06-21-2016, 03:10 AM
(06-20-2016, 01:45 PM)gmike_imp Wrote:Never heard anything bad about it. Looks really good this year, bigger gas tank, some other improvements. Twins are easy to ride, too. I like this and the FZ-07...for my dough I'd get the Yamaha though, but no ABS on that one.(06-20-2016, 12:25 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I think Papa Weeley has its brother the 500x and really likes it.
Thanks Mr. Ferret. Been banging around on the inet some more, I'm getting that feeling (bike fever). Will PM Mr. Wheeley and see his thoughts between the F or X.
Mike
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Thanks, My favorite dealer has the F/ABS with $500 Honda bucks off. Looking more and more like that's the way I will go. We do have a good Yam dealer in the area also. Tomorrow I will stop by the Yam dealer and look at the FZ-07. Still need to at least see the CB500X and compare it with the F. Will have to do that at the dealer way across town. I got the fever.
Mike
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Thanks Mr. Ferret. Been banging around on the inet some more, I'm getting that feeling (bike fever). Will PM Mr. Wheeley and see his thoughts between the F or X.
Mike
Just happened to see this, and thought I'd chime in.
I have to say that the 500x is a lot more comfy for my 6' frame than its two siblings. More upright, more legroom, etc., and the fairing is a very welcome addition. Great handling bike, too. Lightweight, and very "flickable". Great brakes - although a little wooden feeling at first, once bedded in, they're quite good. The suspension isn't on a par with the CB1100; you'll feel all of hard jolts, but around town, on decent streets, it's very comfortable. The extra travel and slightly different frame geometry from the other two 500s obviously works really well. And the stock seat may be the only one I won't be changing out of all the bikes I've had in the past 20 years for an aftermarket unit - it's that good.
I love the little sucker. Was one of those bikes that you sit on the first time, and just say, "ahhhh..." For around town, it's perfect. There are lots of guys on the CB500 forum that do long-distance touring on it, but to be honest, that doesn't sound like a very pleasurable option to me, unless you're taking all lower speed back roads.
Over all I'd say it's one of THE best options out there for a second bike to the CB1100 - cheap, fun, and comfortable.
Here's my thread about it here, for more info, pics, etc.: http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7696
Best of luck with your shopping!
