09-06-2020, 01:36 PM
My new 2013 CB1100 arrived last night. I got up early this morning and aired up the tires (they were in the twenties). I hit the gas station and topped off the tank and rode about 125 miles today, out into the desert in the heat.
I was really impressed. Smooth, nimble, sporty. It was so easy to ride. 60 mph was my happy place and there were very few cars on the road this morning so I had it all to myself. Later I opened it up but was really enjoying the scenery from the upright position.
I did perceive the so-called "flat spot" in the powerband when I accelerated fairly hard around 3K rpm. Nothing major, but climbing a steep, windy grade I could tell it was there. I'm also thinking that this motor might still be wearing in as it has only 3,000 miles. But it is buttery smooth, quiet, and likes the many bends we have in this area. So pleased to have joined the CB scene.
I was really impressed. Smooth, nimble, sporty. It was so easy to ride. 60 mph was my happy place and there were very few cars on the road this morning so I had it all to myself. Later I opened it up but was really enjoying the scenery from the upright position.
I did perceive the so-called "flat spot" in the powerband when I accelerated fairly hard around 3K rpm. Nothing major, but climbing a steep, windy grade I could tell it was there. I'm also thinking that this motor might still be wearing in as it has only 3,000 miles. But it is buttery smooth, quiet, and likes the many bends we have in this area. So pleased to have joined the CB scene.