The One That Got Away

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Here's another one. I test rode a 2000 when they first came out, loved the bike, but didn't follow through with the purchase. I later had a change of heart but after they were discontinued after 2001, I couldn't locate a new one anywhere. This disappointing "missed the boat" experience is what prompted me to buy a CB1100 DLX as soon as I had the opportunity.

Sounds familiar...before I bought a leftover '14 standard, I tried buying a 2000 or 2001 W650 for about a year; I was ready to buy 3 different ones but they sold before I could make an offer. There were another 4 or 5 that were priced too high.

Then the price started falling on those leftover CBs and that made the decision to move on easy.

Sounds familiar...before I bought a leftover '14 standard, I tried buying a 2000 or 2001 W650 for about a year; I was ready to buy 3 different ones but they sold before I could make an offer. There were another 4 or 5 that were priced too high.

Then the price started falling on those leftover CBs and that made the decision to move on easy.
In my case, I had owned a W before the CB and sold it. It was one of those " I should have kept it things." The CB checks all the boxes for me, but I really missed the W. Long story short, I found one on FB marketplace 40 miles north of where I live. Checked it out and brought it home. Riding this twin on the backroads also puts a smile on my face too. Easy and enjoyable to ride and reminds me of the simpler times of just going out for a ride with no destination in mind. Good ones are still around, you just have to be patient.