09-30-2018, 01:55 AM
The Interceptor is much like my BSA Lightnings that I had.
While I enjoyed all 12 motorcycles that I have owed, the two that stand out are my BSAs and Aspencade Goldwing.
Neither the boss or I have any interest in taking long trips on a motorcycle. We have a large cushy Impala for that. Besides I am too tight to pay over $30,000 for a new Goldwing.
I like my CB1100 EX. It has the looks I like, the motor is smooth and reliable, and the new mufflers sound great and are not obnoxious. The top heavy weight disappears after first gear, and it does make the motorcycle very stable on the highway.
However as any Harley rider will tell you there is something missing. Does more vibration and sound make you more aware that you are on a motorcycle. Does the need for more input make you feel more connected to the motor. Or perhaps its just a nostalgic feeling we yearn for when we rode less perfect motorcycles in our youth.
The Interceptor is about 100 pounds lighter than the CB1100 when topped up. And every time I have to crank my CB1100 EX on its center stand, I am reminded I am not getting any younger.
But I also know old motorcycles are like old girlfriends. You always wonder why you gave them up, until you meet them again. Then you say to yourself, ah yes now I remember. So a good long test ride, may be bring me back to my senses.
While I enjoyed all 12 motorcycles that I have owed, the two that stand out are my BSAs and Aspencade Goldwing.
Neither the boss or I have any interest in taking long trips on a motorcycle. We have a large cushy Impala for that. Besides I am too tight to pay over $30,000 for a new Goldwing.
I like my CB1100 EX. It has the looks I like, the motor is smooth and reliable, and the new mufflers sound great and are not obnoxious. The top heavy weight disappears after first gear, and it does make the motorcycle very stable on the highway.
However as any Harley rider will tell you there is something missing. Does more vibration and sound make you more aware that you are on a motorcycle. Does the need for more input make you feel more connected to the motor. Or perhaps its just a nostalgic feeling we yearn for when we rode less perfect motorcycles in our youth.
The Interceptor is about 100 pounds lighter than the CB1100 when topped up. And every time I have to crank my CB1100 EX on its center stand, I am reminded I am not getting any younger.
But I also know old motorcycles are like old girlfriends. You always wonder why you gave them up, until you meet them again. Then you say to yourself, ah yes now I remember. So a good long test ride, may be bring me back to my senses.