09-17-2020, 12:00 AM
I suppose a the end of the day, any bike can be made better. Perhaps the question then is really, does it need to be made better? For the CB, I don't think so. Certainly there will be some changes that can be made that do not have any negative impact, does not upset the perfect balance I was referring to, but there are so many others that do in my opinion.
Yes, Wisedrum, some accessories can be helpful or practical. If you feel you need them, then that is a great enhancement for you. I had a Road Comet fairing on mine for years, and found it useful for deflecting the wind. Having removed it a little while ago in preparation for my technical inspection, I have somehow re-discovered the CB. It just feels a little bit smoother, which I think is because vibrations somehow reverberate through the fairing. It is not really noticeable at first, but over time now I just feel a difference. Maybe there are other windshields that have less impact, mind you the Road Comet impact is minimal, but for my riding I don't actually need it. Saddle bags can be great to carry stuff, and if you are touring it is a must to bring your gear with you, but they do modify a bit the balance of the bike. If I need to carry a lot of stuff, I would certainly prefer saddle bags to a top case that I feel totally upsets the look and messes with the balance by having the weight to high and too far back.
So. PowerDubs, if your changes provide you with the better results that you want from the CB, then great! I wont argue about them making it better, I just don't feel the need to do it. For me it is perfect the way they delivered it.
Yes, Wisedrum, some accessories can be helpful or practical. If you feel you need them, then that is a great enhancement for you. I had a Road Comet fairing on mine for years, and found it useful for deflecting the wind. Having removed it a little while ago in preparation for my technical inspection, I have somehow re-discovered the CB. It just feels a little bit smoother, which I think is because vibrations somehow reverberate through the fairing. It is not really noticeable at first, but over time now I just feel a difference. Maybe there are other windshields that have less impact, mind you the Road Comet impact is minimal, but for my riding I don't actually need it. Saddle bags can be great to carry stuff, and if you are touring it is a must to bring your gear with you, but they do modify a bit the balance of the bike. If I need to carry a lot of stuff, I would certainly prefer saddle bags to a top case that I feel totally upsets the look and messes with the balance by having the weight to high and too far back.
So. PowerDubs, if your changes provide you with the better results that you want from the CB, then great! I wont argue about them making it better, I just don't feel the need to do it. For me it is perfect the way they delivered it.