10-01-2015, 03:54 PM
(10-01-2015, 12:17 PM)Gsnyder70_imp Wrote:(10-01-2015, 06:05 AM)scout48_imp Wrote: Because I like louder bikes and would change factory exhaust you don't want me to even own the same bike as you? Kind of a shocking welcome from a forum mod. Loud pipes (exhaust mods are probably the most common mod to a bike) pale in comparison.
Popgun, thanks, That is one of the threads I read that got me interested in the idea. I may just PM gbpack89 and see if he had any tuning issues afterward since asking tech questions about loud pipes in the tech area brings disdain from forum moderation. Meet the nicest people on a Honda.
The forum members don't take kindly to young whippersnappers who would consider desecrating the glorious stock cb1100. Keep in mind, these new CB' s are made for people who remember owning or dreaming of the older models, and nearly all of the 2500 or so owners in the states seem to be old enough to be original riders. The few hundred forum members are all mainly retired, they have plenty of time to ceaselessly comment on how changing the bikes mechanicals is frowned upon. Frankly, it's not a very welcoming group unless you like black rubber on your brake levers or consider removing tank stickers a 'mod'.
Regarding the bonneville, from my limited understanding, this CB outperforms the bonnies, however the triumphs have tons of aftermarket parts and plenty of friendly forums. But if you want a super sweet ride that is just as rare, then find one of these bikes and live it up!
Ok.. So I feel compelled to respond to this post, because I feel it is wrong on nearly every point..
1) Forum members, generally, love that younger riders are attracted to this motorcycle, regardless of said whippersnapper's desire to modify it.
2) Can't comment on the 2500 or so owners in the US or their ages.
3) Of the 550 or so members that answered the "age" poll, only 7% are above the common retirement age of 65. I don't know of any other survey here that asks specifically about retirement status. Those that are retired seem to be too busy riding to comment ceaselessly on anything except how much the love their motorcycle.
4) I do see that some people caution others about making certain mechanical modifications to their bikes, but most of the time, those comments are in response to a question posed by the would-be modifier. Futher, most of the regulars here seem to enjoy seeing what others have done to their bikes even if they think that the changes are unnecessary or unattractive.
5) In June, you thanked everyone for their "warm welcomes". Sorry to hear that you no longer feel that way. I have felt very welcome here and have found the forum very helpful with mechanical information, accessory recommendations, and ride reports. There's a whole section with all types of modifications folks can do, many with step-by-step instruction.
6) RLETs are an irony, but I don't think you get that. Yes, RLETs and removing the tank stickers are relatively silly things, but no more silly than changing the exhaust simply so that it is louder...all three are about asthetics, not performance.
7) Never turn your bike off at a stoplight...Oops wrong rant.
