02-04-2018, 01:15 AM
(02-03-2018, 01:52 PM)Guth_imp Wrote: Great story W/R. I suppose if I'm being honest then I'm a bit sad that you weren't able to find a XR1200R. Yet I'm also pretty happy that this ultimately ended up with you landing a CB1100 instead.
Yes, it was a bit of double edged sword. I have always liked the Sportster and a friend had a '07 Nightster that I got ride a few times and I had an absolute hoot - such a great motor. I figured the XR1200R would be even more of a good thing with better ergos.
But I am ecstatic that I have the CB1100 now which I love. Shortly after buying it my Buell followed me home to scratch the other itch. But to be brutally honest, even though the Buell is a far better bike for me than my CB (better suspension, seating position, more versatile) I find it to be incredibly ugly and it feels more like a utility bike when I ride it. Still fun though.
The CB is just stunning and the feeling I get when riding it indescribable for me.
If I see an XR1200R for sale the Buell is gone in a heart beat.