12-27-2019, 04:23 AM
Gents, I appreciate the bike suggestions, but let me explain that I am not actively in the market looking to replace my ol' F. Should I proceed with the purchase, its only due to a rather particular set of circumstances- I remember the first time I saw a red 1100 in the wild(probably a 2013model) strolling down Shattuck Ave. In Berkeley, I was instantly captivated by the looks, and owning an XS650 at the time, sorta wished I had been able to find a pristine 70's CB750. Some years and bikes later, I struck gold finding an intact 900F that ran, so I immediately jumped on it, and that made me feel better about not being able to score a dirt cheap CB750 a few years back.
I've owned the bike for nearly a year now, and trying to piece together a parts list, I quickly came to the realization that its gonna take a few thou to get the bike where I'd like it to be, without mentioning the countless wrenching hrs. that I don't seem to find these days, so as I come across this particular '14 CB, it comes down to 2 options for me:
A.) Blow the thousands in CR carbs, and a 17" modern sportbike suspension setup(thats without counting the inevitable motor overhaul)
B.) Sell the F and throw some cash(not thousandS) ontop to upgrade to the FI '14
At no point am I suggesting I'm tired of my bike and intend to sell it for pennies just to walk into a stealership and have them rip me a new one with their BS "out-the-door" fees. No other feeling as buying a bike fresh out the crate(or in the crate as I did with my '14 R1) But I am not looking to make that type of purchase at this time, in fact, I probably shouldn't upgrade anyway, or so my bank account would think
If this were a money-is-not-an-object type of purchase, I hate to break it to y'all but I'd be looking elsewhere. Probably a modern $25K Norton Commando or ThruxR for the "just get it over with" factor.
I've had my eyes on the XSR's, Husky 701 and a few others since release, and I'm sure I will own them at some point, when the time is right.
I've owned the bike for nearly a year now, and trying to piece together a parts list, I quickly came to the realization that its gonna take a few thou to get the bike where I'd like it to be, without mentioning the countless wrenching hrs. that I don't seem to find these days, so as I come across this particular '14 CB, it comes down to 2 options for me:
A.) Blow the thousands in CR carbs, and a 17" modern sportbike suspension setup(thats without counting the inevitable motor overhaul)
B.) Sell the F and throw some cash(not thousandS) ontop to upgrade to the FI '14
At no point am I suggesting I'm tired of my bike and intend to sell it for pennies just to walk into a stealership and have them rip me a new one with their BS "out-the-door" fees. No other feeling as buying a bike fresh out the crate(or in the crate as I did with my '14 R1) But I am not looking to make that type of purchase at this time, in fact, I probably shouldn't upgrade anyway, or so my bank account would think
If this were a money-is-not-an-object type of purchase, I hate to break it to y'all but I'd be looking elsewhere. Probably a modern $25K Norton Commando or ThruxR for the "just get it over with" factor.
I've had my eyes on the XSR's, Husky 701 and a few others since release, and I'm sure I will own them at some point, when the time is right.