CB1100 Questions from a potential new owner

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First, congrats on your new bike! I had a '14 standard and loved the look, as it has a nice balance of black and chrome. I like its tank and Honda emblem, the grey silver streak outlining the tank, the black wheels. Wouldn't have minded a bit of silver on the engine cases, but all black there isn't bad.

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Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!