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(03-20-2016, 04:07 AM)Beerman_imp Wrote: Thank's all for this very helpful advice.
You have reassured me on the 'rideability' of this great looking bike. This may sound an odd question - but how do you find handling the bike out of the garage, on the drive etc - am I making more of this bike's weight than I need to? I might be an old bloke, but I'm pretty fit!
JustCruising - I'm in Wolverhampton. You?
Thanks again,
Beerman
Memo - my wife also tells me what to do. She says it won't fit in the garage next to my various road bikes, scooter, car stuff and everything else...she clearly has a blind spot; I can see where it would go just fine!
Beerman
Sorry Nemo (not Memo): a couple of beers have affected my typing finger...
No worries... Just don't call me late for dinner.
I wish I was pretty and fit, like you.
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Dorset. Southern softy !!
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All this talk of weight and we don't know how big you are. I'm 5'7" and about 140 lbs. I'll be 60 shortly.
The bike is hard for me to push around (astride or otherwise) unless the spot is flat and smooth. So, I just try hard to plan ahead and if I get into a parking spot I can't get out of, I just ask for help. No pride here :-) I cannot push this thing up any slope at all, so to push it up a little slope to park it in a garage or some such would be out of the question for me.
As to handling it in motion, it is lovely. As others have said, it is nimble for a heavier bike and the weight is low. I have come close to tipping a couple of times (yes, watch that front break at slow speed) but have been able to right it without too much trouble. The seat height is low enough so that I can get both feet on the ground, though not flat by any means.
I think you will find all these things apply to the Triumphs as well. A few pounds either way isn't going to make a big difference.
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(03-20-2016, 07:29 AM)JustCruising_imp Wrote: Dorset. Southern softy !!
Mmmmmm.
"Dorset born and Dorset bred,
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Nice bit of country down there, and one of the most beautiful bits of coastline I've ever seen. Looking forward to your ride photos.
Cheers
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Beerman. I just went through this. I ended up with the cb1100 because it wasn't too big but just right. The balance felt right to me and at first pushing it around in the garage was a little tough but I got the hang of it.
If you guys are call yourself old at 50 at 63 I must be really old.... Not!
The big thing with this bike is just spend time in a parking lot moving around slowly and just get used to how it feels ... It's sweet..
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(03-20-2016, 09:32 AM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote: (03-20-2016, 07:29 AM)JustCruising_imp Wrote: Dorset. Southern softy !!
Mmmmmm.
"Dorset born and Dorset bred,
......................................."
Nice bit of country down there, and one of the most beautiful bits of coastline I've ever seen. Looking forward to your ride photos.
Cheers
Mmmmmm.
"Dorset born and Dorset bred,
......................................."
Nice bit of country down there, and one of the most beautiful bits of coastline I've ever seen. Looking forward to your ride photos.
Cheers
Roll on the summer !!
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In my area the CB1100 has the nickname of "Geezer Glide" because so many of us seasoned riders have adopted it as our motorcycle of first choice.
In my experience pushing the bike around the driveway or garage is made simpler if you are wearing shoes/boots with a decent sole - a little bit of "bite" or traction is a big help. I generally support some weight with my hips and legs and have no difficulty, much easier than my former and much taller bike.
Triumph also makes a good bike, after owning previously I finally decided on the CB and do not regret it.
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Go forth. Purchase. Ride. Enjoy.
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Thanks again for your advice - it is helpful. I know people like to know what happens after they have posted their pearls of wisdom; I now have a test ride of the bike on Monday - I will keep you posted!
You will see from the above that I have base concerned with weight - that has two main elements:
1. Manoeuvrability in the garage: I have seen bike 'dollies' that make this much easier on the net - does anyone use them?
2. I have a gravel drive...think I'm just going to have to suck that one and see, but does anyone else have the same challenge?
Thanks
Beerman
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I ride on a friends gravel driveway. It is about 100 yards long. At first I didn't like it, but really it is no big deal.
There are members with dollies. We had some threads on them a couple years ago.
