(06-19-2021, 05:44 PM)j3gq_imp Wrote: Very nice ride report, thank you !
But honestly, 4 cheese weasels and not one of them owns a CB1100 ? (at least the pictures I've seen show nothing but a few poor 2-cylinder engines - my apology in advance. Also worried about the long sitting and diet combined, this could easily help getting your BMI up from X to X+5 in a matter of a few weeks 
Well you’re right, no CB1100s among the Cheese Weasels. The reason I became a CB1100 forum member: I almost bought a 2014 DLX but it became sold and then there were no more available. So I bought a BMW F800GT instead. Later on I was excited about the 2017 EX but the spokes and tubed tires were not OK for me. I never did buy a CB1100…as time went by, interest has also cooled. The tire selection issue keeps me away from a used bike.
My BMI needs some help for sure. I had a pretty stressful year and I ate too much! Now that the trip is over and life is more stable, I am working on getting in better shape.
In any case, this is my favorite motorcycle forum. I have contributed here for a long time and I hope my CB1100 friends can enjoy this journey.
(06-19-2021, 07:51 PM)Tev62_imp Wrote: What a brilliant trip and adventure Stichill. So great you did it now too as you can save up to much to do "when you retire"! Who knows what other life pressures will be around later on in life. I have visited the States many times in my life being ex Merchant Navy (aka Merchant Marine) and Honeymooned on the West Coast on a 10 day four wheeled road trip. I am always amazed at the wildly varied landscape in that huge continent, thanks for bringing that portion of it to life, great journey.
I appreciate your kind words, Tev, thank you! I am a huge fan of riding in Europe as well. So many continents to conquer!