CB1100 forum miles

[Django]

I changed the format of the date of last change from mm/dd/yyyy to dd-mmm-yyyy.

Seems to be less confusing for some of us.

[Cormanus]

Much better, but you'll confuse the Americans.

[the Ferret]

Mine is up to date and will begin March miles in about 3 hours lol

comparing this year with 2 previous years

2016
Jan 18/31 1232 mi
Feb 18/29 1162 mi
2394 miles total
Mild winter, great start to the year

2015
Jan 23/31 1317 mi
Feb 11/28 952 mi
2269 miles total
Ended up with 22,033 for the year

2014
Jan 2/31 127 mi
Feb 1/28 55 miles
187 miles total
Horrible winter and poor start but ended up with 27,032 miles for year

[curlyjoe_imp]

Much better, but you'll confuse the Americans.

Lol, dd-mm-yyyy would be a lot more confusing for us than dd-mmm-yyyy!

[the Ferret]

I just plugged in todays mileage..the little calendar didn't pop up for month to click on so I changed the update date manually and of course got it wrong the first time lol

[davidsargee_imp]

Some of you may be scratching your heads at my 4800+ miles so far this year, especially considering that in the past I would not ride in temps less than 60 degrees, . I can assure you that number is correct, I log miles for business purposes. One reason I am not on the forum very much is that I'm out riding so much.

Due to a freak occurence with my car,(driver's side door "hinges" broken, door won't close at all), my CB1100 is my daily driver for the foreseeable future, in rain, snow, or shine, or all three. The door on the car is going to cost a great deal of money to repair, and since it was not damaged in an accident, or "act of God", my insurance is not covering the damage.

I work my "regular" job running a Meat and Seafood Market in the daytime, commuting 19 miles daily for that job. In the afternoons/evenings/nights, Monday thru Friday, I am a Medical Lab courier. I make my rounds of roughly 12-15 Doctor's offices picking up Lab Specimens to be shipped to our Lab for testing. This job is as an independent contractor, I provide the vehicle, gas, maintenance, insurance, etc., and I'm paid a flat rate per lab specimen picked up. I perform all of this on my trusty 2013 CB1100, riding anywhere from 75 to 115 miles per night on the courier duties, Mon thru Fri. Some weeks I log over 600 miles.

Being a "warm weather" motorcyclist, using my bike as my daily transportation, (since November), was at first a daunting challenge. I purchased some cold weather gear, particularly a heated vest and gloves, (lifesavers), and wore as many layers as I could wear and still zip up my riding jacket.

One result of all of this is that I have greatly expanded my "comfort zone" regarding weather conditions, precipitation, etc. I now think nothing of jumping on the bike in 30 degree weather and riding 100 miles, I was on the route one night at 26 degrees. As long as I can keep my hands, neck, and feet warm, anything is possible, (Mickey would be proud). I never thought I would say this, but I have actually discovered that I enjoy riding in brisk weather, the CB1100 runs at it's best in the dense air and cool temps, the engine feels smoother, torquier, and way crisper than at any other time.

I would like to pass on this one last observation . I have put over 7500 miles on my bike since mid November, most of it in cold/wet weather. On the courier route, I am on the freeway at 75+ mph for about a third of the route, the other two thirds is stop and go, and mad dashing around on the perilous streets of Arlington, Mansfield, Ft. Worth, Saginaw, Keller, Watauga, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Bedford, Colleyville, Southlake, Flower Mound, and Grapevine, Texas. I then go to the Fedex Shipping center at the DFW Airport. It can be harsh duty. The CB just keeps going, it's bulletproof, I have kept up the maintenance religiously, and the bike just powers on like a champ. After all of this, I like this bike more than ever. Here's hoping for a couple of hundred thousand miles out of this great bike.

[the Ferret]

David sorry to hear about your car, and sorry you are not able to participate as much in the forum, but glad to are otherwise doing well and racking up the miles.

As you have discovered, barring ice and snow on the road surface. Almost any other climactic condition can be compensated for with good gear. Also as you have discovered once used to it, and temperature is like any other temp basically aand going out at 30 is no different than going out at 60 if you have the right gear.

