12-20-2020, 05:45 AM
I recently purchased a 2014 CB1100 and took the first ride other than riding the bike home after purchasing. The ride home after purchasing was somewhat sketchy as the battery looked like it was original and the bolts on the poles weren't secure causing the bike's fueling to go on and off. Talk about a buck' bronc; I managed to get it to the front of my driveway before it quit completely. Not fun! I had recently totaled my 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado and through the proceeds got a 1998 Moto Guzzi EV (my 4th Guzzi) as it has all the bags etc. and I like to travel on a bike. The CB is more for 4cyl fun. I had a Gen 1 Yamaha FZ1 with all the farkles which I loved to death. So, I haven't had a 4 cylinder since then with the exception of a Suzuki GSXR 750. I subsequently had only V-Twins in the arsenal. It was little bit of a re-learning experience on the CB. I was not disappointed. 80 mph is only 4250rpm in 5th gear at least according to the speedo. It seems like it doesn't need a 6th gear but it is nice to have. Suspension is not bad for stock but it could use a steering damper. Has anybody fitted one? Windage is not bad as the Eldo was a lot worse at 80mph even with a fairing/windshield. I put on a Boosterplug to richen up idle to 4000, a Delkevic mini 8", a cafe' fairing is on order and the bike really needs to have bar end mirrors as I put some on that I had in the workshop as the bunny ears that were on the bike were not to my liking. The brakes are quite good and you have to be a bit careful on how much you use. A real nice bike in a lot of ways...