Road Trip

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

I picked up my sons new red DLX #000095 Thursday night (too bad he couldn't get away) from Honda East in Maumee Oh. after a smooth flight aboard Allegiant from Sanford Fl. Spent the night there at the Hampton and headed south Friday at 7:30am. Had an awesome day on the road and pulled in to my friends Kimball and Donna's place in Knoxville about 5:30pm and 487 miles later. It wasn't long before Kimball had the oil and filter changed, set the sag and preloaded the front forks a little bit, dialing in 2 more full turns at the adjuster. Front feels much better, but will tell for sure as we head to Deal's Gap for breakfast. After that we'll be saying our goodbye's and I'll be heading home.
So, a little under 500 miles on her in one day. I have owned a lot of bikes in my 49 years of riding, from Cushman scooter, to a rotary valve Kawasaki 2 stroke single to an RD400, Kawi triple, a bunch of FZ1's, CBR's, GSXR'S, a sweet Moto Guzzi Jackal, even a beautiful MV Agusta.
The CB1100DLX is an amazing bike. As you all know, it gets looks and comments wherever you take it. But not only does it look exceptional, it runs that way too.
The first hundred miles I varied the speed, averaging probably about 65. Then it was 70, 75 and finally after 300 or so, settled in around 80. That put me a tad faster than traffic. I ran her up to 100 a few times. Rock solid, she runs smooth and strong. The riding position is excellent. I was surprised that wind buffeting wasn't bad, but best of all, that the seat was fine. I've read a couple comments about it not being any good, but I think somebody just needs to tone up some gluti-maximi muscles LOL.
The power is excellent and the handling and braking is first rate. I'll be heading back to central Florida via back roads through GA (mostly on old 441) for a late Sunday afternoon arrival. I'm sure my son is going to enjoy his new ride and I'm happy I was able to break it in for him and do a nice road trip at the same time. I'll let you all know how the rest of the trip goes!