Design Disadvantages of the CB1100

[the Ferret]

I've had 3 of the Yamaha 650 twins, a 73 TX, a 79 XS and an 81 XS Special. I obviously have a soft spot for them. Bought the 73 brand new. Yes they vibrate. At redline they would blow these little round instrument bulbs. Used to keep a handful of bulbs in my pocket and rerouted the sockets so I didnt have to remove the instruments to fit em. On the centerstand you could rev them up and they would walk across the floor. Still smooth as silk compared to an old British single. If you ever get the chance to ride one of the Brit bikes do it, you'll see.

Also had 3 harley Panheads 49, 56 and 57 and yes at high speed your feet would just walk off the floorboards. (and 2 harley Sportsters 59 and 94 which would make your hands itch and go numb at 55 mph and above)

Looking back at it, no wonder I think I-4s are so smooth