much money for this retired guy.Also looking at the Indian FTR 1200 S , also$$$.

I have mentioned this in other threads, but you might try a foam bleacher pad. I bought a black one so that it would blend in and strapped it to the seat, and it made a world of difference. The pad was only $6 and it took the strain off knees and hips for me. When I do long trips of say several hundred miles, then I add another pad. It makes it easier on the rear as well. When I try to ride w/out any pads, I immediately feel cramped and the tightness returns after a short ride.

Or buy that Scrambler! That is sweet looking bike, Richard. I must try one some day.

[Houtman_imp]

Yep, it's all doable on the CB but I think I'm self-aware enough to know I'm using the ergonomic argument to justify the fact I fancy a new bike. I'm sure we all do it from time to time.

Richard , what you tell us and what you told your wife are probably two different things as we ALL do ! Good Luck with your new bike .

[peterbaron]

Yep, it's all doable on the CB but I think I'm self-aware enough to know I'm using the ergonomic argument to justify the fact I fancy a new bike. I'm sure we all do it from time to time.

Richard , what you tell us and what you told your wife are probably two different things as we ALL do ! Good Luck with your new bike .

Richard , what you tell us and what you told your wife are probably two different things as we ALL do ! Good Luck with your new bike .
John, does Jackie have access to the CB1100 Forum?

[rboe]

I'm almost 6', but more importantly, have a 36"+ inseam. I need a taller seat and lowered pegs. Done.

Also added a Sit & Fly ventilated seat cover I bought from a forum member. Adds a fraction of an inch of height and some cushion - and it eliminates monkey butt.

Having moved a Griso on down the road for several reasons - major one being my fitment on the bike I certainly understand. There are too many good bikes out there to not find one that fits you.

[Houtman_imp]

Yep, it's all doable on the CB but I think I'm self-aware enough to know I'm using the ergonomic argument to justify the fact I fancy a new bike. I'm sure we all do it from time to time.

Richard , what you tell us and what you told your wife are probably two different things as we ALL do ! Good Luck with your new bike .

Richard , what you tell us and what you told your wife are probably two different things as we ALL do ! Good Luck with your new bike .
John, does Jackie have access to the CB1100 Forum?

Richard , what you tell us and what you told your wife are probably two different things as we ALL do ! Good Luck with your new bike .
John, does Jackie have access to the CB1100 Forum?
No she does not but after being married for 46 years she knows that I am a good boy ! (most of the time ...)

[Cormanus]

I suspect, Houtman, that she knows you are like Monty Python’s Brian: ‘... a very naughty boy!’

[the Ferret]

Thanks ferret, my complaint is with my knees bent backwards putting pressure on my hips , been trying to find something light, but the foot pegs more forward . But not front foot controls like on a softail Harley . I don’t know if the triumph fits that quotient .I tried the mfw adjustable pegs but that was a waste of money, no help‘.Had set on the triumph bobber good fit - too much money for this retired guy.Also looking at the Indian FTR 1200 S , also$$$.

Rode the CB 500x tonight. I do think the ergos are a bit more relaxed than the CB, but not a lot. So I checked cycle-ergos.com and the knee angle on the CB 1100 was 78, and on the CB 500x it's 86. The smaller the number the tighter the bend.

[Stichill_imp]

Can you put bags on the Scrambler?