I missed Thursday and Friday to snow.. But rode 69 miles yesterday at 39 degrees, the last 35 miles in the rain. I would be miserable standing on the sidewalk in those conditions, but on the bike I was actually enjoying myself. i like being the only bike out there, and when I see other bikes I go home and tell my wife it's not cold enough yet because others are still riding. Didn't see any others out yesterday lol.

Anyhow, we are lucky to have bikes as reliable as the CB, especially in adverse condition. Like having a trusty horse.

You ride safe out there and check in when you can.

[redbirds_imp]

Good on you David for persevering despite the discomforts. I can't imagine having to ride in such conditions at my age especially at night. Be careful out there.

[Django]

David, I'm really impressed.

Keep on riding.

[davidsargee_imp]

David sorry to hear about your car, and sorry you are not able to participate as much in the forum, but glad to are otherwise doing well and racking up the miles.

As you have discovered, barring ice and snow on the road surface. Almost any other climactic condition can be compensated for with good gear. Also as you have discovered once used to it, and temperature is like any other temp basically aand going out at 30 is no different than going out at 60 if you have the right gear.

I missed Thursday and Friday to snow.. But rode 69 miles yesterday at 39 degrees, the last 35 miles in the rain. I would be miserable standing on the sidewalk in those conditions, but on the bike I was actually enjoying myself. i like being the only bike out there, and when I see other bikes I go home and tell my wife it's not cold enough yet because others are still riding. Didn't see any others out yesterday lol.

Anyhow, we are lucky to have bikes as reliable as the CB, especially in adverse condition. Like having a trusty horse.

You ride safe out there and check in when you can.

Hi Mickey,
It was just a freak thing with the car, nothing like that has ever happened to me. In retrospect, however, I am glad that I was forced to ride the bike, now I won't be leaving it in the garage for any extended length of time. I check out the forum when I can, I just don't post much because I'm usually tight on time.

Over the years, I have heard many riding friends, (including you), say that with the right gear, you can ride in nearly anything. I know now that this is absolutely the truth. I have been fortunate that I have not encountered ice and/or snow, when it has been cold around here it has also, thankfully, been dry, but the day is undoubtedly coming, . I have been in the rain a couple times in the high 30's and low 40's. That can be a test.

I have worked in Meat Markets for over 30 years, in refrigerated rooms most of the time, the cutting room is usually around 40 degrees, the Meat Cooler at 34 degrees, and the freezer at -15 degrees. So I was already accustomed to cold environments, and that has helped.

I can identify with your thoughts on being the only rider on the road, on the colder nights I seldom see more than one or two others, sometimes none. I also get a kick out of the looks you get from some drivers when you pull in for gas at 10pm and it's in the 30's. A Police Cruiser pulled in next to me at a Dr's office the night I was out in 26 degree weather. This was in Arlington, TX, and the Officers seemingly could not believe what they were seeing. They asked me over and over if I was alright, and I had to show them that I was picking up labs, initially they didn't believe me. I had the feeling they thought I was on drugs. , I can't blame them, I'm sure I'm the only lab courier around here on a Motorcycle this time of year.

I remember Honda writing somewhere that they envisioned the CB1100 becoming the rider's trusted friend. I can truly say that I know what they were talking about.

Take Care,

David

Good on you David for persevering despite the discomforts. I can't imagine having to ride in such conditions at my age especially at night. Be careful out there.

Thanks, Redbirds, I am 56 myself, so I wasn't looking forward to it at first. Mickey isn't kidding when he says the right gear makes it easy. Once you figure it out, it really isn't all that bad, in fact, it get's downright comfy. I'm having fun with it now.

David

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David, I'm really impressed.

Keep on riding.

Thanks Django,

I'll let you in on a little secret, I have strong German Ancestry. Our original family name was Sorge, my Great-Grandfather changed our name to Sargee during World War II because he was concerned about possible retributions being taken out on families of German descent.

Cheers!

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