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[pdedse]

pdedse, thanks again for takin us along on this ride. Fantastic to have the contrast between the mountains and the wide-open spaces. While my preference is mountains and roads that twist and turn a bit, I've never regretted trips to the flatlands as they have their own beauty which is well worth a look—even if only to remind oneself that the world really is round!

This CB1100 is a great bike isn't it? I was thinking of a way to describe it and the words 'no-fuss' came to mind. You just get on it and ride all day and it keeps on going quietly and efficiently hauling you and your gear—even a big load—without a murmur of complaint. And, as you say, when you get home, you have the feeling that you'd just rather keep on riding. That couple you mentioned from ADV rider were from Belgium, is that right? They joined up here briefly. As I recall they were going on into South America but had to abandon the trip because her back needed serious treatment. They rode their CBs through pretty much everything and they took it all.

Thanks again. Go riding again as soon as you can so we can tag along again!

Thanks for the comments throughout, Cormanus. Yes, that was the couple. I was actually in Costa Rica at the time of their ride and we had made tentative plans for them to meet up with me as I'm there with study abroad groups every other year. Alas, I had to leave CR before they got there. Personally, I would have chosen a different bike to go thru Central America primarily because a much smaller displacement bike can do all you need to do, and a dual purpose bike can take you to places that I wouldn't be comfortable on the CB1100. But I did like their attitude with the CBs. My ride in Costa Rica? A Honda CGL125!