defects CB 1100

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are you sure that the boneville T120 is more uncomfortable than the cb? I had a different impression, therefore, the Boneville is much more comfortable ... even for the passenger

T100. Yeah, every "body" responds differently. I know I could never take a Bonnie "the distance". I could barely tolerate the CB after four hours (including mini breaks).

Agreed about the body responding.

I've never ridden a bike that's really meant for long-distance riding, whatever "meant for" might mean. But I've taken a number of long trips before. On my longest trip on the CB1100, day 1 was a real test after the initial 3 hours...kept wondering if I shouldn't just turn around and head home with tail between my legs. Day 2 was tough to get back on the bike in the morning, but by noon the major kinks had been "worked out" and I settled in for a wonderful OR to Illinois and back trip--on average between 10-11 hours per day on the bike.

I'm on the tall side at 6'3" and felt a bit cramped at times, but seat pads, hiway pegs, and just getting used to the riding position--a bit of Advil for neck stiffness--all helped, as did taking a 10 minute break every 80-100 miles to stretch. I know my body became acclimated to a point, but some of the uncomfortableness didn't just disappear altogether either. I think the trip--the views, the solitude, the challenge of doing a 3 week trip all compensated for that...plus I just wanted to see my mom in Illinois and she was expecting me to arrive safe and sound. : )

I'm sure there are bikes out there that would "fit" me better for long distance riding, but for whatever reasons, I didn't decide to buy them--probably because I simply like the CB1100's looks to tell the truth.